The Weather Authority: A wet Saturday evening as storms move through Southwest FloridaLee Health Touch-A-Truck event educates families on Trauma Awareness
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]