Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot LakeThe story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
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CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
A protester yells during white nationalist Richard Spencer’s speech Thursday at the University of Florida. Richard Spencer speaks during an event Thursday at the University of Florida (Screen capture via WINK News) GAINESVILLE, Fla. White nationalist Richard Spencer’s voice was nearly silenced Thursday as he attempted to deliver a speech on his views at the University of Florida. Many protesters stood with their fists raised, chanting to “Go home Spencer” and “Nazis are not welcome here” throughout the entire speech. “At this point it was either come and protest or be complicit by doing nothing,” said Becky Williams, one of the 2,500 protesters on campus during the event, according to the university. Spencer took the stage at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at around 2:45 p.m. and quickly left the campus once his speech wrapped up just after 4 p.m. Update: Richard Spencer event has concluded and he has left the University of Florida campus. — UF Public Safety (@UFPublicSafety) October 19, 2017 “He has the right to speak, but we have the right to speak too,” protester Linda Lombardino said. There were a lot of empty seats and the venue was not full. MORE: Crowd chants over Richard Spencers University of Florida talk Counter-protesters and some supporters gathered outside the venue with signs after the event concluded, but officials worked to reopen the roads at around 6 p.m. “There’s no room for hate in our country anymore. That ended back in World War II and it’s not coming back ever again,” protester Jacob Gary said. Five minor injuries were reported. Some students concerned for their safety made the decision to stay away from the event. “99 percent of my friends are locked down in their dorms they’re not coming anywhere near campus,” student Peter Doyle said. The event was Spencer’s first planned visit to a college campus since he participated in the “Unite the Right ” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August. MORE: Security tight ahead of white nationalist speech at UF Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency Monday for Alachua County, where the university is located, ahead of the controversial speech. University and local officials took considerable steps to prevent the event from becoming hostile. Heavily armed police arrested 28-year-old Sean Brijmohan on campus ahead of the speech, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. Brijmohan is accused of carrying a loaded gun underneath his shirt, handcuffs and a badge. Brijmohan claimed he was a media security officer, deputies said. A second confirmed arrest was made at 4:09 p.m., according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. David G. Notte, 34, is accused of resisting an officer without violence. Information from The Associated Press and CNN was used in this report.