WINK News Player of the Week: Bishop Verot QB Carter SmithFEMA offering disaster survivor assistance for those impacted by Helene
FORT MYERS WINK News Player of the Week: Bishop Verot QB Carter Smith Our week six Wink News player of the week is one of the best in Lee County and the country: Bishop Verot High School quarterback Carter Smith.
FEMA offering disaster survivor assistance for those impacted by Helene If your home flooded during Hurricane Helene, you’re probably gutting the drywall and drying everything out as best you can, but what else do you need to do to get the help you need?
FORT MYERS Lee Health using newer screening methods to find early lung cancer Lee Health doubled the number of robot screenings to look for early stage lung cancer.
Industry Standard, BrAva Pizza launch in Bonita Springs A new chef-driven dining venue has transformed the former space of The Causeway, a short-lived food hall that closed this spring in Bonita Springs.
Breeze Airways chooses RSW as new base of operations Breeze Airways, an airline less than 4 years old that began with three destinations out of the region, chose Southwest Florida International Airport as a new base of operations.
FORT MYERS Caught on video: man with gun arrested for trespassing Walmart roof during Helene A new video shows a strange discovery: a man on the roof of a Walmart armed with a gun.
(AP News) How Trump credits an immigration chart for saving his life and what the graphic is missing Ever since the assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump has professed a unique fondness for a bar chart.
WASHINGTON (AP) Liz Cheney will campaign with Harris in Wisconsin while Trump holds a rally in Michigan Liz Cheney, one of Donald Trump’s fiercest Republican antagonists, will join Democrat Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Wisconsin.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery in Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for an armed robbery in Fort Myers.
COLLIER COUNTY FDLE releases new image of missing double-amputee Collier teen The Florida Department of Law Enforcement released a new picture of a double-amputee teenager who remains missing from Collier County.
DeSantis issues several executive orders following Helene, including rental restrictions Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order lifting rental restrictions to accommodate those affected by Hurricane Helene.
CAPE CORAL Fort Myers woman accused of stealing, selling boat and trailer A woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing a boat and trailer and trying to sell it off by forging the owner’s signature.
Lee County Supervisor of Elections to mail sample ballots The Lee County Supervisor of Elections will soon begin sending out mail sample ballots for the upcoming 2024 election.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: More rain and storms this Thursday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking more rain and storms this Thursday, possibly heavily impacting some areas this afternoon.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers CRA discusses downtown expansion On Wednesday, the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency discussed an expansion of the area they oversee.
FORT MYERS WINK News Player of the Week: Bishop Verot QB Carter Smith Our week six Wink News player of the week is one of the best in Lee County and the country: Bishop Verot High School quarterback Carter Smith.
FEMA offering disaster survivor assistance for those impacted by Helene If your home flooded during Hurricane Helene, you’re probably gutting the drywall and drying everything out as best you can, but what else do you need to do to get the help you need?
FORT MYERS Lee Health using newer screening methods to find early lung cancer Lee Health doubled the number of robot screenings to look for early stage lung cancer.
Industry Standard, BrAva Pizza launch in Bonita Springs A new chef-driven dining venue has transformed the former space of The Causeway, a short-lived food hall that closed this spring in Bonita Springs.
Breeze Airways chooses RSW as new base of operations Breeze Airways, an airline less than 4 years old that began with three destinations out of the region, chose Southwest Florida International Airport as a new base of operations.
FORT MYERS Caught on video: man with gun arrested for trespassing Walmart roof during Helene A new video shows a strange discovery: a man on the roof of a Walmart armed with a gun.
(AP News) How Trump credits an immigration chart for saving his life and what the graphic is missing Ever since the assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump has professed a unique fondness for a bar chart.
WASHINGTON (AP) Liz Cheney will campaign with Harris in Wisconsin while Trump holds a rally in Michigan Liz Cheney, one of Donald Trump’s fiercest Republican antagonists, will join Democrat Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Wisconsin.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery in Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for an armed robbery in Fort Myers.
