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.
FORT MYERS Man arrested in July death of Fort Myers woman A 42-year-old man is accused of violating a woman’s no-contact order and killing her in Fort Myers home. The Fort Myers Police Department said Ryan Samuel Cole is responsible for the death of Renee Seratelli, who was found not breathing in her Nelson Tillis Boulevard home on July 9. Cole is also connected to another […]
NAPLES Naples woman to serve eight years for stealing money from friend, elderly client A 49-year-old Naples woman will serve just over eight years in prison for stealing close to $100,000 from two victims, according to the State Attorney’s Office. Elena Anne Diamante Moll was found guilty of scheme to defraud, criminal use of personal identification (a first-degree felony), criminal use of personal identification (a second-degree felony), use of […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health reports 226 COVID-19 patients, nine deaths on Thursday Lee Health is reporting it has 226 COVID-19 hospitals isolated in its hospitals. Nine COVID-19 patients died on Thursday. As of Friday morning, there are 226 COVID-19 patients isolated in Lee Health hospitals (inpatient) Of those patients, six of them are children being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. On Thursday, there were […]
FORT MYERS Guilty verdict for man accused of threatening to shoot Lehigh Acres neighbor A 57-year-old Lehigh Acres man has been found guilty of aggravated battery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon following a one-day trial. According to the State Attorney’s Office, on Dec. 28, 2020, Allen Castile was yelling outside of his home when a neighbor asked him to stop. Castile pointed a gun at […]
NAPLES FPL offering free tickets to Naples Zoo Update: All tickets are now sold out. Florida Power & Light is celebrating Clean Energy Week with a giveaway of 300 tickets to the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens on Saturday. The Naples Zoo is home to FPL SolarNow solar canopies which feature solar panels that generate clean, emissions-free energy from the sun, according to […]
LEE COUNTY Funeral procession planned Friday for FHP Trooper who died of COVID-19 The Florida Highway Patrol will honor the life of Trooper Brian J. Pingry with a funeral procession on Friday. Pingry, a seven-year veteran with FHP, died on Sunday from COVID-19 complications. Pingry was a Lee County resident and also served as a trooper in this area. There will be a law enforcement procession on Friday […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health reports 251 COVID-19 patients, seven deaths Lee Health is reporting there are 251 COVID-19 patients isolated in their hospitals. Seven COVID-19 patients died on Wednesday. As of Thursday morning, there are 251 COVID-19 patients isolated in Lee Health hospitals (inpatient). Of those patients, seven of them are children being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. On Wednesday, there were […]
FORT MYERS Teen arrested for involvement in deadly accidental shooting of 9-year-old in Fort Myers A 15-year-old teen boy has been arrested for his involvement in the case of an accidental shooting and death of a 9-year-old. The 9-year-old was shot by a child under the age of 10. The teen arrested was not the shooter. The child-shooter found a gun in a backpack sitting on the floorboard in the […]
NAPLES Visitations to return on Thursday at NCH after COVID-19 cases drop The NCH Healthcare System has announced they will once again allow visitors on Thursday after a drop in COVID-19 patients. NCH is caring for a total of 114 COVID-19 patients in both hospitals. Of these, 82 patients or 72% are unvaccinated. Of that number, 37 patients are in critical care with COVID. The hospital system […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers searching for woman who stole money from bank account The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for a woman they say stole money from another person’s bank account. The woman entered a Fifth Third Bank on May 5, 2021, with a mask on her face and withdrew money from the victim’s account with a copy of the victim’s driver’s license and account number. The […]