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.
Voters across the US weigh in on Election Day It’s Election Day in America, and voters will deliver their first verdict of President Donald Trump’s tumultuous tenure in a midterm that’s expected to draw historic numbers to the polls. Immigration, the economy, women’s issues, partisanship — all weighed heavily on voters’ minds as they cast ballots to decide control of Congress and put Trumpism […]
Voter turnout big on both sides There were first-time voters and straight-ticket voters and some who, this go-around, switched sides. They went to the polls considering the caravan of migrants trudging across Mexico, their health insurance and their paychecks, an impotent Congress, and the nation’s poisonous political culture that has divided even families and friends along party lines. More than anything […]
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Donations helps hundreds erase medical debt in SWFL For the last six months, WINK News has collected your generous donations and worked with RIP Medical Debt to buy outdated medical debt and forgive it, meaning clear it from credit reports. There are new and impressive numbers to report. Through donations made to WINK News, 289 veterans and 189 individuals had $3.3 million worth […]
FORT MYERS Construction at Summerlin and Winkler intersection begins 2019 The intersection of two roads in Lee County will be completely revamped by next year. The intersection at Summerlin Road and Winkler Road in Fort Myers will start construction in January and end in May 2019, county officials said. Leslie O’Brien in Fort Myers thinks this project is important. “These seem to be major roads […]
FORT MYERS Blue-green algae lingers in Lee, Hendry County Some are worried algae could keep spreading down the Caloosahatchee River as seen over the summer. Neighbors think the blooms have overstayed their welcome. Blue-green algae blooms are lingering in both Lee County and Hendry County but seem to be clearing out more on Tuesday. “I mean it doesn’t look good,” Charlie Lassett said. “There’s […]
FORT MYERS Whole Foods grand opening draws big crowds before doors open It’s been years in the making and it’s finally opening it’s doors to customers today. Whole Foods is opening at Daniels Parkway and Six Mile Cypress Parkway in south Fort Myers today. The area’s growing population and available space make it an attractive option for the market store. Whole Food’s business model has prompted other grocers to follow suit. Lucky’s Market […]
LEE COUNTY ‘Stop period’ for children and school buses Caught on camera, a father said he watched two cars blow through a stop sign while his son tried to get on the bus. Cars have also failed to stop while his son crossed the road. Rob Turrisi said a bus stop is directly in front of his office on Estero Boulevard. It’s not uncommon […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County enlists help from parents to stop bullying Kids are faced with teasing and taunting in school and online. Lee County wants parents to help stop bullying. At a meeting, a mother said her two children are victims of school bullying. Lee County held a seminar for parents to learn how to combat bullying Sunday. “They’re not the same little people they were […]
MARCO ISLAND Two teenagers arrested in Marco, assault and attempted kidnapping Three Marco Island teenagers hid in a bush to save their lives. They told police, people in a car chased them down and threatened to kill them. Two teenagers were arrested for assault and attempted kidnapping. Police arrested two teenagers, 14 years old and 16 years old. The three teens said after a threat was […]
FORT MYERS Attorney of accused Zombicon killer missing A Fort Myers attorney is now a wanted man, and his big cases could suffer. Attorney David Brener is missing. Brener represents 23-year-old Jose Bonilla, whom police said is the 2015 Zombicon killer. Bonilla went to court, today, for a status hearing, since Brener hasn’t shown up for court cases in weeks. Two weeks ago, a judge ordered police to find […]