Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approachesFew showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning
WINK NEWS Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approaches All parents fear the expense of college for their children; however, the state offers a great option in the Florida Prepaid Plan.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, and 2 detained after North Fort Myers shooting While details are limited, what is available is that Lee County Sheriff’s deputies are actively investigating a shooting that killed one man.
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.
WINK NEWS Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approaches All parents fear the expense of college for their children; however, the state offers a great option in the Florida Prepaid Plan.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, and 2 detained after North Fort Myers shooting While details are limited, what is available is that Lee County Sheriff’s deputies are actively investigating a shooting that killed one man.
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.
FORT MYERS Suspect arrested: Wore ‘Jason’ mask, fired gunshots at moving car Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirms it has arrested a shooter involved in a roadway altercation with the driver of another vehicle. Lee County deputies arrested Jason Eugene Tyler Jr., 19, for firing gunshots out of a moving vehicle toward the driver of another vehicle near Charleston Park along Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers Thursday. […]
FORT MYERS SWFL woman hosts dinner for those alone on Christmas This year, a Southwest Florida woman is making an effort to give back, and it’s putting her in the spotlight. Some might say the spirit of Christmas is the sparkling lights, others might say the gifts, and most would probably say it’s family. “Life is meant to be lived in community, not in isolation,” Brendaliz […]
WINK NEWS How to support people with eating disorders during the holidays During the holidays, it seems all people hear about is food, from indulging at Christmas time to setting weight loss goals for the new year. But experts say it does more harm than good for people struggling with an eating disorder. We looked at ways people can change the conversation when it comes to food […]
At-home DNA kits could put military members at risk A warning for military members to stay away from at-home DNA tests was released by the Pentagon, according to a memo obtained by Yahoo News. They say the information collected by these companies could expose sensitive genetic information to outside parties and poses personal and operational risks to service members. Earlier this year, we told […]
FORT MYERS House committee sounds alarm over 5G interference with weather forecasting Faster mobile phone data speeds are coming, but at what cost? Some members of Congress are concerned science is being ignored so 5G can be rolled out. The FCC has been auctioning off access to the 24 GHz band used for 5G since 2018, but scientists say this band is too close to the 23.8 […]
FORT MYERS New state numbers confirm a fraction of doctors responsible for most medical marijuana certifications New numbers from the state show a small number of doctors are writing the majority of medical marijuana certifications. WINK News first revealed this in October, shortly after the Board of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine’s Physician Certification Pattern Review Panel reviewed the first six months of data, from October 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. […]
FORT MYERS Small business owners reflect on 2018 water quality crisis, see some hope for the future On a breezy day in Sanibel, snowbirds flock to the beaches to relax, catch some fish and find shells. But during the summer, when Southwest Florida relies on locals and tourists to fill the beaches, water quality issues snowball into big problems for small businesses. This time last year, the area was beginning to heal […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers doctor leads state in medical marijuana certifications, explains what’s holding others back Once seen as “slowing minds” and “ruining lives” in the early 20th century, marijuana is back as medicine and erupting into a billion-dollar industry in Florida. “I do believe in this as medicine, 100 percent,” Dr. Gregory Sonn said. In fact, it’s his entire business model. After years of working in palliative and hospice care, […]
LEHIGH ACRES Despite promise of more lighting, student waits at dark bus stop Sunrise may be coming one hour earlier than last week, but for 14-year-old Vinny DeSouza, it did not do much. “I’ll leave the house at 5:10, and then I will get here at like 5:15,” DeSouza said. “Because I’m trying to get here as fast as I can.” Every morning he rides his bike down […]
FORT MYERS 5G technology is coming, and Miami has a warning for Southwest Florida The rush to install 5G, or fifth-generation, wireless technology has turned into a nightmare for one Florida community, and now they have a warning for Southwest Florida. 5G will allow for faster downloads and response times. Unlike previous generations that rely mostly on giant cell towers to work, it uses “small cell” equipment (the kind […]