Trump and supporters gear up for election night in West Palm BeachCity of Sanibel to open time capsule for 50th anniversary
WEST PALM BEACH Trump and supporters gear up for election night in West Palm Beach All eyes are on the presidential election between Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.
SANIBEL City of Sanibel to open time capsule for 50th anniversary It’s a chance to see what the past was like. 41 years ago, the city of Sanibel put items in a time capsule to be opened on the 50th anniversary of the city’s incorporation. On Tuesday, WINK News was there to see what people had to say about the island decades ago.
FORT MYERS BEACH Lee Commission approves contract to restore 2 waterfront parks on Fort Myers Beach The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to award a contract for the design of the restoration of two waterfront parks on Fort Myers Beach.
Direct approach to hip replacement Surgeons in the United States perform more than 500,000 hip replacements every year, and that number is only expected to increase as our population ages.
ARCADIA DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facility An employee at the DeSoto County Jail has been arrested after allegedly trafficking illegal contraband into the jail.
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 CFO Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians to check their constructor contracts for post-storm fraud 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 Constitutional right to abortions Besides Amendment 3, another of the more controversial amendments on the ballot is Amendment 4, which would limit government interference in abortions.
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.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump and supporters gear up for election night in West Palm Beach All eyes are on the presidential election between Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.
SANIBEL City of Sanibel to open time capsule for 50th anniversary It’s a chance to see what the past was like. 41 years ago, the city of Sanibel put items in a time capsule to be opened on the 50th anniversary of the city’s incorporation. On Tuesday, WINK News was there to see what people had to say about the island decades ago.
FORT MYERS BEACH Lee Commission approves contract to restore 2 waterfront parks on Fort Myers Beach The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to award a contract for the design of the restoration of two waterfront parks on Fort Myers Beach.
Direct approach to hip replacement Surgeons in the United States perform more than 500,000 hip replacements every year, and that number is only expected to increase as our population ages.
ARCADIA DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facility An employee at the DeSoto County Jail has been arrested after allegedly trafficking illegal contraband into the jail.
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 CFO Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians to check their constructor contracts for post-storm fraud 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 Constitutional right to abortions Besides Amendment 3, another of the more controversial amendments on the ballot is Amendment 4, which would limit government interference in abortions.
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.
FORT MYERS FDA authorizes first at-home rapid COVID-19 test You’ll be able to avoid waiting in line to get tested for COVID-19 after the Federal Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized the first at-home rapid test. There’s a catch, though: You need a prescription. When it comes to choosing between long lines at testing sites or testing in the comfort of your own home, Daphne […]
WINK NEWS COVID-19 survivor says ‘recovered’ poor word for those with lingering symptoms We’re learning more about the long-term impacts the coronavirus can have on the human body. Dr. Anthony Fauci feels we need to do more research because the studies and survivor stories we have now point to trouble. A COVID-19 survivor told us — five months later — she’s still dealing with the fallout from the […]
FORT MYERS At-home COVID-19 testing could help in fight against pandemic Quicker and more accessible testing is key to controlling the coronavirus until vaccines are ready. At-home tests meant to do that are on the sidelines right now, still awaiting approval. More than 100,000 new cases are being reported across the country every day, and that number is climbing. “Give it another two weeks after that […]
CBS NEWS Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine highly effective in late trial For the second time this month, there’s promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate. Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavirus surges in the U.S. and around the world. Moderna said its vaccine is 94.5% effective, according to preliminary data from the company’s ongoing […]
NAPLES NCH preparing early for vaccine arrival with new deep freezers despite no set timeline NCH hopes to be at the forefront of getting the COVID-19 vaccine out to the community once it’s available. The health care system is taking now to make that happen. It’s promising news about potentially ending the pandemic. Christine Smith is the Chesterfield Site Lead and Vice President of Biotherapeutics Pharmaceutical Sciences for Pfizer. “The […]
(CNN) 1 in 5 COVID-19 patients develop mental illness within 90 days, according to study People who have had COVID-19 may have an increased risk of being diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder such as anxiety or depression, according to a new study. Researchers looked at the medical records of 69 million people in the United States between Jan. 20 and Aug. 1. The data included 62,000 people who contracted COVID-19, […]
FORT MYERS The difficulty in detecting pancreatic cancer Pancreatic Cancer is rarely detected in the early stages. That is what makes it so deadly. Alex Trebek died Sunday, just one year after he announced his diagnosis with stage four pancreatic cancer. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died after her cancer came back. U.S. Representative John Lewis also died from pancreatic cancer last […]
FORT MYERS Researchers believe COVID-19 can affect male fertility Researchers are looking into whether the coronavirus can be transmitted during sex or affect male fertility. A new study found COVID-19 in the testicle tissues of men who had the virus, and some men aren’t taking any chances. “We are getting concerns and questions from men about – ‘Doc, is this going to affect my […]
WINK NEWS US sees milestone trend of 100,000 reported COVID-19 cases daily Over 100,000 coronavirus cases were reported in the United States in a single day Thursday. Of those cases, 6,257 were reported in Florida, the biggest jump since Sept. 1. The country’s numbers are part of a milestone trend of 100,000 new COVID-19 cases reported per day. We spoke to health experts about the chances of […]
NAPLES Program developed in SWFL helps woman get her steps – and her life – back A Southwest Florida woman never thought she’d exercise or walk again, but thanks to a new program, she has gotten her life back. Maureen Grindlay has been living with multiple sclerosis since the early 80s. For her, the simple act of moving was too much. “I was getting very discouraged this time. I really didn’t […]