Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort MyersThe Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday
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.
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.
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.
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.
A screenshot released by the Animal Recovery Mission depicts alleged animal abuse at MacArthur Dairy Farm in Okeechobee. Flaming of cows utters is used to prevent a disease and the Sheriff’s office claimed it is not painful to the cows.(Photo via Animal Recovery Mission) Two additional arrests in relation to undercover video of alleged animal abuse are expected by the end of the week, WINK News has learned. So far, the Okeechobee County sheriff arrested four workers at dairy farms caught on video shot by the group Animal Recovery Mission, known as ARM. Sheriff Noel Stephen said more arrests could have been made had ARM not chosen to release some video to the media prior to turning it over to his agency for evidence in November 2017. “These individuals saw their faces on social media … they fled the county, the state of Florida if not the United States in order to escape prosecution before my agency ever saw the video,” said Stephen. An attorney for ARM, disputed that timeline, and stated the group had been in conversation with Stephen’s office prior to releasing video to the media. WINK News obtained the Okeechobee Sheriff’s Office major crime detective’s timeline of events which supports Sheriff Stephen’s claim. “We spent several months, getting death threats… People judging my men and women and the citizens of my county, based on what ARM’s information was that was getting out (and) the appearance that they were reflecting that we weren’t doing our job and doing a just investigation,” said Sheriff Stephen. A detective spent months going through hours of video provided by the activist group to determine where crimes occurred. Some of what was captured on camera was not animal abuse, but industry standard dairy practices, according to that detective. For instance, flaming of cows utters is used to prevent a disease and the Sheriff’s office claimed it is not painful to the cows. “If the industry says that’s the standard, you probably need to go to the industry to question that not law enforcement and say that it’s a crime,” said Sheriff Stephen. At the end of the ARM videos regarding the Okeechobee dairy farms there is a plea for people to adopt a plant-based diet to put an end to the practices. Jason Pizzo, the attorney for ARM and a candidate for Florida Senate, said that without animal rights advocates people may not see what is going on inside the food industry. “I do think it serves the public better to see these things to make a determination,” he said. The Okeechobee County Sherriff’s Office did not find evidence that any of the dairy farm owners had knowledge of animal abuse captured by ARM’s undercover video. Jim Sleper, CEO of Southeast Milk, Inc, the cooperative that oversees all four Okeechobee diaries released the following statement: Animal care remains a top priority for Florida’s dairy farmers. Southeast Milk, Inc. (SMI), which represents many of Florida’s dairy farms, has put in place several additional measures to assure that farmers maximize every available tool and seek out new resources to keep their cows healthy and safe. Every SMI member farm has adopted the National Dairy FARM Program’s newest iteration, Version 3.0, which requires documented training of workers on animal care throughout every stage of a cow’s life, stricter requirements for working with veterinarians, and mandatory corrective action for farms not meeting the standards. In addition, each of the four farms involved has implemented and/or strengthened its video surveillance systems. Video monitoring is an effective tool that helps ensure workers and animals are safe and secure, and that fundamental animal care procedures are being adhered to by each and every employee.