Mahjong Tampa Bay: Centuries-old tile game gains popularity across local spots
Mahjong gains popularity A centuries-old Chinese game is making a modern-day comeback. Mahjong is gaining popularity through the…
Lethal loophole: How manufacturers synthesize new kratom compounds after Florida ban
Kratom investigation In June 2025, Florida issued an emergency rule designating 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) — a concentrated kratom derivative…
17-year-old girl shot, killed in Orange County, deputies say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 17-year-old girl was killed in a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Orange County, according…
Fern Park businesses navigate Oxford Road construction
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A $41 million road project in Fern Park is aimed at improving traffic flow…
JEA CEO Vickie Cavey takes extended leave, effective immediately
JEA CEO and Managing Director Vickie Cavey has begun an extended leave of absence, effective immediately. The city-owned…
Officer-involved shooting with barricaded Fort Myers man leads to active investigation | Lee County
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — The Fort Myers Police Department is working an active incident on Maravilla Avenue…
Broward’s youngest students face new limits on screen time and AI
Broward’s youngest students could soon be spending less time in front of screens at district schools. The Broward…
Florida property tax clash gets day in court
Court battle begins over property tax ballot language The fight over Florida’s property tax amendment proposal found it’s…
Downtown Fort Myers high-rise still out of compliance, owes more than $457K in code enforcement penalties | Investigations
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — A downtown Fort Myers high-rise remains out of compliance with the city’s fire…
Madeira Beach awarded $100k state grant for backflow valves
MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. — The city of Madeira Beach has been awarded a $100,000 matching grant from the…
Former bookkeeper arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $210,000 from Fort Myers demolition company | Investigations
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — A local bookkeeper is behind bars, accused of running a months-long embezzlement scheme…
Elevate Florida applicants still waiting for answers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Some Florida homeowners approved for Elevate Florida are still waiting for answers and funding,…