Southbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Bonita Beach shut down due to crash1 injured in Fort Myers auto shop fire
Southbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Bonita Beach shut down due to crash According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, all SB lanes and two northbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Bonita Beach are closed due to a crash.
FORT MYERS 1 injured in Fort Myers auto shop fire According to FMPD, one person is injured after two vehicles and a dumpster caught fire in an auto shop on Saturday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in deer poaching investigation The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Unit is seeking assistance from the public in its investigation into the illegal killing of approximately nine deer.
Deputy injured, suspect killed in shooting near State Road 72 in DeSoto County A suspect wanted on a child enticement charge out of Georgia was killed in a deputy-involved shooting early Saturday morning in DeSoto County.
ENGLEWOOD 1 dead in Englewood incident; authorities investigating There is an active investigation going on at the 3200 block of Smith Street in Englewood, where one person was found dead.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off to support Collier County children The Naples Winter Wine Festival, one of the largest charity wine auctions globally, is set to begin at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples on Saturday.
ESTERO Join the March to a Million Meals to combat hunger in Southwest Florida Food insecurity remains a significant issue in Southwest Florida, with one in eight adults and one in six children experiencing hunger.
NAPLES Last chance to enjoy Naples Boat Show’s yachts and waterfront fun The Naples Boat Show wraps up on Saturday, offering one last chance for visitors to explore an impressive lineup of boats, yachts, and waterfront fun.
CAPE CORAL SunSplash Waterpark hosts hiring event in Cape Coral As chilly temperatures linger, it might be hard to think about the hot, humid days of summer, but SunSplash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral is already preparing for the season.
the weather authority Cold Saturday morning, warmer afternoons on the way The Weather Authority says Southwest Florida woke up to the coldest temperatures in 3 years.
Neighbors react to deputy-involved shooting of man with machete New body camera footage shows the moment Charlotte County deputies opened fire on a man armed with a machete.
FORT MYERS 21st annual Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival underway in Fort Myers The 21st Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival is underway. Despite the colder weather, visitors are enjoying the festivities in Fort Myers.
New video shows alternate angle of I-75 multi-county chase A theft ring in Lee County led to a dramatic car chase involving Paul Fritzson, who allegedly carjacked a couple in Collier County.
Meet the kids benefiting from Naples’ charity wine festival: Kolson’s story The Naples Winter Wine Festival, known as the largest charity wine auction in the world, kicked off on Friday with a focus on benefiting children in Collier County.
Iona Firefighter rescues homeowner from blaze A firefighter bravely rescued a homeowner from a burning house on Whiskey Creek Drive.
Southbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Bonita Beach shut down due to crash According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, all SB lanes and two northbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Bonita Beach are closed due to a crash.
FORT MYERS 1 injured in Fort Myers auto shop fire According to FMPD, one person is injured after two vehicles and a dumpster caught fire in an auto shop on Saturday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in deer poaching investigation The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Unit is seeking assistance from the public in its investigation into the illegal killing of approximately nine deer.
Deputy injured, suspect killed in shooting near State Road 72 in DeSoto County A suspect wanted on a child enticement charge out of Georgia was killed in a deputy-involved shooting early Saturday morning in DeSoto County.
ENGLEWOOD 1 dead in Englewood incident; authorities investigating There is an active investigation going on at the 3200 block of Smith Street in Englewood, where one person was found dead.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off to support Collier County children The Naples Winter Wine Festival, one of the largest charity wine auctions globally, is set to begin at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples on Saturday.
ESTERO Join the March to a Million Meals to combat hunger in Southwest Florida Food insecurity remains a significant issue in Southwest Florida, with one in eight adults and one in six children experiencing hunger.
NAPLES Last chance to enjoy Naples Boat Show’s yachts and waterfront fun The Naples Boat Show wraps up on Saturday, offering one last chance for visitors to explore an impressive lineup of boats, yachts, and waterfront fun.
CAPE CORAL SunSplash Waterpark hosts hiring event in Cape Coral As chilly temperatures linger, it might be hard to think about the hot, humid days of summer, but SunSplash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral is already preparing for the season.
the weather authority Cold Saturday morning, warmer afternoons on the way The Weather Authority says Southwest Florida woke up to the coldest temperatures in 3 years.
