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.
WINK NEWS SWFL teachers say chance at vaccine a game changer The governor announced all teachers in Florida, no matter age, can sign up with Publix, Walmart, CVS and Walgreens for the coronavirus vaccine. We spoke to Southwest Florida teachers Thursday who say the opportunity to get vaccinated is a step toward getting back to performing their roles to the best of their abilities after a […]
WINK NEWS A ‘pup-nup’ could help you decide who keeps the dog during divorce You’ve probably heard of a prenup, but what about a “pup-nup?” It’s a trend growing in popularity in case marriages go south. People love their animals and want to make sure their beloved pet stays with them. We spoke to a divorce attorney about how this works. Divorce attorney Rebecca Zung says a “pup-nup” basically […]
NORTH NAPLES School district says it has resources to help prevent events such as guns brought to campuses See something. Say something. You’ve heard it before, and that’s what led to an 11-year-old being taken into custody after being accused of bringing a gun to school. Many people noticed extra security at Osceola Elementary School in North Naples Tuesday after a fourth grader’s arrest. Collier County Public Schools has a link on its […]
WINK NEWS Some SWFL beaches still seeing higher red tide concentrations There are some beaches in Southwest Florida beachgoers will likely want to avoid because of red tide alerts. There was a red tide alert for Bonita Springs Beach Park and South Seas Plantation Beach on Captiva Friday. Beachgoers we spoke had not experienced any noticeable effects of red tide. Most said they were aware red […]
NAPLES Community member thanks Naples Fire Department’s vaccine efforts with pizza meal First responders received a little pick-me-up from an anonymous donor thanking them for their vaccination efforts. A meal donation to City of Naples Fire Department was a small act of kindness that meant a lot to the firefighters on the receiving end. “We got a call around 1 o’clock from a customer we don’t know,” […]
NAPLES Family’s quick thinking gives man enough time for hospital to restart his heart The quick thinking of a family in Southwest Florida gave an emergency room the precious minutes it needed to save a man’s life. Two men share a lifelong bond after one of them needed a lifesaver, and the other one was in the right place at the right time with his family. A trip to […]
Publix opening COVID-19 vaccination appointments at all 730 Florida Publix pharmacies Friday; SWFL booked Publix is opening its online reservation system for COVID 19 vaccination appointments at all 730 of its in-store Florida pharmacies, including the addition of 136 stores in Broward and Miami Dade counties. Appointment scheduling starts Friday, Feb. 26, at 7 a.m. Eastern time. Southwest Florida Publixes were booked by 7:49 a.m. “We’re pleased to bring […]
NAPLES Teens caught on cam entering private dock, spraying fire extinguishers Investigators say a large group of teens were caught up to no good. Last Friday, Naples Police Department says it received reports from the Mangrove Bay community in Naples, where teens were caught on surveillance camera at a private dock spraying fire extinguishers. Police say the group of teenagers went up to a dock at […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County in talks with Great Wolf Resorts about future lodge Another large resort could be developed in Southwest Florida in the future with the intent of catering to families. What could become a future Great Wolf Lodge is undergoing proposal stages in Collier County. It would to be a large resort with more than 500 rooms and an indoor water park. Developers have their sights […]
COLLIER COUNTY Stranger danger incident reported in Naples Park area The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a stranger offering a girl a ride home from her bus stop in Naples Park recently. The incident was reported by the girl’s father, according to the sheriff’s office. The man said on three separate occasions someone in a black vehicle had been in the […]