Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoonUpcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development
the weather authority Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking higher humidity along with more clouds throughout your Tuesday afternoon.
estero Upcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development Estero leaders are set to meet and discuss the usage of nearly 200 acres of land located north and west of Williams Road and via Coconut Point.
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
the weather authority Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking higher humidity along with more clouds throughout your Tuesday afternoon.
estero Upcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development Estero leaders are set to meet and discuss the usage of nearly 200 acres of land located north and west of Williams Road and via Coconut Point.
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
FORT MYERS Food bank says serving SWFL children is serving whole families Almost a year since the first person in Florida tested positive for the coronavirus, many families are faced with food insecurity. Hundreds of families lined up at Harry Chapin Food Bank’s mobile food pantry event at Fleamasters Flea Market in Fort Myers Monday to receive food boxes, many with school-aged children. According to Harry Chapin […]
FORT MYERS Goodwill thrift stores help seniors get pre-registered with state for vaccine A thrift store is joining in on the battle to help vaccinate seniors. More than two dozen people have been able to sign up for pre-registration at the Goodwill Community Resource Center. “We saw that there’s a great need and we have a lot of elderly that come in here and they don’t know how […]
WINK NEWS What’s up with the state’s vaccine registration system? Florida launched a vaccine registration system late last month, but we don’t know a whole lot about it. WINK News is working to earn your trust by getting you answers to the many questions you sent us. One question we’ve heard repeatedly: how long are people in the queue for? While hundreds of people waited […]
LEE COUNTY Lee Health pushing to get more vaccines for frontline workers Is there a COVID-19 vaccine shortage or is something more to blame? Lee Health is pleading with the state for more doses of the vaccine, and the governor’s office told WINK News on Wednesday that they sent enough vaccine to the health system to cover every worker, plus extra doses after asking them how much […]
SANIBEL Sanibel prices out some visitors by hiking parking fees Sanibel is raising parking prices by the hundreds. And, this could be pricing out visitors. Leaders on Sanibel tell WINK News what is behind the increase. The quiet beaches and the seashell selection are what keeps Tracy Fox and her husband coming back to Sanibel. “We love getting out on the beach and walking and […]
WINK NEWS Former Island Coast teacher accused of relationship with student loses teaching license A former Lee County teacher had her state teaching license pulled after allegations she had an inappropriate relationship with a student. Denise Ayers is accused of touching the student and sending him inappropriate messages on social media. Ayers didn’t contest any of the allegations outlined in the administrative complaint filed with the Education Practices Commission. […]
FORT MYERS Hospitals no longer able to give first dose of COVID-19 vaccine Hospitals are no longer able to give the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine – at least for now. It has to do with how the state is changing its vaccine plans, and the decision is worrying for some who are awaiting their second shot. DeSoto Memorial Hospital posted on its Facebook page that “the […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council approves removal of Robert E. Lee pedestal downtown Fort Myer City Council during their Tuesday night meeting approved the removal of a pedestal where a Robert E. Lee bust used to sit. The Lee bust, which has been controversial for years, was removed last May by the Sons of Confederate Veterans following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers […]
WASHINGTON (AP) Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status, a massive reversal from the Trump administration’s harsh immigration policies. The legislation puts Biden on track to deliver […]
WINK NEWS Family members feel helpless trying to get vaccine appointments for loved ones It’s become a family effort to help those 65 and older secure a vaccine appointment. Children and grandchildren call and click from afar in hopes of getting answers. People continue to experience long-distance frustrations during the pandemic. Amy Royce has not seen her parents since before the pandemic began. “The last time I saw them […]