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.
WINK NEWS Humanitarian says chaos in Afghanistan reminiscent of fall of Saigon A humanitarian we spoke to wants to help save as many people from the chaos in Afghanistan as possible after he spent years there. It’s personal to him because of his experience, but also because what is happening there now serves as a reminder of the end of the Vietnam War, which is especially personal […]
CAPE CORAL Over half of students, staff of Oasis Charter Schools in quarantine More than half the students and staff in one school system are in quarantine in Southwest Florida. Dozens of students have tested positive for the coronavirus at Oasis Charter Schools in Cape Coral. According to a document, 1,800 students and staff between the four Oasis Charter schools are quarantining. Currently, 100 students have tested positive […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County deputy’s wife prays for his recovery from COVID-19 after hospitalization A Lee County deputy’s wife is praying her husband will return home from the ICU soon. Deputy Sgt. Steve Drum was hospitalized for COVID-19 earlier in August, where he remained Wednesday. Drum is in the hospital on a ventilator. His case of COVID-19 has required him to have a tracheotomy and a feeding tube. Wife […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier Charter Academy teacher dies of COVID-19 in the hospital A beloved school teacher in Southwest Florida, who was a dear wife and mother, has died. The family of Jayla Smith, a Collier Charter Academy kindergarten teacher, confirmed Tuesday their wife and mother died of COVID-19 recently in the hospital. Smith was admitted to the hospital to be treated for COVID-19 Aug. 4 and was […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS 60-year-old man seriously injured in alligator attack in south Fort Myers Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to an alligator attack with injuries in the area of Wa-Ke Hatchee Park in south Fort Myers Monday. According to FWC, a 60-year-old man was bitten by an alligator near the park off Summerlin Road. He had been walking along a natural pathway, where there are small bodies […]
NAPLES Naples doctor, a gay community advocate, dies of COVID-19 A community is mourning a health care worker who dedicated his life to helping others. Dr. Clinton Potter died of COVID-19 recently after he had already battled cancer and become cancer-free. He spent a lifetime serving his community, helping people living with HIV/AIDS and being a prominent figure in Naples Pride events. The pain of […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS South Fort Myers doctor accused of sexually touching patients UPDATE The Florida Department of Health has suspended the medical license of Raul David Davila, who was arrested in August after numerous women said he sexually assaulted them during consultations. EARLIER Three female victims have come forward accusing the same doctor of sexually touching them. They were all going to his office in south Fort […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office sees spike in COVID-19 among employees Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office announced in a press release Monday Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County has “categorized the sheriff’s office as an outbreak location for the coronavirus.” According to the press release, CCSO has confirmed 34 positive COVID-19 cases among personnel in August, so it’s making some changes to slow the spread. Twenty […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Councilman Rick Williams resigns Cape Coral City Councilman Rick Williams, who led District 6 for eight years, has resigned. In a letter submitted to the city Thursday, Williams said, it is time to focus on his health and well-being. His resignation is effective immediately. “I am proud of the progress our City has made during this time,” Williams said. […]
LEE COUNTY Some Verandah neighbors working to stop tree removal for possible pickleball courts Concerns are growing among some residents in a Southwest Florida neighborhood over beloved trees ahead of a potential recreation project. The neighbors say they are hearing rumors a pickleball court is set to be constructed at the Verandah community in Lee County, and some community members there are concerned for tree removal. They are marking […]