WINK News, a privately owned broadcast television and radio company founded in 1939, is headquartered in the US. Employing approximately 160 people, it operates as a CBS affiliate serving southwest Florida, including Fort Myers, Naples, and Cape Coral. In 2023, the company reported revenues of approximately $100 million. WINK News is a subsidiary of Fort Myers Broadcasting Company.
On an unspecified date, Republican Jim Schwartzel announced his candidacy to replace Congressman Byron Donalds. Schwartzel filed the necessary paperwork earlier that week. On an unspecified date, WINK News reported on the importance of early diagnosis in pancreatic cancer, citing a five-year survival rate for nearly half of those diagnosed at a local stage. Also on an unspecified date, WINK News reported on concerns regarding a significant honey bee die-off in the United States, impacting Southwest Florida. On an unspecified date, the Lee County School District announced 5% budget cuts across all departments, saving millions of dollars. WINK News interviewed Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin regarding these financial decisions. On an unspecified date, plans for a second Costco in Collier County were reported to be progressing, despite controversy. Developers submitted formal plans for a new store at the intersection of Rattlesnake Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard.
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