Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest FloridaTracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane The Weather Authority Meteorologists are watching the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane later Tuesday night.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms on this Election Day The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms along with warm temperatures throughout this Election Day Tuesday.
Where to drop off your mail-in ballots on Election Day Those who still have their mail-in ballots in Southwest Florida have two options on Election Day: vote in person or drop them off at a specified location.
WINK NEWS Lee County race for Sheriff It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
WINK NEWS Floridians to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana With Election Day in full swing, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 3.
WINK NEWS How Floridians are voting on Consitutional right to abortions As Election Day ramps up, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 4.
Collier County commission race As the 2024 general election gets underway, WINK News is monitoring the election results in several local races, including the Collier County Commission race.
Cape Coral 5 seats in Cape Coral City Council to be decided on Election Day The Cape Coral City Council election will be decided on Tuesday. Five seats are up for grabs.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council race for 2 wards The 2024 elections are looking to be a tense battle that will have every American on the edge of their seats. In Southwest Florida, the feeling is no different.
Lee County Superintendent election; School Board District 7 Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to fill some crucial seats in the school district.
PUNTA GORDA The race for Punta Gorda City Council November 5 is election day, as politicians across the country compete for office, with Southwest Florida being no different.
Lee County commission race for districts 3 and 5 The 2024 elections include several local Southwest Florida races, among them are races for two districts on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners.
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.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane The Weather Authority Meteorologists are watching the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane later Tuesday night.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms on this Election Day The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms along with warm temperatures throughout this Election Day Tuesday.
Where to drop off your mail-in ballots on Election Day Those who still have their mail-in ballots in Southwest Florida have two options on Election Day: vote in person or drop them off at a specified location.
WINK NEWS Lee County race for Sheriff It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
WINK NEWS Floridians to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana With Election Day in full swing, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 3.
WINK NEWS How Floridians are voting on Consitutional right to abortions As Election Day ramps up, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 4.
Collier County commission race As the 2024 general election gets underway, WINK News is monitoring the election results in several local races, including the Collier County Commission race.
Cape Coral 5 seats in Cape Coral City Council to be decided on Election Day The Cape Coral City Council election will be decided on Tuesday. Five seats are up for grabs.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council race for 2 wards The 2024 elections are looking to be a tense battle that will have every American on the edge of their seats. In Southwest Florida, the feeling is no different.
Lee County Superintendent election; School Board District 7 Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to fill some crucial seats in the school district.
PUNTA GORDA The race for Punta Gorda City Council November 5 is election day, as politicians across the country compete for office, with Southwest Florida being no different.
Lee County commission race for districts 3 and 5 The 2024 elections include several local Southwest Florida races, among them are races for two districts on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners.
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.
WINK NEWS A year of COVID-19 Coronavirus started out slow. We now know it may have been in the U.S. as early as December 2019, but it took months to officially show up in Florida. “Last night, the Department of Health announced there are two presumptive positive cases of coronavirus disease here in the State of Florida,” Gov. Ron DeSantis announced […]
SWFL hopes to control pandemic by continuing the vaccine rollout In the new year, as the vaccine rollout continues in Southwest Florida, health officials are hoping this will be a big step in controlling the pandemic. Waves of emotion swept across SWFL a vaccines became available to those 65 and older and high-risk frontline health care workers. Ellen and Bob Iverson say they were relieved. […]
WINK NEWS Answers to some of your pressing COVID-19 vaccine questions The coronavirus vaccine is new territory for all of us, and with that comes many questions. The phones here at WINK News have been ringing off the hook with people looking for answers. WINK News Health and Medical Reporter Veronica Marshall set out to get those questions answered. WATCH her report above.
FORT MYERS 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine important step in return to normalcy The first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine arriving in Southwest Florida is bringing excitement for a return to a normal life, but there’s a catch. Everyone who gets that shot will need to get a second one in order for the vaccine to work – and those appointments are weeks away. After the year we’ve […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County doesn’t have COVID-19 vaccine for general public, prepares for when it does Six hundred senior citizens in Southwest Florida got the coronavirus vaccine Monday. Given the limited number of doses of the vaccine available, we know not everyone is going to get it at the same time. An expert we spoke to says the disparities we’re seeing in Florida could be problematic. In Lee County, COVID-19 vaccines […]
CAPE CORAL Cost of Care: Would you divorce your spouse in exchange for medical care? A Cape Coral couple almost had to make the difficult decision of staying in their marriage or getting a divorce all over the cost of prescription medication. WINK News Health and Medical reporter Veronica Marshall explain what may have gone wrong so it won’t happen to you. Through their 30 years of marriage, the Kanz […]
FORT MYERS Keeping in the holiday spirit during uncertain times The holidays are a time of joy but can also be very stressful, especially during a pandemic. What are some things you can do to keep your stress levels down and your spirit up? We asked an expert, who says old rules for recharging and relaxing don’t apply this year. “The losses – and these […]
WINK NEWS Health experts answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine There are many questions, even fears and confusion circulating about the coronavirus vaccine. Conversation ranges from talks of side effects to how long protection last once you get vaccinated. We spoke to health professionals to curb some concerns that some might have about the COVID-19 vaccine. Scientists and doctors say they’re battling misinformation and vaccine […]
WINK NEWS Health community looks to educate, encourage those wary to get COVID-19 vaccine With the possibility of another vaccine getting approved, that means you could get your shot soon. It especially can’t happen soon enough for health workers, but there are some groups that aren’t lining up to roll up their sleeves. At a time when the country needs everyone who can to get a vaccine, experts say […]
FORT MYERS First person in Florida receives vaccine, more shipping Tuesday The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Florida. At 10 a.m. during a press conference in Tampa, Governor Ron DeSantis said he saw the vaccines being unloaded. But just how many doses is Florida receiving? “We watched them unload, we saw him put it into the deep freeze, the Pfizer requires negative 70 degrees,” said DeSantis. […]