Caught on Camera: Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at FGCUFGCU students affected by Covid celebrate first commencement ceremony
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at FGCU San Carlos Park Fire District responded to a dumpster fire Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS FGCU students affected by Covid celebrate first commencement ceremony Graduation is a right of passage from school to the real world, but for these students, reality hit them in 2020.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Charlotte County.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know your risk Hurricane season starts on June 1st, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated the week of May 5 through May 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Each day, Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler will be highlighting ways to stay prepared ahead of this year’s hurricane season.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Stay alert – chance of showers and storms on Sunday Hot, humid, and more rain for parts of Southwest Florida on Sunday.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
The Weather Authority: A wet Saturday evening as storms move through Southwest Florida A rainy Saturday evening across much of southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Lee Health Touch-A-Truck event educates families on Trauma Awareness On Saturday morning, sirens were ringing to celebrate Lee Health Trauma Center’s 30 years of service and to provide the public with trauma education and prevention methods.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (CBS) CDC says bird flu viruses “pose pandemic potential,” cites major knowledge gaps Bird flu continues to appear to pose a “low risk to the general public” for now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. But the agency’s scientists ran into roadblocks investigating a human case of this “pandemic potential” virus this year, they said in a new report.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Bay Street Yard set to open in late May A new place to hang out in Downtown Fort Myers is opening this spring.
Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused the health insurer of discriminating against LGBTQ+ customers in need of fertility treatment.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Robbery, Pawn Shops, and Child Porn This week’s segment of Wink Neighborhood Watch features an armed robber, fraud at a pawn shop, and possession of child pornography.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Sun, clouds, humidity, rain – it’s all in your weekend forecast Saturday afternoon will be hot and humid, with a mix of sun and clouds.
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at FGCU San Carlos Park Fire District responded to a dumpster fire Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS FGCU students affected by Covid celebrate first commencement ceremony Graduation is a right of passage from school to the real world, but for these students, reality hit them in 2020.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Charlotte County.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know your risk Hurricane season starts on June 1st, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated the week of May 5 through May 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Each day, Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler will be highlighting ways to stay prepared ahead of this year’s hurricane season.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Stay alert – chance of showers and storms on Sunday Hot, humid, and more rain for parts of Southwest Florida on Sunday.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
The Weather Authority: A wet Saturday evening as storms move through Southwest Florida A rainy Saturday evening across much of southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Lee Health Touch-A-Truck event educates families on Trauma Awareness On Saturday morning, sirens were ringing to celebrate Lee Health Trauma Center’s 30 years of service and to provide the public with trauma education and prevention methods.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (CBS) CDC says bird flu viruses “pose pandemic potential,” cites major knowledge gaps Bird flu continues to appear to pose a “low risk to the general public” for now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. But the agency’s scientists ran into roadblocks investigating a human case of this “pandemic potential” virus this year, they said in a new report.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Bay Street Yard set to open in late May A new place to hang out in Downtown Fort Myers is opening this spring.
Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused the health insurer of discriminating against LGBTQ+ customers in need of fertility treatment.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Robbery, Pawn Shops, and Child Porn This week’s segment of Wink Neighborhood Watch features an armed robber, fraud at a pawn shop, and possession of child pornography.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Sun, clouds, humidity, rain – it’s all in your weekend forecast Saturday afternoon will be hot and humid, with a mix of sun and clouds.
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL SWFL father in hospital, community supports family for holidays A father in Southwest Florida is spending his Christmas in the hospital after a freak accident at home. He was on a ladder prepping his family’s home to be painted when he fell and injured his head. But the family’s community is coming together to make sure they are taken care of during the holiday […]
FORT MYERS Protecting yourself from wrong ring-ups at SWFL stores this holiday season Right now, we are in the last-minute rush for Christmas gifts. In that rush, the prices of items and the proper classification on a store’s system could be overlooked – intentionally or not. Nikki Fried, the Florida commissioner of agriculture, said some stores are ringing up holiday specials incorrectly. But there are ways to protect […]
FORT MYERS Day old eaglet captures hearts, eyes of many around SWFL and the world He’s just a day old, but baby E-14 has already captured the hearts and eyes of people not just around Southwest Florida, but around the world too. You can see the photo below of the eaglet from Friday afternoon. He’s the first baby born to Harriet and M-15 this year. First feedings, naps and snuggles […]
FORT MYERS Accused stalker arrested in Fort Myers has notebook on following women An accused serial stalker was caught with a notebook in Fort Myers last week, detailing ways to follow women when they are alone or even with someone else. The notebook found on James Gadsden, 64, reads in part, “ask, do you mind if we sit down in the car to talk?” It also says, “you […]
DESOTO COUNTY DeSoto deputies search for who left puppy to suffocate in plastic bag Thursday, a corporal with the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office rescued an abandoned puppy tied inside a plastic bag. Now, DCSO is looking for who is responsible for leaving this “friendly, fun-loving pup” to suffocate. Corporal Plymale was in the area of SW Hillsborough Ave. when he was flagged down about the dog. He responded to […]
Southwest Florida community gives back, despite state’s low volunteering rank How often do you volunteer? If it’s not on your list of priorities, you’re not alone. According to WalletHub, Florida ranks last in volunteering compared to the rest of the country. Our state ranks 37th overall, including donations to charity and community service. So how does this affect Southwest Florida non-profits? It’s Christmas time at […]
FORT MYERS Florida senator files bill to ban the lease of pets A puppy under the tree is the ultimate Christmas gift. But be careful when purchasing that puppy because it could be repossessed. If you lease or rent to own your pet, you could be in some heartbreak. Cape Coral’s first animal shelter is only weeks away from its opening day. Liz McCauley, the executive director […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres fire chief shows how to protect your home during dry season The dry season is upon us and firefighters in Lehigh Acres are stopping by homes to see what potential danger exists. With parts of Southwest Florida abnormally dry, following the guidelines are now imperative. Assistant Lehigh Acres Fire Chief Ralph Ketron has got places to go because it is the dry season. His mission is […]
LEE COUNTY Job outlook in Lee County ranks third in the nation, new survey says Things are looking bright in Lee County. Not only is it warm while parts of the country are dealing with snow, but our job outlook ranks third in the nation. There is something about this area that keeps tourists coming back and having people wanting to move here. “The beach walking around to the bars […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral approves noise ordinance to limit city noise at night Cape Coral City Council approved an ordinance in a 5-2 vote at its regular meeting Monday to considerably reduce the amount of noise allowed after 11 p.m. throughout Cape Coral. This will, in effect, prohibit amplified sound outside buildings. It’s something residents near the south Cape Coral entertainment district have been fighting for. Many people […]