Woman arrested in connection to fatal Lehigh Acres hit-and-run crashMan accused of shooting into own home following dispute; exposes drugs
LEHIGH ACRES Woman arrested in connection to fatal Lehigh Acres hit-and-run crash The wife of the suspected Lehigh Acres hit-and-run driver who killed a motorcyclist and injured the victim’s passenger has been arrested for allegedly tampering with evidence.
Man accused of shooting into own home following dispute; exposes drugs The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of shooting into his own home following a domestic dispute.
FORT MYERS ‘Like a Football’: Man accused of throwing dog over apartment balcony The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of animal cruelty, throwing his dog over an apartment balcony.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man federally sentenced for COVID-19 relief fraud A Cape Coral man has been sentenced to 45 months in federal prison for bank fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: More rain and storms for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain and storms arriving inland before moving towards the coast.
lehigh acres Driver killed following crash into canal in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deadly crash into a canal in Lehigh Acres.
Motorcyclist injured after Golden Gate crash A motorcyclist is fighting to recover from a crash in a Golden Gate neighborhood on Monday.
NAPLES Patients caught in the middle of NCH and Florida Blue negotiations Patients are worried they’ll have to find new doctors if Florida Blue and NCH cannot reach an agreement.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Apartment community center ransacked in Downtown Fort Myers Residents in a luxury apartment woke up on Sunday morning to ransacked packages and what appeared to be blood splatters on the floor.
CAPE CORAL Families forced to vacate Cape Coral find out on WINK News Neighbors living into Cape Coral told WINK News they found out from our reporting last month that soon they’ll have to vacate the properties they’re currently living in and renting.
FORT MYERS Local art institutions still feeling pinch of DeSantis’ $32 million art grant veto Southwest Florida’s growing art landscape is feeling the effects of Governor Ron DeSantis’ art grant veto and is trying to bounce back.
CAPTIVA Captiva Beach continues renourishment project Nearly two years later, the recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian continue on Captiva Beach. People WINK News spoke with say it’s a work in progress since Hurricane Ian, but they are hopeful as more time passes and more sand is brought in for beach renourishment.
Proposal to mine in the Everglades withdrawn for now The now-withdrawn proposal for the Southland Water Resource Project was submitted to the South Florida Water Management District in July by contractor Phillips and Jordan.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot cross-country runner commits to UF The Bishop Verot Catholic High School senior won a state championship last year. Now, she’s committed to running at the University of Florida.
DeSantis fights back on Amendment 4 Florida may not be the swing state it used to be, but we’ll be on the map and certainly making headlines for at least one big reason this year: Abortion.
LEHIGH ACRES Woman arrested in connection to fatal Lehigh Acres hit-and-run crash The wife of the suspected Lehigh Acres hit-and-run driver who killed a motorcyclist and injured the victim’s passenger has been arrested for allegedly tampering with evidence.
Man accused of shooting into own home following dispute; exposes drugs The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of shooting into his own home following a domestic dispute.
FORT MYERS ‘Like a Football’: Man accused of throwing dog over apartment balcony The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of animal cruelty, throwing his dog over an apartment balcony.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man federally sentenced for COVID-19 relief fraud A Cape Coral man has been sentenced to 45 months in federal prison for bank fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: More rain and storms for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain and storms arriving inland before moving towards the coast.
lehigh acres Driver killed following crash into canal in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deadly crash into a canal in Lehigh Acres.
Motorcyclist injured after Golden Gate crash A motorcyclist is fighting to recover from a crash in a Golden Gate neighborhood on Monday.
NAPLES Patients caught in the middle of NCH and Florida Blue negotiations Patients are worried they’ll have to find new doctors if Florida Blue and NCH cannot reach an agreement.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Apartment community center ransacked in Downtown Fort Myers Residents in a luxury apartment woke up on Sunday morning to ransacked packages and what appeared to be blood splatters on the floor.
CAPE CORAL Families forced to vacate Cape Coral find out on WINK News Neighbors living into Cape Coral told WINK News they found out from our reporting last month that soon they’ll have to vacate the properties they’re currently living in and renting.
FORT MYERS Local art institutions still feeling pinch of DeSantis’ $32 million art grant veto Southwest Florida’s growing art landscape is feeling the effects of Governor Ron DeSantis’ art grant veto and is trying to bounce back.
