Woman sees potentially suspicious charge on her account after parking at Fort Myers BeachNorth Fort Myers DL balancing spring practice and shot put regionals
FORT MYERS BEACH Woman sees potentially suspicious charge on her account after parking at Fort Myers Beach Jennifer parked in the parking lot across from Lynn Hall Memorial Park, paid with a QR code and went to visit friends for lunch.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers DL balancing spring practice and shot put regionals North Fort Myers defensive lineman James Johnson is balancing spring football practice and going for a regional title in the shot put.
IMMOKALEE Training day for Folds of Honor donors and special guests On Wednesday, high-ranking veterans of the navy seals and other special operations conducted six different training scenarios.
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Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 8, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 8, 2024.
San Carlos Park Man at center of WINK News investigation now charged with drugging, molesting child After a years long WINK investigation, Dwayne Staron was arrested and convicted of grand theft. Now he and his wife, Theresa Staron, are both behind bars.
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ALVA Department of Health warns of blue-green algae in Alva canal If you live on Sebastian Court along the canal in Alva, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County wants you to remain cautious. A blue-green algae bloom has been spotted there.
SAN CARLOS PARK Couple accused of drugging and molesting girl make court appearance A San Carlos Park couple accused of drugging and molesting a girl while covering it up for two years appeared in court.
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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.
FORT MYERS BEACH Woman sees potentially suspicious charge on her account after parking at Fort Myers Beach Jennifer parked in the parking lot across from Lynn Hall Memorial Park, paid with a QR code and went to visit friends for lunch.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers DL balancing spring practice and shot put regionals North Fort Myers defensive lineman James Johnson is balancing spring football practice and going for a regional title in the shot put.
IMMOKALEE Training day for Folds of Honor donors and special guests On Wednesday, high-ranking veterans of the navy seals and other special operations conducted six different training scenarios.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Non-profit makes teddy bears for families of fallen officers Having a loved one in law enforcement means there is always a fear that they may not come home.
CAPE CORAL People fighting to lower the cost of playing pickleball in Cape Coral The price of playing on these courts is putting people in a pickle. The Lake Kennedy Racquet Center has yet to open, but there are a lot of concerns.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 8, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 8, 2024.
San Carlos Park Man at center of WINK News investigation now charged with drugging, molesting child After a years long WINK investigation, Dwayne Staron was arrested and convicted of grand theft. Now he and his wife, Theresa Staron, are both behind bars.
FORT MYERS Police: Man caught at Clemente Park with AR pistol, ski mask and black latex gloves A 19-year-old man has been arrested after officers found an AR pistol, all-black clothing, a ski mask and black latex gloves in his backpack.
PUNTA GORDA FHP investigating hit-and-run with injuries after crash at mm 170 on I-75 Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash with injuries on Interstate 75 southbound at mile marker 170 in Punta Gorda.
ALVA Department of Health warns of blue-green algae in Alva canal If you live on Sebastian Court along the canal in Alva, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County wants you to remain cautious. A blue-green algae bloom has been spotted there.
SAN CARLOS PARK Couple accused of drugging and molesting girl make court appearance A San Carlos Park couple accused of drugging and molesting 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.
CBS News photo A big question during the post-recession economic recovery was why companies weren’t sharing more of their profits with employees in the form of raises, especially after the Republican-led Congress moved to slash corporate taxes. Although President Donald Trump said last year that the cuts would lead to a pay bump for workers, new research suggests that raises may remain elusive in 2019. About 70 percent of corporations say they plan to boost worker pay by 3 percent this year, according to compensation-data company PayScale. That’s in line with the raises employers have offered in recent years and is only slightly ahead of the U.S. inflation rate of roughly 2 percent. The upshot: At a time when corporate profits remain healthy and the economy on track for another solid year of growth, pay gains for most workers will be modest. The findings are based on a PayScale survey of about 7,000 corporations. Two major factors are keeping a lid on raises, said Lydia Frank, vice president of content strategy at PayScale. First, companies are increasingly using profits to repurchase their own stock — that benefits shareholders more than workers, with spending on such buybacks reaching a record $1 trillion last year. Second, a growing number of companies expect the U.S. to face another recession in the next year or two, and so are looking to curb spending. “It’s been a little confounding, why wages haven’t increased as much as you would expect given the robust economy,” Frank said. “And now there’s a lot of uncertainty going into this year” about an economic slowdown. Despite that robust economic growth, workers’ “real wages” — what people take home after inflation — fell 1.3 percent last year. PayScale’s data differs somewhat from federal labor figures on wages because of differences in how the research firm crunches data. For instance, PayScale tracks workers who switch jobs, while the U.S. Department of Labor tracks a set of fixed jobs. Recession planning About 1 of 5 companies told PayScale they are already starting to prepare for a recession, including delaying capital spending, dialing back on hiring and making layoffs. Most businesses also said that retaining key employees is a concern. With unemployment at its lowest rate in years and healthy job growth, workers have more opportunities to shift jobs — and many are doing just that. About 20 percent of workers who quit their jobs left for better pay elsewhere, while about the same share quit for a more attractive title, the survey found. Better benefits and perks Rather than offer fat pay raises, companies are boosting benefits and perks as a way to hire and retain employees, PayScale found. Forty-four percent of employers plan to offer remote work options this year, up from 39 percent last year, the study found. Other benefits that companies say they plan to add include a four-day workweek, education or tuition reimbursement, unlimited paid time off, and flex time. “Even if you are in a head-to-head competition, with companies offering the same type of base pay, the only way to differentiate yourself is around benefits or your mission,” Frank said. “That’s where you see this benefits race.” Some companies are also relying on bonuses and what PayScale calls “variable pay” to attract workers or keep top talent in place. Roughly two-thirds of companies say they’ll use bonuses to keep demand workers from departing for competitors. Where the big raises are Although most workers are likely to see only muted wage increases in 2019, some will enjoy much larger pay hikes, PayScale found. Last year, about 40 percent of employers handed out raises of at least 10 percent for a few jobs within their organizations, which tended to be for in-demand roles like IT positions. “If you are in a super-competitive job with a skill-set that’s hard to find, you have more of an ability to negotiate,” Frank said.