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Traffic app may cause harm to police FORT MYERS, Fla.- The WAZE app can can help you dodge traffic jams and even spot police well in advance. Now, there are fears that this popular driving app called may also put officers in danger. One deputy tells WINK News, it can make them sitting ducks for an ambush. Sergio Rodriguez does a lot […]
Gas prices lower that $2 a gallon? FORT MYERS, Fla.- Any night now, gas prices could fall below $2 a gallon in Southwest Florida. The national average for a gallon of regular is $2.04, but drivers in our area are paying around $2.13 Many stations, like Dodges in North Fort Myers, is selling gas for just $2.02 a gallon. “Right now it […]
Winter weather strands NE passengers in SWFL FORT MYERS, Fla.- Airline travelers are going nowhere fast because of the blizzard bearing down on the Northeast. By early Monday evening, more than 6,700 U.S. flights through Tuesday had already been scrubbed, according to tracking service FlightAware.com. Most were to or from cities in the storm’s path, from Washington through New York to Boston. […]
Naples Winter Wine Festival vintner dinners raising money for children NAPLES, Fla.- Millions and millions of dollars raised and it’s all for less fortunate children in Southwest Florida. This weekend, one of the most charitable events in our area takes place– the Naples Winter Wine Festival. Donors got together at lavish dinner parties across Collier County tonight to celebrate this great cause and to raise […]
Walmart check scam hitting SWFL FORT MYERS, Fla.- How does this sound– get paid $2,000 to be a secret shopper at one of the most popular stores in southwest Florida. That attractive deal is actually one of the newest scams to hit our area. “Opened the mailbox and besides getting the usual few bills, junk mail and stuff, I got […]
Gay marriage could mean big business in SWFL FORT MYERS, Fla.- Tomorrow marks exactly one week since the first same-sex couple got married in Southwest Florida. WINK News is learning gay marriages could bring big business to our area. All kinds of businesses from wedding planners, to bakers are preparing for new customers. “People already come here and have a wedding and now […]
Too many selfies a sign of psychopathy? FORT MYERS, Fla.- Most people take selfies with our smartphones, yet, some do it much more than others. Now, doctors and researchers say snapping too many selfies could be a sign of psychopathic behavior. The “selfie” is a picture taken of yourself that is uploaded to social media. “I am just not into them, I feel weird […]
SWFL new “it” spot for country concerts? ESTERO, Fla.- WINK News was there as country star Alan Jackson kicked off his national tour Thursday night. Turns out, Southwest Florida may be the next hot spot for country music concerts and with them, comes a lot of visitors and big money. “Amazing, to have Alan Jackson start his tour in Fort Myers, how […]
Lower fuel prices leads to more crashes? FORT MYERS, Fla.- Day after day, gas prices are dropping. WINK News is learning lower prices may not be such a great thing. That’s because safety experts say they could actually lead to more deadly crashes. Chances are you have seen them happen right in front of you or have watched WINK News report on […]
Former hotel employee shouts racial slurs to customer FORT MYERS, Fla.- A Fort Myers hotel is doing damage control after a former worker lost it and yelled racial slurs at a customer. That worker could soon be in serious trouble with the law. It happened at the Value Place Hotel near I-75 and Palm Beach Boulevard. “Very hurtful, very hurtful,” Mark Howard tells […]