What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride alongThe Weather Authority: A wet Saturday evening as storms move through Southwest Florida
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 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.
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 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.
NAPLES Congress passes MeToo anti-harassment bill A big milestone for the MeToo movement. Many employers demand they use arbitration instead of the courts to settle sexual harassment claims, but now Congress has approved legislation that guarantees sexually-harrassed employees can sue in court. The measure, which President Joe Biden is expected to sign, bars businesses from mandating employees to settle cases through […]
LEE COUNTY Building deemed unsafe after car crashes into it in Tice A building has been deemed unsafe after a car crashed into it and injured a child. The child, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. While the building is damaged, the good news is the child will be OK. The crash happened in the 4400 block of Palm Beach Boulevard on Tuesday […]
MARCO ISLAND Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church on Marco Island celebrating its recognition as a ‘Blue Zone’ Striving for a longer life through mind, body, and spirit, Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church on Marco Island is celebrating its new recognition as a “Blue Zone.” A place that promotes well-being and healthy lifestyle choices. The church earned its certification by complying with the nine tenants of a Blue Zone. Reverend Kathy Schillreff said it […]
BONITA SPRINGS Two teens arrested for hate crime, vandalizing rabbi’s home in Bonita Springs Two teens have been arrested for vandalizing the home of a beloved rabbi in Bonita Springs. Seventeen-year-old Tucker Bachman and a 14-year-old will be charged with a felony. WINK News is not naming the 14-year-old because of his age. Deputies say they destroyed a mailbox, smashed a car window and spraypainted the sidewalk with the […]
COLLIER COUNTY FWC releases new details on Naples Zoo tiger attack A report on the tiger attack at the Naples Zoo shows what it was like for the 26-year-old who almost had his arm bitten off in December. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission found River Rosenquist was not supposed to be near the enclosure where the attack happened. And he smelled like alcohol, according […]
FORT MYERS Lee County School Board chooses superintendent, will begin contract negotiations The Lee County School has selected a new superintendent. In a 6-1 vote, the board has decided to enter contract negotiations with Christopher Bernier. Bernier will have to negotiate and sign his contract before being officially appointed superintendent of the School District of Lee County. About 90,000 students attend the school district, which has a […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County schools superintendent candidates plead their case to school board The new superintendent of Lee County schools will be picked on Tuesday. On Monday, the school board questioned the two candidates for the job. The two candidates both have had long careers in Florida. Michael Ramirez spent 16 years working in the Broward County school system, and Christopher Bernier spent 33 years working in Orange […]
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival donors get to meet the kids they’re helping Naples Winter Wine Festival donors are getting the chance to meet the children their money directly impacts. The event benefits charities within the Naples Children and Education Foundation. And 100% of those donations stay within Collier County. There are adorable children under the big white tent amongst the sea of adults. Each of them benefits […]
COLLIER COUNTY Day of Holocaust Remembrance: Listen to Abe Price’s story of survival Abe Price survived the Holocaust. He survived Auschwitz, Trzeblinia, torture and terror. “My dad, he was strong and smart,” said Sidney Price, Abe’s son. Herb Price said his father’s story was one of survival. “I think the reason he survived, excuse me, was because he needed to be able to tell his story,” Herb Price […]
FORT MYERS Committee votes to approve Dr. Joseph Ladapo as Florida surgeon general, confirmation process continues Florida’s surgeon general is one step closer to officially being the state’s top doctor. On Wednesday, the Committee on Health Policy voted to recommend Dr. Joseph Ladapo’s confirmation. Ladapo made headlines within the medical community for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The next steps for his confirmation process include getting through 85 minutes of […]