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.
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.
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.
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.
Credit: WINK News Hurricane Dorian forecast cone model as of 11 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. The WINK News Weather Authority confirms the 11 p.m. NHC update shows the entire state of Florida outside of Hurricane Dorian’s forecast cone Monday night. Still, Hurricane Dorian continues to be stalled out over Grand Bahama Island, but has weakened slightly in winds speed. It continues to be a Category 4 hurricane just shy of being demoted to a Category 3, as it continues to batter the island with wind, rain and storm surge. The National Hurricane Center emphasizes Dorian is still an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation for affected areas, and they are being asked to continue remaining within shelters. Wind gusts are currently reaching 165 mph, with storm surge 12 to 18 feet above normal tide levels. These conditions are causing extreme destruction on the island and will reportedly continue through Tuesday morning. All of Southwest Florida is still outside of Dorian’s forecast cone, but a Tropical Storm watch is in effect for Lake Okeechobee. The latest track from NHC still has Dorian’s center of circulation staying just off the coast of Florida. However, there are a few forecast models that have Dorian dangerously close, so these areas need to continue to monitor the storm closely. NHC says Dorian’s consensus forecast model remains largely the same and in agreement with. Dorian is projected to move a little faster to the north on Wednesday and to the northeast on Thursday and Friday. WINK News Weather Authority team is working hard to monitor and forecast this storm as it approaches the east coast. 📍Queens Cove pic.twitter.com/qeRbRNYJMM — Simone (@simoneariel_) September 2, 2019 We have put together two possibilities with our two most reliable forecast models: the European model and the American model. The difference in these models has shrunk significantly compared to yesterday. Right now, they are in good agreement that Southwest Florida will receive 0.5-2.5″ inches of rain and wind gusts will reach 25-35 miles per hour. We will continue to fine-tune this forecast over the coming days. Please keep in mind that this forecast *WILL* change. As of 11 p.m. Monday, Hurricane Dorian remains a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 130 miles per hour, which is one mph above a Category 3. The center is currently wobbling over the Grand Bahama Island, approximately 105 east of West Palm Beach, Florida. The current location is at 26.9°N 78.5°W, and the storm is stationary with minimum pressure of 946 mb. MORE: Twitter accounts to follow this hurricane season Where to get up-to-date WINK weather coverage Where to find free sandbags Hospitals prepare for Hurricane Dorian Gas stations preparing for lines, some already running out For complete coverage go to WINK News Hurricane Central Hurricane Dorian: LCEC prepares for power outages ahead of storm WATCHES AND WARNINGS SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: Storm Surge Warning is in effect for: * Lantana to Altamaha Sound Storm Surge Watch is in effect for: * North of Deerfield Beach to south of Lantana * Altamaha Sound to South Santee River Hurricane Warning is in effect for: * Grand Bahama and the Abacos Islands in the northwestern Bahamas * Jupiter Inlet to Ponte Vedra Beach Hurricane Watch is in effect for: * North of Deerfield Beach to Jupiter Inlet * North of Ponte Vedra Beach to South Santee River Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for: * North of Deerfield Beach to Jupiter Inlet Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for: * North of Golden Beach to Deerfield Beach * Lake Okeechobee Storm Surge Warning is in effect northward from Altamaha Sound, Georgia to the Savannah River. HURRICANE GUIDE On a mobile device? Tap HERE to read the WINK News Hurricane Guide SAFFIR-SIMPSON SCALE 2019 WINK NEWS HURRICANE SPECIAL Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.