Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge RoadLCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Friday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Friday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
LEE COUNTY Lee County schools receive EpiPens for students’ severe allergic reactions The School District of Lee County began distributing EpiPens to every one of its schools Monday to use in case of students’ severe allergic reactions. According to Rob Spicker, spokesman for LCSD, the EpiPens were picked up at Golisano Children’s Hospital on Friday. A standing order from Lee Health allowing school clinics to provide epinephrine […]
FORT MYERS Cancer survivor to donate honeymoon fund, wedding gifts to cancer treatment A childhood cancer survivor is now using her wedding to give back. Instead of wedding gifts Sunday, Sep. 13, Allison Carter is having her guests donate money to the fight against pediatric cancer. “He told me no matter what, being a cancer survivor, being a cancer patient, he’s going to love me no matter what,” […]
FORT MYERS Golisano Children’s Hospital raising money for new eye institute for children Ellie O’Neal is what you would call a micro-preemie, meaning she was born at just 23 weeks. It’s hard to get the sense of just how small she was, but one look at the size of the diapers she used when firstborn and it gives you an idea. Today she is a rambunctious and healthy […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health is reporting 132 COVID-19 patients in its hospital Thursday morning Lee Health is reporting it has 132 COVID-19 patients in its hospitals as of Thursday morning. As of Thursday morning, there are 132 COVID-19 patients isolated in Lee Health hospitals. Of those patients, four of them are being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. On Thursday morning, Lee Health hospital census was at […]
WINK NEWS Golisano Children’s Hospital announces Mobile Pediatric Vaccination Clinic for week of Jan. 24 Golisano Children’s Hospital’s Mobile Pediatric Vaccination Clinic will be making stops around Southwest Florida next week to vaccinate children 5 years old and older for COVID-19. The Mobile Pediatric Vaccination Clinic is walk-up only, and there is no cost for the COVID-19 vaccine, which will be Pfizer. The mobile clinic will be at the following […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health reports 170 COVID-19 patients in its hospital as of Friday morning Lee Health said it is caring for 170 COVID-19 patients isolated in its hospitals. As of Friday morning, there are 170 COVID-19 patients isolated in Lee Health hospitals. Of those patients, eight of them are being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. On Friday morning, Lee Health hospital census was at 94% of […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health says it has 133 COVID-19 patients in its hospitals as of Wednesday Lee Health is reporting it has 133 COVID-19 patients in its hospitals as of Wednesday morning. Here is their latest COVID-19 report: As of Wednesday morning, there are 133 COVID-19 patients isolated in Lee Health hospitals. Of those patients, five of them are being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. On Wednesday morning, […]
WINK NEWS Golisano Children’s Hospital announces Mobile Pediatric Vaccination Clinic for week of Jan. 17 Golisano Children’s Hospital’s Mobile Pediatric Vaccination Clinic will be making stops around Southwest Florida next week to vaccinate children 5 years-old and older for COVID-19. The Mobile Pediatric Vaccination Clinic is walk-up only, and there is no cost for the COVID-19 vaccine, which will be Pfizer. The mobile clinic will be at the following locations: […]
FORT MYERS New request from health care heroes: headband to protect ears Hospital workers need your help with a new kind of PPE. One worker at Golisano Children’s Hospital posted a request on Facebook, saying—our staff’s ears are rubbing raw and the skin is breaking down from the loops on the mask.” She’s now asking for headbands—like the ones with buttons sewn on them so staff can […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres man arrested after toddler found in critical condition Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Yannier Velazquez-Orjeda, 36, in Lehigh Acres Sunday after a 23-month-old girl was found with life-threatening injuries in his care. According to LCSO, deputies responded to a home on 23rd Street SW on a medical call and found a toddler in critical condition. The little girl was immediately taken to Golisano […]