WINK News delivers live breaking local news alerts and weather for Southwest Florida, including Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, and Port Charlotte. With a solid 4.02 rating from 609 reviews and a long-running presence (3841 days), it remains a trusted local source with 100,000+ total downloads and 290 new installs in the last 30 days.
Pros & Cons
Strong focus on local Southwest Florida coverage
Live streaming and breaking alerts
Weather updates and investigative reporting
Tip submission feature for community-sourced news
Not currently ranked in top lists, which may affect visibility
Less emphasis on video-centric features versus some competitors
Some multimedia features rely on external networks noted in developer features
About WINK News
WINK News is a news & magazines app developed by Fort Myers Broadcasting Company.
How many times has WINK News been downloaded?
WINK News has been downloaded 120 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 290 times.
What is the rating of WINK News?
WINK News is rated 3.99 out of 5 stars, based on 610 ratings.
Is WINK News free?
WINK News is free to download. The APK download size is 4.63 MB. The latest version available is 4003.0.1. The last update was on April 24, 2023.
What are the requirements for WINK News?
WINK News requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play September 2015.
Description
WINK News, Now. Trust WINK News for live breaking local news alerts on the go:
In-depth Local News Coverage in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral and Port Charlotte areas Breaking News Alerts Live Streaming Latest News Headlines Weather Updates Investigative Reporting Local Prep, FGCU & Pro Sports Submit a Local News Tip
Trust the WINK News app to stay connected with Southwest Florida News Leader.
Recent changes: The new WINK News app is Southwest Florida’s #1 source for news and weather.
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How about more current affairs and new projects that are going to improve Ft. Meyers and Bonita Springs, etc. We understand that the driving of seniors in Bonita Springs is a BIG problem causing a 5-minute drive to take 30 minutes. In addition, they don't know where they are going..., Soooo more wrecks. Why not have a reporter segment where you guys get out on the roads and show annoying drivers? Why not start a national trend, where you have one day a month when you report NO VIOLENCE?
★★★★★Claudine Shoulders· Aug 21, 2021
Wink is the best in news and weather coverage.
★★★★★Tammy Wamsley· Oct 1, 2022
Great app. Keeping us up to date with everything that's going on during this hurricane Ian
★☆☆☆☆Norman Borel· May 20, 2023
Weather reporting sucks always changing why give a 10 day forecast when u can't get 2 days forecast right
★☆☆☆☆Candice Storms· Jan 13, 2026
Only watched for Matt Devitt and wink just screwed him, so off to Gulf Coast News I go
★☆☆☆☆Augres Mich· Jan 11, 2026
App not updated since 2023? App not working. Now they dismissed the awesome weather guy.... Matt Devitt!! UNINSTALLING!!!!
★☆☆☆☆Angel Light· Mar 19, 2021
Your female anchors & reporters in the field look like hookers in attire that is beyond inappropriate. Professional attire is what they should be wearing, not slinky, too tight spandex that shows their underwear and fat. We in this household find it disgusting! Your morning team looks ridiculous & ALL the women need to take a speech class or Toastmasters to learn how articulate and not speak through their nasal cavity. After tolerating it for the past 2 years, I am moving on to a new channel.
★☆☆☆☆Eric DeSimone· Nov 28, 2023
It was a good app. What happened? Good, well written stories that covered the area well. Now it's a stripped down junk app. Fox4 recently redesigned their app, and it suspiciously looks a lot like the old Wink app. Please fix it.
Google Play Rankings for WINK News
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Technologies used by WINK News
32 permissions·54 libraries
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Trust & Safety: The app requests location, notifications, internet access, and storage permissions to deliver local news alerts and streaming. It includes analytics and ad networks, which is common for news apps. Users should review requested permissions, especially location and notification access, to understand data usage and ad personalization.
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