Couple accused of drugging and molesting girl ordered no contact with minorsLee County Schools receives over $2M in Juul settlement
SAN CARLOS PARK Couple accused of drugging and molesting girl ordered no contact with minors A San Carlos Park couple accused of molesting and drugging a girl while covering it up for two years appeared in court.
FORT MYERS Lee County Schools receives over $2M in Juul settlement The Lee County School District has received over $2 million in a settlement with Juul, and now, it’s putting that money to use.
JERUSALEM (AP) Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered The Israeli military said Wednesday that it has reopened its Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but the U.N. said no humanitarian aid has yet entered and there is no one to receive it on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel’s military incursion in the area.
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON (AP) Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor’s hearing is canceled Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University early Wednesday and arrested demonstrators.
2 Collier County men arrested for street racing Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested two men after catching them street racing.
CLEWISTON Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston closed after semi-trailer carrying palm trees loses load Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston from U.S. 27 to 13th Street is closed this morning while crews remove trees from the roadway.
ARCADIA Juvenile and 18-year-old arrested for stealing, burglarizing multiple cars in DeSoto County A juvenile and an 18-year-old have been arrested after allegedly stealing several cars and burglarizing them in DeSoto County.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee man arrested for child porn possession An Immokalee man has been arrested and charged on ten felony counts after allegedly being in possession of child pornography.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Alligator chases after teen’s catch while fishing in Estero A 15-year-old teenager from Estero bit off more than he could chew while fishing for Peacock Bass as a hungry alligator chased after the fish and him.
Gainsville Gov. DeSantis responds to Pro-Palestinian protest held at University of Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke about the dispersal of pro-Palestinian protestors at the University of Florida.
The Weather Authority Hotter and drier Wednesday with a few inland storms this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild and drier Wednesday morning with rain expected inland this afternoon.
Cape Coral City Council to discuss repairs for yacht club pier The Cape Coral City Council will discuss and possibly decide upon three options to repair the damaged yacht club pier.
LEHIGH ACRES Kitchen fire causes substantial damage to a home in Lehigh Acres The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue responded to a kitchen fire at a Sunset Boulevard home on Tuesday night.
FORT MYERS Lee County making changes to fix bus issues In the past, the Lee County School District struggled to find enough bus drivers.
SAN CARLOS PARK Couple accused of drugging and molesting girl ordered no contact with minors A San Carlos Park couple accused of molesting and drugging a girl while covering it up for two years appeared in court.
FORT MYERS Lee County Schools receives over $2M in Juul settlement The Lee County School District has received over $2 million in a settlement with Juul, and now, it’s putting that money to use.
JERUSALEM (AP) Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered The Israeli military said Wednesday that it has reopened its Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but the U.N. said no humanitarian aid has yet entered and there is no one to receive it on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel’s military incursion in the area.
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON (AP) Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor’s hearing is canceled Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University early Wednesday and arrested demonstrators.
2 Collier County men arrested for street racing Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested two men after catching them street racing.
CLEWISTON Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston closed after semi-trailer carrying palm trees loses load Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston from U.S. 27 to 13th Street is closed this morning while crews remove trees from the roadway.
ARCADIA Juvenile and 18-year-old arrested for stealing, burglarizing multiple cars in DeSoto County A juvenile and an 18-year-old have been arrested after allegedly stealing several cars and burglarizing them in DeSoto County.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee man arrested for child porn possession An Immokalee man has been arrested and charged on ten felony counts after allegedly being in possession of child pornography.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Alligator chases after teen’s catch while fishing in Estero A 15-year-old teenager from Estero bit off more than he could chew while fishing for Peacock Bass as a hungry alligator chased after the fish and him.
Gainsville Gov. DeSantis responds to Pro-Palestinian protest held at University of Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke about the dispersal of pro-Palestinian protestors at the University of Florida.
The Weather Authority Hotter and drier Wednesday with a few inland storms this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild and drier Wednesday morning with rain expected inland this afternoon.
Cape Coral City Council to discuss repairs for yacht club pier The Cape Coral City Council will discuss and possibly decide upon three options to repair the damaged yacht club pier.
LEHIGH ACRES Kitchen fire causes substantial damage to a home in Lehigh Acres The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue responded to a kitchen fire at a Sunset Boulevard home on Tuesday night.
