Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veteransTwo arrested for street racing in Lee County
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.
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.
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.
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.
ENGLEWOOD Man not allowed back into rehab facility after contracting COVID One Englewood woman risked putting her husband in a nursing home, knowing it would be months before she saw him again. The nursing home he was previously in now won’t take him back because he has COVID-19. “I love you a lot and I miss you a lot, baby. I know, I want to hold […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office looking to implement more body cams for protection, transparency More cameras are coming to Southwest Florida to protect you and the police. It comes at a time when law enforcement across the country are under scrutiny and facing intense situations daily now. The ambush of two sheriff’s deputies in Los Angeles was caught on video for the world to see. Now, a group of […]
ENGLEWOOD Bride has wedding at grandmother’s senior home so she can attend We’ve all had to make difficult decisions during the pandemic. For a grandma in Englewood, it meant missing her granddaughter’s wedding – until her granddaughter made a decision that wasn’t all that difficult. Mother Nature’s tears of joy were a sign of good luck at Gianna Huerta’s wedding, and the only thing stronger than Mother […]
WINK NEWS SWFL bars prepare to reopen again during the pandemic Florida bars will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity Monday, per an updated state order. The state’s new order prohibits bars from allowing dancing or patrons getting up to socialize with people at other tables. Still, bar owners we spoke to say being able to reopen at all is what they care about most […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Deputies: Woman left contraband items on prison grounds for inmates A North Port woman was arrested Tuesday after authorities say she trespassed onto state prison property to leave contraband for inmates. Jessica Haller, 22, faces multiple charges after a five-month investigation, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. Haller is accused of leaving items such as cell phones, lighters, drugs, cigarettes, and jewelry for inmates […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Mom unhappy with Charlotte County Public Schools policy after daughter feels sick After a Charlotte County student was sent home from school with a stomachache, along with her sister, their mom was told they can’t return to class despite the girl’s negative test result. Erin Harrington is unhappy. Her daughters, fourth grader Madyson and 10th grader Logan, temporarily traded in their notebooks for Chromebooks because Madyson showed […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office to crack down on school zone speeders The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is doing their part to protect students. So they are cracking down on those who speed through school zones. If you don’t obey, you could pay a hefty fine. “At the beginning of the school year, typically we do have an increase in speeding because people forget about the school […]
ENGLEWOOD Sunflower Discount Market is adding another location Sunflower Discount Market is expanding outside of Lee County, adding a location in Englewood. Since the coronavirus pandemic began, people have been trying to save money wherever possible. Cindy Wissink is no exception. “Not cut corners but maybe just have better savings and still be able to buy quality food. That’s obviously going to be […]
PUNTA GOTDA Bars, nightclubs take another big hit as Labor Day approaches and doors remain shut “Normally on a Friday afternoon, we would have quite a few people. And here is my untypical Friday, I have no one here.” A new group of guests is taking over Hawgz and Dawgz in Punta Gorda The only money that will be in Susan Filkins’ bar over Labor Day weekend will be the dollar […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County Schools sending kids with COVID-like symptoms home as part of reopening plan Charlotte County schools have started sending kids home for exhibiting COVID-like symptoms, no matter how minor. The first week of in-person classes was meant to bring normalcy back to students’ lives, but for Liberty Elementary fourth grader Madison and Port Charlotte tenth grader Logan, the first day of school went well. “The first day went […]