WINK, the CBS-affiliate in Fort Myers, has launched a 24-hour news network on a digital subchannel.
According to the News-Press, the channel “includes a steady stream of weather graphics, news updates and repeats of recent WINK newscasts.”
Former WINK anchor Jim McLaughlin will anchor the news updates on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. His new role on the 24-hour channel will be in addition to his radio duties.
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The channel is currently broadcasting on channel 11.2 in the Fort Myers market. It will be available on Comcast cable starting next month.