Sheriff Carmine Marceno wins reelection3 Florida republicans win reelection in House of Representatives
WINK NEWS Sheriff Carmine Marceno wins reelection It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
3 Florida republicans win reelection in House of Representatives Three local incumbent Republicans have won re-election for the House of Representatives race.
LABELLE Fatal crash on State Road 29 in LaBelle According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a fatal crash occurred on State Road 29 on Tuesday evening.
NAPLES Naples on alert but staying calm ahead of potential storm It’s understandable to get anxious whenever we hear about the possibility of severe weather with Tropical Storm Rafael gaining strength in the Caribbean.
BONITA SPRINGS Florida’s Rick Scott reelected to US Senate Florida incumbent Rick Scott has been reelected to the U.S. Senate.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda RV residents concerned about hurricane damage The people at the Harbor Belle RV Resort had concerns about their homes before hurricanes Helene and Milton.
WINK NEWS How Hispanic voters in SWFL are casting their ballots The Hispanic community in Southwest Florida is seemingly divided as they cast their votes for the next president of the United States.
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.
WINK NEWS Sheriff Carmine Marceno wins reelection It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
3 Florida republicans win reelection in House of Representatives Three local incumbent Republicans have won re-election for the House of Representatives race.
LABELLE Fatal crash on State Road 29 in LaBelle According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a fatal crash occurred on State Road 29 on Tuesday evening.
NAPLES Naples on alert but staying calm ahead of potential storm It’s understandable to get anxious whenever we hear about the possibility of severe weather with Tropical Storm Rafael gaining strength in the Caribbean.
BONITA SPRINGS Florida’s Rick Scott reelected to US Senate Florida incumbent Rick Scott has been reelected to the U.S. Senate.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda RV residents concerned about hurricane damage The people at the Harbor Belle RV Resort had concerns about their homes before hurricanes Helene and Milton.
WINK NEWS How Hispanic voters in SWFL are casting their ballots The Hispanic community in Southwest Florida is seemingly divided as they cast their votes for the next president of the United States.
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.
WINK NEWS Expert says people can support one another amid stressful election year It’s been a stressful election season, but it doesn’t need to take a toll on your relationships. People are taking a stand and publicly promising to not let politics hinder their friendships or family ties. We looked at what you can do to help in your own situation. Poll watcher Jacquelyn Wildermuth in Lee County […]
WINK NEWS University of Miami tests ‘game-changing’ COVID-19 breath analyzer There’s a new simple COVID-19 test in the works and this one is cutting down wait time and it’s painless – a breath analyzer. Dr. Michael Mina, MD, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health and a core member of the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics […]
WINK NEWS Some COVID-19 survivors face long-term recovery, physically and mentally The ICU saves lives but it can also come with a cost. When some patients leave intensive care, they’re also leaving skills and abilities behind that can sometimes take years to get back. What does it mean for COVID-19 survivors? There are long lines at the CenturyLink Sports Complex testing site as people wait and […]
NAPLES Mental health cases on the rise among SWFL youth So many teens and young adults are struggling with their mental health in Southwest Florida right now, and one treatment center says the need is exceeding their capacity. Doctors say parents can identify when kids need mental health help. The signs of her daughter Chloe’s depression built up so slowly that Adrianne Weisberg says it […]
WINK NEWS FGCU needs asymptomatic volunteers for COVID-19 study Florida Gulf Coast University is going to use the blood of volunteers to help find a way to stop the spread of COVID-19. The university is looking for thousands of volunteers who have not shown any coronavirus symptoms and have never tested positive for COVID-19. The blood could help determine the spread of the virus […]
WINK NEWS Eating more soy-based foods could lower risk of dementia, according to new study Something many people worry about as they get older is developing dementia. Now there may a way to reduce your risk by eating one thing. Statistically, one-in-nine people over the age of 65 get diagnosed with dementia. It’s something that touches many families. Dr. Jaclynn Faffer, the president and CEO of Naples Senior Center, said […]
FORT MYERS Advancements allow for more breast cancer patient options for treatment Breast cancer survivor Chris Willets is taking control of a scary situation by making the difficult decision to have a double mastectomy. Advancements in science and technology are giving patients more options for treatment. Willets had no breast cancer history in her family, and never any scares or concerns – until January. Mammogram, ultrasounds, and […]
FORT MYERS SWFL clinical trial underway to relieve COVID symptoms A new trial to relieve symptoms of COVID-19 is taking place in Southwest Florida. Vanguard Clinical Research is conducting the therapeutic trial of an oral medication used to relieve symptoms for people with a mild to moderate infection. Not all participants have to have the coronavirus to participate. Some people never even know they have […]
FORT MYERS How to stay safe at the polls as early voting opens Monday marks 15 days until election day. Hundreds lined up here in Florida for the first day of early voting. But, with the pandemic raging on, how can you stay safe while casting your vote. Alex Seger says she’s voted in every single presidential election since she registered, so this year is no different. But […]
FORT MYERS COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t mean quick return to normal, experts say Getting back to normal as quickly and as safely as possible is the plan, but right now, three out of the four COVID-19 vaccine trials are on temporary holds due to safety concerns. However, Pfizer said it could be ready by November, but experts say a vaccine doesn’t mean things will go back to normal […]