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September 23, 2015
Updated
July 8, 2026

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Stay informed with live breaking local news alerts and in-depth coverage from Southwest Florida. Access the latest headlines, weather updates, and investigative reports directly on your mobile device.

βœ“Live breaking local news alerts
βœ“In-depth local news coverage
βœ“Live streaming
βœ“Latest news headlines
βœ“Weather updates
βœ“Investigative reporting
βœ“Local sports coverage
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What users say about WINK News

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What's New in WINK News

4014.0

July 8, 2026

General app improvements

User reviews

Pop up video ads make it impossible to read articles

The articles are already laden with ads, there’s an ad before you play the video on a news story. Now there are pop up ads that keep popping back up after closing them making it impossible to read the actual stories.

PLEASE FIX THIS!! Pop up video advertising is out of hand

Cannot read up on any of the stories due to advertising video taking over the screen. So aggravating! Thankfully the notifications have enough info on them to get the point across cause the app won’t stay on the page long enough for me to read any extra details.

Unusable

Love winks news on the tv so figured I’d get the app. As soon as you open the app, videos pop up and no matter how many times you close them, they pop right back up. Don’t waste your time.

I Despise WINK News App!!

Every time you open it, you can't read any article without a pop-up constantly covering the page. You can shove it to the side and within a split second it's back again and it's constant the whole time you're trying to read the article. It's a pain in the neck and ridiculous! From now on I'll get my news from any app other than WINK news!
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Eh!

I’m getting pop ups too! Very frustrating to try to get the news so I have to go to another local station

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App repeatedly resets to top of news feed

Bug

Notification links don't take users to correct stories

Bug

Streaming issues with 'be back soon' messages

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Requested Features

3 requests

Ability to save/bookmark articles

Feature

Improved search functionality

Feature

Option to customize news feed/notifications

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does this app provide?

This app provides live breaking local news alerts, in-depth local news coverage, latest news headlines, weather updates, and investigative reporting. It focuses on news relevant to Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, and Port Charlotte.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include live breaking local news alerts, in-depth local news coverage for Southwest Florida, live streaming capabilities, the latest news headlines, weather updates, investigative reporting, and local sports coverage.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It is supported by advertisements, meaning you will see ads while using the application.

What areas does the app cover?

The app provides local news coverage specifically for Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, and Port Charlotte in Southwest Florida.

Can I submit a news tip through the app?

Yes, the app allows users to submit a local news tip directly through the application. This feature enables community members to contribute to local reporting.