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.
Dr. Smith: Undetected breast cancer on the rise During the pandemic, many people stopped getting regular check-ups from their doctors. Dr. Krystal Smith explains how has the COVID-19 pandemic has affected women getting mammograms, what the current screening guidelines are and how the Breast Center of Naples is making it easy and safe for women to get their annual screening mammograms. Watch full […]
NORTH PORT Gabby Petito disappearance: Moab police report details altercation between van life couple Traveling together in a cramped van for four to five months created an emotional strain for Gabby Petito and her boyfriend Brian Laundrie. That is what Brian Laundrie told a police officer with the Moab Police Department in Utah almost two weeks before Petito’s family stopped hearing from the 22-year-old. An incident report shows Petito […]
NORTH PORT Fiancé now person of interest in disappearance of North Port woman North Port Police Department is considering fiancé Brian Laundrie a person of interest Tuesday in the recent disappearance of 22-year-old Gabby Petito. Petito has not been seen in weeks, and she was most recently traveling cross country with Laundrie, who returned from the trip without her. Police have a lot of questions for Laundrie, but […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police continue searching for hit-and-run driver that killed 53-year-old man A 53-year-old man died in Cape Coral on Friday after he was struck by a car while riding his bike on NE Pine Island Road. Police are still looking for the hit-and-run driver who they say left him to die. The man’s body wasn’t discovered for at least six hours. Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is […]
FORT MYERS Campo Felice sold, Fort Myers community will no longer be 55-plus A $55 million sale of a building in downtown Fort Myers is putting hundreds of seniors out of needed services. Emergency equipment inside of each room of Campo Felice is no longer functioning and restaurants inside of the building are closed. Westside Capital Group, a Miami real estate company, bought the building Tuesday for $55 […]
FORT MYERS On cam: FMPD officer slams woman to the ground; some say it’s justified Fort Myers police recently broke up a fight by body-slamming a woman to the ground. The use of force was caught on camera by a witness. That recording is circulating online and shows the chaotic scene outside of a bar. Fort Myers Police Department responded to the video circulating on social media Tuesday, saying safety […]
WINK NEWS Demand skyrockets for ivermectin in Florida; poison control spikes Demand is skyrocketing for a livestock drug. More people are buying Ivermectin from feed stores to treat COVID-19. Florida Poison Control Centers is treating a spike in cases related to the drug after people experienced dangerous side effects. The drug is made as a deworming medicine for livestock, not for human use. Ivermectin, a drug […]
LEHIGH ACRES 2 young kids die in crash; woman arrested for letting teen daughter drive A second child has died after a crash that saw their unlicensed older sibling behind the wheel. WINK News first told you about this crash on Saturday night. Now, the mother of those children could face charges since she made her 14-year-old unlicensed daughter drive her van. The woman who was arrested was intoxicated when […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community activist remembered for giving people a voice Southwest Florida is mourning the loss of a community activist. Monday, Anthony Thomas Jr. died of cancer in the hospital. He had been receiving treatment there for the past few months and even worked in his hospital bed until his death. Thomas was someone who didn’t need a council seat to make his voice heard […]
LEE COUNTY Bonita Springs monoclonal antibody treatment site busy, appointments going fast A new way to treat the coronavirus surge and take a load off our packed hospitals is in motion. Dozens of sick people showed up to get the monoclonal antibody treatment Monday at the Old Bonita Springs Library site. The site was busy, and appointments are all booked up through Wednesday morning. It’s a shot […]