Trial set to begin for Wade Wilson, the man accused of killing two womanNavigating your way around the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure this workweek
CAPE CORAL Trial set to begin for Wade Wilson, the man accused of killing two woman A man accused of killing two Cape Coral women in 2019 is set to appear in court for trial.
FORT MYERS Navigating your way around the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure this workweek WINK News helps you navigate your way around the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure. It will remain closed through August 11.
Lee County Man accused of pointing a gun toward a juvenile faces several charges Lee County Deputies released new details about Canuto Alvarado’s arrest. He’s accused of pointing a gun at a child.
NAPLES Pursuit ends with man jumping into retention pond; suspect arrested A hot chase with law enforcement ended with a man jumping into a retention pond near the Naples Airport.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA A purrfect companion; June is shelter cat adoption month Cuddle up with the purr-fect companion this summer! June is National Adopt-a-cat Month.
Preparing for hurricane season with Florida sales tax holiday It’s time to shop until you drop, but it’s not your everyday kind of shopping. With the start of the 2024 hurricane season, it’s time to prepare for any upcoming storms.
LEHIGH ACRES Authorities respond to vehicle fire in Lehigh Acres Authorities in Lehigh Acres responded to a vehicle fire Saturday afternoon.
GOLDEN GATE CCSO investigates stabbing in Golden Gate The Collier County Sheriff’s office is investigating a stabbing in Golden Gate.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Some rain makes its way back into the forecast Sun and clouds for your Sunday with an increased chance of rain.
NORTH PORT Interstate 75 reopens after brush fire forces closure North Port brush fire led to evacuations and temporarily closed 75.
BOCA GRANDE Coast Guard rescues 8 people near Boca Grande Seven adults and a child were rescued by the Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew after their boat began sinking.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal Abuse, Drugs, and Public sex This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features an alleged animal abuser, drug activity near a daycare and a couple caught in the act.
FORT MYERS The Public Archeology Network cleans up Fort Myers grave sites Archaeologists were at the old Fort Myers cemetery off Michigan Ave on Friday.
1 dead in fatal Motorcycle crash FHP is investigating a crash that left 1 person dead on Boy Scout Drive.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO investigating homicide in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to an active scene that happened early Saturday morning near Pondella Road.
CAPE CORAL Trial set to begin for Wade Wilson, the man accused of killing two woman A man accused of killing two Cape Coral women in 2019 is set to appear in court for trial.
FORT MYERS Navigating your way around the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure this workweek WINK News helps you navigate your way around the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure. It will remain closed through August 11.
Lee County Man accused of pointing a gun toward a juvenile faces several charges Lee County Deputies released new details about Canuto Alvarado’s arrest. He’s accused of pointing a gun at a child.
NAPLES Pursuit ends with man jumping into retention pond; suspect arrested A hot chase with law enforcement ended with a man jumping into a retention pond near the Naples Airport.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA A purrfect companion; June is shelter cat adoption month Cuddle up with the purr-fect companion this summer! June is National Adopt-a-cat Month.
Preparing for hurricane season with Florida sales tax holiday It’s time to shop until you drop, but it’s not your everyday kind of shopping. With the start of the 2024 hurricane season, it’s time to prepare for any upcoming storms.
LEHIGH ACRES Authorities respond to vehicle fire in Lehigh Acres Authorities in Lehigh Acres responded to a vehicle fire Saturday afternoon.
GOLDEN GATE CCSO investigates stabbing in Golden Gate The Collier County Sheriff’s office is investigating a stabbing in Golden Gate.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Some rain makes its way back into the forecast Sun and clouds for your Sunday with an increased chance of rain.
NORTH PORT Interstate 75 reopens after brush fire forces closure North Port brush fire led to evacuations and temporarily closed 75.
BOCA GRANDE Coast Guard rescues 8 people near Boca Grande Seven adults and a child were rescued by the Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew after their boat began sinking.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal Abuse, Drugs, and Public sex This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features an alleged animal abuser, drug activity near a daycare and a couple caught in the act.
FORT MYERS The Public Archeology Network cleans up Fort Myers grave sites Archaeologists were at the old Fort Myers cemetery off Michigan Ave on Friday.
1 dead in fatal Motorcycle crash FHP is investigating a crash that left 1 person dead on Boy Scout Drive.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO investigating homicide in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to an active scene that happened early Saturday morning near Pondella Road.
CREDIT: WINK Viewer Matt D. 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 will be highlighting a specific weather event each day throughout the week. Today’s focus is on lightning safety. Florida is known to be the lightning capital of the United States. In 2021, a whopping 14 million lightning strikes were recorded in the Sunshine State alone. Due to the frequency of thunderstorms developing across the state, especially in the summer months when people are outside enjoying the warmer weather, Florida has the most lightning-related fatalities in the United States each year. If you hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. It’s always important to heed to the phrase, “When thunder roars, go indoors.” Being outside during a thunderstorm is never recommended. When lightning strikes, it is best to head inside an enclosed building. If you cannot go inside a building, taking shelter in a car is also an option. Many people commonly mistake standing under a tree as a good place to seek shelter and stay dry. Lightning tends to strike the tallest object in the vicinity, so standing under a tree is not a place you should be during a thunderstorm. According to the National Weather Service, you should wait 30 minutes after seeing lightning or hearing thunder before resuming outdoor activities. Check back tomorrow for more information on marine hazards and rip currents.