Brotherly Bond: 2 FGCU soccer players display great synergyScattered rain and storms for your Thursday plans
ESTERO Brotherly Bond: 2 FGCU soccer players display great synergy While born in different parts of Brazil, two Florida Gulf Coast University soccer players have developed a bond that cannot be easily broken.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms this Thursday as a trough of low pressure lingers across the state.
WINK Investigates: Beattie Development in debt for more than $11 million dollars New documents also show help may be coming to homeowners who have paid the contractor hundreds of thousands of dollars and haven’t had their homes built.
cape coral Hand grenade found inside Cape Coral home The Cape Coral Police Department and LCSO bomb squad responded to the scene located on SW 38th Street, near Surfside Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon.
Lee County school superintendent candidates debate over hot button issues Candidates competing for the Lee County School Superintendent title faced off and discussed issues and possible solutions.
southwest florida Former State Senator pushes for state-wide animal abuse registry We are hearing from a former Florida Senator who says Erick Canoura could’ve been stopped before he came to Lee County.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Man breaks into mini-golf course A man has been arrested after he was caught on camera stripping and breaking into a minigolf course.
PUNTA GORDA Support local veterans with Pet for a Vet fundraiser It is a win-win for vets and soon-to-be pets. Our sister radio station, WINK 96-9, is hosting its annual Pet for a Vet fundraiser.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Laurel wilt: the fungus threatening Florida’s avocados The citrus industry has been feeling the squeeze here in Florida for a number of reasons, the most destructive one being a disease known as Laurel wilt.
Naples real estate impacted by Federal Reserve cuts It is a beautiful home on a nice, quiet street in Naples. Take a quick peak inside, and you’d assume it’d sell quickly. Well, think again.
Hip dysplasia’s effect on young people When you think of hip pain, you usually imagine middle-aged or older adults. However, children can suffer from it, too.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Volunteers wanted for Track to Trail Thoroughbreds rehabilitation The volunteer ran horserace rehabilitation effort Track to Trail Thoroughbreds is enlisting additional help from the Southwest Florida community.
Week 4 Band Performances Week 4 of the high school football season gave us some memorable halftime performances across Southwest Florida.
NORTH PORT Man accused of hitting North Port police officer turns himself in A man accused of hitting a police officer and taking off is now in jail.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for September 18, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for September 18, 2024.
ESTERO Brotherly Bond: 2 FGCU soccer players display great synergy While born in different parts of Brazil, two Florida Gulf Coast University soccer players have developed a bond that cannot be easily broken.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms this Thursday as a trough of low pressure lingers across the state.
WINK Investigates: Beattie Development in debt for more than $11 million dollars New documents also show help may be coming to homeowners who have paid the contractor hundreds of thousands of dollars and haven’t had their homes built.
cape coral Hand grenade found inside Cape Coral home The Cape Coral Police Department and LCSO bomb squad responded to the scene located on SW 38th Street, near Surfside Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon.
Lee County school superintendent candidates debate over hot button issues Candidates competing for the Lee County School Superintendent title faced off and discussed issues and possible solutions.
southwest florida Former State Senator pushes for state-wide animal abuse registry We are hearing from a former Florida Senator who says Erick Canoura could’ve been stopped before he came to Lee County.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Man breaks into mini-golf course A man has been arrested after he was caught on camera stripping and breaking into a minigolf course.
PUNTA GORDA Support local veterans with Pet for a Vet fundraiser It is a win-win for vets and soon-to-be pets. Our sister radio station, WINK 96-9, is hosting its annual Pet for a Vet fundraiser.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Laurel wilt: the fungus threatening Florida’s avocados The citrus industry has been feeling the squeeze here in Florida for a number of reasons, the most destructive one being a disease known as Laurel wilt.
Naples real estate impacted by Federal Reserve cuts It is a beautiful home on a nice, quiet street in Naples. Take a quick peak inside, and you’d assume it’d sell quickly. Well, think again.
Hip dysplasia’s effect on young people When you think of hip pain, you usually imagine middle-aged or older adults. However, children can suffer from it, too.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Volunteers wanted for Track to Trail Thoroughbreds rehabilitation The volunteer ran horserace rehabilitation effort Track to Trail Thoroughbreds is enlisting additional help from the Southwest Florida community.
Week 4 Band Performances Week 4 of the high school football season gave us some memorable halftime performances across Southwest Florida.
NORTH PORT Man accused of hitting North Port police officer turns himself in A man accused of hitting a police officer and taking off is now in jail.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for September 18, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for September 18, 2024.
Credit: WINK News. A Florida lawmaker has proposed a new gun law that would close gun show loopholes and require unlicensed dealers to do background checks. Rep. Margaret Good (D-Fla) of Florida’s 72nd Congressional District has filed a new bill in the Florida House of Representatives to require all sales or transfers of firearms be conducted through a licensed firearm dealer and anyone involved in the sale or transfer be subject to background checks. “I keep my gun for myself and my family to keep them safe from those who don’t follow the law,” Corey Westrem said. Westrem likes his guns, and he chooses to buy guns from a licensed dealer, which requires him to go through background checks. However, in a private sale, a background check is not required, something many people consider to be a loophole. Good aims to change that with the HB 451: Weapons and Firearms. “We have a responsibility to our communities to close this dangerous loophole to make sure criminals are not purchasing guns without a background check,” Good told WINK News on the phone. WHAT THE BILL WOULD REQUIRE Background checks on every gun sale Only licensed dealers can sell weapons All sales must be reported to the attorney’s general office The majority Republican state legislature likely opposes the measures in HB 451. And state republicans have already filed four pro-gun bills ahead of 2020 legislative session. ‘ We reached out to the NRA for comment on the legislation but have not received a response at this time. Despite what she may be up against in the state, Good is confident in the bill she has filed. “When 96 percent of Floridians support requiring background checks for gun purchases, I would hope they would listen to their constituents,” Good said. That percentage is from a poll taken after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. A new poll from UNF said only 14 percent of Florida Democrats and 3 percent of Florida Republicans think gun policy is the most important issue facing the country. Manager Jon Dezendorf of Fowler Firearms & Gun Range doesn’t think more checks alone are the answer. “As a whole, there’s never going to be a complete background check until you’re cross referencing mental history with criminal history,” Dezendorf said. “And until that is done, you are never going to have a thorough background check.”