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FORT MYERS Hungry kids struggle to learn. The WINK Feeds Families Hunger Walk can change that Excelling in school is significantly more difficult when you are unable to focus. For one in five children in Southwest Florida, that is the reality. But you can change that by donating and joining the 12th annual WINK Feeds Families Hunger Walk. The WINK Hunger Walk is less than two weeks away. But you do […]
FORT MYERS Should Florida politicians be able to allocate your campaign donations to childcare? Experts predict a significant amount of women will run for public office this year but they have no one to watch their children while campaigning. While those running for federal offices can use donations to cover child care costs, only a handful of states, which does not include Florida, allows it. We put a question […]
WINK NEWS ‘Meals for Harry’ supports those experiencing food insecurity in SWFL Helping feed those experiencing food insecurity in Southwest Florida is all part of the “Meals for Harry” program. Eating at participating restaurants in Southwest Florida will benefit Harry Chapins Food Bank of Southwest Florida. Watch the video above for the full story by WINK News Reporter Nicole Gabe, who has more about how the money […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral prepared for New Year’s Eve, police monitor DUI hot spots Crews have prepared for the big festivities to ring in the new year in Cape Coral, including a beach ball drop. But, with the fun comes a dangerous even deadly side to the big night. We looked into nearly 500 drunk driving crashes just in the last year. We tracked the hot spots for DUI […]
LEHIGH ACRES Surveillance video captures Lehigh Acres church vandal suspect Brand new video of a suspected Lehigh Acres church vandal on Saturday morning was just released moments ago. Despite the damages to the church property, the pastor is offering forgiveness to those behind the crime. The president of the council at a Faith Evangelical Lutheran, a church in Lehigh Acres, is more sad than angry […]
FORT MYERS What does it take to be one of Santa’s helpers? Santa is back home resting after a busy night delivering gifts. But his helpers don’t get any time off. Here in Southwest Florida, there’s a group of more than 20 people who help the community by raising money for organizations like the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. He’s holly and jolly, but that’s not enough to […]
WINK NEWS Shoppers in SWFL searching for last-minute Christmas gifts Christmas is just hours away, and shoppers are short on time to get last-minute gifts for loved ones. But if you’re still looking, you’re not alone. But you’re running out of options, since most stores are now closed. Shoppers still out and about told us they were looking for deals and maybe even a few […]
CAPE CORAL ‘Canorah’ lighting in Cape Coral celebrates the second night of Hanukkah Eight candles represent each night of Hanukkah. But to one local Jewish center, Hanukkah is more than a holiday. “It’s not only Jews that come,” said Rabbi Yossi, of the Chabad of Cape Coral. “We have people from all faiths come to celebrate with us. Just to show their support for the Jewish community.” It […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral cracking down on illegal watering as dry weather dwindles water supply We’re in dry season and Cape Coral Code Enforcement is out in full force this year. Each homeowner has a set day they are allowed to water their lawns. While some people follow the rules, others don’t and it could create a big problem. “We’re going to try and catch someone illegally watering,” said Code […]
FORT MYERS New rule seeks to lower state prescription drug prices Pauline Tyner said nine prescription drugs kept her living a normal, healthy life. “That was my heart,” Tyner said. “That was my lungs. That was my carotid.” The list goes on. Tyner said all those medications cost around $400 and she “can’t afford it.” But Tyner is not alone. There is now a new push […]