Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in NaplesSaint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
NAPLES Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Naples According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one man is dead after being hit by a vehicle on Sunday night.
FORT MYERS Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers held an ecumenical service on Sunday morning in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18 This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more.
Car fire causes traffic delays on I-75 in Collier County A car fire on Interstate 75 North is causing major traffic disruptions Sunday as crews work to extinguish the flames.
Could Florida see snow this week? The words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week?
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours.
Southwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes Security is heightened in the nation’s capital as thousands gather for Monday’s inauguration. Among them are many Southwest Floridians who are eager to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration.
TikTok back online after 12 hour ban TikTok is back online after being banned. President-elect Donald Trump said he’ll enact an executive order stalling the ban of the app.
the weather authority Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool down The Weather Authority says another warm, breezy day is upon us, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday 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.
NAPLES Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Naples According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one man is dead after being hit by a vehicle on Sunday night.
FORT MYERS Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers held an ecumenical service on Sunday morning in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18 This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more.
Car fire causes traffic delays on I-75 in Collier County A car fire on Interstate 75 North is causing major traffic disruptions Sunday as crews work to extinguish the flames.
Could Florida see snow this week? The words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week?
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours.
Southwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes Security is heightened in the nation’s capital as thousands gather for Monday’s inauguration. Among them are many Southwest Floridians who are eager to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration.
TikTok back online after 12 hour ban TikTok is back online after being banned. President-elect Donald Trump said he’ll enact an executive order stalling the ban of the app.
the weather authority Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool down The Weather Authority says another warm, breezy day is upon us, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday 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.
FORT MYERS Lee Health reports 187 COVID-19 patients Tuesday, 6 deaths Monday Lee Health reports 187 COVID-19 patients being treated as of Tuesday morning, with 19 new admissions since Monday. As of Tuesday morning, there are 187 COVID-19 patients isolated in Lee Health hospitals (inpatient). Of those patients, 5 of them are children being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. On Monday, there were 19 […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health reaches 108% staffed bed capacity, urging patience in ER Lee Health has announced its hospitals are filled to 108 percent of staffed operational bed capacity. There are 237 COVID-19 patients as of Thursday morning. To be at 108 percent of staffed capacity means 8 percent of patients who need to undergo treatment in the hospital are still waiting for a bed. They are still […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health equals highest single-day COVID-19 patient death total Wednesday Lee Health equaled its highest single-day total of COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, losing 18 patients. The patients ranged in age from 48 to 93 years old, according to a press release. Lee Health emphasizes that declining number of COVID-19 patients is not a reason to become complacent or to think the current surge caused by the […]
LEE COUNTY Lee Health resumes all elective surgeries; COVID hospitalizations drop below 200 Lee Health reports 197 COVID-19 patients being treated as of Monday morning, with 48 new admissions since Friday. The health system is also resuming elective surgeries that require an overnight hospital stay. As of Monday morning, there are 197 COVID-19 patients isolated in Lee Health hospitals (inpatient). Of those patients, 6 of them are children […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health reports 251 COVID-19 patients, seven deaths Lee Health is reporting there are 251 COVID-19 patients isolated in their hospitals. Seven COVID-19 patients died on Wednesday. As of Thursday morning, there are 251 COVID-19 patients isolated in Lee Health hospitals (inpatient). Of those patients, seven of them are children being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. On Wednesday, there were […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health reports 101 COVID-19 patients Thursday, urges flu shots Lee Health said they have 101 COVID-19 patients isolated in their hospitals on Thursday. They reported two deaths on Wednesday. As of Thursday morning, there are 101 COVID-19 patients isolated in their hospitals (inpatient). Of these patients, four of them are children being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Since Wednesday there were […]
FORT MYERS Inspiring People: The forces of philanthropy in Southwest Florida The generosity of Southwest Florida is never more palpable than when season kicks off. Each gala and auction helps a child, parent, or grandparent in need. For September, WINK News’ partners at Gulfshore Life Magazine honored some of the people who dedicate time and money in their “forces of philanthropy” issue: Denny Glass, on the […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health reports 586 COVID patients in their hospitals Lee Health is reminding people to be cautious during the Labor Day holiday weekend. Southwest Florida saw a spike in COVID-19 cases following the Fourth of July weekend and is asking the community to be safe in oder to prevent further overwhelming the community’s resources, Lee Health said. Lee Health recommends people wear masks when […]
FORT MYERS What you can do to prevent yourself from contracting the coronavirus Your first and best defense against getting sick is already in your home, but 95 percent of people are doing it wrong when it comes to keeping your living area disease-free in the chance the coronavirus makes it to Southwest Florida. Experts say most people are washing their hands is seven seconds or less— which […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health treating fewer than 100 COVID-19 patients for first time since July Lee Health says it has 98 COVID-19 patients isolated in its hospitals on Friday. One death was reported on Thursday. As of Friday morning, there are 98 COVID-19 patients isolated in their hospitals (inpatient). Of these patients, three of them are children being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Since Thursday, there were […]