Dry Tuesday morning before isolated storms develop this afternoon and eveningCape Coral red tag hearings soon to begin
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Dry Tuesday morning before isolated storms develop this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry Tuesday morning with the possibility of isolated rainstorms throughout the afternoon and into the evening
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral red tag hearings soon to begin Residents of Cape Coral have experienced confusion, frustration, and possibly fines due to red tags popping up on buildings under construction.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Naples Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
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.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Dry Tuesday morning before isolated storms develop this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry Tuesday morning with the possibility of isolated rainstorms throughout the afternoon and into the evening
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral red tag hearings soon to begin Residents of Cape Coral have experienced confusion, frustration, and possibly fines due to red tags popping up on buildings under construction.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Naples Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
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.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
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. […]