Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veteransTwo arrested for street racing in Lee County
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.
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.
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.
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.
COLLIER COUNTY Sheriff’s office uses mobile command post at Collier County Fair Like every major event with a lot of people, there are security concerns. WINK News spoke to authorities, as it prepared to keep everyone safe at the Collier County Fair. Collier County Sheriff’s Office will operate a mobile command post to maintain security at the fair in Naples Thursday. Inside the vehicle, Collier law enforcement […]
FORT MYERS DNA testing confirms Ted Bundy killing DNA testing is now helping confirm serial killer Ted Bundy murdered a teenager in Utah back in the 1970’s. Authorities said Debra Kent, 17, disappeared in November 1974. Shortly before his execution in 1989, Bundy admitted he killed Kent and told police where he left her body. But, police never found her remains. Only a […]
FORT MYERS Behind the scenes with FBI Operational Medics Most people are familiar with the FBI’s high profile investigations, but what about their work in medicine? A select group of special agents are trained in field medicine for both trauma and normal medicine like a heart attack or broken bones. When an FBI SWAT team heads to a raid, one of the agents will be […]
WINK NEWS Security Alert: Red flags for buying a car online Buying a used vehicle online has never been easier. But before you click the button to buy WINK News found some red flags you need to watch out for. In 2017, the FBI received complaints of more than 54 million dollars in fake sales of cars, boats and RVs So how can you protect yourself? […]
FORT MYERS Mindset of a person looking at or downloading child porn Pictures of children in sexual situations. Investigators said they found them because William Burkey tried to print them out at a CVS Pharmacy kiosk. Now, he is facing serious charges. A lot of criminals live the ‘criminal lifestyle.’ That is not the way it often is with those that view child pornography. They are often […]
WINK NEWS How to protect your tax refund from scammers Where’s my refund? If you’re not careful, it could end up in the hands of scammers. WINK News looked at how you can keep your money safe. Tax season is big money. Last year, the IRS refunded almost $325 billion. With that much money around, it’s a landscape ripe for scammers. A new version of […]
WINK NEWS What happens if justice department investigates Michael Cohen? Two ranking Republican members of Congress have formally asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether Michael Cohen committed perjury when he testified publicly before the house oversight committee.It’s up to the DOJ to decide whether to investigate. It will examine referral and either proceed or pass. Disgraced and now disbarred, former Trump attorney […]
FORT MYERS The US faces cyber attacks on a daily basis, not just threats Are we at risk for a cyber attack in the U.S, and who’s keeping us safe? We are at risk… “blinking red” is a term used in the intelligence community when the warnings they’re receiving signal something could happen. The Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats says he’s concerned about threats to our infrastructure, especially […]
CAPE CORAL FBI preliminary crime report shows overall crime down in Cape Coral Good news for Cape Coral out of a preliminary crime report from the FBI. Overall crime in the city is going down, but there are a few areas raising concerns. The FBI just put out its preliminary Uniform Crime Report, or UCR, for the first part of 2018. While most of the crime reported in the […]
WINK NEWS Security Alert: Wire transfer request warning Whether you’re buying a home or paying a business, there is one big thing you need to do before wiring money. The latest scam WINK News has seen locally is called business email compromise. A hacker gets access to a business email account and waits quietly in the wings. When a request for a wire […]