Black bear spotted in downtown Fort MyersCar with bullet holes towed away from Cape Coral home after police search car, home
FORT MYERS Black bear spotted in downtown Fort Myers A Florida black bear had been spotted in downtown Fort Myers early Monday morning. FWC is responding to relocate the bear.
CAPE CORAL Car with bullet holes towed away from Cape Coral home after police search car, home A Mercedes with at least one bullet hole has been towed from a Cape Coral home.
WINK NEWS Hot and dry Monday afternoon before isolated storms pop up this evening On Monday morning, the weather is starting mild and humid with temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at FGCU San Carlos Park Fire District responded to a dumpster fire Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS FGCU students affected by Covid celebrate first commencement ceremony Graduation is a right of passage from school to the real world, but for these students, reality hit them in 2020.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Charlotte County.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know your risk Hurricane season starts on June 1st, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated the week of May 5 through May 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Each day, Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler will be highlighting ways to stay prepared ahead of this year’s hurricane season.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Stay alert – chance of showers and storms on Sunday Hot, humid, and more rain for parts of Southwest Florida on Sunday.
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.
FORT MYERS Black bear spotted in downtown Fort Myers A Florida black bear had been spotted in downtown Fort Myers early Monday morning. FWC is responding to relocate the bear.
CAPE CORAL Car with bullet holes towed away from Cape Coral home after police search car, home A Mercedes with at least one bullet hole has been towed from a Cape Coral home.
WINK NEWS Hot and dry Monday afternoon before isolated storms pop up this evening On Monday morning, the weather is starting mild and humid with temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at FGCU San Carlos Park Fire District responded to a dumpster fire Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS FGCU students affected by Covid celebrate first commencement ceremony Graduation is a right of passage from school to the real world, but for these students, reality hit them in 2020.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Charlotte County.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know your risk Hurricane season starts on June 1st, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated the week of May 5 through May 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Each day, Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler will be highlighting ways to stay prepared ahead of this year’s hurricane season.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Stay alert – chance of showers and storms on Sunday Hot, humid, and more rain for parts of Southwest Florida on Sunday.
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.
Dr. Rossi: Israel-Palestine cease-fire agreement After 11 days of violence, Israel and Hamas yesterday came to a cease-fire agreement, with both sides claiming victory. here to explain what this means for the Biden administration and U.S. diplomacy is political psychologist Dr. Bart Rossi. Watch full video above.
Pool safety for your kids A Cape Coral family is mourning this week, after their 2-year-old son died after drowning in their pool. Police say the boy wandered into the pool after being told he couldn’t go swimming. Swim instructors say supervision and swim lessons are key to keeping children safe this summer, especially as more people installed home pools […]
FORT MYERS How to apply for a $50 internet bill subsidy Keeping your family connected doesn’t come cheap, but you could save a good chunk of money on your internet bill thanks to a new discount program. The Federal Communications Commission just announced the Emergency Broadband Benefit, to help families make ends meet and pay for internet access. The pandemic made it crucial for us to […]
FORT MYERS Financial help available for restaurants, bars starting Monday Financial help is on the way for restaurants and bars that took a major hit when they had to close and limit customer capacity throughout the pandemic. The Small Business Administration will start taking applications Monday for payments to recoup some of those losses. The $29 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund is part of the latest […]
Money Monday: The accidental saver We all know COVID-19 has put a strain on finances for many households, but it’s a created a saving boost for others. Here to provide us with advice on how to invest our cash in a smart way is Stefan Contorno, Senior Vice President and Partner of Touchstone Wealth Partners UBS, Bonita Springs. Watch the […]
Dr. Bruno: National Autism Awareness Month April kicks off National Autism Awareness Month, except this year the name is changing to National Autism Acceptance Month. Here to talk about what this time of year and the changed name signify is Dr. Nicole Bruno. Watch the full video above.
Top companies hiring remote workers More of us are finding ways to transition from office life to working from home, and that has companies changing the ways they do business, looking to hire you for remote work. Flexjobs, a remote jobs career source, saw a 50% jump in visits to its site in 2020, along with a 19% increase in […]
Fort Myers Hyundai recalls more Tucson SUVs There’s a new safety recall that could change where you park when you come home today. Hyundai is recalling another 471,000 of their Tucson SUVs, saying they could catch fire because of an electrical short in the vehicle’s computer. This is on top of the 180,000 Tucsons already recalled in September for the same problem. […]
High Class, Low Cost: Designing for a new year Your holiday décor is gone, and now there are simple ways to make your home feel fresh for a new year. Dwayne Bergmann lets you into his studio to show you exactly how.
Money Monday: 2021 economic outlook After a very volatile year, many investors are wondering where we go from here. To provide us with the 2021 economic outlook, here’s Stefan Contorno, senior vice president and partner of Touchstone Wealth Partners UBS – Bonita Springs.