Man arrested in Cape Coral; faces murder charges in death of Royal Jacks Arcade employeeBear Necessities: What to do if you spot a black bear
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in Cape Coral; faces murder charges in death of Royal Jacks Arcade employee Courtney Parchman faces murder charges in death of a Royal Jacks Arcade employee. The crime occured June 1, 2024, in North Fort Myers.
WINK NEWS Bear Necessities: What to do if you spot a black bear The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reminds Southwest Florida residents of what to do when they spot a black bear in unexpected places.
Charlotte County Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections building new facilities Charlotte County’s experience with devastating hurricanes over the last 20 years has county officials planning for the future.
FORT MYERS Cement truck spills concrete onto SR-82 causing traffic backups A cement truck spilled concrete on the road, causing traffic delays on SR-82 and MLK Jr. Boulevard West in Fort Myers.
downtown fort myers Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk canceled largely due to increased traffic The annual downtown Fort Myers Art Walk has been canceled largely due to the increased traffic caused by the Caloosahatchee Bridge closing.
the weather authority Triple-digit feels like temps and isolated storms Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking near-record-high temperatures and isolated storms this Thursday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Woman arrested for calling police on herself following alleged carjacking The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman after allegedly carjacking a vehicle from a car dealership.
lehigh acres Lehigh Acres carjacking victim recalls nightmare experience Robbed at gunpoint by a man with two guns, a carjacking victim shares her ordeal after being carjacked in Lehigh Acres.
NORTH FORT MYERS ‘Like a war zone’; heavy police presence near Pine Island and Barrett roads worries neighbors A large law enforcement presence has been spotted in a Lee County neighborhood.
ESTERO Everblades rally to win Game 3 of Kelly Cup Finals After trailing 3-1 after the first period, the Florida Everblades rallied to win Game 3 of the Kelly Cup Finals 6-3 to retake the series lead.
ESTERO Businesses impacted by Everblades’ growing popularity The Florida Everblades, the hockey team, is taking Southwest Florida by storm because they are three games away from being potential three-peat champions in the Kelly Cup finals.
FORT MYERS New initiative helps minority-owned small businesses in Fort Myers Julian Wyatt, director of the Community Development Financial Institute (CDFI) program, wants to change the lack of minority businesses in our area.
FORT MYERS Group from Texas takes down an accused Fort Myers child pornographer The detective on this case does not like the idea of private citizens doing police work, but that is exactly what happened here.
Divide between teachers grows after recent board meeting After it seemed Lee County teachers and the school board had finally reached an agreement to increase teacher pay in the district, It almost didn’t pass at Monday night’s board meeting.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral discussing bringing YMCA to Lake Mead Park The city is hoping to build a YMCA at Lake Mead Park. It’s just off Kismet Parkway and del Prado Boulevard.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in Cape Coral; faces murder charges in death of Royal Jacks Arcade employee Courtney Parchman faces murder charges in death of a Royal Jacks Arcade employee. The crime occured June 1, 2024, in North Fort Myers.
WINK NEWS Bear Necessities: What to do if you spot a black bear The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reminds Southwest Florida residents of what to do when they spot a black bear in unexpected places.
Charlotte County Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections building new facilities Charlotte County’s experience with devastating hurricanes over the last 20 years has county officials planning for the future.
FORT MYERS Cement truck spills concrete onto SR-82 causing traffic backups A cement truck spilled concrete on the road, causing traffic delays on SR-82 and MLK Jr. Boulevard West in Fort Myers.
downtown fort myers Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk canceled largely due to increased traffic The annual downtown Fort Myers Art Walk has been canceled largely due to the increased traffic caused by the Caloosahatchee Bridge closing.
the weather authority Triple-digit feels like temps and isolated storms Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking near-record-high temperatures and isolated storms this Thursday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Woman arrested for calling police on herself following alleged carjacking The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman after allegedly carjacking a vehicle from a car dealership.
lehigh acres Lehigh Acres carjacking victim recalls nightmare experience Robbed at gunpoint by a man with two guns, a carjacking victim shares her ordeal after being carjacked in Lehigh Acres.
NORTH FORT MYERS ‘Like a war zone’; heavy police presence near Pine Island and Barrett roads worries neighbors A large law enforcement presence has been spotted in a Lee County neighborhood.
ESTERO Everblades rally to win Game 3 of Kelly Cup Finals After trailing 3-1 after the first period, the Florida Everblades rallied to win Game 3 of the Kelly Cup Finals 6-3 to retake the series lead.
ESTERO Businesses impacted by Everblades’ growing popularity The Florida Everblades, the hockey team, is taking Southwest Florida by storm because they are three games away from being potential three-peat champions in the Kelly Cup finals.
FORT MYERS New initiative helps minority-owned small businesses in Fort Myers Julian Wyatt, director of the Community Development Financial Institute (CDFI) program, wants to change the lack of minority businesses in our area.
FORT MYERS Group from Texas takes down an accused Fort Myers child pornographer The detective on this case does not like the idea of private citizens doing police work, but that is exactly what happened here.
Divide between teachers grows after recent board meeting After it seemed Lee County teachers and the school board had finally reached an agreement to increase teacher pay in the district, It almost didn’t pass at Monday night’s board meeting.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral discussing bringing YMCA to Lake Mead Park The city is hoping to build a YMCA at Lake Mead Park. It’s just off Kismet Parkway and del Prado Boulevard.
Credit: The Weather Authority Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week is observed from Feb. 5 to Feb. 9 to increase awareness of severe weather hazards. Our WINK Weather Authority team has been highlighting a specific weather event each day throughout the week. Today’s focus is on temperature extremes and wildfires. Southwest Florida knows temperature extremes quite well, especially when talking about the extreme heat felt last year. 2023 was the hottest year on record for Southwest Florida since record keeping began in 1902. Especially from the months from May to October, the heat across Southwest Florida can be dangerous. When the heat index reaches higher than 105 degrees, symptoms of heat-related illnesses can become prevalent. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include nausea, dizziness, and excessive sweating. It is crucial to act fast and move the person experiencing these symptoms to a cooler area and provide them with cool water. Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke if untreated. Heat stroke can be deadly and requires immediate emergency attention. There are ways to prevent heat-related illness including wearing light clothing, staying hydrated, and taking breaks from being outside as often as possible when we are experiencing warm weather conditions. When experiencing hot temperatures, there is also an increased risk for wildfires. Though springtime is the most common time of year for wildfires to spark, wildfire season in Florida is considered to be year round. Most wildfires are started by humans due to arson or yard waste burns that get out of control. When winds are strong and the ground is dry, wildfires can quickly spark and spread. According to Andrea Schuch, the City of Cape Coral’s Fire Public Affairs Specialist, the City of Cape Coral has more than 300,000 acres of wooded and unincorporated areas, as well as thousands of vacant lots. In addition, on average, the Cape Coral Fire Department responds to 250 wildland, brush, or grass fires each year. Wildfires can be prevented by being aware of fire safety, disposing of cigarettes properly, and immediately reporting fires and sightings to 911. RELATED:Monday’s Severe Weather Awareness Week topic: Lightning SafetyTuesday’s Severe Weather Awareness Week topic: Marine Hazards and Rip CurrentsWednesday’s Severe Weather Awareness Week topic: Tornadoes and ThunderstormsThursday’s Severe Weather Awareness Week topic: Hurricanes and Flooding