Leatherback sea turtle nesting season begins in SanibelA warmer Thursday start with stray showers this afternoon
MARCO ISLAND CROW treats sea turtle affected by red tide found near Marco Island A loggerhead sea turtle found floating off the coast of Marco Island and covered in barnacles was suffering the effects of red tide. The turtle, found by boaters, was taken to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) on Sanibel. “Seems like it was floating for a significant amount of time just due to […]
FORT MYERS A SWFL racecar driver heads to McDonald’s fully suited up during Daytona 500 rain delay On Sunday, February 14, Ross Chastain placed seventh in the Daytona 500. But, before that, the race went into a six-hour rain delay, which gave Chastain enough time to go to McDonald’s and get food for his crew and himself. While he may be famous on paper, Ross just wants you to know he’s still […]
WINK NEWS MLB pitcher Chris Sale to be inducted into FGCU hall of fame A current Red Sox pitcher — who has World Series champion and 7-time MLB all-star on his resume — will add another accolade to his list of honors and accomplishments when he is inducted into FGCU Hall of Fame. Pitcher Chris Sale helped take the Eagles to a conference championship win back in 2010. Although […]
CBS NEWS Democratic lawmakers unveil Biden-backed immigration overhaul bill After weeks of deliberations, congressional Democrats and the White House on Thursday unveiled an immigration overhaul bill that would reshape U.S. immigration laws and allow millions of immigrants living in the country without authorization to obtain legal status. The 353-page U.S. Citizenship Act would create a two-tier legalization program which would automatically make farmworkers, Temporary […]
Naples Celebrating Valentine’s Day with two couples’ successful love stories On Valentine’s Day, we celebrate love, so WINK News wants to introduce you to two couples living at the Bentley Senior Living Community in Naples, both married for over 60 years. Make sure you have your pen and notebook nearby to take notes, because we’re asking them what their secret is to making their love […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Man accused of killing woman pregnant with twins remains in jail on $2.8 million bail A man accused of killing Cassandra Clermont, of Fort Myers, and her unborn twins will remain in jail after a judge set bail at almost $3 million. Serge Lefevre was arrested on Friday by the Fort Myers Police Department. He is suspected of the death of a woman at Cypress Courts Apartments in November of […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY March to a Million Meals: Food bank sees rising food insecurity in parts of Charlotte County These past eight months, more people are experiencing food insecurity in Southwest Florida. Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida is seeing a big increase in the region. In particular, there is one area where community members are seeing an increased need. Harry Chapin Food Bank say parts of Charlotte County — where some might […]
MANATEE COUNTY Bayshore Fire & Rescue’s stolen truck found in Manatee County Bayshore Fire and Rescue reported one of its trucks stolen Sunday morning. It was later found in Manatee County. Brush truck 132 was taken sometime between 10 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. from its North Fort Myers station on Nalle Road while crews were on a call. Susan Lindenmuth is a volunteer with Bayshore Fire Rescue. […]
FORT MYERS Churches try getting COVID-19 vaccines to underserved communities A partnership between the state and churches could change the disparity in minorities getting the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the CDC, only 16% of Black and Hispanic people have been vaccinated in Florida. Mount Hermon Ministries Pastor William Glover and his wife, Cheryl, want to make sure they help minorities get access to vaccines. Usually, […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Eaglets returned to SWFL Eagle Cam nest E17 & E18, the two eaglets from Southwest Florida’s famous eagle cam, were returned to their nest on Friday morning. In a Facebook post, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc. said the 2-week-old eaglets were given a third round of antibiotics and a “hefty meal” to make the trip from the clinic on […]