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.
FORT MYERS, Fla. Smartphone Safety Verizon will launch a data plan aimed at children Thursday. The “Just Kids” plan includes safety features and parental controls, but many parents are still concerned about the risks it could bring to their children. WINK News Safety & Security expert Rich Kolko discussed what you need to consider before giving your child a smartphone. […]
FORT MYERS Why did prosecutors drop the charges against Jussie Smollett? Prosecutors dropped charges against Jussie Smollett after police said the “Empire” actor staged a hate crime attack. Rich Kolko, WINK News safety and security specialist, sat down with a former state prosecutor to try and answer the question on a lot of peoples’ minds: Why?
WINK NEWS Are you at risk? FEMA data spill exposes 3 million people Social security numbers, banking information and home addresses, FEMA is the agency supposed to help when disaster strikes. But the agency recently put millions of people at risk. A data spill with an unknown contractor exposed personal data from 3 million people. MORE: FEMA: Statement on major privacy incident If you’re a victim of hurricanes […]
WINK NEWS How to look up sexual predators in your neighborhood Keeping your children safe from sexual predators who could offend again. The best way to know if a sexual predator is in your neighborhood is to look it up online. “Check the registry to see who’s around,” said Scott Johnson, a forensic psychologist. “But also keep an eye out for suspicious behavior. Some adult or […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County school district hosts event to keep kids safe online The Lee County school district wants to arm parents with knowledge, so they can protect their kids online. Six to nine hours — that’s how long teenagers are spending glued to their phones or computer screens daily. Lee County Public School is hosting a seminar to teach parents about different social media platforms at Cape […]
WINK NEWS How to stop your smart phone from tracking you It’s no secret, people love their smart phones. And for iPhones and Androids, they come with a pre-installed app that tracks your location. But there’s more. Every phone, app and website that you use comes with a privacy policy. But more than 90 percent of phone users don’t read the contents. In the park at […]
FORT MYERS What are the red flags of a virtual kidnappings? There are only about 100 to 200 non-family kidnappings a year in the United States. I am here to tell you, placing a call with the victim screaming in the background is not a typical way for a kidnapper to demand ransom. Some more red flags are if the call comes from a number you […]
FORT MYERS Romance Scam: Online imposters break hearts and bank accounts A security alert for people looking for love. Scammers are pretending to put on a uniform to pull at your heartstrings, and ultimately get their hands on your money. The scammers are posing as military and using dating apps to lure lonely people into relationships. Once they build up your trust they’ll ask for money. […]
NAPLES Former CIA director led panel on cyber threats at NaplesNEXT Enhancing understanding and building a better future are just two of the many concepts behind the NaplesNEXT Ideas Festival. An event that has gathered experts and innovators from all different fields to share their ideas. One expert focused on cyber threats that continue to invade our country. WINK News spoke to John Brennan, former CIA […]
TAMPA FBI Tampa division counters terrorism in Southwest Florida There are 5,000 open terrorism cases in the United States. WINK News looked at whether Southwest Florida has the resources necessary to investigate terrorism. The short answer — yes. Southwest Florida is home to its own FBI joint terrorism task force. “We are always looking for threats across all of the territories that the FBI […]