COLLIER COUNTY FDLE releases new image of missing double-amputee Collier teen The Florida Department of Law Enforcement released a new picture of a double-amputee teenager who remains missing from Collier County.
DeSantis issues several executive orders following Helene, including rental restrictions Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order lifting rental restrictions to accommodate those affected by Hurricane Helene.
CAPE CORAL Fort Myers woman accused of stealing, selling boat and trailer A woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing a boat and trailer and trying to sell it off by forging the owner’s signature.
Lee County Supervisor of Elections to mail sample ballots The Lee County Supervisor of Elections will soon begin sending out mail sample ballots for the upcoming 2024 election.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: More rain and storms this Thursday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking more rain and storms this Thursday, possibly heavily impacting some areas this afternoon.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers CRA discusses downtown expansion On Wednesday, the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency discussed an expansion of the area they oversee.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,922 new cases and 146 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Friday, there have been 1,898,223 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,863,453 Florida residents and 34,770 non-Florida residents. There are 30,624 Florida resident deaths reported, 538 non-resident deaths, and 79,021 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. According […]
COLLIER COUNTY Toll road proposed to connect Polk and Collier counties is still in the early stages A 140-mile stretch of road in Southwest Florida could become a new toll road. Truckers and farmers hope this will connect Polk and Collier Counties. This task force has only just begun to consider whether or not the toll road is even necessary. The Florida Trucking Association and the Florida Chamber of Commerce are both […]
WINK NEWS Thursday’s Coronavirus Updates: 6,640 new cases, 138 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Thursday, there have been 1,892,301 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,857,670 Florida residents and 34,631 non-Florida residents. There are 30,478 Florida resident deaths reported, 540 non-resident deaths, and 78,744 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. According […]
WINK NEWS Wednesday’s Coronavirus Update: 7,128 new cases and 127 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, there have been 1,885,661 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,851,151 Florida residents and 34,510 non-Florida residents. There are 30,340 Florida resident deaths reported, 538 non-resident deaths, and 78,472 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. According […]
WINK NEWS Sunday’s Coronavirus Updates: 6,624 new cases and 97 new deaths reported As of 3 p.m. Sunday, there have been 1,777,983 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,745,744 Florida residents and 32,239 non-Florida residents. There are 27,696 Florida resident deaths reported, 465 non-resident deaths, and 74,412 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. According […]
LEE COUNTY More than $7M raised for hurricane victims through the Southwest Florida Emergency Relief Fund More than 3,600 donors have contributed $7,099,216 to the Southwest Florida Emergency Relief Fund. The fund was started by United Way Of Lee, Hendry, & Glades Counties and Collaboratory to help Hurricane Ian victims. “It’s been a phenomenal thing to experience the generosity throughout not just our local area but through the whole country,” said […]
FORT MYERS Tuesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,610 new cases and 148 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, there have been 1,878,533 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,844,228 Florida residents and 34,305 non-Florida residents. There are 30,213 Florida resident deaths reported, 536 non-resident deaths, and 78,212 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. According […]
FORT MYERS Monday’s Coronavirus Updates: 4,151 new cases and 159 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Monday, there have been 1,872,923 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,838,745 Florida residents and 34,178 non-Florida residents. There are 30,065 Florida resident deaths reported, 530 non-resident deaths, and 77,904 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. According […]
FORT MYERS As Ian approaches, know your Southwest Florida hurricane evacuation zone and path With Hurricane Ian on a likely path toward some part of Florida’s Gulf Coast, now is the best time to familiarize yourself with the state’s hurricane evacuation zones. On Southwest Florida’s hurricane evacuation zone map, each color corresponds with a letter: Every hurricane is different. Based on the intensity of the storm and the site […]
CLEWISTON Brushfire in Hendry County 100% contained by crews, under investigation Florida Forest Service confirmed multiple fire departments responded to what started as an 88-acre brushfire near homes in Hendry County Friday. According to FFS, crews responded to the fire off State Road 80 along Queen Avenue. As of 11 p.m., the fire is currently at 100% containment at 85 acres. FFS said there were seven […]