Florida Gulf Coast Tattoo Expo kicks off in downtown Fort MyersMinority voters react to presidential debate
FORT MYERS Florida Gulf Coast Tattoo Expo kicks off in downtown Fort Myers The best tattoo artists in the industry are in town for the Florida Gulf Coast Tattoo Expo.
Minority voters react to presidential debate One of the biggest topics discussed during the debate was how both candidates would persuade minority voters.
Collier County’s innovative Independence Day drone show Collier County is stepping up its game this 4th of July with its first large-scale drone show located at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office seizes 196 illegal gambling slot machines Charlotte County deputies say Salim Qadir was running an illegal gambling ring at the tiffany square bingo hall in Englewood.
PUNTA GORDA Supreme Court rules DOJ overstepped authority on hundreds of Jan. 6 charges Supreme Court Justices decided 6-3 to throw out a lower court’s ruling that allowed a broad interpretation of an Enron-era statute to charge hundreds of defendants in the January 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
FORT MYERS BEACH Six months in: Margaritaville’s impact on Fort Myers Beach The Chief Operating Officer for TBI Hospitality, the company that owns Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach, said the numbers are looking good.
Death penalty law changing justice in Florida This change now means that these three killers, Joseph Zieler, Wade Wilson and Zephen Xaver face the death penalty.
New treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma shows promise A new treatment is turning the body against the deadly cells, giving more hope to people battling this disease.
SANIBEL Southwest Florida invests billions in beach nourishment projects post-Hurricane Ian Are the billons of dollars spent on sand worth the giant piles of sand and dirt laying right next to beach chairs?
FORT MYERS LCSO searching for Three Oaks Park fatal shooter, suspected to be male The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that it is making progress in the search for the suspect who shot and killed a young man in Three Oaks Park early Thursday.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers attorney accused of sexually abusing employee loses license for 5 years An attorney accused of sexually abusing an employee and asking clients to trade sex for legal fees has now lost his license to practice law for five years.
FORT MYERS 2 of 4 arrested on gun and drug charges following Fort Myers shootings Two out of four people have been arrested in connection to two shootings that occurred in Fort Myers over the weekend.
Jabari Irons earns spot at United World Wrestling Beach World Series Jabari Irons wins at Carolina Beach Nationals to secure a spot in the United World Wrestling Beach World Series.
WINK NEWS Local political party committees on presidential debate Does Southwest Florida feel the same way as the rest of the nation? WINK News spoke to local Democratic and Republican groups.
CAPE CORAL The Gallery at Cape Coral opens, ready for retiring Baby Boomers As millions of baby boomers continue to retire, many are looking for places to live that can accommodate them as they age.
FORT MYERS Florida Gulf Coast Tattoo Expo kicks off in downtown Fort Myers The best tattoo artists in the industry are in town for the Florida Gulf Coast Tattoo Expo.
Minority voters react to presidential debate One of the biggest topics discussed during the debate was how both candidates would persuade minority voters.
Collier County’s innovative Independence Day drone show Collier County is stepping up its game this 4th of July with its first large-scale drone show located at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office seizes 196 illegal gambling slot machines Charlotte County deputies say Salim Qadir was running an illegal gambling ring at the tiffany square bingo hall in Englewood.
PUNTA GORDA Supreme Court rules DOJ overstepped authority on hundreds of Jan. 6 charges Supreme Court Justices decided 6-3 to throw out a lower court’s ruling that allowed a broad interpretation of an Enron-era statute to charge hundreds of defendants in the January 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
FORT MYERS BEACH Six months in: Margaritaville’s impact on Fort Myers Beach The Chief Operating Officer for TBI Hospitality, the company that owns Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach, said the numbers are looking good.
Death penalty law changing justice in Florida This change now means that these three killers, Joseph Zieler, Wade Wilson and Zephen Xaver face the death penalty.
New treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma shows promise A new treatment is turning the body against the deadly cells, giving more hope to people battling this disease.
SANIBEL Southwest Florida invests billions in beach nourishment projects post-Hurricane Ian Are the billons of dollars spent on sand worth the giant piles of sand and dirt laying right next to beach chairs?
FORT MYERS LCSO searching for Three Oaks Park fatal shooter, suspected to be male The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that it is making progress in the search for the suspect who shot and killed a young man in Three Oaks Park early Thursday.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers attorney accused of sexually abusing employee loses license for 5 years An attorney accused of sexually abusing an employee and asking clients to trade sex for legal fees has now lost his license to practice law for five years.
FORT MYERS 2 of 4 arrested on gun and drug charges following Fort Myers shootings Two out of four people have been arrested in connection to two shootings that occurred in Fort Myers over the weekend.
Jabari Irons earns spot at United World Wrestling Beach World Series Jabari Irons wins at Carolina Beach Nationals to secure a spot in the United World Wrestling Beach World Series.
WINK NEWS Local political party committees on presidential debate Does Southwest Florida feel the same way as the rest of the nation? WINK News spoke to local Democratic and Republican groups.
CAPE CORAL The Gallery at Cape Coral opens, ready for retiring Baby Boomers As millions of baby boomers continue to retire, many are looking for places to live that can accommodate them as they age.
FILE – People in SWFL prepare for Hurricane Dorian (WINK News) June 1st marks the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. It also means you can keep a little cash in your wallet. The 2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday starts today and runs through Friday, June 14, 2024. Sales tax is waived on all eligible items related to disaster preparedness. What’s Covered $20 or less: Reusable ice packs $40 or less: Portable light sources such as candles, flashlights, and lanterns $50 or less: Gas or diesel fuel containers Batteries, excluding automobile and boat batteries Portable radios (two-way and weather band) $60 or less: Coolers and ice chests Portable power banks $70 or less: Carbon monoxide detectors Fire extinguishers Smoke detectors or smoke alarms $3,000 or less: Portable generators Pet Evacuation Supplies $10 or less: Wet cat or dog food (per can or pouch or the equivalent if sold in a box or case) $15 or less: Cat litter pans Collapsible or travel-size food or water bowls Hamster or rabbit substrate Manual can openers Pet waste disposal bags RELATED: Colorado State University releases 2024 Atlantic hurricane outlook CREDIT: WINK News $20 or less: Collars Muzzles Leashes Pet pads $25 or less: Cat litter weighing 25lbs. or less $40 or less: Pet beds $100 or less: Bags of dry cat or dog food weighing 50 lbs. or less Pet carriers Portable kennels Over-the-counter pet medications A second tax holiday runs from Saturday, August 24, until Friday, September 6, 2024. To view the release from the Florida Department of Revenue, click here.