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.
LEHIGH ACRES Suspect wanted in arson at Qwikway Market in Lehigh Acres Authorities are searching for a man they say intentionally lit an item on fire at a convenience store in Lehigh Acres. The incident happened at the Qwikway Market at 233 Joel Boulevard on Tuesday just before 9 p.m. According to SWFL Crime Stoppers, the suspect arrived in a new model silver SUV, possibly a 2014 […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health reports 40 COVID-19 patients Wednesday; no deaths Tuesday Lee Health is reporting it has 40 COVID-19 patients isolated in its hospitals on Wednesday morning, with no patient deaths on Tuesday. As of Wednesday morning, there are 40 COVID-19 patients isolated in its hospitals (inpatient). Of those patients, two of them are children being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. On Tuesday, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County man found with 60 pounds of hallucinogens A Collier County man is facing charges after deputies say they found him with more than 60 pounds of hallucinogenic drugs on Friday. Deputies found 59.8 pounds of dimethyltryptamine and 640.6 grams of psilocybin mushrooms following a search warrant of Roman Gomez, 62. Also found, was 5.5 grams of suspected bufo toad venom wax and […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigating home invasion robbery The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred Saturday morning. The overnight robbery happened at around 4:30 a.m. at a home in the 200 block of Camillia Lane in Port Charlotte, the sheriff’s office said. No one was injured. The sheriff’s office said the crime was isolated to the home. […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY North Port man arrested for fatal crash in Charlotte County A 23-year-old North Port man has been arrested for vehicular homicide that happened in March of this year in Charlotte County. According to troopers, on March 19, 2021, Thomas Ryan Wright ran a red light on Veterans Boulevard, at Atwater Street, and crashed into a second vehicle, killing one person and injuring another. Wright was […]
NORTH NAPLES Collier County Sheriff’s Office Cram the Cruiser event on Saturday The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to help feed the community. On Saturday, they will be holding a “Cram the Cruiser” Food Drive. It runs from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, at 1225 Piper Blvd. in North Naples. The sheriff’s office is collecting non-perishable food […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health reports 50 COVID-19 patients in its hospitals, one death on Wednesday There are 50 COVID-19 patients isolated at Lee Health hospitals, the hospital system said. One patient died on Wednesday. As of Thursday morning, there were 50 COVID-19 patients isolated in Lee Health hospitals (inpatient). Of those patients, three of them are children being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. On Wednesday there were […]
HENDRY COUNTY Driver dies in fiery crash in Hendry County A man has died in an overnight fiery crash in Hendry County. Troopers said the man, who has not been identified, was driving a sedan on County Road 835, near Rogers Road, when he failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the road and collided with a stop sign and canal. The vehicle caught on […]
COLLIER COUNTY Naples man dies in Collier County crash A 68-year-old Naples man is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Collier County on Friday night. Troopers reported the crash occurred at 10:36 p.m. on 66th Street SW near 63rd Street SW. According to a press release, the SUV driven by the man was traveling north on 66th Street SW when the vehicle traveled off […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Deputies searching for man who tampered with railroad track Deputies are searching for a man they say tampered with railroad track safety equipment in North Fort Myers. The track is the Seminole Gulf Railway at 8100 Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers. The incident happened on Tuesday, Oct. 12, according to SWFL Crime Stoppers. The suspect’s truck appears to be an older model Ford […]