The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your SundayGovernor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills
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.
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.
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.
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 Lehigh Acres man sentenced to 20 years for Fort Myers homicide A 29-year-old Lehigh Acres man was sentenced to 20 years for the shooting death of a man on South Street in Fort Myers. According to the state attorney’s office, Frank Lewis Brown pleaded no contest, and was adjudicated guilty, on Tuesday morning just before a jury was to be selected for trial. The shooting happened […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County deputies searching for ‘booze bandit’ Charlotte County deputies are searching for a man who committed two business burglaries along Beach Road in Englewood. The burglaries occurred on Sept. 30. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office didn’t say where the burglaries occurred, but they said: “this person wanted to get caught as he stare directly into the camera.” The suspect stole a […]
ORANGE COUNTY Orange County Sheriff: Remains recovered appear to be missing college student Miya Marcano The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said they believe to have found the remains of Miya Marcano, a missing college student who has been gone since Sept. 24, WTSP reported. Orange County Sheriff John Mina said a body was recovered at around 10:45 a.m. on Saturday in an area of Tymber Skan Apartments. There was a […]
LEE COUNTY Multi-vehicle crash leads to injuries for motorcylist and woman A 21-year-old motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in a crash on I-75 north near mile marker 124. The crash happened just after 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say four vehicles were involved. The motorcyclist, of Cape Coral, was traveling north on I-75 when he lost control. Three other vehicles ran […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police investigating a disturbance in south Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a disturbance at a home off of Skyline Boulevard on Saturday morning. Police did not release any details but they asked the public to avoid the area in the 700 block of SW 47th Terrace, just off east of Skyline. The disturbance appeared to be a standoff between […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County deputies find missing 78-year-old woman UPDATE Geraldine Watson has been found safe, deputies said. EARLIER The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 78-year-old woman who left her home on Thursday and hasn’t been seen since. The sheriff’s office said Geraldine Watson left her Malay Terrace home on foot on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and has not returned. Deputies […]
FORT MYERS Arrest made at Sea Chest Motel shooting in Fort Myers An arrest has been made in a shooting at the Sea Chest Motel arrest in Fort Myers. The Fort Myers Police Department said they arrested a 17-year-old Elisha Jerome Williams on Thursday. Williams was arrested by the Fort Myers Police GVI Units with the assistance of the US Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force, according to […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health reports 126 COVID-19 patients Friday, 1 death on Thursday Lee Health said they have 126 COVID-19 patients isolated in their hospitals on Friday while one person died on Thursday. As of Friday morning, there are 126 COVID-19 patients isolated in their hospitals (inpatient). Of these patients, six of them are children being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. On Thursday there were […]
FORT MYERS Two taken to hospital after shooting in Fort Myers Two people were taken to Lee Memorial Hospital after a shooting in Fort Myers. The extent of their injuries is not known. The Fort Myers Police Department confirmed the shooting occurred near Royal Palm Avenue and Dora Street at around noon. According to police, no one is in custody. Police said they do not believe […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health has 137 COVID-19 patients, 8 patients died on Wednesday Lee Health is reporting there are 137 COVID-19 patients isolated in its hospitals. Eight patients died on Wednesday. As of Thursday morning, there are 137 COVID-19 patients isolated in its hospitals (inpatient). Of these patients, six of them are children being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. On Wednesday, there were 14 new […]