Disaster relief bill does not include $2.5 billion for agriculture aid

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LABELLE, Fla. The disaster relief bill President Trump signed Tuesday did not include the $2.5 billion requested for agriculture aid.

WINK News reporter Channing Frampton spoke to farmers in LaBelle concerned about their future in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

MORE: SWFL farmers may get loans to help with Irma damage
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Deadly crash in Lehigh Acres on Saturday

A deadly crash occurred in Lehigh Acres just before noon on Saturday. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 21st Street East off Hines Avenue in Lehigh Acres. It’s unclear how many people died in the crash. As of 5:30 p.m., there is no roadblock in the area. This is an active scene […]

GOLDEN GATE

Fentanyl, heroin, meth, and more led to 10 arrests on Friday in Golden Gate

Ten people were arrested by Collier County detectives after finding fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, and narcotic equipment during a search in Golden Gate on Friday. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Vice and Narcotics detectives found the narcotics and equipment after searching 5337 19th Avenue S.W in Golden Gate on Friday. Reports indicate […]

LEE COUNTY

SWFL Crime Stoppers: Tips sought for wanted man facing multiple charges

Darian Busby, of Lee County, is wanted by SWFL Crime Stoppers for FTA, “Failing To Appear” and faces other charges too. According to SWFL Crime Stoppers, Busby left the scene of a crash and faces charges of driving with a suspended license and drug possession. If you know where Busby is call 1-800-780-TIPS, or click […]

Collier County school bus driver arrested, accused of lewd and lascivious molestation on school bus

Tomas Andres Cabrera, 57, a Collier County public school bus driver, was arrested after reportedly inappropriately touching a student on his bus. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Cabrera is charged with lewd and lascivious molestation. Cabrera was accused of touching and kissing a student’s left breast over her clothing. The victim told a […]

LEE COUNTY

Man facing five felonies after fleeing from troopers in Lee County Friday

Miguel Andrade, 22, from Port Charlotte is facing five felonies and three misdemeanor charges after getting arrested on Saturday. According to Florida Highway Patrol, troopers were responding to a “Be On The Look Out” alert shortly before 6 p.m. The alert was related to a stolen Ford Edge SUV going south on I-75 from Charlotte […]

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FORT MYERS BEACH

Gov. DeSantis signs property insurance and disaster relief bill Friday

On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a property insurance and disaster relief bill on Fort Myers Beach. By signing the bill, DeSantis is creating a $1,000,000,000 reinsurance fund while rewriting rules on things like coverage denials and attorney fees. “These recoveries from major storms are really marathons. There are things you need in those […]

ESTERO

2.5-acre fire in Lee County

The Florida Forest Service is monitoring a fire in Lee County. The fire has since been contained. FFS estimates the fire to be about two acres. Its located near Broadway West and Porthole Court near Estero. The Estero Fire Rescue District got a call around 7 p.m. about an electrical issue in the woods. This […]

WASHINGTON (CBS NEWS)

McConnell dashes hopes for $2,000 coronavirus relief checks in standalone bill

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday again rebuffed a push for the Senate to take up a bill increasing coronavirus relief checks to Americans from $600 to $2,000, saying instead that the increased direct payments would remain linked with nixing a legal shield for internet companies and creating a commission to examine election integrity. […]

WEST PALM BEACH (AP)

Lawmakers press Trump on relief bill as jobless aid expires

The fate of an end-of-year COVID-19 relief and spending bill remained in doubt Sunday as millions lost unemployment aid, the government barreled toward a mid-pandemic shutdown and lawmakers implored President Donald Trump to act. Trump blindsided members of both parties and upended months of negotiations when he demanded last week that the package — already […]

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