She likes to keep her personal life private hence Christin has not mentioned any details concerning her relationship status. Volunteer at Gulf Coast Humane Society. While there, he spent 24 hours at the State Emergency Operations Center immediately after the 9/11 attacks, covering the states plans in case of local attacks or uprisings. Content will be created in multiple styles to include one-on-one interviews, news segments and featured focused stories. I am a fluent Greek girl who can fast talk my way through a lot! MORE, Copyright 2020 Cumulus Media / Cumulus Media is an equal opportunity employer / AA, Central PA People and Perspectives Podcast. The "2" networks became CBS and NBC, "+1" represented non-commercial educational stations, and "1/2" became ABC (which was the weakest network then usually winding up with the UHF allocation where no VHF was available). The investigative report was finalized earlier this month. He followed up with families having trouble with insurance payments and contractors not living up to their promises. In his spare time, John enjoys going to the movies, golfing, working out, playing racquetball, going to concerts, and watching Penn State football and Hershey Bears hockey. MORE, Hollywood Heffelfingerhas been a WINK personality since 1990 and was most recently known as the host of Afternoons on WINK. Sue Campbell is the longtime co-host of the WINK Wake Up Show. Firefighters are battling several brush fires in Charlotte County; the one off McCall Road threatens several buildings, including a church. However, viewers could watch the full ABC and NBC schedules via stations from MiamiFort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and TampaSt. Stacey Adams says she's leaving local TV at the start of July. 9 talking about this. Every year, they help us raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to feed families through the WINK Feeds Families Hunger Walk and countless other events in the area. News Anchor at WINK News Location: Fort Myers, Florida Area Industry: Broadcast Media Work history: WINK News (CBS) - Fort Myers, Florida News Anchor since Sep 2010 KAKE News (ABC) - Wichita, Kansas Area News Anchor & Reporter Feb 2006 - Aug 2010 Full Profile Cynthia Roldan Fort Myers, FL Professions & Specialties urniture store coming to former Sports Authority space in Naples, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. As more people start to pile into the area, and beaches reopen, the fish kill will become a bigger problem. She now is a spokeswoman for Phelan Family Brands. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. WINK News [], A Southwest Florida nonprofit received a large donation on Thursday. Students, staff, family, and friends came together on Friday for the annual unified basketball game at Fort Myers High School. Broadcast Center | Fort Myers Broadcasting Co. | Sun Broadcasting, Inc. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WINK-TV&oldid=1141397284, This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 21:34. WINK-TV was the first television station in Southwest Florida and is the fifth-oldest surviving station in the state. Previously worked at KMIZ in Columbia, Missouri as a. Prior to that, Kristin served as a news weekend anchor and weekday reporter at Fox 35 Orlando, WOFL-TV from October 2014 to October 2018. When shes not on the air or working, you can find her spending time with her husband and son. Im still reporting but doing positive news, which is a nice change.. Life on & off |MIA | Reporter @cbsmiami 4:30-7am Former WINK News, NBC 6 @villanovau NYer be nice | be genuine | be generous The stations share studios on Palm Beach Boulevard (SR 80) in northeast Fort Myers, while WINK-TV's transmitter is located north of Fort Myers Shores, near the CharlotteLee county line. Hobbies and Interests & Community Involvement. For two months in a row, air travel at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) was off by a lot, about 20% year [], Many teachers have access to a panic button. Its motivated men all over our area to join the Real Men Wear Pink movement. After 22 years as a news anchor, I am leaving WINK TV to begin a new chapter in my life, she told viewers on her facebook page. This created a large doughnut in southwest Florida where there could be only one VHF license. You know, the debris is phenomenal, said Randy Sanders of Missouri Task [], One of Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 nominees for 2022 is a woman whose goal goes beyond Southwest Florida, as she works to keep families together and out of the foster care system. WINK NEWS May 2022 - Present10 months Fort Myers, Florida, United States Post is an articulate news anchor, who makes you feel like you are family. Emmy award winner Chris Cifatte anchors WINK News at 5 and 6 p.m weeknights with Lois Thome, and WINK News at 11 with Amanda Hall. Emmy Award winning news anchor with 10 years of newsroom experience in multiple roles as a anchor, reporter, photographer, editor & producer.