FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional playHomes For Our Troops grants veteran new home
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over five and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over five and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Fort Myers Deal of the Day: Nintendo Switch If there’s one thing everyone’s already fighting to get their hands on this year, it’s the Nintendo Switch. And today’s Deal of the Day bundles in their top-rated game for free. Walmart’s Black Friday 2020 sale goes live 7 p.m. Wednesday, and this console is sure to sell out quickly; it already has at Target […]
FORT MYERS How much you can expect to pay on school supplies as your kid returns to the classroom during a pandemic The three-day sales tax holiday on school supplies is underway and Charlotte, Lee, and Collier County schools say this year your child can’t share supplies. WINK News anchor, Therese O’Shea looked into it and discovered just how much more you can expect to pay. The pandemic is changing the way we shop for supplies and […]
FORT MYERS How to find the best mask for your money as kids prepare to return to school amid a pandemic As you shop for masks for your kids they can run anywhere from a few bucks to $20. They can cost even more depending on fabric and design. WINK News reporter Therese O’Shea set out to find the best kids’ masks for your money. “We have one’s for children and they come in two different […]
FORT MYERS FEMA calculator predicts how much a flood could cost you The start of hurricane season is just three weeks away and if you don’t have flood insurance, you might be wondering if it’s worth the extra cost, especially if you’re on a tight budget right now. Keep in mind, flood insurance is a separate policy from other coverage, like your homeowners or renters policy. The […]
FORT MYERS AP exams for high school students go virtual this year High school students are cramming for AP exams which start Monday and is all online this year. It’s a big deal for students trying to score college credits now to make ends meet later. If your high schooler is one of the 3.4 million registered, there are some major changes. The typically three-hour long test […]
FORT MYERS Get your stimulus money faster by entering direct deposit information to IRS After weeks of waiting, you now have a pathway to get your stimulus payment faster through the IRS website. Their “Get my payment” tool now lets you enter your direct deposit information if they didn’t already have it. This goes for those of you who do not file tax returns or have filers who typically […]
FORT MYERS IRS approves Florida Rural Legal Services to help low-income families file taxes for free To make sure everyone is getting the money they’re owed from the IRS, filers who need help the most are getting the assistance through these tough times. With Vita and other tax preparers closed, the IRS just approved Florida Rural Legal Services to provide valet tax preparation through October for low-income and people who speak […]
FORT MYERS Newly unemployed? What you need to know The team at the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to execute the CARES Act in Florida. They said they’re working diligently to get those resources to Floridians as quickly as possible and will continue to provide more information in the coming days. Right now, the DEO […]
FORT MYERS Health insurance companies helping possible patients afford testing for coronavirus If you’re worried about affording the test for COVID-19, your insurance provider might have a plan to help you make ends meet. Many states and private health insurers are waiving costs associated with coronavirus. That includes Cigna, Humana, and a number of Blue Cross Blue Shield plans. According to Business Insider, some have made it […]
How the coronavirus will affect voting Dr. Bart Rossi, a political psychologist joins WINK News to discuss how the coronavirus will affect voting in the coming elections.