How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threatMan wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store
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.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
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.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS Questions remain over survival of youth sports during, after pandemic A healthy outlet for kids that families have enjoyed for decades may not survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts say youth sports are taking a hit and the losses could have long-term effects. “I like going out and competing and having fun,” said 15-year-old Timmy Miller, who plays for the Gateway Flag Football League. “I made […]
WINK NEWS New study claims connections between personality traits and pre‐dementia syndromes A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society claims there’s a relationship between personality traits such as neuroticism, anxiety and depression and the development of certain pre‐dementia syndromes. In Southwest Florida, Dan Moser’s wife, Maria, has frontotemporal degeneration dementia “She’s a beautiful woman … very artistic, doing all kinds of art,” Moser […]
BONITA SPRINGS The coronavirus pandemic has protected children from bullying, but that may not be helpful in the long run When schools moved to online learning to protect students and staff from COVID-19, some kids found they were also being protected from another problem: bullying. Experts say this break from bullying may not be helpful in the long run. “For a while, I was in a dark place. And I was really self-conscious about everything […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County teen speaks out after nearly dying from vaping A Charlotte County couple says they nearly lost their teenage son to vaping. Now, the family is sharing their story in the hopes of saving others. “I was in the hospital for vaping THC dab darts. They were fake. I can’t stress this enough: all you underage people, don’t vape,” said 15-year-old Nikolaus DiLuzio in […]
How to talk with kids about what’s happening in the world From images of police brutality and violent protests to the deaths of loved ones and the stress of isolation due to COVID-19, it’s a lot for anyone to grasp right now. For children, it can be an even bigger emotional struggle. Years ago, Julie Christian made the choice to limit what her four children watch […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres woman continues to test positive for COVID-19 for nearly 50 days For the past 3 months, COVID-19 has been tearing across America costing many families the lives of their loved ones. But the first step to curing coronavirus is getting tested to confirm that you have it. So far in the state of Florida, 898,331 tests have come back negative. Crystal Howard, of Lehigh Acres, was […]
Childhood temperament can provide windows into their future personalities The behaviors and personality your children show now could tell us what they’ll be like as an adult, but some of those behaviors can put them at greater risk of developing anxiety and depression. Experts say there are ways you can help your child overcome these issues early in life. Ariadna Reis said that her […]
FORT MYERS New research helping pinpoint what leads to problematic drinking Mental health experts say anxiety and stress caused by the coronavirus, along with social isolation, are causing people to self-medicate with alcohol. In fact, sales jumped 55 percent in March, according to Nielsen. “There’s no doubt that there has been an increase in use of both drugs and alcohol,” said Dr. Paul Simeone, vice president […]
WINK NEWS Pandemic: FGCU expert says it’s about physical distancing and social togetherness During the coronavirus pandemic, social isolation is leading to a surge in mental health issues. But we’re also seeing a rise in strokes and heart attacks with deadly results. We spoke to experts and community members Monday who say, to save lives, we need to start thinking about physical distancing and social togetherness. “I’ve always […]
ISLE OF CAPRI SWFL man, doctors warn of rare, potentially fatal infection It happens to all of us. “We decided to stop, and I went to set an anchor in the water. Jumped off the swim platform and I landed on a shell,” said Rick Peverly. “Initially I thought, you know it’s just a cut, it’s a small wound,” said his fiancee, Renee Schexnaildre. But then, the […]