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.
LEE COUNTY Sports betting could be legalized in Florida thanks to a new bill Do you want to bet on sports legally? One Florida lawmaker is cashing in on the odds you do! He introduced a bill that would allow anyone 21 or older to take part. The sponsor of the sports gambling bill says the revenue would be used to support education in Florida. We asked you if […]
WINK NEWS Holocaust survivor speaks to FGCU students on campus A Holocaust survivor visited Florida Gulf Coast University campus to share his stories of the horrors he endured, including the murder of his two cousins by Nazis. Stories also included the programs such as orchestras and plays the Nazis used to make camps seem more tolerable to its prisoners and the public at large. Sidney […]
FORT MYERS Controversy over pride flag at Fort Myers business garners support Controversy has sparked in downtown Fort Myers this weekend after a restaurant was told by its landlord it could not fly a pride flag outside the business. People will now likely see more pride flags downtown, since a local organization has stepped in to defend the choice to display the flag in public. The Standard […]
WINK NEWS Carnival cruise passenger dies after falling four stories on ship Carnival Cruise Line confirms a male passenger died recently after he fell four stories on one of its cruise ships out at sea. Among other passengers on the ship was a Cape Coral family who spoke to us and shared the commotion and confusion they and many others experienced when the man fell. The family […]
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Florida senator pushes online sales tax bill for out-of-state companies Downtown Fort Myers already looks a lot like Christmas. As our shops gear up to share and sell the holiday cheer, so are online retailers. But the holiday shopping dynamic may change with the passage of an online sales tax bill. “I will probably do most of my holiday online,” said Penny Elmers, who lives […]
WINK NEWS Lake County declares itself ‘gun sanctuary,’ Lee County looking into it The debate over guns in the United States continues to remain prominent on the national stage, especially after a Democrat proposed confiscating what he calls “weapons of war.” But one Florida community is opposing this proposal by becoming a “sanctuary county” for guns. We looked into the debate over guns and whether Southwest Florida could […]
NORTH NAPLES Holocaust Museum in North Naples holds ceremony for new location It was a day of remembrance for community members, as the new location that will keep the history of the Holocaust in Southwest Florida was officially exhibited. The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center in North Naples held a ceremony for its new location at 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Suite 108 in North Naples […]
FORT MYERS Protesters in downtown Fort Myers want return of ‘Bike Night’ It’s “Bike Night” in Fort Myers is this weekend, but it’s being held outside the downtown historic district this year, which has made some bikers unhappy. Bikers and other supporters have gathered in downtown Fort Myers Saturday to protest against the decision that moved the biker gathering. “We support all the mom-and-pop shops because they’ve […]
LEE COUNTY Stepping up security at SWFL synagogues amid rising antisemitism A man who tried to blow up a synagogue in Colorado on Monday brought back attention to the investment Temples have made in security over the last several years to counter rising antisemitism. But, across the country and in Southwest Florida, additional protection often comes at an out-of-pocket cost for the places of worship. Berny […]
Bonita Spring $4M bike path widening project to narrow vehicle lanes Bike lanes on a Bonita Springs roadway are set to be made wider, while the vehicle lanes will become narrower. The City of Bonita Springs plans to create a $4 million bicycle path down West Terry Street; meanwhile, the project will cause the roadway to become narrower. The city project comes as good news to […]