TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
IMMOKALEE, Fla. Hurricane Irma tore through an Immokalee family’s home, leaving a damaged roof and mold growing on the walls. The family has a child with special needs, but so far, no FEMA help. Maria Garcia said her family first started noticing the mold growing in their house two days after Hurricane Irma hit. But, the 19-year-old’s biggest concern is her 4-year-old brother Ricky. “It’s bad for everybody because we can’t breathe it in, but it’s worse for him if he’s breathing it in because he can get pneumonia,” Garcia said. After Hurricane Irma hit, the family lost power for two weeks, according to Garcia. Because of the power outage, her little brother wasn’t able to use the proper machines to help him breathe clean air, she said. There is a blue tarp covering the entire roof. “FEMA had came inside the house and saw everything, and saw the pictures we showed before and said no,” Garcia said. Garcia says FEMA wanted them to leave the house, but her family has nowhere else to go. “They wanted us to leave the house in order from them to help us, but we don’t have anywhere to go. They didn’t offer us any shelter,” Garcia said. “We told them we have a Down syndrome baby but they said, ‘Oh, we didn’t ask for that.'” Neighbors have given donations, including air conditioning units. But, Garcia still wonders why she hasn’t gotten a different response from FEMA. “I know people that applied and I went to their house and their damage wasn’t as bad as mine and they got accepted,” Garcia said. The Garcias plan on putting their own money into fixing the roof, an estimated outlay of thousands of dollars. —- After this story aired, the Florida Division of Emergency Management released the following statement: DEM will continue to work with Collier County to make sure FEMA meets the housing needs of this community. We are 100 percent committed to the full recovery of every resident in Florida. With regards to housing for Hurricane Irma survivors, the Division: – Has and continues to hold daily calls with county emergency management officials to help identify and address any unmet needs. – DEM leadership and recovery staff made calls to each individual county with active FEMA housing programs to address any specific concerns relative to their area. – Throughout the storm’s response and recovery, the Division has been working hand in hand with local leaders and emergency management officials to collect as much information as possible regarding specific housing needs. This information is being used to develop innovative solutions to housing issues not only in Everglades City, but anywhere with a critical need. It is important to note that staff at the Division and the State Emergency Response Team are working with local and federal officials every day to meet the needs of those individuals impacted by Hurricane Irma. We strive to stay in constant communication with our local partners and proactively address any potential issues as quickly as possible, ensuring Florida’s families receive the support they need to recover from Hurricane Irma’s impact.