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.
As of 11 a.m. Sunday, there have been 36,078 positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida. The case count includes 35,158 Florida residents and 920 non-Florida residents. There are 1,379 deaths reported and 6,035 hospitalizations, according to the Florida Department of Health. There have been 428,189 tests administered in Florida. A total of 36,078 tests have come back positive, and 392,111 tests have come back negative. The remainder are still pending, according to the FDOH website. The state has also released a list of long-term care facilities where cases have been reported. *Numbers are released by the DOH daily at approximately 11 a.m. STATEWIDE NUMBERS Total number of cases: 36,078 (up from 35,463) Deaths: 1,379 (up from 1,364) 615 total new cases reported Sunday 15 total new deaths reported Sunday SOUTHWEST FLORIDA NUMBERS Total in SWFL: 2,146 (up from 2,090) Deaths: 100 (up from 97) 56 total new cases reported Sunday 3 total new deaths reported Sunday Lee County: 1,118 (up from 1,085) – 45 deaths (3 new deaths) Collier County: 640 (up from 628) – 21 deaths Charlotte County: 249 (up from 244) – 25 deaths DeSoto County: 32 (up from 31) – 4 deaths Glades County: 6 (unchanged) – 1 death Hendry County: 101 (up from 96) – 4 deaths Click HERE for a SWFL case-by-case breakdown – updated daily. *Editors note: The DOH has removed some previously reported positive cases from their report totals, causing fluctuations in case totals. The state does not track recoveries. WINK News is working to find out from DOH why these cases have been removed. SUNDAY COVID-19 HEADLINES FDA authorizes remdesivir for emergency use as coronavirus treatment UPCOMING BRIEFINGS: 1:30 p.m. —Gov. Ron DeSantis holds briefing in Daytona Beach RESOURCES NOW HIRING: SWFL companies adding jobs as business picks up amid coronavirus crisis LATEST CLOSURES: Southwest Florida business updates and store closings #GulfshoreStrong: Covering people making a difference in SWFL FOOD PANTRIES: Harry Chapin mobile food pantry schedule, week of May 4 Lee County libraries remain closed; curbside pickup at some Like restaurants, the state has granted libraries in the state to open at 25% capacity, but Lee County libraries have elected to remain closed during this period. Lee County Library System locations and other libraries in Lee County will remain closed to the public Monday, with some offering curbside pickup and other services. Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, Lakes Regional and South County Regional locations of Lee County Library system began contactless, curbside pickup April 29 but continue to keep library facilities closed to the public. For more information about the Lee County Library System’s operations during the coronavirus pandemic, visit the library system’s website. Public libraries on Sanibel Island and Fort Myers Beach also remain closed to the public but follow separate guidelines to the Lee County Library System locations. Testing sites open Sunday in Immokalee, Monday in Lee County The Immokalee test site at 419 N. First St., opens Sunday for walk-up testing. Social distancing guidelines will be in place, and visitors are required to wear a mask or cloth face-covering. The test site is open Sunday through Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Parking is available at Immokalee High School. Those getting tested do not need a doctor’s note or referral and don’t need to be experiencing any symptoms. Two sites open Monday in Lee County. The CenturyLink Sports Complex site will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday. You do not need a doctor’s note or referral and don’t need to be experiencing any symptoms. The Lehigh Acres testing site at Walmart, 2522 Lee Blvd., will run 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. starting Monday. This site does require that you are experiencing symptoms and also requires an appointment be made at www.MyQuestCOVIDTest.com. The test is free. IF YOU FEEL SICK: The Florida Department of Health has opened a 24-hour COVID-19 Call Center at 1-866-779-6121. Questions may also be emailed to covid-19@flhealth.gov. Email responses will be sent during call center hours. LINK: Florida Department of Health COVID-19 updates *The map is best viewed on a desktop computer. If you don’t see the map above tap HERE for a fullscreen version.