CAPTIVA Captiva Beach continues renourishment project Nearly two years later, the recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian continue on Captiva Beach. People WINK News spoke with say it’s a work in progress since Hurricane Ian, but they are hopeful as more time passes and more sand is brought in for beach renourishment.
Proposal to mine in the Everglades withdrawn for now The now-withdrawn proposal for the Southland Water Resource Project was submitted to the South Florida Water Management District in July by contractor Phillips and Jordan.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot cross-country runner commits to UF The Bishop Verot Catholic High School senior won a state championship last year. Now, she’s committed to running at the University of Florida.
DeSantis fights back on Amendment 4 Florida may not be the swing state it used to be, but we’ll be on the map and certainly making headlines for at least one big reason this year: Abortion.
Closeup of credit cards. Photo by Pexels via MGN These days, many of us wear different hats to earn income on the side. You might clock out of one job and into the next as a ride-hailing driver, Airbnb host, Etsy shop owner or pet sitter. Such “gig economy” work can make for a stressful tax season that eats up your time (and billable hours) and costs you potential deductions. A separate credit card for business purposes can help simplify things and maximize your income. Here’s how a regular rewards credit card or a rewards-earning business credit card can offer value to your side hustle. 1. SIMPLIFY THE PAPER TRAIL Using a separate credit card for your side business can save hours over sorting personal from business expenses, and prevent you from missing valuable deductions. Everything you need to track is on one spending report. You’ll still need receipts, but your expenses can easily be found and backed up. Harry Campbell, founder of The Rideshare Guy site and author of “The Rideshare Guide,” got a business credit card when he left his day job and formed a limited liability company. Previously, as an aerospace engineer with a side gig, he tracked business expenses with receipts and forwarded emails. “I think it was definitely more work,” he says. “Most of the time, it’s kind of easy to forget to do some of that stuff.” Campbell now blogs full time and is a ride-hailing driver on the side. Whether you get a business credit card or a regular credit card for business purposes depends on your goals and expenses. “If you actually want to do what you’re doing for the next two to three years, and you want to grow, then at some point you’re going to need business credit ,” says Miguel Alexander Centeno, partner at Shared Economy Tax. Some business credit cards take your personal credit score into consideration, so you’ll likely need a good credit score for either option. Whichever you choose, if there’s an annual fee, make sure the perks and rewards offset it. 2. HELP WITH BUSINESS EXPENSES Getting started may require out-of-pocket investments. Applying for a separate credit card can snag you a sign-up bonus or a zero-percent introductory interest rate that helps defray or finance those costs, and ongoing rewards can maximize your income if they align with your spending. For Nicole Elizabeth, content creator at the blog NElizabeth, a flat-rate business credit card made sense when she started her Etsy shop . Elizabeth earned rewards on large, one-time investments like her cutting machine, printer and computer — essentials for making the stickers she sells on Etsy. She now earns rewards on recurring expenses such as paper, ink, toner and blog-related purchases. “I get 1.5 percent back on everything,” she says. Her goal is to turn her side jobs — her blog, YouTube channel and Etsy shop — into a personal brand. “Ultimately, I’d love for my business to grow and be my full-time job,” Elizabeth says. 3. DOUBLE-DIP ON REWARDS Whether you’re on the growth track or simply earning a little extra scratch, look to your credit card — and beyond — for opportunities. – Ride-hailing drivers. A credit card that earns a high rewards rate on gas can add up to hundreds of dollars annually for drivers. Before he switched to an electric car, Campbell was using his business credit card to earn 2 points per $1 spent on gas. But he also maximized savings by using the Shell Fuel Rewards program and special offers from Lyft. – Airbnb hosts. A rewards card that earns 5 percent back on spending categories that change quarterly could offer a significant return on any number of purchases to furnish or spruce up your Airbnb property. But you can also earn additional rewards by shopping with specific retailers on online shopping portals like Ebates, or via your credit card’s bonus mall. – Pet sitters. A flat-rate credit card that earns 2 percent back on all purchases can offer value at the pet store, or anywhere else. But you can also sign up for a pet store’s loyalty rewards program for additional discounts. Combining a rewards credit card with a rewards program is another way to tip yourself with cash back, airline miles or points.