Critically injured man transported by Med-Flight following 2 vehicle crash on Palm Beach Blvd.D-SNAP available to those affected by hurricanes in Charlotte and Sarasota counties
Critically injured man transported by Med-Flight following 2 vehicle crash on Palm Beach Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash on Palm Beach Boulevard, which led to a Med-Flight being called.
D-SNAP available to those affected by hurricanes in Charlotte and Sarasota counties The Department of Children and Families has launched its Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Charlotte and Sarasota counties.
naples Rehabilitated manatee to be released into Port of the Islands Marina in Naples The Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Adventures is set to release a rehabilitated manatee back into the waters at the Port of the Island’s Marina.
the weather authority Wednesday morning showers slowly move out through the day The Weather Authority is tracking rain and showers expected throughout the day before an approaching cold front drops temperatures.
CAPE CORAL New Cape Coral City Council members to be sworn in The City of Cape Coral is experiencing a change in leadership, as two new councilmembers are set to be sworn in.
lehigh acres Florida Highway Patrol investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclist The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Lee County.
FEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs FEMA’s administrator has agreed to an outside investigation to find out why her employee gave orders to deny trump supporters aid after Hurricane Milton.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
Critically injured man transported by Med-Flight following 2 vehicle crash on Palm Beach Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash on Palm Beach Boulevard, which led to a Med-Flight being called.
D-SNAP available to those affected by hurricanes in Charlotte and Sarasota counties The Department of Children and Families has launched its Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Charlotte and Sarasota counties.
naples Rehabilitated manatee to be released into Port of the Islands Marina in Naples The Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Adventures is set to release a rehabilitated manatee back into the waters at the Port of the Island’s Marina.
the weather authority Wednesday morning showers slowly move out through the day The Weather Authority is tracking rain and showers expected throughout the day before an approaching cold front drops temperatures.
CAPE CORAL New Cape Coral City Council members to be sworn in The City of Cape Coral is experiencing a change in leadership, as two new councilmembers are set to be sworn in.
lehigh acres Florida Highway Patrol investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclist The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Lee County.
FEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs FEMA’s administrator has agreed to an outside investigation to find out why her employee gave orders to deny trump supporters aid after Hurricane Milton.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS Restaurants prepare for Mother’s Day and rain chances Restaurants are banking on their outdoor seating when families visit on Mother’s Day Sunday. But the weather is going to play a big part on how successful business is over the weekend. And many of them we spoke to say they are already booked because of the restrictions caused by COVID-19. Mother’s Day is a […]
WINK NEWS FGCU experts break down the week’s biggest coronavirus news There’s so much information coming out about the coronavirus, and it’s sometimes hard to process, figure out what’s true or even remember. During our continued WINK News Roundtable discussion with our FGCU expert panel, they told us that is one of the biggest headlines in COVID-19 news this week. Watch the video above for the […]
COLLIER COUNTY 1 home, 1 vehicle lost in Friendship Ln. fire in Collier County; 100% contained Florida Forest Service responded to three separate fire scenes in Collier County on Friday. North Collier Fire Rescue District, Florida Forest Service and Collier County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fire in the area of Friendship Lane in Collier County and said it’s 100% contained at 30 acres. The fire district said one home and […]
WINK NEWS Mother’s Day: SWFL mom of 10 kids shows us a day in the life If you haven’t gotten mom a gift for the coming Mother’s Day weekend, now is the time to do so. We spoke to a mother of 10 children who told us what it’s like to be a mom Friday. “Tate, Titus, Tobias, Tucker, Tessa, Theresa, Trudy, Tildy, Truman and Tensley,” said. “That was nice the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Puppy back with owner after deputies say 2 men sold it to another family A puppy is back with its owner this afternoon after Collier County deputies say two teenagers stole a young Labrador retriever and then sold it to another family. That new family realized something was wrong because the puppy already had a chip. What would you do if you saw a dog without a leash running […]
WINK NEWS Florida barber shops, hair salons and nail salons in counties in Phase 1 can reopen May 11 The owner of an Orlando barber shop helped Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state confirm barber shops, hair salons and nail salons will be permitted to reopen in counties already in Phase 1 of the reopening plan starting Monday, May 11. J Henry of J Henry’s Barber Shop in Orlando helped make the announcement and […]
NAPLES The need is great for blood in Southwest Florida amid pandemic Across the country, COVID-19 fears have created a crisis when it comes to our blood supply. Thousands of blood drives have been canceled, and some donors have been afraid to come out, but Friday, the Greater Naples YMCA hosted a blood drive. Organizers say there was a good turnout from people supporting their community. David […]
FORT MYERS Star Teacher of The Week: Holley Sweet of Westside Elementary in Clewiston This weeks’ Sabrina Katz Star Teacher is Holley Sweet, who has many years of teaching under her belt—but the pandemic is challenging her in ways she never expected. She’s finding creative ways to keep her fourth-graders engaged— in and out of the virtual classroom. Holley Sweet teaches at Westside Elementary in Clewiston and in her […]
FORT MYERS Lindsey’s lesson: Charity for Change A key curriculum many of your children typically get in class is pivoting to help you continue their education at home. In today’s Lindsey’s lesson, she takes you behind the scenes of the free website “Charity for Change.” Karen Conley is the president behind “Charity for Change,” the website reinforces academics—but their main focus is […]
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida malls reopen Friday You can finally get ready to shop, as three of Southwest Florida’s enclosed malls are reopened Friday. Port Charlotte Town Center, the Edison Mall in Fort Myers, and Coastland Center in Naples all reopened at 45% capacity. When you visit to the Edison Mall, the store owners hope you come. You’ll notice it’s different than […]