FORT MYERS Lee County making changes to fix bus issues In the past, the Lee County School District struggled to find enough bus drivers.
A wildfire broke out near U.S. 41 and Estero Boulevard in Lee County Friday afternoon. (San Carlos Park Fire Department) FORT MYERS, Fla. Wildfires burned through four Southwest Florida counties on Friday. The first scorched 150 acres in the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation and Big Cypress Natural Preserve, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fire Management Division said. The reservation has a Hendry County address while the preserve is in Collier County. Firefighters from Bonita Springs and Estero assisted with the morning fire. A second brush fire ignited Friday afternoon around 1:09 p.m. on Oil Well Road in Punta Gorda, which burned 302 acres and threatened several homes, the Florida Forest Service said. It was 95 percent contained by 7:00 p.m. “Right now my heart is in my stomach,” said Sherry Johnson, who lives near the impacted area. “I’m not concerned about my house. I’m concerned about my critters. That’s my concern is that they’re okay. Nothing else matters because (her house) can be replaced but they can’t.” Evacuations were lifted Friday night for homes on Bass, Valhalla and Catfish roads, as well as residences on North and South Jack Road, the Florida Forest Service said. Oil Well Road was closed Friday afternoon due to the fire. A third fire burned about 114 acres in San Carlos Park near U.S. 41 and Unique Circle, the San Carlos Park Fire District said. It was 100 percent contained by 7 p.m., the forest service said. #LeeFire is 114 acres and 100% contained, all operations are normal and firefighters will be mopping up #wildfire #FLfire — Caloosahatchee FC (@FFS_cafc) March 17, 2017 An evacuation order was in place for homes along the south side of Unique Circle until about 5:40 p.m. WINK Weather meteorologist Zach Maloch captured flames and smoke from the San Carlos Park fire: U.S. 41 Southbound between Sanibel Boulevard and Hickory Drive was closed for several hours before reopening just before 6 p.m. North Collier Fire & Rescue assisted with the fires in San Carlos Park and in the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation and Big Cypress Natural Preserve. Brush Fire in Punta Gorda Friday afternoon About 150 acres were scorched as of Friday afternoon during a wildfire inside the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation and Big Cypress Natural Preserve. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fire Management Division) A wildfire broke out near U.S. 41 and Estero Boulevard in Lee County Friday afternoon. (Lauren Sweeney/WINK News) A wildfire broke out near U.S. 41 and Estero Boulevard in Lee County Friday afternoon. (Lauren Sweeney/WINK News) A wildfire broke out near U.S. 41 and Estero Boulevard in Lee County Friday afternoon. (Lauren Sweeney/WINK News) A brush fire was discovered in San Carlos Park near U.S. 41 and Unique Circle. The blaze was one of three across Southwest Florida Friday afternoon. (Channing Frampton/WINK News) A brush fire ignited Friday afternoon on Oil Well Road in Punta Gorda, one of three that occurred across Southwest Florida on Friday. (Kristi Gross/WINK News) A wildfire broke out near U.S. 41 and Estero Boulevard in Lee County Friday afternoon. (Channing Frampton/WINK News) A wildfire broke out near U.S. 41 and Estero Boulevard in Lee County Friday afternoon. (San Carlos Park Fire Department) A wildfire broke out near U.S. 41 and Estero Boulevard in Lee County Friday afternoon. (San Carlos Park Fire Department) A Punta Gorda wildfire burned more than 100 acres Friday afternoon. (Sam Jones/WINK News) A Punta Gorda wildfire burned more than 100 acres Friday afternoon. (Sam Jones/WINK News) A wildfire broke out near U.S. 41 and Estero Boulevard in Lee County Friday afternoon. Lee County was under a red flag warning until 6 p.m.: #LeeCounty is under a Red Flag Warning from 2 pm to 6 pm. #OnlyYou #fireprevention pic.twitter.com/EIVfA8hgGq — Caloosahatchee FC (@FFS_cafc) March 17, 2017 The three fires occurred as Collier continues to recover from a 7,230 acre wildfire inside the Picayune Strand State Forest last week that destroyed four homes, forced evacuations and closed I-75 along Alligator Alley. #LeeWilliamsRdFire 7230 acres and 95% contained #FLfire #wildfire pic.twitter.com/hLoOBU0ukI — Caloosahatchee FC (@FFS_cafc) March 16, 2017