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.
Few showers possible Sunday The weather for Sunday will feature a mixture of clouds & sun with the chance of a spotty shower Sunday afternoon. Clouds should keep highs in the low to mid-80s across the WINK viewing area. Additionally, breezy conditions from the east-northeast won’t make for the best boating weather, with a moderate chop in bays, and […]
FORT MYERS Spotty showers possible this weekend The weather over the weekend will feature a mixture of sun and clouds and a chance of showers each afternoon. Clouds should keep highs in the low to mid-80s across the WINK viewing area. Additionally, breezy conditions from the east-northeast won’t make for the best boating weather, especially for Saturday. The strongest cold front this […]
Fall weather returns Sunday A much cooler day is ahead Sunday thanks to a strong cold front that pushed through overnight. Highs will only top out in the mid-70s, with a dry northerly breeze. Otherwise, it’s going to be a beautiful Sunday with some wispy high clouds streaking in from the southwest. Sunday night looks chilly as lows plunge […]
Cold front arrives Saturday Our next cold front will push across Southwest Florida Saturday, ushering in another gorgeous stretch of weather into next week. For your Saturday, expect a mix of sun & clouds, with the potential for a stray shower, and highs in the lower 80s before the front pushes across the area. By tonight, the front should […]
FORT MYERS Major cooldown across Southwest Florida this weekend A strong cold front pushed across the area overnight, and is bringing us the coolest air so far this fall across Southwest Florida. Today will start off mostly cloudy with some drizzle, but our weather will improve throughout the day with decreasing clouds, and we should turn mostly sunny by this evening. Otherwise, expect blustery […]
Halloween Forecast: Stray shower possible, perfect tonight Other than a stray shower early Sunday, your Halloween looks great with a mix of sun & clouds, with highs in the lower 80’s across Southwest Florida. Looking ahead to Sunday night, your weather looks perfectly spooky with mostly clear skies and temps falling from the 70s to the 60s. Looking ahead to the work […]
Getting cooler for Halloween weekend A strong cold front will bring cooler weather for Southwest Florida this Halloween weekend. Highs will stay in the upper 70s today with highs once again struggling to reach 80 for your Halloween afternoon. Lows will fall into the mid-60s tonight but will fall into the upper 50s to lower 60s for your Halloween Night. […]
Scattered showers & storms for Sunday Rain chances are increasing on Sunday as deep tropical moisture surges into SW Florida. For Sunday, only expect scattered showers & storms across the area. It won’t be a washout, but there will be showers around throughout the day. Otherwise, expect mostly cloudy skies with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Higher rain chances […]
Storms possible this weekend Storm chances are on the increase this weekend as deep tropical moisture surges into SW Florida. For today, only expect isolated storms, storm chances look even higher heading into Sunday. Otherwise, expect mostly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Higher rain chances continue to start the week, but tapers off […]
Cold front arrives Sunday A taste of Fall finally arrives Sunday as a cold front pushes across the WINK viewing area! Expect a warm and muggy start to the day, with highs reaching 90 degrees in some spots. A few showers are possible as the front moves across us, but by this afternoon, cooler & drier air will usher […]