<br><br>A talented and skilled communicator with a . He loves that each day is different, and no day is ever the same. In January 2008, several programming changes were made on WINK-TV. Like In the Know on Facebook atfacebook.com/timaten.intheknow. I have been incredibly touched by the huge outpouring of concern and kindness from all walks in Southwest Florida, she said. Content WriterThe Brandon AgencyMyrtle Beach, South Carolina, An error has occurred, please try again later. Stacy was working Saturday during the annual Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival at Tin City as part of CityFestin Naples. Beyond all the people trying to collect money for Hurricane Ians damage, some people are getting next years bill. Jared Marques doesnt like the spotlight, but he loves the Boy Scouts, and hes been living and breathing it since he was 10 years old. He also enjoys being on the air and managing and working with the staff. Project SEARCH is a collaboration between Southwest Florida school districts, hospital systems and the Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast. Jocelyn, 4, who was born via emergency c-section at 23 weeks, was the first newborn to be admitted into the NICU wing. She comes from WINK News, which is the CBS station in Fort Myers, Florida. It is the only Southwest Florida-based station carried on Xfinity's Sebring system. She got her start in her career working as an editor and photographer at Univision Orlando from Oct 2010 Sep 2012. WINK News hired her in 2022, but she hasnt been able to start working because of housing complications brought [], Five black skimmers, an endangered species, were intentionally run over and killed by a Marriot employee in a golf cart. Therefore, Kristin has accumulated a decent fortune over the years she has worked. Students, staff, family, and friends came together on Friday for the annual unified basketball game at Fort Myers High School. Any idea if she is still with WINK? Self - Anchor 2 episodes, 2018 Ellen Leyva . Aug 11, 2016 at 12:00 am. Schwartzel confirmed that Kilghore had left WINK and declined to comment further citing the personnel nature of the issue. Self 1 episode, 2013 Michelle Tuzee . When [], To avoid people with mental illness going in and out of jail without their real problems being addressed, Collier County has a specialty court dedicated to the issue. After two years as the weekend anchor, Taylor was promoted to a full time anchor for WINK News This Morning. She added that Dougherty is looking for an anchor position. As we prepare to close out 2022, WINK News decided to take a look back at the past years crazy rent prices and revisit a series we did seven years ago called: Where [], For some, its hard to believe Golisano Childrens Hospital is already celebrating the 5th birthday of its $200 million state-of-the-art facilities. The former Naples fire chief, Pete Dimaria, admitted to the affair to an investigator. Katz, according to a statement, will oversee the creation of a wide range of educational, informative and unique video content for HealthLynked. Tim Atens "In the Know" is published every Monday and Wednesday. [citation needed] WINK-TV operates two news bureaus: the Charlotte County Bureau in the Charlotte Sun newsroom in Charlotte Harbor and the Collier County Bureau in Naples. [12], Notable former staff include Hoda Kotb (19891991),[13] Trey Radel[14] and Kerry Sanders.[15]. Expect sustained winds between ten to twenty miles per hour, with wind gusts as strong as thirty []. Chris was part of a team effort covering the NASCAR legends death from the anchor desk when it happened on Sunday night, then leaving with a crew at 11:30 for Charlotte, NC to lead the station's live coverage Monday morning starting at 5 a.m. As part of the WINK News team, Chris has been nominated for and won several awards for news coverage of hurricanes, tornadoes, and investigative stories that have helped viewers. Stacy was the morning anchor at WINK from December 2006 to April 2017. Court documents show both sides in the case agreed to the dismissal with prejudice. John Wilsbach John has been at Cumulus Radio since 1989 when he started as the back-up sports and newscaster before taking over the WINK Eye in the Sky traffic duties in 1995. Originally from Houston, Dougherty joined the WINK News team in 2014 and has since helped the weekend newscasts achieve ratings double that of WINK's competitors with award-winning reporting on complex issues. She likes to keep her personal life private hence Christin has not mentioned any details concerning her relationship status. My family is Greek and it is BIG! The 17-year-old is now among 474 scouts in the history of [], High temperatures will climb into the 80s and low 90s under mostly sunny skies. She earns a satisfying amount from her work at WFTV Channel 9 Eyewitness News as a news anchor since November 2021. Photographer shot in Orange County speaks out, details on incident released, FGCU food pantry helps students facing food insecurity, Cecil Pendergrass assistant, arrested for DUI, tries to evade trouble by name-dropping, Cape Coral rental prices and the SWFL housing crisis, 5 black skimmers, endangered state birds, intentionally run over on Marco Island, The factors that may be increasing insurance rates for Florida condo associations, North Collier Regional Park hosts Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, Travel reporter experiences the hidden gems of Southwest Florida, Travel outlook at Southwest Florida International Airport, Teacher panic buttons offer added layer of security, assistance in any emergency, Winds stoke brush fires and prompt evacuations across Southwest Florida, Fort Myers High School hosts annual unified basketball game, Public adjuster answers your hurricane-related property insurance questions. It was a dramatic fork in the road from a simple this-or-that choice, no matter how old you are. High humidity will make our afternoon feels like temperatures reach the 90s in many spots. It is owned by the McBride family and their Fort