Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations of SWFL priestGone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations of 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.
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.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations of 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.
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.
WINK NEWS Florida leaders oppose talks of US travel restrictions by Biden administration The Biden administration is worried a new variant of the coronavirus will spread, and there are talks of travel restrictions floating around. Florida leaders are worried, if travel is restricted due to these concerns, it could stop the progress of administering vaccines. Florida airports such as Southwest Florida International Airport are busy in part because […]
WINK NEWS Polls show many believe Trump remains leader of Republican Party Former President Donald Trump lost his reelection bid for the White House, and Democrats now control the majority in both chambers in Congress. Meanwhile, the Republican Party is seemingly split between Trump’s ideology and GOP orthodoxy. A large number of people in Southwest Florida hold firm in their belief the former president is the leader […]
WINK NEWS More vaccines heading to Florida as part of federal retail pharmacy program We learned Monday vaccines are heading to more Florida pharmacies this week. The federal program is sending those doses directly to certain big box stores. According to CDC website, companies will take part in the federal retail pharmacy program. Florida will be limited to three of the participating stores at least to start. It includes […]
WINK NEWS FGCU female students believe Xs carved on vehicles were meant to target women An X was keyed into a college student’s car off campus, and she wants to know why. She’s not alone. Women at FGCU are worried they’re being targeted and say FGCU’s University Police Department is not taking their safety seriously after they found their cars vandalized off campus. Sophia Costa got out of class Tuesday […]
FORT MYERS DNA evidence connects suspect with two 2020 Fort Myers crimes Investigators say DNA connects the dots between a sexual assault on an elderly woman and an attempt on a young girl that happened hours apart. Fort Myers Police Department named Kevin Agenord, 25, as the suspect of a home invasion and sexual assault the day the attacks took place in Fort Myers in May 2020. […]
WINK NEWS Holocaust project lets students document stories of survivors Millions of people were deliberately killed in the Nazi genocide of European Jews during World War II in what is forever known as the Holocaust. We looked at what is being done to help the next generation learn and grasp the depth of those numbers. We joined a class virtually Wednesday for the project “Names, […]
WINK NEWS Lawmakers dispute Florida anti-riot bill as it goes through legislative process An anti-riot bill would increase penalties for crimes during protests in Florida. HB 1: Combating Public Disorder was first proposed in the state after the summer 2020 protests over racial injustice. HB 1 passed the first stop in the legislative process recently, but there are concerns the bill is too partisan. Long before the riot […]
WINK NEWS Snowbirds consider leaving Florida due to frustration with vaccine process Seasonal residents of Southwest Florida are at their wits’ end. Snowbirds are ready to pack up and move away if they can’t get a coronavirus vaccine. The vaccine distribution is causing fallout for a lot of people who can’t prove they’re a permanent resident but spend nearly half of the year living in the state. […]
WINK NEWS Donalds willing to work with Biden administration, but dismayed by executive actions President Joe Biden signed four more executive actions Tuesday, reversing former President Donald Trump’s orders before the end of his presidency. We looked at how this could impact the divide between the Democrat and Republican parties. We spoke to Florida U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds (R) who told us he is willing to work with the […]
WINK NEWS Congressman Greg Steube said he is willing to work with the Biden administration Now that President Joe Biden has been sworn into office, Congressman Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, said he plans to continue fighting for the Republican Party. During an interview with WINK News, Steube spoke about the future of former President Donald Trump, the coronavirus vaccine and partisan gridlock. Steube said he believes Trump will run once again […]