Election Day crowds expected despite record early votingVoters in Downtown Fort Myers ready for 2024 Election
Election Day crowds expected despite record early voting Election Day is nearly upon us. At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, the polls will be closed, and our team will bring you the results.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Voters in Downtown Fort Myers ready for 2024 Election A lot can change in four years. During the 2020 election, many voters masked up as they cast their ballots, and the pandemic was at the top of many voters’ minds.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents frustrated by hurricane debris delays Many people in parts of southwest Florida feel like they’ve dealt with more than their fair share of storm damage lately.
Miracle Moment: A rosy outlook following surprise diagnosis It’s time for Miracle Moment. Today, we meet a toddler diagnosed with a disease without known prevention or cure.
Poll workers ready for Election Day rush in Collier County Poll workers gear up for a busy Tuesday in Collier County; some have been there for a while, and this year marks their first time working at a polling place for others.
CAPE CORAL Voters decide: Will Cape Coral City Council members stay or go? Stipends, Jaycee Park and new developments have been topics of concern in the City of Cape Coral for months now.
MATLACHA Lee County residents still dealing with damage from hurricanes Hurricane recovery has been an ongoing project here in Southwest Florida since Hurricane Ian.
FGCU Former FGCU golfer Frankie Capan III makes PGA Tour After playing two seasons on the Korn Ferry Tour, former FGCU golfer Frankie Capan III is moving up to the PGA Tour.
Parents cast their votes for Lee County school superintendent With just hours now until the election, WINK News wants to highlight a few local races that haven’t gotten as much attention. One of them is the election of Lee County’s next superintendent of schools.
NORTH FORT MYERS Former Dollar General employee accused of stealing $7,000 in returns A woman has been arrested after defrauding a Dollar General in North Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Tropics and Red Tide; what happens if or when they interact? The Tropics are active despite the fact that there’s less than a month left in hurricane season. But how will a system interact with red tide?
CAPE CORAL Police investigate gunfire at Cape Coral rental home The bullet holes left behind by shots heard in a normally quiet Cape Coral neighborhood scared one woman into buying security cameras for her home.
CAPE CORAL Bimini Basin residents face housing challenges Time is running out for the families who live in one Cape Coral community to find places to call home.
Harris and Trump make a furious final push before Election Day A presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being pushed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts comes down to a final sprint across a handful of states on Election Day eve.
Using AI to detect pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. That’s due in part to the limited testing available for early detection.
Election Day crowds expected despite record early voting Election Day is nearly upon us. At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, the polls will be closed, and our team will bring you the results.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Voters in Downtown Fort Myers ready for 2024 Election A lot can change in four years. During the 2020 election, many voters masked up as they cast their ballots, and the pandemic was at the top of many voters’ minds.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents frustrated by hurricane debris delays Many people in parts of southwest Florida feel like they’ve dealt with more than their fair share of storm damage lately.
Miracle Moment: A rosy outlook following surprise diagnosis It’s time for Miracle Moment. Today, we meet a toddler diagnosed with a disease without known prevention or cure.
Poll workers ready for Election Day rush in Collier County Poll workers gear up for a busy Tuesday in Collier County; some have been there for a while, and this year marks their first time working at a polling place for others.
CAPE CORAL Voters decide: Will Cape Coral City Council members stay or go? Stipends, Jaycee Park and new developments have been topics of concern in the City of Cape Coral for months now.
MATLACHA Lee County residents still dealing with damage from hurricanes Hurricane recovery has been an ongoing project here in Southwest Florida since Hurricane Ian.
FGCU Former FGCU golfer Frankie Capan III makes PGA Tour After playing two seasons on the Korn Ferry Tour, former FGCU golfer Frankie Capan III is moving up to the PGA Tour.
Parents cast their votes for Lee County school superintendent With just hours now until the election, WINK News wants to highlight a few local races that haven’t gotten as much attention. One of them is the election of Lee County’s next superintendent of schools.
