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.
COLLIER COUNTY Bicyclist reunited with Collier County woman he helped save from bear A man meets the woman he helped save from a scary bear attack in a Collier County. But he says not to call him a hero. He detailed how his normal bike ride turned into a rescue mission. Joe Schmitt says it was a scary site. “The bear got up on its hind legs and […]
COLLIER COUNTY Woman’s bear encounter a reminder about living with wildlife in SWFL We told you about the encounter a woman says she and her two small dogs had with a mother black bear and her cubs on Christmas Eve morning. It’s an encounter wildlife agencies take seriously. Kathleen Boyle told WINK News a mother bear came after her when she ran into two bear cubs on her […]
COLLIER COUNTY Woman says her 2 dogs, bicyclist saved her from bear in Collier County A woman says she and her two dogs were attacked by a black bear in Collier County on the morning of Christmas Eve Thursday. Kathleen Boyle spoke to us Friday, the day after she says her two dogs and a bicyclist helped her escape from a mother bear after they ran into her cubs during […]
NAPLES Venetian Bay businesses see last-minute shopping rush, restaurants expect holiday turnout It’s been a tough year for shops and restaurants during the pandemic, but businesses are hoping Christmas week gives them a much-needed boost. We went to The Village Shops on Venetian Bay in Naples Thursday, where it’s a vital time for businesses. Last-minute shoppers rushed out to make sure their friends and family would get […]
NAPLES NCH receives first doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine NOTE: The COVID-19 vaccine is NOT currently available to the general public. NCH announced the health care system will receive, and begin administering, the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday morning. The hospital system received 5,000 doses of the vaccine that will be distributed to doctors, nurses and frontline workers who have been working tirelessly to fight […]
MARCO ISLAND College graduates credit Marco community for helping them make ends meet Months of an island getaway in quarantine turned out to be lifesaving for two recent college graduates. Two young women lost their jobs during the pandemic and had no choice but to go home to stay safe during the pandemic. Making ends meet there was the challenge. At the onset of the pandemic, best friends […]
MARCO ISLAND Marco Patriots works to help woman put Hurricane Irma behind her by Christmas It’s been three years since Hurricane Irma hit Southwest Florida, and some people who were in the region during the storm are still recovering from it. A local organization decided to step up for the holidays to help a woman with a damaged home. Pam Michel on Marco Island is ready for Christmas, and this […]
NAPLES Families visited by Naples fire department for a good reason About nine families in Naples received some holiday cheer recently as firefighters gifted them with money to help make ends meet. For Takirra Bobbitt, it was a dream come true. “This is a blessing to me and my little family,” said the mother of four who recently lost her job while battling breast cancer. “Oh […]
Naples Naples City Council approves mask mandate The Naples City Council approved a mask mandate during a special meeting on Monday. The vote was 4-3 in favor of the mandate, which requires masks inside all businesses and public buildings and outside at events where social distancing isn’t possible. Monday’s meeting, the third on the mask issue, came after the council tabled a […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County community divided over plan to eradicate neighborhood ducks A Collier County community wants to get rid of flocks of ducks hanging around the neighborhood, and how they plan to do it is dividing residents. “Out and out killing is wrong and inhumane,” said Geri Ruhl, who lives in Island Walk. “This particular bird is a nuisance, an annoyance,” said Bill Kupersmith, another resident. […]