Inauguration Day underway in Washington, D.C. amid frigid temperaturesCloudy and cool with a few showers this Martin Luther King Day
Inauguration Day underway in Washington, D.C. amid frigid temperatures Inauguration Day is underway, and thousands of people are gathering in Washington, D.C., to observe President-elect Donald Trump’s first day in office.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cloudy and cool with a few showers this Martin Luther King Day The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of clouds and cold temperatures with rain showers possible throughout this Monday.
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.
dunbar Commemorative march to be held in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In celebration of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., several events are to be held to honor his legacy.
71-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a 71-year-old male pedestrian in Collier County.
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.
Inauguration Day underway in Washington, D.C. amid frigid temperatures Inauguration Day is underway, and thousands of people are gathering in Washington, D.C., to observe President-elect Donald Trump’s first day in office.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cloudy and cool with a few showers this Martin Luther King Day The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of clouds and cold temperatures with rain showers possible throughout this Monday.
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.
dunbar Commemorative march to be held in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In celebration of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., several events are to be held to honor his legacy.
71-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a 71-year-old male pedestrian in Collier County.
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.
SOUTH FORT MYERS SWFL cancer patients surprise serenade man whose fund helped save their life When Frank Haskell stepped out of the elevator and onto the fifth floor of the Golisano Children’s Hospital Wednesday afternoon, he was surprised to see this crowd of people smiling and singing him a happy 90th birthday. They were all there to celebrate a man who has dedicated his life to helping thousands. Frank started […]
FORT MYERS Inspiring People: Designer creates new rooms for Ronald McDonald House Families with children in Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida for days, even weeks, now have a place nearby to stay. The Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Florida has reopened with more rooms after closing because of the pandemic, but they are much more than a space to sleep: The people who designed them hope […]
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in head-on crash in North Fort Myers A 58-year-old female passenger in a sedan died in a head-on collision in North Fort Myers on Friday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The deadly two-vehicle crash occurred at around 6:45 p.m. on US-41 near Mariana Avenue, according to a news release. State troopers confirmed a sedan driven by an 80-year-old woman, of North […]
WINK NEWS Time ticking to get kids fully vaccinated for COVID-19 ahead of new school year The clock is ticking to get your kids fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before school starts. The school year begins August 10 in Lee County and Collier County. So Doctors say parents who want their kids, ages 12 and up, to get the shot should consider looking at vaccine opportunities now. With the Pfizer vaccine, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Tips to staying safe while in the water Sometimes there is nothing more relaxing than taking a dip in the pool or a trip to the beach. If you and your family is planning on getting in the water, it’s important to know these water safety tips from Golisano Children’s Hospital Program Coordinator, Kristin Millet.
HURRICANE HELP: Local resources for storm recovery GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS • The School District of Lee County is opening temporary satellite Student Enrollment offices Thursday and Friday to help families displaced by Hurricane Ian. Displaced or relocated families will have the opportunity to re-enroll their students into a new school that better meets their current needs. The satellite offices will be open from 9 […]
WINK NEWS Loved ones honor SWFL nurse who died with scholarship fund A frontline hero of the pandemic in Southwest Florida is being honored since his death last year. Loved ones hope his name will be a guiding light for students working to fill similar shoes. Nurse Miguel Martinez, 28, died in the summer of 2020. He worked at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Martinez’s family […]
LEE COUNTY Family files lawsuit against Lee school board, EMS, coach, after son dies The family of a high school football player who died after collapsing on the field during on-campus practice, said the coach told him he would be off the team if he stopped his drills to get water, the day he went into a coma. It is a tragic lesson from Zachary Polsenberg’s death. Zachary, 16 […]
CAPE CORAL DCF revises who was driving SUV in canal crash that killed 2 boys New information has been released after two children died last Wednesday night after the car they were in went into a Cape Coral canal. Two brothers, 7 and 10 years old, died in that crash. The adult occupants of the car were Kenneth Wayne Lawson and Julia Ann Drudy, both from Cape Coral, both of […]
LEE COUNTY Dangerous trend could lead to a new generation of addicted parents Millions of Americans deal with substance abuse every year, but it’s not just the users who suffer the consequences. We’re talking about the children who live in homes where drug and alcohol is a problem with the adults who are supposed to be taking care of them. WINK News reporter Channing Frampton spoke with a […]