Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning1 dead, and 2 detained after North Fort Myers shooting
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, and 2 detained after 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.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, and 2 detained after 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.
What’s Trending / MGN ATLANTA (CNN Money) — Martin Shrekli was kicked off Twitter on Sunday. The reason? His strange behavior directed at journalist Lauren Duca, the weekend editor of Teen Vogue. The former pharmaceutical exec became infamous in 2015 after he unapologetically raised the price of a drug used by HIV patients. He was later indicted on unrelated fraud charges and has since used social media to draw more attention to himself. Duca called Shrekli out to Twitter in a tweet to CEO Jack Dorsey on Sunday. “How is this allowed?” Duca asked. She included two screenshots of Shkreli’s Twitter profile page. One was a photo of Duca and her husband — a photo Shkreli had apparently manipulated to put his face in place of Duca’s husband. The second screenshot showed Shkreli’s Twitter background image: a montage of photos of Duca and text that said, “For better or worse, til death do us part, I love you with every single beat of my heart.” Those are the lyrics to a popular ’90s love ballad. In addition, Shkreli’s Twitter bio read that he had a “small crush” on Duca. “Hope she doesn’t find out,” it said. Duca is the author of a Teen Vogue op-ed, “How Trump is Gaslighting America,” which went viral in December. She has 132,000 followers on Twitter. How is this allowed @jack pic.twitter.com/Wof8MlYHTL — Lauren Duca (@laurenduca) January 8, 2017 A Twitter source confirmed to CNNMoney on Sunday that Shrekli has been temporarily suspended from the platform for his behavior related to Duca. Twitter’s rules prohibit “targeted harassment,” according to a Twitter spokesperson. People who get suspended can appeal to Twitter, spelling out why they believe the suspension should be reversed. Shrekli had previously direct messaged Duca on the platform, asking if she’d be his date to the inauguration on January 20, according to a tweet by Duca. “Martin Shkreli is engaged in targeted harassment, and absolutely deserves to have his account suspended,” Duca said in a statement to CNNMoney. “Trolling seems to be an automatic occupational hazard for female writers who receive any level of professional attention. That’s something Twitter needs to work harder to fix, but obviously the problem runs far deeper.” CNNMoney reached Shkreli over email on Sunday. “Sorry no CNN for me,” he wrote. Meanwhile, Shkreli used Periscope on Sunday to broadcast a phone call he had with a New York Daily News reporter seeking comment about the suspension. Shkreli refused to answer the News reporter’s questions, saying he had told him in the past not to contact him. He accused the paper of harassing him and threatened the reporter. The photo on Shkreli’s Periscope page is the same manipulated image that Duca had flagged to Twitter. Twitter, which owns Periscope, did not reply to questions about whether Shkreli’s suspension would apply to Periscope. He has 33,799 Periscope followers. Shkreli first made headlines in 2015 when he raised the price of the AIDS drug Daraprim from $13.50 a pill to $750. He said the increase was necessary to keep a profit. Later, he was charged with securities fraud and conspiracy for allegedly deceiving investors about his disastrous financial performance as a hedge fund portfolio manager. He is set to stand trial this June. Since his indictment, Shkreli has used Twitter and Periscope to livestream himself playing videogames in his pajamas and chronicle trips around New York to his nearly 200,000 followers. Shkreli’s suspension came relatively swiftly for Twitter, which has been criticized by users who say the company’s response to online threats and harassment is slow, if sometimes nonexistent. When actress Leslie Jones was battered with hate tweets last summer she blasted Twitter for its inability to filter hateful content. Twitter later removed Breitbart tech editor Milo Yiannopoulos, who was widely seen as the instigator for the campaign against Jones, from its platform. Many Twitter users have also urged Dorsey to create a comprehensive plan to rid the platform of harassers after he solicited feedback last month. Although the company frequently updates policies on abuse and harassment, it’s unclear why Twitter decides to keep certain tweets up while deleting others. In a BuzzFeed survey of 2,700 Twitter users, about 90% of respondents said the social network did nothing after they reported abuse. “For any of my personal aggressors reading this: Would I rather you leave me alone? Of course! But know that you will never, ever silence me,” Duca said in a statement. “Every one of your messages only serves to strengthen my resolve. I promise to never stop fighting.”