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FORT MYERS Delta variant’s spread raises Florida’s total COVID-19 cases Florida is seeing a jump in the number of new COVID-19 cases, and it has many sounding the alarm. In June, our state saw 10,459 new cases. According to Florida Department of Health’s report, over a 10-week period, we saw that number jump to more than 45,000 new cases. Now, these new numbers have even […]
WINK NEWS Survivor of domestic violence shares her experiences Tiffany Nemec doesn’t see herself as a survivor but she is. More than a decade ago, her boyfriend shot her in the face. Nemec still lives with the scars, and sadly this is just one of her many stories. “13 years ago, I was shot by my daughter’s father,” said Nemec. 13 years later she’s […]
WINK NEWS Expert says no way to predict movement of red tide in Tampa Bay A red tide bloom is causing devastation in the Tampa Bay area. More than 1 million pounds of dead sea life have been collected. Some parts of Tampa Bay tested 10 to 17 times higher than what are considered high levels of the organism in red tide. There are warnings to stay away from beaches […]
FORT MYERS Opening statements to start Wednesday in trial for man accused of robbing murder victim A jury has been seated in the trial of a man accused of robbing a woman who was stabbed, beaten and killed. Cristian Dilan, 23, is accused of grand theft of a motor vehicle, burglary, accessory after the fact, robbery, tampering with physical evidence and second-degree murder in the death of 34-year-old Sarah Nicholson. Nicholson […]
WINK NEWS Hendry County principal in paddling investigation wants to negotiate settlement The Hendry County elementary school principal who was caught on video paddling a student wants to negotiate a settlement with the state Department of Education. WINK News first brought you the story of Central Elementary School Principal Melissa Carter in April. Carter’s response to the state stems from Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran finding probable cause […]
WINK NEWS Push on to change building codes for aging high-rises There’s a push on to change building codes for aging high-rises after the Surfside tragedy. The partial collapse of the 40-year-old condo tower on the East Coast is raising questions for our leaders about high-rise design and what needs to happen to ensure the buildings stay safe over time. Miami-Dade and Broward counties are the […]
WINK NEWS Search and rescue in Surfside taking toll on first responders’ mental health The first responders on the ground in Surfside are having to deal with the mental and emotional impacts of the building collapse, in addition to the physical impacts. Mental anguish comes with the territory but there are strategies to help them overcome it. The mountain of rubble that used to be Champlain Towers South could […]
FORT MYERS Job fair attracts 200 people looking for work Businesses are struggling to hire workers. Lots of positions are open across Southwest Florida, but the problem is getting those employees through the door and actually starting. They are participating in job fairs in hopes of finding employees and encourage people to get back in the office and out in the field. On Wednesday, Florida […]
LEE COUNTY Naples man invents product to repel toxic cane toads Toxic toads are invading Florida yards, and officials are warning you to protect your pets and children. Cane toads are an invasive species and can be deadly for cats and dogs. As a pet owner, Andreas Kunz of Naples knows all about them. His golden retriever got too close to a toad and nearly died. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Mentorship program started in honor of slain FWC Officer Julian Keen A program was started to honor the life of an off-duty FWC officer who was killed one year ago. Julian Keen is remembered as a man who gave back to his community. Now, there’s a new program for young people who choose to follow in his footsteps of service. Keen’s sister, Yvar Pierre, wears the […]