Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations of SWFL priestGone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations of SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
LEE COUNTY Two arrested for street racing in Lee County Two people have been arrested for street racing in Lee County according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations of SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
LEE COUNTY Two arrested for street racing in Lee County Two people have been arrested for street racing in Lee County according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
The FGCU women’s basketball team added to its list of achievements from the 2014-15 season this week with a position among the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Academic Team Honor Roll. The program finished the academic year with a cumulative grade point average of 3.552 to rank ninth among all NCAA Division I programs. “I am really proud of our players’ academic performance,” said head coach Karl Smesko. “I appreciate the efforts of our players, our academic support staff and our assistants in helping us achieve this recognition” Smesko’s squad earned the distinction for the fourth-consecutive year after gaining eligibility in 2011. The team ranked 11th last season and finished fourth in the nation with a 3.621 GPA during the 2012-13 campaign. In its first season of eligibility, the program finished ninth of the NCAA Division I’s 343 programs. The academic honor complements another tremendous season for the program as the team capped off the 2014-15 season with its fifth-straight regular season title, a third Atlantic Sun Conference Championship and its third trip to the NCAA Tournament in four seasons. The Eagles earned a program-high no. 7 seed and picked up their first NCAA Division I Tournament win over Oklahoma State this season. The Green and Blue finished the season with a record of 31-3 for the program’s third 30-win season and compiled a win streak of 26 games to rank third in the nation. FGCU also went undefeated in Atlantic Sun Conference play for the third time, winning all 14 regular season games. With the team’s success, the program earned its first-ever Division I national ranking, checking in at high as the No. 20 team and finishing the season at No. 21. Led by the six-time Atlantic Sun Coach of the Year, FGCU secured its 11th-straight 21+ win season and participated in its eighth Division I postseason tournament in as many years. The University of Missouri-Kansas City led all NCAA Division I programs with a 3.728 GPA for the second-straight season, while St. Francis College, DePaul, Drake and Bowling Green rounded out the top five. The team is one of seven NCAA Tournament teams from 2015 in the top-25 and joins St. Francis, DePaul and Arizona State as Tournament teams in the top-10. Rank Institution Head Coach Team GPA 1 University of Missouri-Kansas City Marsha Frese 3.726 2 St. Francis College John Thurson 3.656 3 DePaul University Doug Bruno 3.622 4 Drake University Jennie Baranczyk 3.599 5 Bowling Green State University Jennifer Roos 3.594 6 Saint Louis University Lisa Stone 3.564 7 Arizona State University Charli Turner Thorne 3.558 8 Eastern Washington University Wendy Schuller 3.554 9 FGCU Karl Smesko 3.552 T10 Western Illinois University JD Gravina 3.530 T10 University of Wisconsin, Green Bay Kevin Borseth 3.530 12 University of Northern Iowa Tanya Warren 3.519 13 University of North Dakota J. Travis Brewster 3.517 14 Jacksonville State University Rick Pietri 3.511 15 Belmont University Cameron Newbauer 3.501 16 Northwestern State University Brooke Stoehr 3.461 17 Houston Baptist University Donna Finnie 3.445 18 University of Toledo Tricia Cullop 3.443 19 Northern Illinois University Kathi Bennett 3.438 20 University of Northern Colorado Kamie Ethridge 3.431 21 South Dakota State University Aaron Johnston 3.427 22 Youngstown State University John Barnes 3.422 23 St. Bonaventure University Jim Crowley 3.406 24 University of Maine Richard Barron 3.399 25 Lehigh University Susan Troyan 3.396