Neighbors react to deputy-involved shooting of man with machete New body camera footage shows the moment Charlotte County deputies opened fire on a man armed with a machete.
FORT MYERS 21st annual Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival underway in Fort Myers The 21st Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival is underway. Despite the colder weather, visitors are enjoying the festivities in Fort Myers.
New video shows alternate angle of I-75 multi-county chase A theft ring in Lee County led to a dramatic car chase involving Paul Fritzson, who allegedly carjacked a couple in Collier County.
Meet the kids benefiting from Naples’ charity wine festival: Kolson’s story The Naples Winter Wine Festival, known as the largest charity wine auction in the world, kicked off on Friday with a focus on benefiting children in Collier County.
Iona Firefighter rescues homeowner from blaze A firefighter bravely rescued a homeowner from a burning house on Whiskey Creek Drive.
FORT MYERS CDC says it’s time to double up on masks The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say it’s time to double-mask up. But some people still aren’t sold on wearing one. However, researchers say there could be a solution. When it comes to masking up, Henrietta Shuminsky is all in, even now that CDC recommends double masking. “I just had my two COVID shots, […]
WINK NEWS Researchers study effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine in those who are obese Health officials say people who are obese are more vulnerable to the coronavirus, and researchers are now studying how weight impacts vaccine effectiveness. “The reasons for vaccine failure, as we call it, are twofold,” said Dr. Jay Gupta, an associated professor with Florida Gulf Coast University’s health science department. “One, it can be due to […]
WINK NEWS Health experts look for solutions to COVID-19 mutation Health experts are working to determine the best solution to stop the spread of the coronavirus as it mutates. Among ideas being floated around would be to approve a new booster vaccine. We spoke to experts to learn what they believe are the best options for us in Florida, as the CDC has confirmed the […]
WINK NEWS COVID-19 variants could slow forward progress of pandemic in US The coronavirus variant that emerged from the United Kingdom is spreading quicker in Florida than in any other state. Florida currently has 201 recorded cases Monday, with that number expected to rise, so we looked at how that moves our herd immunity goal posts. Nationwide, we’re making progress during the pandemic. “Cases have continued to […]
WINK NEWS National Wear Red Day raises awareness for women’s heart health It’s National Wear Red Day Friday, and American Heart Association is raising awareness about heart health in women. Many women don’t know the signs themselves. That’s why campaign’s such as AHA’s, “Go Red for Women,” are so important. The more people who know the signs and symptoms, the more we can save. “When I was […]
NAPLES First-of-its-kind cancer treatment being used in SWFL Just in time for World Cancer Day, a group of Southwest Florida doctors announced a new machine to treat patients that they say is life-changing. For most of his life, Mike Harms sailed through without any major medical hurdles. “I’m 80 years old, and I have never been to the hospital and much less a […]
WINK NEWS Researchers look into onset diabetes due to COVID-19 There is a new symptom COVID-19 survivors might also have to live with — diabetes. “Not having a history of diabetes doesn’t mean that diabetes may not happen in the context of COVID-19,” said Professor Francesco Rubino, the chair of metabolic and bariatric surgery at King’s College London. MORE: Global Registry of COVID-19-related diabetes Rubino’s […]
WINK NEWS Coronavirus long-hauler deals with daily effects nearly a year later We know the coronavirus affects people differently and for different lengths of time. What we know about long-term impacts for the coronavirus is also evolving. We spoke to a long-hauler who continues to live life day by day nearly a year after she contracted COVID-19. For Alexandra Hackett, running was a release. From trails to […]
WINK NEWS Will COVID-19 variants change the vaccination gameplan? A race is underway to get more shots in arms as fast-spreading variants of COVID-19 surface across the U.S. The UK variant is already confirmed in Florida, which has reported 147 cases of the B.1.1.7 variant as of Feb. 1 – and it’s the highest case-count in the nation. So, what’s the best gameplan to […]
Florida Department of Health discusses struggles with vaccine rollout The Department of health is normally an invisible, behind-the-scenes organization. But, since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout process began in Florida, that state and each individual county’s Department of Health has been thrust into the spotlight. Lately, though, FDOH has been facing a considerable amount of criticism for the challenges people are facing to get the […]