Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann to appear in court“Cold stunned” evening bat rescued by CROW amid frigid Florida weather
Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann to appear in court Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann is set to appear in court after pleading not guilty to her drunk driving charge.
Bonita springs “Cold stunned” evening bat rescued by CROW amid frigid Florida weather The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife rescued an evening bat in Bonita Springs suspected of being “cold-stunned.”
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Morning showers move out for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking Wednesday morning showers, then chillier conditions remain throughout the afternoon.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the city of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph in Lehigh Acres Lee County deputies arrested two men after witnessing them racing down Lee Boulevard at nearly 90 mph.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers activist reacts to shutdown of government reproductive rights website The website ReproductiveRights.gov, which offered resources on abortion and reproductive rights, is no longer accessible.
2 southwest Floridians involved in January 6 attack pardoned and commuted by President Trump Two men involved in the January 6th attack are now back in southwest Florida, thanks to a series of pardons from President Trump.
ESTERO Local teen golfer to play at Augusta National One drive at a time, 14-year-old Jesus Bethencourt is doing something most only dream of: playing at Augusta National.
AI traffic cameras helping Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes Artificial intelligence has been helping the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes.
ESTERO SWFL siblings start official Pickleball World Cup Hercilio and Miranda Cabieses love pickleball so much they make it their mission to share it with the world.
MARCO ISLAND Proposal to bring in police cameras to Marco Island Marco Island city leaders are considering a proposal for police officers to wear body cameras. The idea aims to modernize the department and increase trust with citizens.
FORT MYERS Increasing deportation raises concerns for migrant workers in SWFL With the fear of mass deportations and raids many are wondering whether any will happen here. Any mass deportations could adversely affect construction and agriculture.
Lee County schools survey parents on classroom phone restrictions Lee County Schools is considering changes to its student code of conduct regarding the use of wireless communication devices during the school day.
NAPLES New NCH technology to destroy tumors NCH is upping its cancer-fighting game by becoming the first in Florida to acquire a new technology designed to destroy tumors.
Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann to appear in court Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann is set to appear in court after pleading not guilty to her drunk driving charge.
Bonita springs “Cold stunned” evening bat rescued by CROW amid frigid Florida weather The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife rescued an evening bat in Bonita Springs suspected of being “cold-stunned.”
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Morning showers move out for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking Wednesday morning showers, then chillier conditions remain throughout the afternoon.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the city of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph in Lehigh Acres Lee County deputies arrested two men after witnessing them racing down Lee Boulevard at nearly 90 mph.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers activist reacts to shutdown of government reproductive rights website The website ReproductiveRights.gov, which offered resources on abortion and reproductive rights, is no longer accessible.
2 southwest Floridians involved in January 6 attack pardoned and commuted by President Trump Two men involved in the January 6th attack are now back in southwest Florida, thanks to a series of pardons from President Trump.
ESTERO Local teen golfer to play at Augusta National One drive at a time, 14-year-old Jesus Bethencourt is doing something most only dream of: playing at Augusta National.
AI traffic cameras helping Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes Artificial intelligence has been helping the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes.
ESTERO SWFL siblings start official Pickleball World Cup Hercilio and Miranda Cabieses love pickleball so much they make it their mission to share it with the world.
MARCO ISLAND Proposal to bring in police cameras to Marco Island Marco Island city leaders are considering a proposal for police officers to wear body cameras. The idea aims to modernize the department and increase trust with citizens.
FORT MYERS Increasing deportation raises concerns for migrant workers in SWFL With the fear of mass deportations and raids many are wondering whether any will happen here. Any mass deportations could adversely affect construction and agriculture.
Lee County schools survey parents on classroom phone restrictions Lee County Schools is considering changes to its student code of conduct regarding the use of wireless communication devices during the school day.
NAPLES New NCH technology to destroy tumors NCH is upping its cancer-fighting game by becoming the first in Florida to acquire a new technology designed to destroy tumors.
WINK NEWS Leaders say we all must reopen responsibly when time comes We’ve told you about our potential peak coming in less than two weeks. But what exactly will happen in our community once we are on the other side of the curve? Health officials want you to still take precautions, as we work toward normalcy. The question is how do we open up the country, and […]
President Trump looking at plans to reopen the country A glimmer of hope was given Wednesday by Dr. Anthony Fauci. He said President Donald Trump is working on plans to eventually reopen the country. The first step in slowly getting things back to normal: new guidance for critical workers who have been exposed to the virus to be able to go back to work. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Why is Collier County’s projected peak later than others? Medical experts are saying COVID-19 cases in Collier County could peak later than the rest of Florida by as much as two weeks. A Naples doctor said that has to do with the rate of infection spread in the county. Travel and population numbers also play a part. So, NCH Healthcare System is preparing for […]
COLLIER COUNTY SWFL physicians association looks into children’s vulnerabilities to COVID-19 Doctors are looking into three different things right now regarding children and the coronavirus. It has to do with genetics, their immune systems and how their bodies deplete certain chemicals. Tabitha Lopez, a mother of a 9-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl describes the new reality. She says she is frightened. “We all have parents […]
LEHIGH ACRES Teachers at Lehigh Acres school encourage students through fun videos Southwest Florida teachers are showing their students we are all #GulfshoreStrong. The teachers at Mirror Lakes Elementary School in Lehigh Acres wanted to make sure their students felt encouraged and loved. The teachers say e-learning has been challenging, but they are making the best of it. We spoke to two Mirror Lakes Elementary teachers Thursday […]
EAST NAPLES East Naples restaurant wants you to ‘Pizza It Forward’ One East Naples pizza joint is making sure health care workers and those on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic have meals to eat at work, and they’re asking you for help. You can send the gift of pizza to anyone who needs it starting Thursday. “It’s called ‘Pizza It Forward’,” said Chris Jones, owner […]
WINK NEWS Who are you social distancing for? Who are you social distancing for? It could be for children, moms, dads, nurses or husbands and wives. We asked our Facebook followers to share their stories with us, and we received many responses during a time when we are all being vigilant as community members of Southwest Florida to lessen and stop the spread […]
WINK NEWS All Florida public schools will remain closed through May 1 The commissioner of the Florida Department of Education has directed all public schools in Florida to continue to be closed through May 1. Lee County public schools remain closed through May 1 Based on recommendations from the Florida Department of Education and the State of Florida, the School District of Lee County will extend its […]
FORT MYERS Trainer says people shouldn’t be afraid to work out because of the coronavirus With the coronavirus pandemic creating concern at large gatherings you may wonder whether it’s safe to go to the gym for your workout routine. People who own, manage and work in gyms know they’re in trouble. Working out takes a back seat to staying healthy, but trainers say you can do both. Good hygiene starts […]
WINK NEWS Snowbirds in SWFL make decision to stay or leave early Snowbirds leaving Southwest Florida during this time of the year is usually unheard of. But we reached out to some car shipping companies that have received calls from people headed north who want to get their cars back home. The streets, restaurants and beaches are generally packed early in the year and filled with snowbirds […]