Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort MyersThe Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
LEE COUNTY Lee Health residency program helping SWFL combat doctor shortage Tackling a doctor shortage during a pandemic can be a challenge, but Lee Health’s strong residency program is helping Southwest Florida to combat that problem. Starting his career at Lee Health is like coming home for Dr. Joseph Guernsey, but starting during a pandemic? “Excitement, also some fear,” he says. “For example, like, my wife […]
CDC: Pregnant women more likely to see serious side effects from COVID-19 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released results of a new study that shows pregnant women with COVID-19 are more likely to see serious side effects than other women in their age group. Dr. Cherrie Morris, an OB-GYN with Lee Health, said she’s hoping the connection will encourage her pregnant patients to follow […]
COVID-19 can float on air droplets, contributing to rise in cases, experts say While masks can help slow the rate of COVID-19 infection, information coming to light could also help slow the spread. Many in the medical community now say that microscopic respiratory droplets that can stay in the air for hours or for days have contributed to the rapid growth in cases. They’re calling on the World Health […]
COLLIER COUNTY FDOH in Collier County asks people to change the way they celebrate July 4 this year Within the first three days of July, we have nearly 1,800 new coronavirus cases in Southwest Florida alone. The real concern right now involves everyone’s behavior this holiday weekend. A warning from the health department. “COVID-19 is very real, and it is something that is in our community, and it is community spread,” said Kristine […]
COVID-19 cases growing among younger population There is an increasing number of kids contracting COVID-19 in Florida. The state on Thursday reported the virus claimed its youngest victim in the state: an 11-year-old in Miami-Dade County. Lee Health, the biggest hospital group in Southwest Florida, said they’ve seen “exponential growth” in pediatric cases in the last two weeks. Experts say that […]
FORT MYERS Kids spending more time at home due to coronavirus causing spike in poisonings Due to the coronavirus, kids are spending more time at home and that is causing a rise in poisonings. “My kids are all older now, but when I got started they were so tender, and you want to protect them from everything,” said Wendy Blair Stephan, Ph.D., Health Education Coordinator, Florida Poison Information Center-Miami. Stephan […]
COLLIER COUNTY Health officials in Collier County give COVID update and warnings Health officials in Collier County are worried about a recent trend in new positive COVID-19 patients. They aren’t staying at home but instead are heading to the hospital. John Drew, with the Florida Department of Health in Collier County, said, “COVID patients in hospital, that was remaining pretty steady until about 3 or 4 days […]
FORT MYERS As scientists see coronavirus mutations, is it in our favor or not? When it comes to the coronavirus, do you have reason to worry less? One doctor is optimistic, saying the version spreading through Florida is weaker than it used to be. But others say that strain of coronavirus is getting stronger. Pediatric critical care doctor Jason Foland says, “This virus is mutating.” And during a news […]
FORT MYERS Trump administration wants U.S. Supreme Court to repeal Affordable Care Act Millions of Americans may be affected by the Trump administration’s requests of the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The White House claims the law is unconstitutional because Congress has since ended the tax penalty for not buying health insurance. But what will this mean for those who provide health […]
WINK NEWS Researchers look at benefits MMR booster shot could have on COVID-19 As concerns for coronavirus infections continue, a pair of medical researchers say one way to escape the worst of the virus is already here. We spoke to researchers, a Lee Health doctor and other medical experts Thursday about the benefits of getting an MMR booster shot in relation to COVID-19. “Very suddenly, we were seeing […]