Lehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures one personTrump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures one person The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a work trailer explosion that injured one person.
CBS News Trump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met privately with former President Donald Trump for several hours on Sunday morning to talk, in part, about fundraising ahead of the 2024 general election, several sources familiar with the meeting tell CBS News.
Jupiter Streaming Now: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Jupiter Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jupiter.
WINK NEWS Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approaches All parents fear the expense of college for their children; however, the state offers a great option in the Florida Prepaid Plan.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 arrested after North Fort Myers shooting While details are limited, what is available is that Lee County Sheriff’s deputies are actively investigating a shooting that killed one man.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
LEE COUNTY Two arrested for street racing in Lee County Two people have been arrested for street racing in Lee County according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
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.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures one person The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a work trailer explosion that injured one person.
CBS News Trump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met privately with former President Donald Trump for several hours on Sunday morning to talk, in part, about fundraising ahead of the 2024 general election, several sources familiar with the meeting tell CBS News.
Jupiter Streaming Now: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Jupiter Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jupiter.
WINK NEWS Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approaches All parents fear the expense of college for their children; however, the state offers a great option in the Florida Prepaid Plan.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 arrested after North Fort Myers shooting While details are limited, what is available is that Lee County Sheriff’s deputies are actively investigating a shooting that killed one man.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
LEE COUNTY Two arrested for street racing in Lee County Two people have been arrested for street racing in Lee County according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
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.
WINK NEWS Dunbar Middle School student a governor’s Black History Month essay competition winner Nishini Fernando is a very accomplished eighth-grader. She has lots of trophies and medals for math, science, writing competitions and more. But one of her latest honors comes straight from the governor’s office. Nishini, who is an 8th grader at Dunbar Middle School, is one of three winners of Governor Ron DeSantis’ Black History Month […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Hundreds of high school seniors explore their future at career fair More than 100 high school seniors leaped into their future on Tuesday. They boarded a bus to the area’s biggest career fair of the year at Suncoast Arena. Businesses are eager to hire young people. The arena was full of employers anxious to hire. It was a room full of opportunities for high school students […]
FORT MYERS Mural of Zelenskyy at Alliance for the Arts defaced for a second time A mural that has stood in front of the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers for the last couple of months has been vandalized again. The paintings depicting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had paint spattered across them overnight Sunday. Molly Deckard, Executive Director of the Alliance for the Arts, woke up to text messages […]
CAPE CORAL Will reserve oil ease pain at the pump? President Joe Biden announced a new move to ease gas prices last week, releasing one million reserve barrels of oil a day. Gas still costs more than $4 per gallon throughout most of Southwest Florida as of Monday morning, but what does the future hold? Many drivers are frustrated that they’re being forced to change […]
FORT MYERS Lee County NAACP apologizes for white supremacy accusations against Fort Myers restaurant The NAACP in Lee County is apologizing after accusing a downtown Fort Myers restaurant of white supremacy. Lee County NAACP President James Muwakkil said he admits he did not do a full investigation before making the accusation against First Street Restaurant. After making such a bold statement, Muwakkil is offering an apology to the restaurant’s […]
LEE COUNTY Trooper fired by FHP after he tased a teen sharing his side of the story A former Florida Highway Patrol trooper is telling his side of the story after he tased a 16-year-old last year. It comes after an investigation revealed George Smyrnios used excessive force, falsified records, and did not turn on his video or audio recorder during the encounter. This is the moment that turned heads across the […]
WINK NEWS Some Ukrainian refugees flee war-torn country to Southwest Florida The United States is expected to take in 100,000 Ukrainian refugees, and Southwest Florida is preparing to welcome some of those people. When it is possible, every effort is made to try to place refugees with family. In the early ’90s, some Ukrainians came to Florida when there were ethnic tensions in post-soviet states, so […]
FORT MYERS Lee County NAACP and First Street owner sitting down together after restaurant protests On Friday, the Lee County NAACP and the owner of First Street restaurant sat down for a conversation. This comes after calls for the restaurant to be shut down. WINK News currently only has one side of what went down during the meeting. The owner of First Street restaurant said he didn’t want to talk […]
CLEWISTON Family of woman killed at Brown Sugar Festival file wrongful death lawsuit The family of a young woman gunned down at a festival has Filed a wrongful death lawsuit. 20-year-old nursing school student Evereonna Sankey was shot and killed at the Clewiston Brown Sugar Festival last year. The Sankey family claims negligent security led to Evereonna’s death and that Brown Sugar Festival organizers should have known criminal […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on claims of racist treatment at downtown restaurant The NAACP of Lee County is calling for the business license at the First Street Restaurant in downtown Fort Myers to be revoked after accusing the restaurant of discriminating against Black customers. Wednesday marked the second sit-in at the First Street Restaurant and Bar this week. “We know we need to take a stand and […]