GATEWAY LCSO deputies investigating armed robbery in Gateway The Lee County Sheriffs office is currently investigating an armed robbery held at 7-eleven on Gateway Boulevard.
ALVA LCSO investigating stabbing in Alva The Lee County sheriffs office is investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Grand Theft Auto, Murder, and Fast Food This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features a stolen ambulance, a suspected murderer, and a drive-through disaster.
LABELLE Criminal investigation advances at what was once a hazmat scene in Hendry County The Hendry County hazmat situation has been contained, but questions linger in the community after scene remains active for several days.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms on the radar for the afternoon and evening There is a good chance of seeing scattered storms this weekend and into next week.
ESTERO Families battling cancer get much-needed break Ten local families battling cancer are getting a much-needed break this weekend.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Permanent memorial honors 12-year-old crash victim The death of a 12-year-old boy is bringing the community together, and his father could not be more thankful.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA trailers on airport property called “junk” by Charlotte County code officers “I certainly would not want to enter into a storm with those (trailers) potentially being debris,” said Patrick Fuller, Charlotte County Emergency Management Director, during a May 28 board meeting.
PORT CHARLOTTE Front wall of Promenades in Port Charlotte demolished by wrecking ball Destruction is usually a bad thing, but for Port Charlotte, it’s a new future as the front wall of the Promenades was demolished.
The pros and cons of using AI to predict weather The conversation around Artificial Intelligence has increased over the last few years, and for good reason; when it comes to weather, AI shows a lot of promise.
LABELLE Experts weigh in on Hendry hazmat hazard The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said the problem area where the mysterious substance scene is all clear. WINK News spoke with experts.
CLEWISTON Airglades Airport expansion aiming to spark economy The Airglades Airport in Hendry County is getting a $300-million renovation.
HENDRY COUNTY All-clear for hazmat situation in Hendry County; still no answers Some are feeling anxious in a small Hendry County community after several people, including first responders, got sick.
FORT MYERS Expect roadblocks for Music Walk in downtown Fort Myers tonight Music Walk will be going on for several hours, so expect some roadblocks if you’re coming downtown.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Bridge to close for annual Red, White & Boom Fourth of July celebration Believe it or not, the Fourth of July is approaching, which means another bridge closure in Southwest Florida.
GATEWAY LCSO deputies investigating armed robbery in Gateway The Lee County Sheriffs office is currently investigating an armed robbery held at 7-eleven on Gateway Boulevard.
ALVA LCSO investigating stabbing in Alva The Lee County sheriffs office is investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Grand Theft Auto, Murder, and Fast Food This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features a stolen ambulance, a suspected murderer, and a drive-through disaster.
LABELLE Criminal investigation advances at what was once a hazmat scene in Hendry County The Hendry County hazmat situation has been contained, but questions linger in the community after scene remains active for several days.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms on the radar for the afternoon and evening There is a good chance of seeing scattered storms this weekend and into next week.
ESTERO Families battling cancer get much-needed break Ten local families battling cancer are getting a much-needed break this weekend.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Permanent memorial honors 12-year-old crash victim The death of a 12-year-old boy is bringing the community together, and his father could not be more thankful.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA trailers on airport property called “junk” by Charlotte County code officers “I certainly would not want to enter into a storm with those (trailers) potentially being debris,” said Patrick Fuller, Charlotte County Emergency Management Director, during a May 28 board meeting.
PORT CHARLOTTE Front wall of Promenades in Port Charlotte demolished by wrecking ball Destruction is usually a bad thing, but for Port Charlotte, it’s a new future as the front wall of the Promenades was demolished.
The pros and cons of using AI to predict weather The conversation around Artificial Intelligence has increased over the last few years, and for good reason; when it comes to weather, AI shows a lot of promise.
LABELLE Experts weigh in on Hendry hazmat hazard The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said the problem area where the mysterious substance scene is all clear. WINK News spoke with experts.
CLEWISTON Airglades Airport expansion aiming to spark economy The Airglades Airport in Hendry County is getting a $300-million renovation.
HENDRY COUNTY All-clear for hazmat situation in Hendry County; still no answers Some are feeling anxious in a small Hendry County community after several people, including first responders, got sick.
FORT MYERS Expect roadblocks for Music Walk in downtown Fort Myers tonight Music Walk will be going on for several hours, so expect some roadblocks if you’re coming downtown.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Bridge to close for annual Red, White & Boom Fourth of July celebration Believe it or not, the Fourth of July is approaching, which means another bridge closure in Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS How social media handles censorship and graphic content A video on social media that showed a 14-year-old falling from an Orlando ride is still up. But how can that be if politicians get in trouble for social media posts? Right now, there is no law or regulation prohibiting people from posting that video on Facebook or Twitter. Of course, sometimes there will be […]
WINK NEWS Under new Risk Rating 2.0, Florida flood ins. premiums are about to go up for most A Florida necessity is getting more expensive for many. FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program is changing the way it calculates what each property owner has to pay. The new way is called Risk Rating 2.0. Insurance experts say FEMA’s program has been operating at a deficit since it began and congress has bailed it out […]
COLLIER COUNTY State Board of Education attempts to clarify implementation of new Parental Rights in Education law What is an appropriate age for kids when it comes to learning about gender and sexual identities? That is a question that the State Board of education will have to clarify now that the Parental Rights in Education bill, known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, has become law. State education leaders gathered at the […]
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Who is eligible for a second COVID booster and who can wait Many Americans now can get a second COVID-19 booster, but it’s hard to tell who really needs another shot right now and who could wait. The Food and Drug Administration authorized extra Pfizer or Moderna shots for anyone 50 or older and for some younger people with severely weakened immune systems. It’s an effort to […]
WINK NEWS Senator Rick Scott announces his 11-point plan to ‘Rescue America’ A Florida senator says he has a plan to ‘Rescue America.’ Senator Rick Scott laid out his 11-point plan that has both parties concerned. Democrats are concerned about everything in his plan, from having all kids say the pledge of allegiance to defending the family, attacking social security, Medicare and Medicaid, and everyone paying some […]
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis vetoes redistricting plan, calls special session Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday vetoed a congressional redistricting plan passed by the Legislature and said he was calling lawmakers back to Tallahassee in April to draw lines without a “racially gerrymandered” district in North Florida. DeSantis, who had previously announced he would veto the redistricting plan (SB 102), called a special session from April […]
FORT MYERS Publix to end free prescription program in June Free prescriptions will soon be a thing of the past at Publix pharmacies. The program is set to end on June 1. A pharmacist in Lehigh Acres confirmed it to WINK News. In 2020, Publix celebrated the milestone of 100 million prescriptions filled under its free medication program. Publix has yet to respond to questions […]
FORT MYERS Teenager killed in Parkland shooting inspires tool for accessible school safety data A nearly $2 million grant from the University of Florida is going toward studying violence in schools in order to keep students safe, thanks, in part, to the father of a teenage boy killed in the 2018 school shooting in Parkland. Alex Schachter was only 14 years old and a freshman at Marjory Stoneman Douglas […]
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis signs controversial Parental Rights in Education bill, known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a controversial bill that will bar classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades, characterizing the measure as a way to “protect students” and “support parents.” Lawmakers approved the measure (HB 1557) during this year’s legislative session after heated debates and protesters converging on the Capitol. […]
FORT MYERS Fraudulent roofing claims are on the rise: How to avoid getting duped A warning for Florida homeowners: Fraudulent roofing claims are on the rise. Con artists continue to target homeowners by offering to replace roofs while getting your insurance company to foot the bill in full. The Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters is hoping to educate homeowners so when they come across something that sounds like […]