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WINK NEWS Some SWFL businesses buying ‘I’m vaccinated’ stickers for employees Rules for masks indoors at restaurants and stores are changing, including for employees serving customers. Businesses want to ensure customers continue to feel safe. Just like the sticker you get when you’ve voted, some businesses told us they’ve already ordered stickers that say “I’m vaccinated.” Businesses say the stickers will serve several purposes. For more […]
WINK NEWS DeSantis already defeating opponents with millions raised for likely gubernatorial race Gov. Ron DeSantis is collecting money in his campaign for a second term in Florida; although, he has not officially announced he plans to run. He has collected millions of dollars that currently beats the other potential candidates by a landslide. Experts predict the 2022 gubernatorial race is going to break all previous spending records. […]
WINK NEWS Florida elections supervisors all named in lawsuit against state voting law A supervisor of elections in Southwest Florida is responding to a massive lawsuit over a new voting law that names every county in the state. Those who filed the lawsuit claim the new law does nothing but suppress voters and claim the law violates the First and 14th amendments. Because they expected the governor to […]
FORT MYERS Charlie Crist announces run for Florida governor in 2022, speaks in St. Petersburg Former Florida governor and current congressman Charlie Crist announced Tuesday, via Twitter, that he is running for governor once again. Florida should be a place where hard work is rewarded, justice is equal, and opportunity is right in front of you. That’s a Florida for all — and that’s why I’m running for Governor. Join […]
HENDRY COUNTY The risk an undocumented mother faced recording her child’s school punishment Some who have seen a video of a student being physically punished at a Hendry County school recently questioned why the child’s mother, who was present, did not intervene. But she did take a very big risk by capturing the horrifying moments on camera. We looked at the dangers she faced by releasing the hard-to-watch […]
WINK NEWS Fort Myers City Council selects new city manager Fort Myers city leaders have selected a new city manager. The council voted to hire Marty Lawing, former county manager of Guilford County, North Carolina. Friday is Fort Myers City Manager Saeed Kazemi’s last day after he retired at the request of Mayor Kevin Anderson. Lawing said he’s ready to hit the ground running. “I […]
WINK NEWS There’s a shortage of truck drivers – and it might affect your wallet They bring your food to the grocery store, your clothes to the mall and your devices to the electronics store, but you might not see a lot of tractor-trailers on the road soon. There’s a shortage of qualified truck drivers and that could mean less money in your bank account. One big reason for the […]
FORT MYERS BEACH People flock to Fort Myers Beach as season continues into summer months After more than a year of staying in, people are flocking to Florida for vacation. It’s expected tourism will pick up even more during the summer months, traditionally the slower season. Right now, Fort Myers Beach is packed, leaving restaurants slammed and hotels booked. Many businesses in Fort Myers Beach are hiring additional staff because […]
WINK NEWS Controversial parents’ bill of rights nears law Activists worry a fight within school districts puts politics over the health of students. As the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” advances in the state legislature, LGBTQ groups are concerned the law would out students to parents without their permission. Advocates of the bill (HB 241) said it emphasizes parents’ rights and focuses on families. Lee […]
LEE COUNTY Nonprofit says LGBTQ posters are not unique to Lee County schools Nonprofit Equality Florida said LGBTQ posters in Lee County schools that have caused controversy among guardians of students, community members and school board members are not unique, but are given to the majority of school administrations. What the district does with them in schools or in Code of Conduct documentation is the District’s choice. Jon […]