Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies investigating North Fort Myers shootingBishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies investigating North Fort Myers shooting A shooting investigation is underway in North Fort Myers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
LEE COUNTY Two arrested for street racing in Lee County Two people have been arrested for street racing in Lee County according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
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.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies investigating North Fort Myers shooting A shooting investigation is underway in North Fort Myers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
LEE COUNTY Two arrested for street racing in Lee County Two people have been arrested for street racing in Lee County according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
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.
Flooding in Bonita Springs (Photo via WINK News viewer Kenny Patrowicz) Flooding in Island Park. Man rescues dog from the flood. WINK News/ Lauren Sweeney Flooding by Prairie Creek. WINK News/ Kim Powell Flooding in Sanibel. WINK News/ Ann Peay Flooding in The Reserve in Estero via viewer Mark Edwards Flooding in Timberwood Circle via viewer Chuck Pothier Flooding in Fort Myers via viewer Ron Huet Flooding in Cape Coral. WINK News/ John Trierweiler Flooding in Cape Coral. Photo taken by Becky Cook. Flooding in Cape Coral. Photo taken by Krista Keffer. Flooding in Lee County. Floods brought out some otters in Cape Coral. Photo taken by Laura Fass-Remeysen. Flooding on Delilah Drive in Northwest Cape Coral. Photo taken by Jason Palm. Flooding on Delilah Drive in Northwest Cape Coral. Photo taken by Jason Palm. Flooding on Delilah Drive in Northwest Cape Coral. Photo taken by Jason Palm. Flooding on Delilah Drive in Northwest Cape Coral. Photo taken by Jason Palm. Photo taken on Littleton Road in North Fort Myers. Heavy rain and storms cause damage in St. James City in Lee County. Photo taken by Susan Mears Meier. Heavy rain and storms cause damage in St. James City in Lee County. Photo taken by Susan Mears Meier. Sumberged car on 1441 Pine Ridge Rd. WINK News/ Chris Grisby Flood water rose near a home Sunday morning on Morton Avenue and Morton Grove Drive in Bonita Springs.(Submitted photo) Photo via WINK News viewer FILE: Flooding in Bonita Springs in August 2017. (Credit: WINK News viewer Sarah Nicholson/FILE) Photo via WINK News viewer Jamie Foster) FILE: Flooding in Bonita Springs. (Credit: WINK News viewer/FILE) Photo via WINK News viewer Patricia Bell Horse Creek in Arcadia (Photo via Photo via WINK News viewer Patricia Bell Photo via WINK News viewer Patricia Bell Flooding at the Sanibel Outlets. (Photo via WINK News anchor Lois Thome) Flooding off 13th Avenue in Cape Coral. (Photo via WINK News viewer Ashley Carrero) Photo via WINK News viewer Carl Gerbrands Flooding on Island Park Road in south Fort Myers. (Photo via WINK News viewer Kyle Dineen) Flooding in Bonita Springs (Photo via WINK News viewer Kenny Patrowicz) A car was floating in the Northwest Cape. (Photo via WINK News viewer Shelly Flaherty) Flooding on Southwest Seventh Place (Photo via WINK News viewer Samantha Kay Collins) A view from a front yard in Cape Coral. (Photo via Licia L Holmes Schlemm) Flooding in Southwest Cape Coral (Photo via Laura Smith Shaffer) Flooding on U.S. 41 near Island Park Road (Photo via WINK News reporter Lauren Sweeney) A submerged car on U.S. 41 off Island Park Road (Photo via WINK News reporter Lauren Sweeney) Pelican Preserve (Photo via WINK News viewer Janet Szymanski) Flooding at Alico Road and Old U.S. 41 in south Fort Myers. (Photo via WINK News viewer Ron Huet) “Just four months ago we were in the 7,000-acre fire that ravished Collier County, which WINK News covered our backyard, and here is the same photos, but now under water!!! What a seriously crazy weather year! This is the second time in two months we are under water in Collier County.” (Photo via WINK News viewer Luann Alston Thomas) Photo via viewer Bill Price Flooding in North Fort Myers. (Photo via viewer Cheryl Blanton) A view of Northwest Cape Coral (Photo via viewer Steve Mills) Photo via viewer Mac Ann Hernandez Photo via viewer Nicole Kerl Photo via viewer Felix Bob Jiles Photo via viewer Tracy Sloss Flooding on Park Windsor Drive. (Photo via viewer Katie McIntyre) Photo via viewer Bobby Youngs Flooding in a parking lot south of Youngquist Road and U.S. 41. (Photo via viewer John Albion) Flooding in a parking lot south of Youngquist Road and U.S. 41. (Photo via viewer John Albion)