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.
WINK NEWS Tracking skyrocketing grocery prices in Southwest Florida Prices have risen considerably since last year and prices continue to rise while we’re still waiting for the drop. Shopper Carolyn Medugno said she is spending $100 more at the grocery store and it’s ultimately come to having to eat less to save more. “I try not to buy ribeye steaks and things like that,” […]
WINK NEWS 3 common mistakes that can ruin your retirement plan On average, about 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 each day. People born in this generation are now either in retirement or close to it. But if you’re nearing retirement age, there are some common mistakes that can ruin your whole plan. WINK News Consumer Reporter Andryanna Sheppard shares what not to do. One-in-12 people say […]
WINK NEWS WINK Investigation: Handyman now facing felony grand theft charge turns himself in A handyman who is deep in debt and has been wanted for months now faces a felony grand theft charge. Dwayne Staron turned himself in at the Lee County Jail this week. A 12-page booking report shows the charge is related to a claim by a Cape Coral family. They say they paid him thousands […]
WINK NEWS Black History Month: Remembering the Rosewood massacre Nearly 100 years ago, a racist lie lead to a massacre. A white woman said a Black man beat her, leading to days of mobs and racial violence in the small town of Rosewood, Florida. You won’t find it in many history books and there are few pictures. But one woman is determined to share […]
FORT MYERS For Black women, a hair salon isn’t just for getting hair done, it’s a second home Civil rights leader Malcolm X once said the most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. But in hair salons, disrespect isn’t allowed inside – just love, empowerment and security. As part of our Black History Month series, WINK News reporter Andryanna Sheppard looks at what it means for Black women to be in […]
WINK NEWS Ukraine invasion causes more pain at the pump as gas prices rise again Gas prices are already the highest they’ve been in about eight years and experts predict they are going higher after Russia’s invasion into Ukraine. How much can you expect to pay at the pump? We do know, it’s more than you’re paying right now. AAA’s website shows Florida’s average price for regular gas jumped close […]
WINK NEWS Impending 3G network shutdown will impact older devices, including medical If you have an older phone it may stop working as cell phone companies switch off their 3G signal to make room on the spectrum for newer technologies, such as 5G. AT&T is shutting down their 3G network on Tuesday, Feb. 22. But critics fear the 3G sunset could put older folks at risk. 3G […]
FORT MYERS March to a Million Meals: Inflation, food costs hitting Harry Chapin Food Bank hard More than 160,000 people in Southwest Florida don’t know where their next meal is coming from, according to the nonprofit organization Feeding America. And with rising costs due to inflation, food banks are having a harder time helping them put food on the table. That’s why WINK News is Marching to a Million Meals in […]
FORT MYERS Trading track shoes for a law degree, Dunbar Attorney Joe North represents his community Attorney Joe Jorth is affectionately called the “Black Mayor of Fort Myers” or the “Senator of Dunbar” by those in his community. He’s humbled by the accolades but says he just wants to uplift the community that made him who he is today. You’ve likely seen his billboards or heard his radio ads , but do […]
WINK NEWS Increasing cost of diapers hitting parents hard, but there are ways to save It’s costing you more money to put food on the table and keep clean diapers on your baby. The price of diapers keeps going up as the pandemic continues. WINK News Consumer Reporter Andryanna Sheppard explains how you can save on this baby staple. New mom Sierra Hutchison said her 8-month-old named Axel goes through […]