Tim Aten Knows: Water tank, not tower, part of new schoolCCSO will hold press conference for deadly Englewood deputy-involved shooting
Tim Aten Knows: Water tank, not tower, part of new school Passersby can’t miss the monumental tank and pine tree cell tower under construction at the intersection of Immokalee Road and Cornerstone Drive, about 3 miles east of Collier Boulevard.
Charlotte County CCSO will hold press conference for deadly Englewood deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office will hold a press conference Friday on the deadly deputy-involved shooting in Englewood.
the weather authority Morning mist moves out for a sunnier Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a misty Friday morning start with colder temperatures. As the clouds begin to clear, afternoon highs will be in the lower 60s.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Lee County School District addresses parent’s concerns at town hall meeting Creating open dialog between parents and those in charge of our kid’s education. Thursday night was the first of many town hall meetings being held by the Lee County school district.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office intercepts drugs shipped via dark web The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has launched “Operation Dark Knight” to address the growing issue of drug trafficking through the dark web.
NAPLES CCSO seeks help identifying suspected school burglars in Collier County The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying four people who broke into Golden Gate Middle School.
Beloved owner of iconic Lani Kai Island Resort passes away The community is saying goodbye to a Fort Myers Beach legend.
FORT MYERS Experts give safety tips regarding reigniting heaters With record cold fronts this week, some are now turning on their heaters for the first time in a while.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival: 25 years of helping Collier County children This year marks the silver anniversary of The Naples Winter Wine Festival. It was an idea sparked by a group of like-minded friends.
NAPLES Girl’s weightlifting popularity growing in Collier County Since the sport was introduced in Collier County schools three years ago teams have seen a sharp increase in participation.
CAPE CORAL Trend of phasing out shingled roofs for metal In Florida, the trend of replacing shingle roofs with metal roofs is gaining attention.
CAPTIVA Red tide warning near Turner Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Turner Beach.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Beach Town Council facing threats over development projects Tensions have risen in Fort Myers Beach, with local council member Karen Woodson facing verbal threats and abuse.
NAPLES Attendees arrive ahead of 2025 Naples Winter Wine Festival The Naples Winter Wine Festival is set to begin on Friday night, marking its silver anniversary.
Tim Aten Knows: Water tank, not tower, part of new school Passersby can’t miss the monumental tank and pine tree cell tower under construction at the intersection of Immokalee Road and Cornerstone Drive, about 3 miles east of Collier Boulevard.
Charlotte County CCSO will hold press conference for deadly Englewood deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office will hold a press conference Friday on the deadly deputy-involved shooting in Englewood.
the weather authority Morning mist moves out for a sunnier Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a misty Friday morning start with colder temperatures. As the clouds begin to clear, afternoon highs will be in the lower 60s.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Lee County School District addresses parent’s concerns at town hall meeting Creating open dialog between parents and those in charge of our kid’s education. Thursday night was the first of many town hall meetings being held by the Lee County school district.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office intercepts drugs shipped via dark web The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has launched “Operation Dark Knight” to address the growing issue of drug trafficking through the dark web.
NAPLES CCSO seeks help identifying suspected school burglars in Collier County The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying four people who broke into Golden Gate Middle School.
Beloved owner of iconic Lani Kai Island Resort passes away The community is saying goodbye to a Fort Myers Beach legend.
FORT MYERS Experts give safety tips regarding reigniting heaters With record cold fronts this week, some are now turning on their heaters for the first time in a while.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival: 25 years of helping Collier County children This year marks the silver anniversary of The Naples Winter Wine Festival. It was an idea sparked by a group of like-minded friends.
NAPLES Girl’s weightlifting popularity growing in Collier County Since the sport was introduced in Collier County schools three years ago teams have seen a sharp increase in participation.
CAPE CORAL Trend of phasing out shingled roofs for metal In Florida, the trend of replacing shingle roofs with metal roofs is gaining attention.
CAPTIVA Red tide warning near Turner Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Turner Beach.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Beach Town Council facing threats over development projects Tensions have risen in Fort Myers Beach, with local council member Karen Woodson facing verbal threats and abuse.
NAPLES Attendees arrive ahead of 2025 Naples Winter Wine Festival The Naples Winter Wine Festival is set to begin on Friday night, marking its silver anniversary.
WINK NEWS Study: Certain foods help ward off COVID-19 Dr. Anthony Fauci says it will be most likely be the end of summer before most adults will be vaccinated for the coronavirus in the United States. We looked at what can be done to improve protection against COVID-19 until being full vaccinated. Over the years, green tea has been shown to improve blood flow, […]
FORT MYERS FDA authorizes at-home COVID-19 self-test At-home COVID-19 testing is now authorized by the FDA. The tests can be purchased without a prescription. Doctors call this a game-changer. Tourism, leisure and hospitality are the big three industries in Southwest Florida that took a hit when the pandemic first started and people were told they were safer at home. “There’s no question […]
WINK NEWS A look at concerns for vaccine ability to provide immunity to COVID-19 long-term As millions still wait for their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, there are concerns those who are fully vaccinated won’t have immunity for long. An ongoing trial shows Pfizer’s vaccine is highly effective for at least six months. That’s concerning for those on the fast-track to get back to normal. We learned Thursday it’s […]
WINK NEWS COVID-19 cases rising again in Florida; experts urge vigilance as we near ‘close to the end’ Coronavirus cases are back on the rise in Florida. An expert we spoke to blames the surge on Florida being open for business, and it’s a lesson he hopes the rest of the country doesn’t have to learn the hard way. “When we look at recent testing, we’re at 12.5% positivity,” said Joseph Pepe, the […]
WINK NEWS ‘Vaccine passports’: Soon to be required? Gov. Ron DeSantis is firing back against talks from the Biden administration about “vaccine passports.” The universal system would be used for people to prove they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 and would serve as their “pass” to enter businesses, restaurants and events. DeSantis is calling for legislation to stop the passports, but he may not […]
FORT MYERS Doctors warn against complacency in life after COVID-19 vaccines A doctor is concerned that as time wears on and more people receive their COVID-19 vaccine, conversations about the dangers of the pandemic will subside. The battle against COVID-19 is far from over. Vaccinations across the country are ahead of schedule. “By my 100th day in office, we will have administered 200 million shots in […]
FORT MYERS Clinical trial helps pancreatic cancer patients When doctors diagnosed Brenda Scully’s husband with inoperable pancreatic cancer, she was in shock. Brenda said she tried not to show her emotions to him, staying strong, “I just called the kids and cried to them. And they were very supportive. And I just said to Vince, well, we can deal with this.” But her […]
WINK NEWS Researchers study relationship between COVID-19, development of tinnitus Studies show the coronavirus is also causing tinnitus in some people, a ringing of the ears that can lead to dizziness. A man we spoke to has tinnitus but did not develop it due to COVID-19. Regardless of the cause, he said it’s horrible. For Robert Cacus, it started with silence. “One day, I just […]
WINK NEWS Health experts express concerns for New York City COVID-19 variant The CDC is investigating a coronavirus variant that is spreading quickly. It’s in New York and has gone up more than 12% in the last two weeks. We’re learning it could lead to new infections even after people are vaccinated. With spring break in full swing, packed beaches and crowded restaurants have some fearing tourists […]
WINK NEWS Community members express concerns over kids getting the COVID-19 vaccine With more people getting their coronavirus shot soon, that raises the question about what it will take for us to reach herd immunity. The nation’s leading health expert says it will take children getting vaccinated to get to where we need to be. But not all pediatricians or parents are on board with the idea. Dr. […]