DeSantis announces funding for developmentally disabled individualsBradenton man arrested after allegedly masturbating inside Charlotte County Walmart
Jupiter 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 The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested one person following an evening shooting that killed a man in North Fort Myers.
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 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 The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested one person following an evening shooting that killed a man in North Fort Myers.
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.
COLLIER COUNTY An increasing number of student arrests after violent threats, weapons on school campuses Many of you, especially parents, are aware of the threats of violence in schools and weapons brought to campus recently. Over the past couple of months, we’ve seen an increasing number of student arrests. From two teens accused of plotting a Columbine-style shooting at Harns Marsh Middle School last month to a gun found in […]
CAPE CORAL Video shows violent encounter on Diplomat Middle School bus A violent fight breaks out on a school bus. The chaos all caught on video which shows a young girl getting punched in the face before the other students onboard start fighting. It happened as the bus was leaving Diplomat Middle School in Cape Coral The woman who sent WINK News the video is also […]
LEHIGH ACRES 12-year-old arrested for bringing stun gun onto Lehigh Acres Middle School campus Another young student was arrested, this time caught with a stun gun on campus. It happened at Lehigh Acres Middle School. Parents say it is shocking to hear that a child as young as 12 made the decision to bring a weapon to school. Parents said they worry about their children’s safety after hearing of […]
NORTH PORT Family, neighbor react to discovery of Brian Laundrie’s remains On Thursday, Chris and Roberta Laundrie received flowers and the news that their son’s remains were found. Brian Laundrie’s father opened the door as two North Port police officers entered their home. The officers told Brian’s parents that the remains found at the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park Wednesday had been identified as their son Brian. […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres community football teammates rally around 9-year-old injured in crash The community is rallying behind a 9-year-old boy who is fighting for his life after a crash. He was ejected and pinned underneath a pickup truck during a rollover crash in Lehigh acres recently. His fellow football teammates and friends are doing everything they can to support him and his family. When JW’s teammates take […]
SARASOTA COUNTY Survival expert explains what it would take for Brian Laundrie to make it in Carlton Reserve Brian Laundrie’s dad was out in Carlton Reserve in Sarasota County Thursday after he was requested to help search for his son by investigators. The family attorney says father Chris Laundrie showed authorities trails and places his son was known to frequent. They didn’t find anything, but their attorney says the trip was helpful. We […]
LEE COUNTY Toddler gets hit by window during break-in; suspect arrested at nearby home A sleeping toddler was startled awake by a stranger, and a window came down on him during a break-in. The intruder then took off and tried to break into a home nearby, but neighbors stopped him. Melissa Wild didn’t know the burglar had already broken into two of her cars before he broke into her […]
NAPLES After deadline, NCH says 97.8% of staff fully vaccinated or have approved exemption Thursday was the last day for NCH staff to become compliant with the health care system’s new COVID-19 vaccine requirement and the hospital system reports 97.8% of NCH staff are fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. Up until the end of day Thursday, those employees who had not taken previous action were still in […]
COLLIER COUNTY Exact number of resignations unknown at deadline for NCH employee vaccine policy Time was up Thursday night for unvaccinated health care workers at NCH Healthcare System. Employees with NCH had until 5 p.m. to show proof they were vaccinated against the coronavirus. Hundreds of people were projected to lose their jobs ahead of the deadline, but some of those employees were choosing to get vaccinated to avoid […]
COLLIER COUNTY NCH says unvaccinated employees ‘will have voluntarily resigned’ as of Thursday NCH Healthcare System confirmed Wednesday all of its employees must comply with its previously declared COVID-19 vaccine requirement; otherwise, those who choose not to be fully vaccinated “will have voluntarily resigned as of September 30 unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption.” According to an NCH statement to WINK News, “All employees including […]