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.
Credit: WINK News. Lee Health is asking for people to donate blood to replenish their supply levels. Lee Health’s blood centers are the only suppliers of blood products for the entire health system. Blood drive dates for March are as follows: Monday, March 1st Bridge Plaza, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Health Information Management 12901 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33919 Victory Layne Chevrolet, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 3980 Fowler Street Fort Myers, FL 33901 Wednesday, March 3rd Miromar Factory Outlets, 11 a.m. -4 .pm. 10801 Corkscrew Rd. Estero, FL 33928 Thursday, March 4th The City of Cape Coral, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. Cape Coral, FL 33990 Saturday, March 6th Bell Tower Shops, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. 13499 US 41 Fort Myers, FL 33907 Sunday, March 7th Anchor Church, 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. 11651 E. Terry St. Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Monday, March 8th LYNX Services, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. 6351 Bayshore Rd., Suite 18 N. Fort Myers, FL 33917 Tuesday, March 9th LeeTran, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 3401 Metro Pkwy. Fort Myers, FL 33901 Estero Recreation Center, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Estero, FL 33928 Wednesday, March 10th Wayne Wiles, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 16240 S. Tamiami Trl. Fort Myers, FL 33908 Suncoast Credit Union, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. 1533 Matthew Dr. Fort Myers, FL 33907 Friday, March 12th Regional Cancer Center, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fort Myers, FL 33905 Saturday, March 13th The South Cape Hospitality and Entertainment Association, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 909 SE 47th Ter., Unit 105 Cape Coral, FL 33904 Tuesday, March 16th The Babcock Ranch Healthy Life Center, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 42880 Crescent Loop #100 Punta Gorda, FL 33982 Sunday, March 21st Cape Christian Fellowship, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 2110 Chiquita Blvd. S, Cape Coral, FL 33991 Wednesday, March 24th The Outpatient Center at The Sanctuary, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 8960 Colonial Center Dr. Fort Myers, FL 33905 Thursday, March 25th Lehigh Fire Station, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 11 Homestead Rd. S. Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 Sunday, March 28th Cape Coral Community Church, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 811 Santa Barbara Blvd. Cape Coral, FL 33991 Sunday, March 31st Edison Home, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 2350 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33901 Crosspoint Christian Church, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. 204 S.W. 11th Place Cape Coral, FL 33991