Myers Broadcasting Company, making it one of a handful of TV stations today to have locally-based ownership. Connect with this reporter: MichaelBraunNP (Facebook) @MichaelBraunNP (Twitter). By Stephanie Tsoflias Siegelon Apr. Firefighters are battling several brush fires in Charlotte County; the one off McCall Road threatens several buildings, including a church. It was a rough start, to say the least. AmandaHallWINK amanda.hall@winktv.com Professional Experience Amanda joined the WINK News team in October 2011. Florida Fish and Wildlife will handle the investigation with the assistance, if needed, of [], It is a period of insurance insanity. All rights reserved. Nine-year-old dog Bear was featured on Pet Pals in [], Most of Sanibel is still unrecognizable one month after Hurricane Ian. Amanda previously served as the evening anchor at WDHN in Dothan, Alabama. That is why Golisano Childrens Hospital has a full-time psychologist to help every single member of the family. With Jens guidance, Phelan Family Brands will look to capture and broadcast stories about the fascinating people and places that embody the laid-back Florida lifestyle to a large audience, according to a news release from the Bonita Springs-based company. That series was also used at a White House briefing as part of testimony on behalf of the victims. Petersburg, which were and continue to be available with outdoor antennas. #9 of 100. As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.Bible: Hebrew Proverbs, 25:25. After completing her primary and high school education, Kristin attended Hampton University in 2006. The donation is from Creighton Construction and Development. Logging over 8000 hours in the sky over Central PA, Wilsbach is the areas authority with traffic reporting. Kristins colleagues at Wink News include: Kristin served as a news weekend anchor and weekday reporter at Fox 35 Orlando, WOFL-TV from October 2014 to October 2018. The couple has a 4-year-old son and a 7-year-old daughter. Email it with your name and city of residence to intheknow@naplesnews.com. On October 20, 2007, WINK-TV became the first television station in Southwest Florida to begin broadcasting in high definition. Photos: South Florida news anchors through the years. In an amended filing last year the suit added Kilgore andJoe Schwartzel,WINK's general manager,Dr. Gamez andMaria Gamez, believed to be the doctor's wife, Lee Memorial Hospital and Lee Memorial Health Systemas defendants. Anchor 1 episode, 2014 Denise Dador . She was [], Big Brothers, Big Sisters is starting a campaign throughout Southwest Florida Tuesday to recruit 100 men in 100 days. Carilla will report for the WBBH and anchor the newly launched NBC2 Alert Center during the 4p.m. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). WINK's 6:30 p.m. newscast expands to weekends on WXCW. Susan Chana Lask,the lawyer representing MatthewDougherty, said that the case was settled by voluntary dismissal. Chris has won several awards for his reporting including an Emmy in 2002 for coverage of Dale Earnhardts death. Q:I watch WINK News in the morning and have noticed their morning anchor, Jen Stacy, is no longer on and her bio is no longer on their website. Longtime NBC-2 anchor Clay Miller has announced he's leaving the news business.. It is therefore not publicly known if Kristin is single dating or married. It began airing The Early Show (which was replaced by CBS This Morning in January 2012, which in turn was replaced by CBS Mornings in September 2021) in its entirety after CBS began requiring all of its affiliates to air the full two-hour broadcast of the program. Former Meteorologist for WINK News joins Alliance Financial Group as a Financial Advisor. Taylor and Rhett Stanberry, who in December caught an albino boa constrictor in Naples, went out to remove the eastern diamondbacks, a species of rattlesnake not uncommon [], After the devastation left behind by Hurricane Ian, many in Southwest Florida were faced with the difficult decision of packing up and leaving or staying behind to rebuild. [10] On September 16, 2013, WINK-TV expanded its weekday morning newscast a half-hour early to 4:30a.m. and expanded the extension of that program on WXCW by one hour to 7 to 10 a.m.[11] In January 2015, WINK-TV expanded the 6:30p.m. newscast to weekends on WXCW. Chris was also named Lee Countys Big Brother of the Year in 2006. Its a rewarding challenge trying to entertain people every day, he says. Well, I was born and raised in Houston, Texas! A news photographer shot while on assignment is speaking out for the first time since a gunman in Orlando ambushed him and four others on Wednesday night. When WINK News first walked into Paul Riederer [], Throughout 2022, WINK News featured nearly two dozen adoptable pets during its Pet Pals segment during morning broadcasts, and many found their forever homes shortly after. During her time there, she [] COLUMBUS (WCMH) Andrea Henderson, NBC4's newest Traffic . WINK News could have Liseth Ceja telling our audience about this report, but she isnt in Southwest Florida yet. Self - News Reporter 1 episode, 2014 Scott Warren . The former morning news anchor leftWINKin March when her contract was not renewed after more than 10 years at the CBS television affiliate based in Fort Myers. Former WINK morning anchor Jennifer Stacy, who abruptly left the CBS affiliate in Fort Myers last year, is resurfacing at the competition in town. [citation needed] WINK-TV is one of two Fort Myers stations carried by Xfinity in Venice and Wauchula.