‘I still feel like I’m under the water sometimes,’ Drowning survivor speaks out as community mournsGoogle teaches internet safety to SWFL middle school students
ALVA ‘I still feel like I’m under the water sometimes,’ Drowning survivor speaks out as community mourns A community mourns the death of three young men who died drowning in the Caloosahachee River on Saturday, May 18.
Google teaches internet safety to SWFL middle school students The internet is a big playground with tons of entertainment options, but similarly to real playgrounds, not everyone plays nice.
WINK NEWS Lessons learned and how to apply them this 2024 hurricane season Hurricane season is approaching, so now is the time for Southwest Floridians to gear up and protect themselves against potential storms.
CAPE CORAL 12-year-old hit by speeding car in Cape Coral A 12-year-old boy is recovering after Cape Coral police say he was hit by a speeding car Wednesday night.
Lee County NAACP protesting unarmed man’s death The NAACP knows Amira Fox’s decision cannot be overturned, so they’re pushing for more open conversation around mental health and how police officers should be trained to tackle similar situations.
BUCKINGHAM What chemicals were in the blue paint that filled the Orange River Getting to the bottom of what is inside the paint that filled the Orange River near homes in Buckingham.
SANIBEL Sanibel works to complete marsh restoration The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation completed its marsh restoration project on the island.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA What’s the missing piece to improve safety on State Road 31 Eileen Sartell lives in the Babcock area, and she said the speeding in the area is horrible
New research may save brain cells A tsunami is a massive wave of destruction, but it doesn’t just happen on the coast. It can happen inside your brain.
Two local golf pros recount memories from PGA Championship Two local golf pros, Jeremy Wells and Evan Bowser, recount the memories they made playing in the PGA Championship.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of driving 102 mph faces homicide charges for Lehigh Acres crash Maxcimiliano Rodriguez, who faced vehicular homicide charges, had his first appearance in court on Thursday.
Brown pelican found on Marco Beach with possible red tide poisoning A brown pelican was found on a Marco Island beach last week, showing signs of red tide toxicosis.
Charlotte County single-family home, condo prices increase in April There was an uptick in April median and average prices for single-family homes in the Charlotte County real estate market despite rising inventory levels.
GiGi’s Ice Cream shop thrives in Punta Gorda GiGi’s Ice Cream shop opened in January at 311 W. Marion Ave. in downtown Punta Gorda and since has built a strong local following.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN Taiwan scrambles jets, puts forces on alert as China calls new war games “powerful punishment” for the island Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert Thursday over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy where a new president took office this week. China’s military said its two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence.
ALVA ‘I still feel like I’m under the water sometimes,’ Drowning survivor speaks out as community mourns A community mourns the death of three young men who died drowning in the Caloosahachee River on Saturday, May 18.
Google teaches internet safety to SWFL middle school students The internet is a big playground with tons of entertainment options, but similarly to real playgrounds, not everyone plays nice.
WINK NEWS Lessons learned and how to apply them this 2024 hurricane season Hurricane season is approaching, so now is the time for Southwest Floridians to gear up and protect themselves against potential storms.
CAPE CORAL 12-year-old hit by speeding car in Cape Coral A 12-year-old boy is recovering after Cape Coral police say he was hit by a speeding car Wednesday night.
Lee County NAACP protesting unarmed man’s death The NAACP knows Amira Fox’s decision cannot be overturned, so they’re pushing for more open conversation around mental health and how police officers should be trained to tackle similar situations.
BUCKINGHAM What chemicals were in the blue paint that filled the Orange River Getting to the bottom of what is inside the paint that filled the Orange River near homes in Buckingham.
SANIBEL Sanibel works to complete marsh restoration The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation completed its marsh restoration project on the island.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA What’s the missing piece to improve safety on State Road 31 Eileen Sartell lives in the Babcock area, and she said the speeding in the area is horrible
New research may save brain cells A tsunami is a massive wave of destruction, but it doesn’t just happen on the coast. It can happen inside your brain.
Two local golf pros recount memories from PGA Championship Two local golf pros, Jeremy Wells and Evan Bowser, recount the memories they made playing in the PGA Championship.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of driving 102 mph faces homicide charges for Lehigh Acres crash Maxcimiliano Rodriguez, who faced vehicular homicide charges, had his first appearance in court on Thursday.
Brown pelican found on Marco Beach with possible red tide poisoning A brown pelican was found on a Marco Island beach last week, showing signs of red tide toxicosis.
Charlotte County single-family home, condo prices increase in April There was an uptick in April median and average prices for single-family homes in the Charlotte County real estate market despite rising inventory levels.
GiGi’s Ice Cream shop thrives in Punta Gorda GiGi’s Ice Cream shop opened in January at 311 W. Marion Ave. in downtown Punta Gorda and since has built a strong local following.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN Taiwan scrambles jets, puts forces on alert as China calls new war games “powerful punishment” for the island Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert Thursday over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy where a new president took office this week. China’s military said its two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence.
FORT MYERS Family enjoys Christmas miracle after 9-month-old survives collapsed lung A family is celebrating their first Christmas together after doctors at Golisano Children’s Hospital worked a miracle.
ESTERO Florida Everblades heat up the ice rink with annual Teddy Bear Toss The annual Teddy Bear Toss returns to the rink as the Florida Everblades play against the South Carolina Stingrays in Hertz Arena.
FORT MYERS Tiny baby at Golisano Children’s Hospital beats odds, survives infection A baby that doctors said wouldn’t make it through one day at Golisano Children’s Hospital has beaten the odds and survived 101 days.
FORT MYERS Mental Health Monday: Child cancer patients ring the bell For this week’s Mental Health Monday, we appreciate the melodic sound of children cancer patients ringing the bell after completing their treatments.
Miracle Moment: Teddy bears for children in need For this Miracle Moment, WINK News spoke to a 90-year-old woman who is giving comfort to children in the hospital.
CAPE CORAL Pokémon super fan rewarded for his bravery fighting cancer Nine-year-old Logan Stryker is receiving treatment for a rare form of cancer and was rewarded for his bravery.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Shaina, Chris, and Cristobal Shaina Petit-Homme thought she was going to Golisano Children’s Hospital for an appointment.
Miracle Monday: Helping Patients Smile with Slime at Golisano Children’s Hospital Doctors, nurses, and staff at Golisano Children’s Hospital will do nearly anything to make their patients smile, even if it involves getting slimed. The patients and staff voted for five lucky or unlucky ones that would get covered in purple slime. “It was actually really refreshing. I thought it was going to be cold, but […]
FORT MYERS Families show their support through Clips for Cancer Some of Miracle Monday’s alumni families are sporting some bold new hairdos.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: professional baby cuddler Barbara Jones is a professional baby cuddler. The 84-year-old makes her way to Golisano Children’s Hospital every Thursday to take care of some of the hospital’s smallest and sickest babies as an official cuddler.