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Lawsuit against Artis-Naples firing three unvaccinated musicians
Three musicians who used to be in the Naples Philharmonic were fired for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine and are now suing Artis-Naples in federal court. Florida state law is on the musicians’ side, as Gov. DeSantis preached against vaccine mandates throughout the pandemic. DeSantis even provided workers with religious exemptions from such mandates, which […]

Police search for motive in Brooklyn subway suspect’s videos
Frank James posted dozens of videos ranting about race, violence and his struggles with mental illness. One stands out for its relative calm: A silent shot of a packed New York City subway car in which he raises his finger to point out passengers, one by one. Even as police arrested James on Wednesday in […]

Russian, Putin-supporting musicians banned from playing with orchestra headed to Naples
Two Russian musicians, a pianist and a conductor who are also Putin sympathizers, are banned from playing with a prestigious group. That orchestra happens to be headed to Naples very soon. Those musicians typically draw an audience but were pulled from the program last week. The press office for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra told me […]

Attorney for victim in a deputy-involved plot to plant drugs explains the motivation behind the crime
A Lee County Sheriff’s deputy has been arrested and is off the job for his involvement in a plot to plant drugs and put an innocent man behind bars. The attorney for that man is now sharing what he says is the motivation behind the plot. The victim’s attorney said the motivation is revenge. When […]
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North Fort Myers man pleads guilty to possessing firearm, ammo as a felon
A North Fort Myers man faces a minimum of 15 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.

New software GunAlert tested to improve safety
WINK News found a tool that improves safety without the controversy surrounding guns. The creators of Gun Alert explain their new product.

Lee County Officer of the Year finalists: LCPA Officer Monica Freeman
Five Lee County law enforcement officers are up for Officer of the Year. WINK News went to Southwest Florida International Airport to see how one of the nominees goes above and beyond the call of duty.

Man arrested as suspect in Fort Myers High School break-in
A man is in custody after police say he was identified as the culprit in a break-in at Fort Myers High School.