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31 endangered Florida panthers killed in 2024; breaks record for most deaths in a year A grim record has been broken, as another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign underway in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Fire Department has launched its 12th annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign.
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Better Business Bureau alerts public to rise in fake pet ads The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about the rise of fraudulent pet adoption schemes during the holiday season.
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Who is responsible for the Black Friday traffic nightmare at Miromar Outlets? Thousands of people were trapped in their cars for hours at Miromar Outlets in Estero on Black Friday. On Monday, WINK News obtained the contract between the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Miromar Outlets, which sheds light on how traffic got as bad as it did.
FGCU FGCU volleyball heads to Salt Lake City for NCAA Tournament FGCU volleyball is off to Salt Lake City to compete in its fourth straight NCAA Tournament, starting with fifth-seed Marquette in the first round.
New cameras crackdown on speeding in school zones Hendry County Schools has launched a program to crack down on speeding in school zones.
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Car engulfed in flames on West Villages Parkway in Sarasota A head-on collision that ended in a fire occurred on River Road, south of West Villages Parkway, in Sarasota County.
Caloosahatchee Bridge faces traffic delays due to FDOT project Motorists on the Caloosahatchee Bridge in Fort Myers faced severe traffic delays due to the Florida Department of Transportation pedestrian walkway project.
31 endangered Florida panthers killed in 2024; breaks record for most deaths in a year A grim record has been broken, as another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign underway in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Fire Department has launched its 12th annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign.
the weather authority Cool weather with abundant sunshine this Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures, with abundant sunshine expected this Tuesday afternoon.
Better Business Bureau alerts public to rise in fake pet ads The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about the rise of fraudulent pet adoption schemes during the holiday season.
FORT MYERS Boy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pond A Fort Myers family is heartbroken they will never get see their little boy running around smiling again after he drowned in Lee County.
NAPLES Man arrested for sex crimes with underage girl on Naples Pier A Naples man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor on the Naples Pier.
Page Field Opportunities await in Lee County’s Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program Lee County will soon have a new civil air patrol squadron, but they need people interested in joining to make this happen.
Southwest Florida leaders react to President Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden Southwest Florida leaders are weighing in Monday evening on President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter.
Who is responsible for the Black Friday traffic nightmare at Miromar Outlets? Thousands of people were trapped in their cars for hours at Miromar Outlets in Estero on Black Friday. On Monday, WINK News obtained the contract between the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Miromar Outlets, which sheds light on how traffic got as bad as it did.
FGCU FGCU volleyball heads to Salt Lake City for NCAA Tournament FGCU volleyball is off to Salt Lake City to compete in its fourth straight NCAA Tournament, starting with fifth-seed Marquette in the first round.
New cameras crackdown on speeding in school zones Hendry County Schools has launched a program to crack down on speeding in school zones.
Online vs. in-store: How shoppers are tackling Cyber Monday Just when you thought it was safe to put your credit card away, Cyber Monday takes another bite out of your budget.
NAPLES Shy Wolf Sanctuary receives $150,000 donation The Shy Wolf Sanctuary, one of Naples’s hidden gems, is now benefiting from a healthy donation from Thomas Golisano.
How money is changing the landscape of conferences in college football. (CREDIT: MGN) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Georgia might be making a quarterback change before its biggest game of the season. At the very least, the Bulldogs seem ready to play more than one against longtime rival No. 11 Florida on Saturday in Jacksonville. With first place in the Southeastern Conference’s Eastern Division at stake, Georgia coach Mark Richt said Greyson Lambert, Brice Ramsey and Faton Bauta each got repetitions with the first-team offense in practice this week. “All I can tell you is we’ve been repping just like last week,” Richt said Wednesday, referring to the team’s bye week. “We’ve repped more than one guy with the 1s. We’re going to continue to do that.” Lambert has been inconsistent all season. The Virginia transfer set a NCAA record by completing 24 of 25 passes for 330 yards and three touchdowns against South Carolina. But he also failed to throw a touchdown pass against Vanderbilt, Alabama and Missouri. Georgia tight end Jeb Blazevich hinted that changes could be afoot. “I don’t know how much I’m allowed to say,” Blazevich said. “They’re definitely kind of focusing on putting the pressure on guys and everything like that. I’ll just kind of keep that open ended. I don’t want to get in trouble.” The loser of the game will be in trouble in the division. Both teams control their destiny in the East, and the winner will move considerably closer to locking up a spot in the league championship game. If Florida (6-1, 4-1 SEC) wins its second straight in the rivalry, the Gators would just need to beat Vanderbilt or South Carolina to get to Atlanta for the first time since 2009. If Georgia (5-2, 3-2) pulls the upset, the Bulldogs could clinch the East by knocking off Kentucky and Auburn the following two weeks. “I don’t think there’s a need to give all these what-ifs and all that kind of stuff only because if you don’t do what you’re supposed to do, then you’re not going to be talking about it anyway,” Gators coach Jim McElwain said. “This is why you get into it, to play in games like this. If you’re not prepared and you’re scared, then this probably isn’t the place for you because this is the expectation of the University of Florida.” ___ Here are some other things to know about the neutral-site game, which has been played annually in Jacksonville since 1933: HARRIS AGAIN: Florida quarterback Treon Harris will make his second consecutive start in place of Will Grier, who is suspended for violating NCAA rules regarding performance-enhancing drugs. Harris completed 17 of 32 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns in a loss at LSU two weeks ago. “Everyone is doubting us again, talking about losing to LSU, we don’t have a quarterback,” Florida receiver Brandon Powell said. “We all know in that locker room what we’ve got.” KICKING SITUATION: The Gators could have a new kicker for the game. With Austin Hardin dealing with a leg injury and Jorge Powell out for the season, McElwain held an open tryout last week. More than 200 students applied and 77 ended up trying out. McElwain invited three back to work with the team this week, but it’s unclear which one will make the trip and how involved he will be. KEY INJURIES: Georgia defensive end Jordan Jenkins, who leads the team with three sacks, might miss a second straight game because of a groin injury. “I wouldn’t say it’s a slam dunk right now, but he is going to be practicing and progressing,” Richt said. Florida, meanwhile, might be without receiver Antonio Callaway, who injured a foot in practice. Callaway has provided several of the team’s biggest plays in the passing game. REVENGE GAME: Florida ran for 418 yards and five touchdowns against Georgia in a 38-20 victory last season, and much of the talk this week has been about the Bulldogs seeking some revenge. “I’m sure they’re going to have a really big chip on their shoulder,” Gators running back Kelvin Taylor said. “They’re going to be very hyped. … We can’t wait.” HOME & HOME: Both teams will wear home jerseys for the second consecutive season in Jacksonville. Georgia, technically the visitors this year, will be in red tops. Florida, considered the home team, will don blue jerseys.