Alphabet comes before Apple as world’s most valuable company

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Alphabet now comes before Apple atop the list of the world’s most valuable companies. Shares of Google’s parent company are pulling ahead of Apple in early trading Tuesday. Alphabet Inc. first took the top spot during Monday’s extended session following strong fourth-quarter earnings. Apple Inc.’s iPhone, meanwhile, is suffering its first […]

Fight over hostage’s fate broke up California jail fugitives

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) – Three inmates who teamed up to pull off an intricate escape from a California jail stuck together and eluded authorities for nearly a week. Their alliance began to unravel over a disagreement about whether to kill a cab driver they’d taken hostage, authorities said. Six days after their breakout – […]

Takata panel finds problems with its quality processes

DETROIT (AP) – Embattled air bag maker Takata Corp. lacks processes that would improve the quality of its products, including air bag inflators that have been blamed for at least 11 deaths and 139 injuries, an outside panel hired by the company has found. The panel chaired by former U.S. Transportation Secretary Samuel Skinner determined […]

January was record-setting month for Florida Lottery

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The Florida Lottery had a record-setting month, reaching $716 million in ticket sales. Lottery officials said in a news release the record is thanks in part to sales generated during the rollovers that resulted in the $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot drawing on Jan. 13. It was also the best January on […]

Your Health Now: Ambulances for children

FORT MYERS, Fla.- A trip to the hospital can be unnerving for adults, but when a child is injured or seriously ill, it may be scary and difficult for young children to understand what’s happening. Golisano Children’s Hospital specializes in helping calm the fears of children who need medical help. Nichole Shimko, a registered nurse with Golisano Children’s Hospital […]

Iowa Caucus analysis with Dr. Bart Rossi

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders were locked in a race for the Iowa caucuses that was too close to project, while the Republican presidential hopefuls saw a big upset. Political analyst Dr. Bart Rossi stopped by the WINK News studio to tell us what the results mean for the presidential election.

How to protect yourself from car theft

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Cars across Southwest Florida are being ransacked by crooks and officials say the problems could be easily prevented. Beth Schell with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office stopped by the WINK News studio with the details.

Pet Pals: Little Bit

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Meet Little Bit!  He’s an 8-year-old, Pomeranian/Mix looking for his new furever home.  Little Bit is very friendly and extremely affectionate. If you’d like more information about adopting Little Bit, call the Gulf Coast Humane Society at 239-332-0364.

Florida delays execution as state works on new system

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida’s highest court has delayed the execution of a condemned inmate, just weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court found flaws in the way the state sentences people to death. Florida’s justices provided no reasoning for their decision Tuesday, but earlier in the day, they heard arguments from the state and an […]

House leader: Criminal justice revamp doable, but could wait

WASHINGTON (AP) – A leading House Republican says a bipartisan overhaul of the nation’s criminal justice system could end up waiting until next year. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy told reporters Monday that a consensus can be achieved this election year. But the California Republican also said it doesn’t have to be done this year […]