Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteranHow TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
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.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
WINK NEWS Deadline approaching for IRS tax filing; options available for free filing You’re running out of time to file your taxes. The deadline is April 18 and experts advise that you get them done as soon as you can. It’s best to file before the deadline so you don’t get hit with any penalties. Plus, the IRS is still working on last year’s returns thanks to the […]
WINK NEWS Cost of Care: Mark Cuban launches low-cost online pharmacy Are you paying too much for your prescription medications? You’re likely nodding your head yes right now. Well, there’s a new player in pill the game; a company started by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. The “Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company” has made it its mission to help everyone get safe, affordable medicines. Brian […]
WINK NEWS Under new Risk Rating 2.0, Florida flood ins. premiums are about to go up for most A Florida necessity is getting more expensive for many. FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program is changing the way it calculates what each property owner has to pay. The new way is called Risk Rating 2.0. Insurance experts say FEMA’s program has been operating at a deficit since it began and congress has bailed it out […]
FORT MYERS Doing the math: With high gas prices, is an electric vehicle worth buying right now The number of electric vehicles on the road is growing, and with rising fuel prices you may be thinking about making the switch. But is it worth it, does driving an electric vehicle save you money on the road? After crunching the number, we’ve come up with an answer, however, it still depends on a […]
FORT MYERS Business on alert for cyber threats; cyber insurance premiums increasing The FBI is warning businesses to be on alert for cyberthreats. And now cyber insurance is on more businesses’ radars. One wrong click on an email can cost a business thousands. Greg Scasny is the chief technical officer of BlueShift Cyber Security. They monitor networks and organizations for cyber threats in real-time. “We’re looking for […]
FORT MYERS Affordable housing hard to come by in Southwest Florida Your dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to here in Southwest Florida especially when it comes to renting your home. People all over Southwest Florida are feeling the crunch of having to afford rent in the area. Rental website Zumper tracks prices and shows an average 2-bedroom apartment for rent in Fort Myers […]
FORT MYERS The do’s and don’ts of shopping at a dollar store Shopping at dollar stores can help keep a lot of money in your wallet. But not all products there are worth your buck. If you’re planning a dollar store run, make sure you have a list of what you need because it can be easy to fill up your cart and spend more than what […]
FORT MYERS Where to find used, and sometimes free, DIY supplies in SWFL for your next project Families have started to do more DIY and home improvement projects since the pandemic began, and materials keep getting more and more expensive. We found some local places in Southwest Florida where you can get some materials cheaper, and some are even free. Now, you may not find everything you want but it’s worth taking […]
FORT MYERS Is a wholesale club membership worth it to save on gas? Gas prices are the most expensive in history and they aren’t expected to go down anytime soon. You may be wondering if it’s worth it to purchase a membership to Costco, Sam’s Club or B.J.’s in order to save on gas. That depends on how much you drive. Gas at the wholesale clubs is hovering […]
FORT MYERS How to become a savvy grocery shopper as prices increase Shopping is really becoming a numbers game. Those numbers are climbing higher weekly and could be affected further by the war in Ukraine. Everyone is feeling the pinch. “No matter how much money you have. It still hurts,” said Carolyn Medugno, a shopper. Before you hit the store, it’s time to become a savvy shopper […]