Gov. DeSantis announces funding for developmentally disabled individualsBradenton man arrested after allegedly masturbating inside Charlotte County Walmart
Jupiter Gov. DeSantis announces funding for developmentally disabled individuals Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on education for children with developmental disabilities at the Els Center of Excellence in Jupiter.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Bradenton man arrested after allegedly masturbating inside Charlotte County Walmart A man from Bradenton has been arrested after he was allegedly masturbating inside a Walmart in Charlotte County.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures 1 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.
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.
Jupiter Gov. DeSantis announces funding for developmentally disabled individuals Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on education for children with developmental disabilities at the Els Center of Excellence in Jupiter.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Bradenton man arrested after allegedly masturbating inside Charlotte County Walmart A man from Bradenton has been arrested after he was allegedly masturbating inside a Walmart in Charlotte County.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures 1 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.
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.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Progress being made on Manasota Key beach renourishment project New hope for Manasota Key. Lots of new sand is erasing the erosion. It’s all part of a project to bring life back to the beach. WINK News’ Erika Jackson shows you how it’s all being done. You can watch the full story in the video player above. For more information about the project, click […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Florida International Air Show one step closer to soaring over Charlotte Harbor Many people come to Bayshore Live Oak Park in Charlotte Harbor or Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda to take in the view of the water, but come late October, the main attraction here will be hundreds of feet in the sky. A Florida tradition is one step closer to soaring over Charlotte Harbor, giving the […]
PUNTA GORDA Wildlife Center: Florida’s tiniest owls treated for injuries, likely hit by cars The tiniest owl species in our state and region is in need of immediate help. More and more of the tiny birds are likely being hit by cars in Southwest Florida. Wildlife activists are working to nurse a number of them back to health. Peace River Wildlife Center in Punta Gorda is treating an influx […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County wants your opinion on transportation improvement Charlotte County is investing in its roads to make them safer for you. Right now, the county is updating its transportation plan heading into 2045 and those changes will be based on your recommendations. When you are traveling through the county, there are pros and cons. “US 41 is a great jogger, biker, walker,” said […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Students sent home with message to parents about how to act during a school lockdown Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says parents of students made matters worse during a deputy response to a school lockdown in January. A lockdown occurred last month after reports of a man near two schools with a gun. That man turned out to be an iguana hunter carrying a pellet gun. CCSO says mistakes from parents […]
PUNTA GORDA Community working to make getting onto US 41 from Burnt Store Isles safer Punta Gorda’s Burnt Store Isles neighborhood is getting more crowded and so are the roads. “It’s a combination of the build-out, season and also the traffic from the shopping center,” said President of the Burnt Store Isles Association Bill Courtney. Drivers can only exit from Monaco Drive to get onto US 41 northbound, forcing vehicles […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County kids firing BB guns at passing cars face criminal charges Two people, ages 10 and 15, shattered a car window into hundreds of pieces of broken glass after they fired a BB gun at vehicles driving by on Monday. One victim who spoke to WINK News said she is grateful it did not end up much worse. “When I just looked at the window, it […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County schedules mosquito sprays for neighborhoods with high concentrations It’s not mosquito season, but the annoying pests are already taking over one neighborhood in Charlotte County. County officials and WINK News Weather Authority say neighbors can blame the weather for it all. Now, the county is taking steps to deal with the problem. Mosquitos have been a problem at the South Gulf Cove community […]
PUNTA GORDA Historic Charlotte County cemetery rich in African American history An area rich in African American history is right in our backyard. The Lt. Carl “A” Bailey Cemetery, formally known as the Cleveland Cemetery in Charlotte County, has seen a lot of changes over the last century. Reporter Erika Jackson takes us on a tour of the historic cemetery and shows you the man who […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County bans vaping at county property where children gather Charlotte County leaders don’t want people vaping around kids, so they banned it in public places where children gather, including parks and government centers. A local high school student at the group he is with supports the county measure. Meanwhile, a regional vape business manager we spoke shared his skepticism of the new ordinance ban. […]