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Southwest Florida CBS Network Television Broadcasters

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On March 18, 1954, WINK-TV signed-on as the first television station in Southwest Florida and has been proudly owned by the McBride Family since its first broadcast. Over the years, WINK-TV has been respected for its quality people and programming, its local news operation and the level of service to its viewers, advertisers and the community at large.

The employees of WINK-TV take great pride in being the most respected, recognized and watched television station in Southwest Florida.

WINK-TV CBS
Fort Myers Broadcasting
2824 Palm Beach Blvd.
Fort Myers FL 33916-1590
239-344-5000

WINK TV NEWS HEADLINES

Collier, Lee counties seek help from retired nurses to give COVID-19 vaccine
Collier, Lee counties seek help from retired nurses to give COVID-19 vaccine - If you’re a retired nurse, you could potentially help give out the COVID-19 vaccine in Southwest Florida. Florida Department of Health in Collier County says it’s making a volunteer list.
Naples MLK Day event canceled; other SWFL observations stay scheduled
Naples MLK Day event canceled; other SWFL observations stay scheduled - The streets of downtown Naples were filled with people celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in 2020.
People are moving to Southwest Florida, even to go to school and work remotely
People are moving to Southwest Florida, even to go to school and work remotely - People are moving to paradise even during a pandemic. As working from and remote learning continues, there is a rise in people moving to Southwest Florida to do those things.
Florida manatee found with ‘TRUMP’ written on its back
Florida manatee found with ‘TRUMP’ written on its back - The Center for Biological Diversity said it was offering a $5,000 reward Monday after a manatee in Florida was found with the word “TRUMP” written on its back recently. According to the Center for Biological Diversity press release, U.S.
NCH working on plan to vaccinate the vulnerable
NCH working on plan to vaccinate the vulnerable - Nearly 30,000 people in the U.S. died from COVID-19 in the first 10 days of 2021.
St. Matthew’s House expanding its food distribution this week is changing lives
St. Matthew’s House expanding its food distribution this week is changing lives - The need for food in Southwest Florida has grown exponentially since the pandemic began. So, St.
Acting Homeland Security chief Wolf is resigning
Acting Homeland Security chief Wolf is resigning - Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf is stepping down from his post, days after criticizing President Donald Trump over the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Charlotte County Public Schools follows protocols to inform parents about COVID-19 exposures
Charlotte County Public Schools follows protocols to inform parents about COVID-19 exposures - As cases surge nationwide, schools are dealing with exposures to the coronavirus. Charlotte County Public Schools walked us through its current protocols for when someone is exposed.
Solution coming for botched vaccine rollout, Lee County manager says
Solution coming for botched vaccine rollout, Lee County manager says - Thousands of people in the community are outraged over the botched COVID-19 vaccine rollout, but a solution may be coming. Florida counties and at least one state lawmaker are pointing to failure at the top, so the state is responding to the criticism with a statewide system, according to Lee County Manager Roger Desjarlais.
Students and teachers head back to in-person learning in Lee County
Students and teachers head back to in-person learning in Lee County - After months of virtual learning, nearly 6,000 students and 32 teachers in Lee County are now back in physical classrooms. Schools are makings plans to handle this influx of students and teachers coming back.
Sen. Scott questions why visitors are getting COVID-19 vaccine in Fla.
Sen. Scott questions why visitors are getting COVID-19 vaccine in Fla. - Sen. Rick Scott is voicing concerns over who’s getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida, tweeting that Floridians deserve the vaccine over non-residents.
New, out-of-the-box, external hard drives could steal your data
New, out-of-the-box, external hard drives could steal your data - A malware attack we are leaning about could harm your personal files. People are buying external hard drives online, plugging them into personal computers and losing precious photos and data.
Red tide continues to linger off SWFL coast; visitors see different impacts
Red tide continues to linger off SWFL coast; visitors see different impacts - What are believed to be the effects of red tide have put a damper on relaxation time for many in Collier County. Dead fish can be seen floating in Venetian Bay in Naples Monday, and red tide is believed to be the likely culprit.
US surgeon general answers public’s questions about COVID-19 vaccines
US surgeon general answers public’s questions about COVID-19 vaccines - As more people get the COVID-19 vaccine, there are a number of questions being asked, like how can they sure they’re really safe, considering how quickly they were made? That’s just one of the many questions U.S.
FDOT’s ‘Diverging Diamond’ project to make reaching I-75 in Lee County easier
FDOT’s ‘Diverging Diamond’ project to make reaching I-75 in Lee County easier - Colonial Boulevard heading to I-75 in Fort Myers is a messy area. But, the Florida Department of Transportation plans to make traveling there easier.
Trump hits Cuba with new terrorism sanctions in waning days
Trump hits Cuba with new terrorism sanctions in waning days - The Trump administration on Monday re-designated Cuba as a “state sponsor of terrorism,” hitting the country with new sanctions that could hamstring President-elect Joe Biden’s promise to renew relations with the communist-governed island. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the step, citing in particular Cuba’s continued harboring of U.S.
FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week
FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week - The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington, D.C., in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, stoking fears of more bloodshed after last week’s deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol.
1 killed, 1 injured in Clewiston shooting
1 killed, 1 injured in Clewiston shooting - Clewiston police are looking for information in a double shooting that left one person dead late Sunday. Police responded to a report of gunshots at 433 W.
Monday’s Coronavirus Updates: 11,576 new cases and 159 new deaths reported
Monday’s Coronavirus Updates: 11,576 new cases and 159 new deaths reported - As of 2:00 p.m. Monday, there have been 1,488,586 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state.

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