Man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at occupied vehicle in Charlotte CountyLongest tenured Cape Coral K-9 police officer and partner retire
port charlotte Man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at occupied vehicle in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at an occupied vehicle in his driveway.
CAPE CORAL Longest tenured Cape Coral K-9 police officer and partner retire An officer for the Cape Coral Police Department and his K-9 partner are retiring after a distinguished career in law enforcement.
north naples WWII veteran celebrates 100th Christmas A milestone one century in the making, as a World War II veteran recently celebrated his 100th Christmas.
sanibel Sanibel firefighters rescue turtle stuck in drain for multiple days The Sanibel Fire Rescue District took to the sewers to save a stranded turtle from a drain located near a strip mall.
Lee County Schools provides bus for kids walking 2 miles without sidewalk A mother won a safety battle with the Lee County School District after her kids had to walk over two miles to school without a sidewalk.
cape coral Local restaurant owner recalls cherished memory of President Jimmy Carter President Jimmy Carter has left a lasting memory on many Americans posthumously, including the owner of a Southwest Florida restaurant.
wink news What new Florida bills will go into effect starting Jan. 1 With the new year comes new laws. Nine bills will become effective in Florida starting on Wednesday, January 1.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warm and humid for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Monday with increased humidity. There will be increased cloud coverage throughout the afternoon.
Florida officials react to the passing of Jimmy Carter The 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, passed away on Dec. 29. An immediate cause was not given.
FORT MYERS Chabad Lubavitch of SWFL holds menorah lighting ceremony The Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida joined together on Sunday evening for its annual menorah lighting ceremony.
Man dead after single-vehicle crash on I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one man is dead after a single-vehicle crash on I-75, Saturday afternoon.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old.
lehigh acres Man wanted for robbing a Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for robbing a Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres.
Events to be held on the 5th night of Hanukkah in Southwest Florida Hanukkah, the Jewish holiday that lasts for eight nights, is entering its fifth day as many gather to observe the nightly menorah lighting.
NORTH FORT MYERS Two arrested after crashing vehicle into occupied North Fort Myers home According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a vehicle collided into a home on Williamsburg Drive in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
port charlotte Man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at occupied vehicle in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at an occupied vehicle in his driveway.
CAPE CORAL Longest tenured Cape Coral K-9 police officer and partner retire An officer for the Cape Coral Police Department and his K-9 partner are retiring after a distinguished career in law enforcement.
north naples WWII veteran celebrates 100th Christmas A milestone one century in the making, as a World War II veteran recently celebrated his 100th Christmas.
sanibel Sanibel firefighters rescue turtle stuck in drain for multiple days The Sanibel Fire Rescue District took to the sewers to save a stranded turtle from a drain located near a strip mall.
Lee County Schools provides bus for kids walking 2 miles without sidewalk A mother won a safety battle with the Lee County School District after her kids had to walk over two miles to school without a sidewalk.
cape coral Local restaurant owner recalls cherished memory of President Jimmy Carter President Jimmy Carter has left a lasting memory on many Americans posthumously, including the owner of a Southwest Florida restaurant.
wink news What new Florida bills will go into effect starting Jan. 1 With the new year comes new laws. Nine bills will become effective in Florida starting on Wednesday, January 1.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warm and humid for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Monday with increased humidity. There will be increased cloud coverage throughout the afternoon.
Florida officials react to the passing of Jimmy Carter The 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, passed away on Dec. 29. An immediate cause was not given.
FORT MYERS Chabad Lubavitch of SWFL holds menorah lighting ceremony The Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida joined together on Sunday evening for its annual menorah lighting ceremony.
Man dead after single-vehicle crash on I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one man is dead after a single-vehicle crash on I-75, Saturday afternoon.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old.
lehigh acres Man wanted for robbing a Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for robbing a Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres.
Events to be held on the 5th night of Hanukkah in Southwest Florida Hanukkah, the Jewish holiday that lasts for eight nights, is entering its fifth day as many gather to observe the nightly menorah lighting.
NORTH FORT MYERS Two arrested after crashing vehicle into occupied North Fort Myers home According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a vehicle collided into a home on Williamsburg Drive in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
Photo by Accugentix. Oil derived from hemp is growing in popularity to help people. CBD oil or cannabidiol can help people manage their anxiety and pain. One FGCU student recently invented a device that helps users better measure their doses. This could help solve a regulation riddle. FGCU student Alana Hacker founded Accugentix with the goal to help people measure proper doses for medical marijuana. “I wanted it to be accurate,” Hacker said. “And me personally, I’m very interested in genetics, so I put those two things together … I really wanted it to be unique.” And it is proving to be unique, with two patents pending. “We’re developing a dosing system for medical cannabis,” Hacker said. “That includes CBD oil and medical cannabis oil. That has CBD oil and THC.” The device will measure how much CBD oil someone is taking and help track the dosage on the app. “When I first thought of it, I’m like, you know this could probably help some people,” Hacker said. “There’s a huge dosing issue in medical cannabis industry. People are taking too much, and most working-class people don’t want that.” And medical marijuana experts like Sam Walch at FGCU agree the device will benefit people. “There’s the scientific viewpoint that says we need to have standard doses to track,” said Walch, director of workforce development. “And standard dosing that wants to go from the medical side is extremely important.” Hacker said the inspiration for the device came from a personal moment. “I have a family member who was going through cancer treatment,” Hacker said. “It wasn’t going so well. So they tried the medical cannabis route, and in conjunction with her chemotherapy, it worked great.” It’s been FGCU’s Institute for Entrepreneurial ship that’s taken the personal moment and her passion into the real world. “Alana is like a lot of the students at FGCU,” said Eric Arseneau, associate director of the institute. “They have a particular passion that comes out of their major.” Hacker will have a chance to receive up to $75,000 in a few weeks at the national competition for entrepreneurs. Her dosing device will compete with other ideas around the country. “It’s just trying to get the money to do that or trying to get the support,” Hacker said. “But FGCU has helped me out tremendously.” RELATED: Confusion over cannabidiol: Is CBD legal? It depends who you askÂ