Tracking flooding in Lee County; 4 inches of rain reported in Cape CoralInvest 90L continues to move through Florida as a 2nd disturbance emerges in Gulf
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Tracking flooding in Lee County; 4 inches of rain reported in Cape Coral A flood advisory issued for Lee County has been extended until 2:30 p.m. as heavy rainfall blankets the Southwest Florida area.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Invest 90L continues to move through Florida as a 2nd disturbance emerges in Gulf The Weather Authority and the National Hurricane Center have been tracking an area of low pressure moving through Florida.
the weather authority Flood advisories issued for Lee, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties The Weather Authority has continuing coverage of the widespread rain that has been drenching Southwest Florida since Monday morning.
WINK NEWS Jury deliberating in Wade Wilson’s double murder trial The fate of Wade Wilson, who is accused of killing two Cape Coral women, now lies in the hands of the jury.
FORT MYERS WINK Exclusive: Property owner where dismemberment and murder happened talks Inside a bedroom, you would see children’s toys piled high in boxes and a high chair. It’s the same bedroom where a window is smashed out.
MARCO ISLAND Heavy rain impacting Marco Island Tuesday’s rain has been rough on Marco Island, making parking lots resemble lakes.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers holds final Police Citizen Review Board meeting The Fort Myers Police Citizen Review Board is no more. This comes after Governor DeSantis signed a bill, which changes how boards operate.
New therapy for glaucoma patients available With most cases of glaucoma, a buildup of fluid causes pressure within the eye. As that pressure increases, it affects the optic nerve at the back of the eye.
FORT MYERS BEACH Renderings show future of Times Square on Fort Myers Beach Brand new renderings of what the new Times Square on Fort Myers Beach will look like from the property owners.
MATLACHA PARK Is water quality impacted by heavy rain? An expert weighs in WINK News reporter Camila Pereira met with the Calusa Waterkeeper Cody Pierce to discuss how the recent rainfall could affect the water quality in Southwest Florida.
CAPE CORAL Preparing for rain and flooding in Cape Coral The city of Cape Coral, an area known to struggle with heavy rainfalls, said it has one of the best stormwater management systems in the state.
FORT MYERS Maneuvering through flooded roads in Fort Myers Rain has been causing flooding across Fort Myers, adding to the already tricky traffic on First Street before the Edison Bridge.
CAPE CORAL To lock or not to lock, discussions surrounding the removal of the Chiquita lock continue It’s been a discussion for decades, a legal battle since 2016. Should the Chiquita Lock in Cape Coral stay or should it be removed? It’s a decision a judge handed down Monday saying the lock can be removed, but the discussions surrounding its removal continues on.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte man tried evading arrest with drone while selling fentanyl and amphetamines A Port Charlotte man has been convicted of trafficking drugs, including fentanyl, amphetamines and cannabis.
NAPLES Top Southwest Florida lineman commits to Ole Miss Three years ago the now 6’5″ 300 lbs. standout never dreamed he would have the selection of schools that he did.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Tracking flooding in Lee County; 4 inches of rain reported in Cape Coral A flood advisory issued for Lee County has been extended until 2:30 p.m. as heavy rainfall blankets the Southwest Florida area.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Invest 90L continues to move through Florida as a 2nd disturbance emerges in Gulf The Weather Authority and the National Hurricane Center have been tracking an area of low pressure moving through Florida.
the weather authority Flood advisories issued for Lee, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties The Weather Authority has continuing coverage of the widespread rain that has been drenching Southwest Florida since Monday morning.
WINK NEWS Jury deliberating in Wade Wilson’s double murder trial The fate of Wade Wilson, who is accused of killing two Cape Coral women, now lies in the hands of the jury.
FORT MYERS WINK Exclusive: Property owner where dismemberment and murder happened talks Inside a bedroom, you would see children’s toys piled high in boxes and a high chair. It’s the same bedroom where a window is smashed out.
