Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies investigating North Fort Myers shootingBishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies investigating North Fort Myers shooting A shooting investigation is underway in North Fort Myers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by 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.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies investigating North Fort Myers shooting A shooting investigation is underway in North Fort Myers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by 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.
Hendry County monkey farms cleared of wrongdoing HENDRY COUNTY, Fla. – Two monkey breeding facilities under intense scrutiny from animal rights activists have been cleared of any wrongdoing. Hendry County officials spent the last several months looking into claims of illegal activity at a facility owned by Primate Products, Inc., and another owned by Mannheimer Foundation. Working with both state and federal agencies, […]
An act of kindness going a long way on FMB A simple act of kindness is going a long way on Fort Myers Beach. The Dog House restaurant and Silver Sands Resort are hoping free cold water and some samples of food will help ease the frustration for drivers sitting in traffic on Estero Boulevard. They’re walking up and down the road, knocking on car […]
Local K9 crew helping the search for missing teen boaters JUPITER, Fla. – A Charlotte County non-profit is assisting in the search for two 14-year-olds who disappeared while fishing in late July. One of those teams is Peace River K9 Search and Rescue, which is based out of Charlotte County. The non-profit has been around since 2005 and helps with search and rescue missions throughout […]
Records show accused murderer researched how to build a silencer FORT MYERS, Fla. -Prosecutors laid out new evidence in court Tuesday showing how Michael Spiegel used the internet to look up his victims, days before their murder. Casey Stout, the supervisor for the digital forensics for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, says Michael Spiegel used online search engines to learn how to build a silencer, […]
Naples moviegoers react to new Regal Cinemas security policy NAPLES, Fla. – Moviegoers in Naples seem to be on board with the new security measures Regal Cinemas is taking in light of the recent theater shootings. “A lot of my family members won’t go to the movies anymore, they’re concerned about it,” Henry Linzer said. “We come here once a week every Wednesday,” Linda […]
Mother’s campaign leads to special needs dolls LONDON (CBS) – Melissa Mostyn is on a mission to show her daughter, Isobel, that it’s alright to be different. The English mother of two was born deaf, so when Isobel was born with cerebral palsy, she knew what kind of stereotypes the 6-year-old would face. “Disabled people lead full lives,” she said. “They don’t live […]
FGCU basketball adds talented transfer Coming off a sophomore season at UCF in which he averaged 10.2 points and a team-high 4.2 assists per game, Brandon Goodwin has transferred to FGCU. The high-scoring guard will have two years of eligibility for the Eagles beginning in 2016-17 after utilizing a redshirt season this upcoming year. Additionally, head coach Joe Dooley announced […]
Tap into a beer dinner featuring local craft beer FORT MYERS, Fla. – Most have heard of a wine dinner but beer dinners are starting to pop up more and more, including here in Southwest Florida. The concept is basically the same, just minus the wine and insert beer. The Crowne Plaza Hotel and Shoeless Joe’s in Fort Myers have been doing beer dinners […]
Feds: Subway pitchman sought sex acts with minors, received child porn INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Longtime Subway pitchman Jared Fogle traveled to pay for sex acts with minors while he stayed in upscale hotels and received child pornography that he knew had been secretly produced by the former director of his charitable foundation, federal prosecutors allege in a document released Wednesday. The document released by prosecutors in […]