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.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
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.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
President Trump’s Thanksgiving statement could go against previous warnings Many people across the country celebrated Thanksgiving a little differently this year. Health officials discouraged gathering in large groups. President Trump delivered a message of holiday cheer for Thanksgiving. “On behalf of the entire Trump family I want to wish every American a healthy and very happy Thanksgiving,” said President Trump. But some of President […]
Cape Coral Cape Coral child only the 80th in the world diagnosed with rare disorder A Cape Coral child was just the 80th person in the world diagnosed with and currently living with a very rare disease. It has been a long road for 5-year-old Camden Rau and his family. His father says the worst part was not knowing what was wrong. “When he was born, his skull was actually […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers assisted living community among first to get COVID-19 vaccine once available NOTE: No COVID-19 vaccine is currently available to the general public on request. The largest vaccine rollout in history is weeks away, and as it promises to bring us closer to normalcy, it also raises many questions. Who will be the first in Southwest Florida to receive the vaccine once it arrives? Mary Franklin, the […]
FORT MYERS SWFL family goes to St. Jude for help with infant daughter’s brain cancer In the beginning, it just seemed like a stomach bug. In reality, it was something much worse. “Riley had a week of vomiting,” said Kelly Goddard. Riley, her daughter, was almost 10 months old at the time. “Intermittent vomiting, no other symptoms. One evening, she had pulled herself up on our coffee table and she […]
Logistics companies, hospitals ‘poised and ready’ for first COVID-19 vaccines The next major milestone in the fight against the coronavirus comes on December 10. That’s when the FDA is expected to approve the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Controlling the coronavirus is something we’ve tried to do since Florida’s first case in March. And now, with a vaccine possibly just weeks away, it’s finally within our grasp. […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) How to cope with stress of holidays during pandemic The ongoing pandemic, election month, and looming holiday season may cause stress levels to be at an all-time high. In fact, three-quarters of Americans say their mental and physical health is being impacted. But what if there was a way to use that stress to improve your well-being? Stanford researchers have come up with a […]
ESTERO Molecular COVID-19 testing offered at Hertz Arena pop-up site Hertz Arena announced over the weekend that they were creating a pop-up COVID-19 testing site in the parking lot. The Village of Estero is offering the testing to the public and people who are coming to Estero to visit family and friends. But Molecular Testing is different from other types of coronavirus testing because it […]
FORT MYERS How to stay safe and healthy while traveling for the holidays For millions of Americans, COVID-19 brought their travel plans to a screeching halt, but with the holiday season approaching, some are thinking about venturing out again. This year, there’s more to consider than just your destination. If you decide to travel, don’t be fearful of plans. All commercial jetliners are equipped with HEPA filters that […]
WINK NEWS WINK News Poll: Many will gather for Thanksgiving despite CDC recommendation We’re conducting a poll on the WINK News Twitter account, and many people say they will not follow the CDC’s latest recommendations to avoid gathering for Thanksgiving. In light of the coronavirus and CDC’s new guidelines, what do you plan to do for Thanksgiving? — WINK News (@winknews) November 20, 2020 “It’s what I really […]
FORT MYERS CDC says staying home for Thanksgiving is necessary step in slowing spread The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidelines Thursday, telling people to stay home for Thanksgiving and celebrate only with those who live in their house. Canada saw a spike in cases after it celebrated Thanksgiving in October, and health experts are worried the same will happen in the U.S. We saw a […]