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.
Drier weather, highs in the 90s return Wednesday Highs return to the 90s under partly cloudy skies. Small chances of rain will begin after lunchtime. Southwest Florida will experience significantly less humidity than what we saw on Tuesday. This drier air will mitigate our rain chances. Expect Southwest Florida to remain mostly dry for the remainder of the week. Boaters will face moderate […]
Poll: Americans feeling effects of climate change 78% of Americans say extreme weather, like heat waves, hurricanes or severe flooding, has impacted their lives. That statistic comes from a new poll on climate change and its impact. Alonzo Plough, chief science officer for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins WINK News meteorologists Nash Rhodes to explain the poll’s findings. Watch the full […]
Tuesday brings lower rain chances, highs in the 90s Highs return to the 90s under partly cloudy skies. Winds will remain out of the northeast, sustained at 10 to 15 miles per hour. A few storms are possible south this evening. Boaters will experience moderate chop on the water and 1- to 2-foot wave heights in the Gulf. Our rain chances will remain […]
WINK News Highs in the 90s with scattered storms after lunchtime High temperatures will reach the 90s this afternoon under increasing cloud cover. Southwest Florida’s high humidity will make almost all of our “feels like” temperatures reach triple-digits. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will dissipate heading into the overnight hours. We maintain these dry these conditions throughout tomorrow morning. Boaters will encounter light chop and one to […]
More Storms expected Monday Scattered storms are back in the forecast for Monday. Storms will start near the Gulf sea-breeze in the morning, and build inland in the afternoon. Otherwise, it’ll be hot with highs in the 90s. The Weather Authority is still not expecting any named storms to form in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, or the Caribbean […]
Heat advisories in effect Thursday amid triple-digit “feels like” temperatures Highs will reach the low to mid-90s under increasing cloud cover. All of us will experience triple-digit “feels like” temperatures thanks to our above-average heat and high levels of humidity. For that reason, a heat advisory is now in effect for DeSoto and Sarasota counties. If you can tolerate the hot temperatures, boating conditions will […]
Wednesday heat index soars into triple digits High temperatures will be in the 90s under increasing cloud cover. Southwest Florida’s “feels like” temperatures will climb into the triple digits due to high levels of humidity. Isolated rain chances will begin after lunchtime. These will become scattered in the evening, with a few strong storms possible for our northern communities. For this reason, […]
Tuesday highs in the mid-90s ahead of scattered thunderstorms High temperatures will reach the low to mid- 90s under partly cloudy skies. High humidity will make many locations feel like they are in triple-digit temperatures during peak heating. Rain chances will begin after lunchtime. A few isolated storms will develop early Tuesday afternoon, with scattered thunderstorms forming closer to the evening. Boaters will have […]
Hot, hazy Monday afternoon with isolated storms after lunchtime The newest update from the National Hurricane Center has just upgraded this disturbance in the Caribbean to a 40% chance of formation over the next five days. Nearly all of Southwest Florida will reach the 90s under partly cloudy, hazy skies. High humidity will make many spots feel like they are experiencing triple-digit heat […]
Wet weekend ahead, following stormy Friday High temperatures will be slightly lower than what they were on Thursday. Many locations will struggle to reach the low 90s. Isolated-to-scattered thunderstorm chances will persist throughout Friday. The likelihood of showers and storms will be elevated on Saturday and Sunday. Boaters will experience light to moderate-chop in our bays and 1 to 2-foot wave […]