MARCO ISLAND Heavy rain impacting Marco Island Tuesday’s rain has been rough on Marco Island, making parking lots resemble lakes.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers holds final Police Citizen Review Board meeting The Fort Myers Police Citizen Review Board is no more. This comes after Governor DeSantis signed a bill, which changes how boards operate.
New therapy for glaucoma patients available With most cases of glaucoma, a buildup of fluid causes pressure within the eye. As that pressure increases, it affects the optic nerve at the back of the eye.
FORT MYERS BEACH Renderings show future of Times Square on Fort Myers Beach Brand new renderings of what the new Times Square on Fort Myers Beach will look like from the property owners.
MATLACHA PARK Is water quality impacted by heavy rain? An expert weighs in WINK News reporter Camila Pereira met with the Calusa Waterkeeper Cody Pierce to discuss how the recent rainfall could affect the water quality in Southwest Florida.
CAPE CORAL Preparing for rain and flooding in Cape Coral The city of Cape Coral, an area known to struggle with heavy rainfalls, said it has one of the best stormwater management systems in the state.
FORT MYERS Maneuvering through flooded roads in Fort Myers Rain has been causing flooding across Fort Myers, adding to the already tricky traffic on First Street before the Edison Bridge.
CAPE CORAL To lock or not to lock, discussions surrounding the removal of the Chiquita lock continue It’s been a discussion for decades, a legal battle since 2016. Should the Chiquita Lock in Cape Coral stay or should it be removed? It’s a decision a judge handed down Monday saying the lock can be removed, but the discussions surrounding its removal continues on.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte man tried evading arrest with drone while selling fentanyl and amphetamines A Port Charlotte man has been convicted of trafficking drugs, including fentanyl, amphetamines and cannabis.
NAPLES Top Southwest Florida lineman commits to Ole Miss Three years ago the now 6’5″ 300 lbs. standout never dreamed he would have the selection of schools that he did.
Exhibit A: The gap in Gavin Jensen’s teeth. Credit: CBS News During a year full of questions from our children (“Will Santa still be able to visit me in coronaviruses season? What if he can’t go to anyone’s house, or near his reindeer?”), grown-ups around the world have understood that embracing science doesn’t mean abandoning the magic of childhood. Dr. Anthony Fauci assured children that he had vaccinated Santa Claus against COVID-19. Last spring, as she implemented nationwide restrictions that successfully controlled the spread of COVID-19, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addressed issues that were troubling her youngest constituents: “You’ll be pleased to know that we do consider both the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny to be essential workers,” she said. And just last month, in Prince George in western Canada, Vice Principal Shandee Whitehead faced a Tooth Fairy crisis when five-year-old Gavin Jensen lost his front tooth … twice. “I don’t know if it fell backwards or forwards; we were looking for it when I was outside,” Jensen said. “When I went into the classroom, he was actually quite upset,” Whitehead said. “We looked on the ceiling, we looked on the ground, we looked left, we looked right.” Since the pandemic began, our kids have had to put up with a lot of change, which makes it more important than ever for them to know there are some things they can always take to the bank. So, like Mary Poppins, Whitehead reached into her magical bag of tricks, and pulled out a form letter to the Tooth Fairy that a parent had given her two years earlier. “I was confirming that it was actually lost,” Whitehead explained. HART HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL via CBS NEWS She wrote, on official school stationery: “Despite the heroic efforts of a fearless search team, we were unable to recover [the tooth]. As a trained Vice Principal and hobby dentist, I can verify that there is definitely a gap in Gavin’s teeth that was not there this morning when he came in. Please accept this letter as official verification of a lost tooth, and provide the standard monetary exchange rate you normally use for a real tooth.” When I woke up in the morning, the Tooth Fairy actually did came!” Jensen said. “And I got the coin! It was a golden and silver one!” Whitehead ended her letter with a P.S.: “I am still waiting for the money for my wisdom teeth from 2000. Please pay as soon as possible. I have bills to pay.” “I had my wisdom teeth pulled, and I didn’t get anything!” she said. A sweet reminder that in keeping magic alive for our children, we’re also keeping it alive for ourselves.