NORTH FORT MYERS Former Dollar General employee accused of stealing $7,000 in returns A woman has been arrested after defrauding a Dollar General in North Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Tropics and Red Tide; what happens if or when they interact? The Tropics are active despite the fact that there’s less than a month left in hurricane season. But how will a system interact with red tide?
CAPE CORAL Police investigate gunfire at Cape Coral rental home The bullet holes left behind by shots heard in a normally quiet Cape Coral neighborhood scared one woman into buying security cameras for her home.
CAPE CORAL Bimini Basin residents face housing challenges Time is running out for the families who live in one Cape Coral community to find places to call home.
Harris and Trump make a furious final push before Election Day A presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being pushed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts comes down to a final sprint across a handful of states on Election Day eve.
Using AI to detect pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. That’s due in part to the limited testing available for early detection.
WINK NEWS Study looks at impact of COVID-19 vaccines on fertility Thousands have already received the COVID-19 vaccine while others say not so fast. Their big concern? Its impacts on possibly having children. Fertility and pregnancy concerns are leading to vaccine hesitancy, and researchers are hoping to dispel the myths. “What if there is something in there that wasn’t tested that will cause females to be […]
WINK NEWS Study shows ‘normal’ blood pressure for women should be lower Men’s and women’s heart health are very different, but until now, they were measured the same. New research published by the American Heart Association shows the widely accepted “normal” blood pressure target should actually be lower for women. We learned why doctors are not collectively ready to adopt this as the standard. While Megan Corbin’s […]
WINK NEWS New device can help protect young athletes in contact sports There is a new way to protect your growing athlete. The Food and Drug Administration just approved a device that can help prevent traumatic brain injury, and it will be available over the counter. You can get it in Canada right now, but because the FDA just approved the Q-Collar, you can’t get it here […]
FORT MYERS The slow process to getting rapid COVID-19 tests approved by the FDA A top national scientist speaks out against the FDA, saying the agency is too slow to push out new COVID-19 tests leading to outbreaks and costing us lives. Now, the FDA responds. When the pandemic began, Owen Kaye-Kauderer and his team knew how to help. Kaye-Kauderer is the Cofounder and Chief Business Officer of Detect. […]
WINK NEWS Experts say at-home testing a way to save money When it comes to getting tested, experts say, soon, we may not need to visit the doctor’s office or even leave our homes for fast and reliable results. For Caitlin Donovan, it seems like her kids always get sick Friday afternoon. Along with being a mother, Donovan is also the senior director of public relations […]
FORT MYERS How to tell if it’s COVID-19 or allergies this spring Sniffling, fatigue and coughing are all a part of dealing with seasonal allergies. But, during the pandemic, many are wondering whether it’s their allergies acting up or if they have coronavirus. WINK News Health and Medical Reporter Veronica Marshall is going to help you tell the difference. It’s the time of year for allergies. Tree […]
FORT MYERS Doctors warn of severe COVID-19 relapses for immuno-compromised patients There has already been some debate over whether coronavirus can reactivate once you’ve already beaten it. Now, doctors are warning about severe relapses of COVID-19 for some at-risk groups. Researchers say people with low white blood cell counts are at higher risk for having the virus reactivate. Tony Troiano was able to survive COVID-19 while […]
LEE COUNTY The pandemic is taking a toll on teens’ mental health The coronavirus has been tough on everyone. But the social lives of teenagers have taken two steps back, which has put a strain on their mental health. But, even in dark times, they are finding support. For Damini Parkhi it’s been a sad and lonely year. “Just with being in quarantine a lot, it makes […]
WINK NEWS Raising awareness for congenital heart defects in SWFL and beyond Every year, 40,000 babies are born with a congenital heart defect, making it the most common birth defect in the United States. Most causes of congenital heart defects are unknown. A family in Southwest Florida shared their story about how their newborn survived in order to raise awareness about congenital heart defects. Two days before […]
WINK NEWS Progress made in fight against COVID-19 variants We’re learning more each day about the impacts of COVID-19 variants on our pandemic progress. Florida leads the country with 416 cases of the UK variant as of Tuesday. We know this strain is highly transmissible, so how can we fight it? It can feel like a deadly game. “It’s starting to feel like we’re […]