Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies investigating North Fort Myers shootingBishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies investigating North Fort Myers shooting A shooting investigation is underway 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.
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.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies investigating North Fort Myers shooting A shooting investigation is underway 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.
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.
LEE COUNTY SWFL political group says cartoon against Black Lives Matter is a conversation starter A political cartoon is drawing criticism for its portrayal of the Black Lives Matter organization. It was posted by the East Lee County Republicans group on its Facebook page. It says, “Black Lies Matter,” and shows a person urinating on the Black Lives Matter logo. Michael Thompson is the president of the East Lee County […]
Fort Myers Lee elections supervisor changes future vote-by-mail envelopes after misleading viral video Florida voter Tina Brown posted a video on the internet voicing concerns over the security of voting by mail. It was even retweeted by President Trump. “I just want to warn all of the people that want to vote by mail,” Brown said. “They tell you ‘Oh, don’t worry, your vote is going to be […]
WINK NEWS CDC no longer recommends COVID-19 testing if you don’t show symptoms You no longer have to get tested for the coronavirus if you come in contact with someone who has tested positive and then don’t show any symptoms yourself. The CDC changed its guidelines and no longer recommends it. Epidemiologists took to social media against this new CDC recommendation. Admiral Brett Giroir, the assistant secretary for […]
WINK NEWS Lt Gov Núñez believes RNC speech will resonate with Florida, entire country Lt. Gov. Jeanette Núñez will represent Florida during the second day of the Republican National Convention. We spoke to Núñez, who is in Washington D.C., gearing up for her Tuesday night speech at the RNC. “It’s a little overwhelming, but I’m honored and truly excited,” Núñez told WINK News. “A lot of the things that […]
LEE COUNTY Elections supervisor encourages early, proper submission to ensure vote counts Thousands of Floridian’s votes weren’t counted in the March presidential primary. But Lee County’s Supervisor of Elections said the reasons most of those votes were rejected are legitimate. We spoke to Supervisor Tommy Doyle in Lee County Monday about how all votes can be counted and what can be done to fix potential problems with […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County making preparations ahead of storm, businesses say they’re not worried In Lee County, crews are already out doing what they can to prevent major flooding. Lee County Public Works spend time Friday clearing swales, making sure drains in Buckingham are ready for a massive downpour that comes with a tropical storm. Out on Sanibel, co-owner of Bailey’s General Store, Richard Johnson, says they’re prepared. The […]
LEE COUNTY Superintendent talks the state of Lee County’s school year during pandemic We spoke to Superintendent Gregory Adkins on Thursday about the state of the school district in Lee County and its preparedness to protect students, teachers and staff this school year. Our discussion with Adkins began with asking about protocols for those who test positive for the coronavirus. “We are going to be notifying. Let’s say […]
WINK NEWS Eagle endorses Donalds after official win for Republican District 19 nomination Byron Donalds was officially declared the Republican nominee for U.S. House Florida District 19 Wednesday after a very close race. The officials count shows Donalds achieved the nomination with a total of 774 votes over Eagle, a 0.7% lead for the victory. Eagle endorsed Donalds as the winner. The polls showed Donalds led by 1% […]
WINK NEWS Rodrigues wins Republican nomination for Florida Senate District 27 State Rep. Ray Rodrigues won the Republican nomination for Florida Senate District 27 Tuesday, defeating fellow party member State Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen. District 27 represents a majority of Lee County. “Heather gave me a call,” Rodrigues told WINK News. “She was very gracious and called and congratulated me, so we’ve had our conversation. We still […]
FORT MYERS Lee County supervisor of elections says office ready for Florida primaries Supervisor Tommy Doyle of Lee County Supervisor of Elections wants everyone to know the county elections office has been doing vote-by-mail for years and that this year is no different. But one Lee County woman says she’s upset and even more anxious for what could happen in November. Connie Bottineli is not thrilled right now. […]