CDC says bird flu viruses “pose pandemic potential,” cites major knowledge gapsBay Street Yard set to open in late May
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 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.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
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 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.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
WINK NEWS WINK News thanks everyone who helped us March to a Million Meals A big thank you to everyone who donated to our March to a Million Meals campaign to raise money for the Harry Chapin Food Bank. We exceeded our goal of $400,000 but we want to encourage you to continue donating. All of us here at WINK News want to take a moment to say thank […]
WINK NEWS Miami Dolphins hosting event to raise money for research and awareness about cancer Cancer has impacted many people’s lives in some way, shape, or form. And, people have found a way to give back while connecting with one another. Thousands of people are descending on Miami this weekend, biking 100 miles or running a 5K. And many of those people currently have cancer. David Perez signed up to […]
IONA More than a month after Iona tornado, victims still see no financial relief in sight Frustration is mounting for people whose homes were ripped apart by tornadoes. Not a lot has changed for those living in the Century 21 mobile home park in Iona since the twisters hit on January 16. Last week, FEMA dealt the victims a crushing blow with no money from the federal government to help. Some […]
TALLAHASSEE Sponsor of so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill answers questions about bill’s scope A controversial bill could cause confusion in the classroom. The ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill would ban gender identity and sexuality from lesson plans in kindergarten to third grades. The measure still allows for kids to talk about their parents being gay and would allow them to write papers about their parents being gay, but the […]
IONA Gov. DeSantis blames feds for lack of assistance in Lee, Charlotte tornado recovery Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced plans to appeal FEMA’s decision to deny funding for victims of last month’s tornadoes that swept through Southwest Florida. DeSantis made the announcement from Iona, one of the sites affected by the tornado. He was flanked by the Lee County commissioners and law enforcement, among others. He spoke from Century […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County mother fearful, full of questions after a SWAT team arrived at her doorstep A single mom says she fears for her safety after a SWAT team executed a search of her duplex. The mother says she was at home giving her baby a bath when the SWAT team came banging on the door. Ring camera footage from outside Destiny Flowers’ home shows the SWAT team’s flashlights as they […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County Mosquito Control traps a million mosquitos Ever wonder what one million mosquitos look like? Now you don’t have to after Lee County Mosquito Control posted the results of a recent project on Twitter. They collected one million of the pesky bugs during a trapping project on Sanibel during the summer of 2021. The bugs take up the volume of an orange […]
FORT MYERS Lack of affordable housing leaves many Southwest Florida jobs unfilled Middle-class employees are getting priced out of many Southwest Florida areas. The rising costs of renting are leading to a lot of unfilled positions at local companies. The “help wanted” signs show the need for workers but many can’t afford to live in Southwest Florida. In order to afford a single-family home in Lee County, […]
PARKLAND Parkland survivor shares her story of strength It’s been four years since the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that changed the lives of parents, friends, educators and students forever. Now, a parkland survivor shares her message for us all these years later. No number of flowers. No number of funerals. No amount of time will ever erase what Marjory Stoneman […]
PARKLAND How Valentine’s Day is different for the families of the Parkland victims Flags sat at half staff on Monday in Florida to mark four years since the deadly shooting of 17 people and the injuries of 17 more at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Most people celebrate every year on Feb 14, but families in Parkland mourn. Abby Finn, an FGCU counselor who helped […]