Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies investigating North Fort Myers shootingBishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies investigating 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.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies investigating 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.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
MGN If you stayed at one of Marriott’s Starwood properties, it’s possible your data has been compromised in the massive data breach disclosed by the company on Friday. The hotel chain said about 500 million guests who booked reservations at its Starwood properties could have had information such as their birthdates, addresses and even passport numbers stolen. That could let criminals open fraudulent accounts in your name, or even allow thieves to target your home if they know when you’re planning a trip. It’s wise to assume that your data is already available to fraudsters and take steps to protect yourself, said Mike Litt, consumer campaign director for the U.S. PIRG Education Fund, in an email. IMP tips from our consumer campaign director on how to protect your personal info in the wake of the #Marriott breach 👇👇👇 https://t.co/VbU4YXOGi5 — U.S. PIRG (@uspirg) November 30, 2018 Below are five tips from security experts on how to minimize your exposure after the Marriott breach. Change your passwords First, change your passwords for sites that store personal information, such as social networks and ecommerce sites. Make sure your passwords are distinct because hackers will try “credentials stuffing,” or using stolen usernames and passwords in automated requests for logins across different sites, said Anthony James, vice president of CipherCloud. He said the practice is now a “commonly used practice” among cyber criminals. “Passwords should be unique to each account and two-factor authentication should be enabled wherever possible,” said Paul Bischoff, a privacy advocate with Comparitech.com, in an email. Two-factor authentication is when a site asks for two pieces of data to verify your identity, such as a password and a PIN texted to your phone. Freeze your credit Security experts recommend freezing your credit to prevent fraudsters from opening new accounts in your name. “The info taken from Starwood is very significant. The worst thing bad guys could do with the kind of information that was stolen would be to use your name, address and date of birth to open a credit account,” said Ted Rossman of CreditCards.com. Credit freezes block new creditors from accessing your payment history, which means lenders won’t extend new credit. The good news is that credit freezes are now free for all consumers, thanks to a law that passed in the wake of the Equifax data breach. But it takes some legwork as consumers must place separate freezes at each of the three major credit reporting bureaus. And if you want to take out a new credit card, a mortgage or other credit product, you’ll need to lift the credit freeze at each bureau. Here’s where to reach each of the bureaus to request a freeze: Equifax Experian TransUnion Use contactless payment Experts suggest using contactless payment methods — such as Apple Pay — whenever possible. “Everytime you swipe your credit card, it will be tracked by a merchant’s system, so if they are hacked, your credit card will be accessed,” said Wallarm CEO Ivan Novikov. “I recommend using Apple Pay, Google Pay or whatever kind of contactless payment method is available on your phone.” Contactless credit cards, which are popular in Europe, work just as well, as do money transfer applications such as PayPal and Venmo, he added. Monitor credit card activity Every unauthorized charge should be reported, no matter the size. That’s because criminals make small charges to check whether a stolen card is still active. “Keep an eye on your credit card activity and report suspicious activity immediately. Small charges of a few cents should not be overlooked,” Bischoff said. Beware of suspicious emails Hackers could have access to the type of information Marriott relies on to create a customized experience, including your spouse’s name, number of children and even your sleeping habits. “All these things that hotels collect to make your experience more personalized are also things that sophisticated attackers can use to make their attacks more personalized,” said privacy attorney Paige Boshell. She added, “It can help a phisher figure out a way to address an email to you such that you will let your guard down. You are more likely to respond to someone who appears to know you.” Hackers may also try to impersonate Marriott in phishing campaigns to wheedle more information out of you. Marriott said it will notify impacted customers from this email address: starwoodhotels@email-marriott.com. Otherwise, ignore unsolicited requests for information by email, links, phone calls, pop-up windows or text messages, Litt of U.S. PIRG said.