Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in NaplesStreaming Now: CFO Jimmy Patronis holds news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention
Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples Emulating its namesake fusion of the sun and moon, Soluna Restaurant & Bar has arisen to illuminate the Naples dining scene.
NAPLES Streaming Now: CFO Jimmy Patronis holds news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, will hold a news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention.
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.
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 Superintendent election; School Board District 7 Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to fill some crucial seats in the school district.
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.
Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples Emulating its namesake fusion of the sun and moon, Soluna Restaurant & Bar has arisen to illuminate the Naples dining scene.
NAPLES Streaming Now: CFO Jimmy Patronis holds news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, will hold a news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention.
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.
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 Superintendent election; School Board District 7 Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to fill some crucial seats in the school district.
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.
WINK NEWS SWFL prepares to receive COVID-19 vaccine While FDA approval of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine hangs in the balance, Southwest Florida is gearing up to receive it. We learned more Friday about what the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine will look like in the region. Charlotte County is keeping a close eye as COVID-19 cases climb. “This is the last 14 days. We’ve […]
WINK NEWS Doctor says committing to a bubble for holidays can bring families together safely There’s no place like home for the holidays, but health experts are warning everyone not to travel, and stay away from big groups. Some families are finding a way to enjoy each other’s company without risking the spread of the coronavirus. Experts say it’s all about creating a bubble. It worked for the NBA and […]
FORT MYERS Why is a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine necessary? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will decide whether to grant approval this week for a COVID-19 vaccine, but one big thing: You’ll need to get two doses in order for the vaccine to work. With every day seeming to break new records for hospitalizations and deaths, COVID-19 is now the No. 1 killer in […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Lee Health announces award for quality and safety by Leapfrog Group HealthPark Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital have been named a “Top Teaching Hospital” and Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida a “Top Children’s Hospital” nationally by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization focused on health care quality and safety. Lee Memorial Hospital recognition HealthPark Medical Center recognized Golisano Children’s Hospital recognized More than […]
WINK NEWS Projections model shows vaccine won’t reduce deaths due to COVID-19 In the next two weeks, two coronavirus vaccines will be up for emergency use authorization review, but a model from experts at the University of Washington shows a vaccine won’t reduce the number of coronavirus deaths by that much. We looked at what doctors and health experts believe will be more impactful against COVID-19 than […]
WINK NEWS ‘Hospital at Home’ could be a solution to prevent packed hospitals Capacity issues aren’t hitting Southwest Florida health systems yet, and there is a way to solve the problem before it starts. It’s called “Hospital at Home.” It’s exactly as it sounds: Certain patients can receive hospital-level care from the comfort of their own homes. But there are some restrictions. Only certain types of patients and […]
FORT MYERS SWFL hospitals could face lack of doctors, nurses as COVID-19 cases surge The number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 across the state has doubled since September, and the president of the Florida Hospital Association says the biggest problem isn’t a lack of beds, but could become a lack of doctors and nurses. “A month ago, we had about 90 patients with COVID,” said Dr. Larry Antonucci, Lee […]
WINK NEWS SWFL health systems see impacts as COVID-19 cases rise, state reaches 1 million positive cases Florida reached 1 million reported positive coronavirus cases Tuesday after reporting its daily numbers. The Sunshine State is the third in the U.S. to reach this many cases. The state joins California and Texas, but Florida reports more cases based on population than either of them. Florida ranks 23rd in the nation per 100,000 people. […]
LEE COUNTY Doctor: Wait a few days after Thanksgiving before getting COVID-19 test As Florida edges closer to reporting 1 million cases of COVID-19, health experts are saying you should get tested if you traveled for Thanksgiving or spent a lot of time around people. However, they say there’s no need to rush out today for a test, but rather wait three to five days after potential exposure. […]
FORT MYERS Changes coming to help with wait times at COVID-19 testing sites Long lines of people and cars have been seen at COVID-19 testing sites across the country, and here in Southwest Florida at sites like CenturyLink. Currently, there aren’t any appointments available until Tuesday. But a solution to the long wait times may be in sight. Black Friday did see crowds but not at the retails […]