Driving safely during Thanksgiving holiday in Southwest FloridaWhat’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day in Southwest Florida
WINK NEWS Driving safely during Thanksgiving holiday in Southwest Florida Most people drive to their Thanksgiving destination on Thanksgiving Day, and nearly 72 million people are expected to get behind the wheel.
WINK NEWS What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day in Southwest Florida On Thanksgiving Day, millions across the country come together to celebrate the holiday with friends, family and food.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents show resiliency amid recent hurricane damage this Thanksgiving On this Thanksgiving, many express gratefulness for what they have; but for the residents of Punta Gorda, they’ll spend this holiday gathering what they have left.
the weather authority Beautiful weather for your Thanksgiving day The Weather Authority is tracking beautiful conditions with sunny skies expected throughout this Thanksgiving Thursday.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO confirms fatal deputy-involved shooting in North Fort Myers A 21-year-old man has been killed after a deputy-involved shooting at a Sunoco gas station near Suncoast Drive in North Fort Myers.
Meteorologist’s dream of joining Thanksgiving parade comes true Wink News Weather Authority meteorologist Lauren Kriedler is usually doing her thing in front of the green screen, but behind the scenes, she has her eyes on more than just the ten-day forecast.
FORT MYERS Residents choosing to order pizza on the night before Thanksgiving The night before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest business days for pizza places like McGregor Pizza Company.
‘Everybody needs oversight’ State lawmakers backed calls for audit of Lee County Sheriff’s Office A state lawmaker is backing the high-ranking Lee County leader who went public on WINK News Tuesday with his warning about possible money trouble inside the sheriff’s office.
Celebrate the holidays on SWFL beaches The beaches are a big draw for anyone in southwest Florida and with the extended weekend due to the holiday, it could be a good time to hit the sand.
Excitement begins for Black Friday The deals for holiday shopping have been going on for days already, but there is still a large group of you who still love the thrill of getting to the store on Black Friday.
CAPE CORAL Social media influencer donates land for burrowing owls A social media influencer who used to live in southwest Florida has donated a plot of land she owned where burrowing owls live.
FORT MYERS Building a clear future for the Sanibel Outlets The question of what will happen to the Sanibel outlets has been top of mind for many years now.
CAPE CORAL 16-year-old accused of stealing car and leading troopers on chase According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a trooper attempted to stop a car on Pondella Road, but the car, being driven by a 16-year-old, then took off.
PORT CHARLOTTE Women’s workout group in Port Charlotte gives back for the holidays Women Warriors, a workout group located in Port Charlotte, is lifting heavy weights, and not just dumbbells.
Hurricane debris still sitting in Bonita Springs neighborhood Since Hurricane Milton, a pile of debris has been ticking off residents in one Bonita Springs neighborhood.
WINK NEWS Driving safely during Thanksgiving holiday in Southwest Florida Most people drive to their Thanksgiving destination on Thanksgiving Day, and nearly 72 million people are expected to get behind the wheel.
WINK NEWS What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day in Southwest Florida On Thanksgiving Day, millions across the country come together to celebrate the holiday with friends, family and food.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents show resiliency amid recent hurricane damage this Thanksgiving On this Thanksgiving, many express gratefulness for what they have; but for the residents of Punta Gorda, they’ll spend this holiday gathering what they have left.
the weather authority Beautiful weather for your Thanksgiving day The Weather Authority is tracking beautiful conditions with sunny skies expected throughout this Thanksgiving Thursday.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO confirms fatal deputy-involved shooting in North Fort Myers A 21-year-old man has been killed after a deputy-involved shooting at a Sunoco gas station near Suncoast Drive in North Fort Myers.
Meteorologist’s dream of joining Thanksgiving parade comes true Wink News Weather Authority meteorologist Lauren Kriedler is usually doing her thing in front of the green screen, but behind the scenes, she has her eyes on more than just the ten-day forecast.
FORT MYERS Residents choosing to order pizza on the night before Thanksgiving The night before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest business days for pizza places like McGregor Pizza Company.
‘Everybody needs oversight’ State lawmakers backed calls for audit of Lee County Sheriff’s Office A state lawmaker is backing the high-ranking Lee County leader who went public on WINK News Tuesday with his warning about possible money trouble inside the sheriff’s office.
Celebrate the holidays on SWFL beaches The beaches are a big draw for anyone in southwest Florida and with the extended weekend due to the holiday, it could be a good time to hit the sand.
Excitement begins for Black Friday The deals for holiday shopping have been going on for days already, but there is still a large group of you who still love the thrill of getting to the store on Black Friday.
CAPE CORAL Social media influencer donates land for burrowing owls A social media influencer who used to live in southwest Florida has donated a plot of land she owned where burrowing owls live.
FORT MYERS Building a clear future for the Sanibel Outlets The question of what will happen to the Sanibel outlets has been top of mind for many years now.
CAPE CORAL 16-year-old accused of stealing car and leading troopers on chase According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a trooper attempted to stop a car on Pondella Road, but the car, being driven by a 16-year-old, then took off.
PORT CHARLOTTE Women’s workout group in Port Charlotte gives back for the holidays Women Warriors, a workout group located in Port Charlotte, is lifting heavy weights, and not just dumbbells.
Hurricane debris still sitting in Bonita Springs neighborhood Since Hurricane Milton, a pile of debris has been ticking off residents in one Bonita Springs neighborhood.
Credit: WINK News. TikTok is one of the hottest social media trends for teenagers. There is a discussion about whether the popular app is being used as a way for teens to communicate in a secret code on TikTok about problems they might be facing, avoiding in-person outlets. We spoke to therapist Dr. Laura Streyffeler Wednesday about messages teens might be sharing with each other using TikTok. Streyffeler says some kids and teenagers are struggling because a lot of them feel disconnected. We live in a society where almost everything is online, and so are cries for help. TikTok videos appear to show teenagers crying or visibly upset. “Kids are more connected to their phones than they are to each other,” Streyffeler said. And that’s one reason Streyffeler believes they’re using their phones to send messages instead of reaching out to mom and dad. “From the time kids are very young, they’re just given phones instead of having conversations with their parents,” Streyffeler said. And she says that feeling of disconnection can cause anxiety and fears of not being able to measure up to their friends or even people they don’t know on social media. Videos appearing on TikTok are not just cries for attention. “It’s a cry for help because these kids are struggling,” Streyffeler said, “And they have been taught that social media and the internet, different websites and apps are the way that you communicate.” “The internet and social media and different apps are for a lot of kids — it’s their native language,” Streyffeler said. “It’s their way to communicate, and they believe, if it’s not online, if it’s not on the internet, it doesn’t matter. Nobody really cares; nobody pays attention.” Streyffeler told us, if you see something similar to what is mentioned online, don’t accuse whoever is behind the post of just wanting attention. She says get involved. If you or someone you know is struggling, the National Suicide Prevention hotline is 1-800-273-8255. MORE: Yahoo – TikTokers are using the secret code ‘I had pasta tonight’ and it has nothing to do with dinner