Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veteransTwo arrested for street racing in Lee County
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.
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 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.
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
Lee County Pandemic forcing more people into homelessness, panhandling The pandemic is forcing more people out of their homes and onto the streets, causing a rise in the number of panhandlers in Lee County and elsewhere. The St. Matthew’s House says it’s seeing more requests for services and more homeless people out on the streets. The biggest thing the community can do for those […]
Fort Myers Lee Health in need of Type O positive blood Lee Health says they’ve never seen their supply of Type O positive blood so low — drawers of it are entirely empty. The blood center at Lee Health gets inventory reports every day. This week, they were shocked to see many of their facilities had critically low levels of O positive, as it’s a blood […]
Sanibel Sanibel left with major flooding after Tropical Storm Sally Tropical Storm Sally reduced many of Sanibel’s streets to canals and parking lots to pools over the weekend. Over 10 inches of rain fell, leaving many residents wading through almost knee-high waters. The water around homeowner Chris Widman’s property was at least ankle-deep, flooding his house and damaging his garage. He says he hasn’t seen […]
Lehigh Acres Census deadline approaches; help your community get the money it needs The Sept. 30 deadline to fill out census information is nearing. Officials say an accurate report is crucial in determining the disbursement of state and national funds. Lehigh Acres has typically had one of the lowest response levels for the census, but according to the count committee that focuses on this area, 2020’s numbers are […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County School District sets up designated space for virtual teachers Virtual teaching presents many challenges to teachers, so eCollier Academy is making some changes to make school easier. The plan is to make eCollier a much more long term virtual learning option and this project will help the school district do just that. The district has space at Calusa Park Elementary devoted only to the […]
NAPLES More lanes, safety improvements coming to major Collier County road A major Collier County road project is getting the green light to help you get around faster and safer. Airport-Pulling Road from Immokalee Road to Vanderbilt Beach Road will be widened to three lanes, with improvements for pedestrian and bike safety. The county said work on the road is long overdue, and the growing population […]
LEE COUNTY Officials fear spike in COVID cases after Labor Day gatherings Many of you are saying enough is enough and are planning to head to the beach or enjoy a backyard barbecue this Labor Day. That’s despite health officials warning not to make the same mistakes we did over Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. More than 11,000 cases of COVID-19 were reported after the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Warning tag on school masks upset some Collier County parents A Collier County School District face covering has some parents upset due to the warning on its tag. It reads: “Not intended to prevent or eliminate exposure to any disease, infection or communicable disease.” “Modern science tells us that these masks were never designed to prevent the spread of diseases, so I wasn’t surprised that […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Charter Schools use independent contact tracing as 2 COVID-19 cases appear The Cape Coral Charter School System is dealing with two cases of COVID-19 this week, and school leaders are working to alert anyone who was in contact with those two students – one each in Oasis elementary and middle schools. School leaders aren’t relying on the Department of Health to contact trace. They have their […]
LEE COUNTY Kids, teachers finally head back to school in Southwest Florida School buses hit the road across Southwest Florida on Monday for the first time in six months, picking up our children for the first day of their somewhat normal routine as they head back to school. For many parents, it can make for a stressful day, but the districts have spent weeks preparing and the […]