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.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County says no widespread coronavirus outbreak but ready nonetheless Charlotte County’s state of emergency is in effect for at least another week. The Department of Health in the county said most of the cases there are clusters, meaning they’re focused in specific workplaces or facilities, and it’s not widespread with random cases throughout the community. In the event of a surge, health department administrator […]
FORT MYERS Study suggests mother-to-infant transmission of COVID-19 can’t be ruled out Many of us are worried about our health in general during the coronavirus pandemic, but it’s especially of concern for women expecting to give birth soon. One of life’s greatest joys is to bring a child into the world. Jessica DiCarlo of Port Charlotte is preparing to welcome her second child in August and she […]
NORTH PORT Stranger gives out $50 bills to random families in North Port Call it fate, or a chance encounter. Several people say they were at the right place at the right time when a stranger handed them an envelope at the North Port Walmart. Its contents will have a lasting impact, especially for people like Melissa Violka, a mother of twin girls. “It was just a lot […]
SWFL animal shelters push for fosters ahead of gov’s order Southwest Florida animal shelters are hoping you’ll open up your home and adopt or foster a pet, as Thursday is the last day to do so until at least April 30. The clock is ticking because of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order, which takes effect Friday at 12:01 a.m. Animal shelters are an essential service, […]
FORT MYERS Cooking Cajun Army provides free meals to truckers out on the roads Spending all day and night on the road can make it tough to get a hot meal. To help these workers out, one group is making sure truckers are not going without a good meal. Truckers are an essential group working to make sure we have the supplies we need during the pandemic. Many of […]
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Resident at South Port Square senior living facility dies of COVID-19 A resident at the South Port Square senior living facility has died from COVID-19, according to the facility’s executive director, Brian Hess. There is one additional resident who tested positive for the virus and is being treated at a local hospital. “Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends during this difficult time, […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Florida works to enforce incoming out-of-state travel order Executive orders are in place that mandate visitors from COVID-19 hotspots quarantine for 14 days in the state or the length of their trip in Florida, whichever is shorter. Since then, we’ve had dozens of emails and calls asking about enforcement. The Florida Department of Health and Florida Highway Patrol are working to respond to […]
Charlotte County judge holds proceedings through chat app The scales of justice weigh heavily on one Charlotte County judge’s mind, and she’s not letting the coronavirus stop the very important work she does on the bench. Reporter Erika Jackson finds out how Judge Mary Evans has adjusted her courtroom to continue helping families. WATCH the report above.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Parade reunites students with teachers of Peace River Elementary Teachers at a school in Southwest Florida are helping their students understand a special lesson during the coronavirus pandemic. This lesson was about love. Teachers at Peace River Elementary School in Charlotte Harbor drove down the streets, as students watched with a good social distance from their front yards. Watch the video above for the […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Food trucks allowed into Charlotte County neighborhoods A food truck could be coming to your neighborhood if you live in Charlotte County. The goal? To give residents easy access to food while restaurants are closed for dine-in – and to keep vendors working. Charlotte County law states that all food trucks must serve within commercially-zoned parking lots, but the county made a […]