Duo accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula from PublixBuckingham residents push for solution to flooding
Lee County Duo accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula from Publix Two women are accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula and drink powder from a Publix in Lee County.
BUCKINGHAM Buckingham residents push for solution to flooding Buckingham residents are tired of their lives being thrown off course whenever it rains a little too hard.
BONITA SPRINGS Donna’s Barbershop in Bonita Springs doubling as music venue On concert day, you won’t see barber chairs, combs or razors. Instead, you’ll see amps, mics, soundboards, a drum set and the talent of the local music scene behind each instrument.
FORT MYERS FHP investigating rollover crash on I-75 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a rollover crash near the exit of Colonial Boulevard, around Mile Marker 136.
PUNTA GORDA Smelly fish washing up dead on shore concerning neighbors Dirty, rotten fish piled up dead along the shore at the Twin Isles Country Club in Punta Gorda.
PINE ISLAND How a car ended up in the water near a Matlacha restaurant Almost every law enforcement agency in the area was at Miceli’s restaurant on Pine Island Road, as the car with the brake lights on went down the Matlacha pass.
LEHIGH ACRES Understanding Mosquito Control: Low-flying plane operations explained Low-flying planes flying back and forth over homes over the weekend worried many people on the ground, who wondered what was happening.
Man keeping brother’s legacy alive with basketball camp Sean Achilles loved basketball and worked hard at it. His brother Dsean, on the other hand, didn’t take the sport seriously.
Expert weighs in on Sebring killer’s claim of severe mental health issues Zephen Xaver claims voices in his head drove him to kill. A state psychologist said that doesn’t add up.
Miracle Moment: little boy takes first steps at 4 years old Landon hops to it and goes. Nothing’s holding him back. Especially not cerebral palsy. Landon has spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that makes it hard for him to walk. It’s a life-long complication after Landon was born severely premature.
FORT MYERS Families anxiously await repairs to Lakes Park splash pads With summer heat in full swing, Southwest Florida families are looking for ways to cool off.
Collier County Education Association continues bargaining for increased wages For years, teachers have been talking about how much it costs to live in Collier County, saying it doesn’t match what they’re getting paid, and they believe they deserve more.
CAPE CORAL OSHA takes over investigation of deadly tire explosion at Firestone The investigation into a deadly explosion inside a garage at a Firestone is out of the hands of local law enforcement, as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has taken over.
FORT MYERS Man found unconscious at Hendry County hazmat scene appears in federal court The man arrested during a hazmat scene in Hendry county that made 20 first responders sick appeared in federal court in Fort Myers.
Lee County Duo accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula from Publix Two women are accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula and drink powder from a Publix in Lee County.
BUCKINGHAM Buckingham residents push for solution to flooding Buckingham residents are tired of their lives being thrown off course whenever it rains a little too hard.
BONITA SPRINGS Donna’s Barbershop in Bonita Springs doubling as music venue On concert day, you won’t see barber chairs, combs or razors. Instead, you’ll see amps, mics, soundboards, a drum set and the talent of the local music scene behind each instrument.
FORT MYERS FHP investigating rollover crash on I-75 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a rollover crash near the exit of Colonial Boulevard, around Mile Marker 136.
PUNTA GORDA Smelly fish washing up dead on shore concerning neighbors Dirty, rotten fish piled up dead along the shore at the Twin Isles Country Club in Punta Gorda.
PINE ISLAND How a car ended up in the water near a Matlacha restaurant Almost every law enforcement agency in the area was at Miceli’s restaurant on Pine Island Road, as the car with the brake lights on went down the Matlacha pass.
LEHIGH ACRES Understanding Mosquito Control: Low-flying plane operations explained Low-flying planes flying back and forth over homes over the weekend worried many people on the ground, who wondered what was happening.
Man keeping brother’s legacy alive with basketball camp Sean Achilles loved basketball and worked hard at it. His brother Dsean, on the other hand, didn’t take the sport seriously.
Expert weighs in on Sebring killer’s claim of severe mental health issues Zephen Xaver claims voices in his head drove him to kill. A state psychologist said that doesn’t add up.
Miracle Moment: little boy takes first steps at 4 years old Landon hops to it and goes. Nothing’s holding him back. Especially not cerebral palsy. Landon has spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that makes it hard for him to walk. It’s a life-long complication after Landon was born severely premature.
FORT MYERS Families anxiously await repairs to Lakes Park splash pads With summer heat in full swing, Southwest Florida families are looking for ways to cool off.
Collier County Education Association continues bargaining for increased wages For years, teachers have been talking about how much it costs to live in Collier County, saying it doesn’t match what they’re getting paid, and they believe they deserve more.
CAPE CORAL OSHA takes over investigation of deadly tire explosion at Firestone The investigation into a deadly explosion inside a garage at a Firestone is out of the hands of local law enforcement, as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has taken over.
FORT MYERS Man found unconscious at Hendry County hazmat scene appears in federal court The man arrested during a hazmat scene in Hendry county that made 20 first responders sick appeared in federal court in Fort Myers.
Credit: WINK News. The debate over guns in the United States continues to remain prominent on the national stage, especially after a Democrat proposed confiscating what he calls “weapons of war.” But one Florida community is opposing this proposal by becoming a “sanctuary county” for guns. We looked into the debate over guns and whether Southwest Florida could head in the same direction. John Dezendorf, the owner of Fowler Firearms and Gun Range, believes in everyone’s right to bear arms, but he worries that it could be taken away from Americans in the future. “It’s always in the back of your mind; it is,” Dezendorf said. “Because the laws have been constantly changing, and they’ve been changing in my opinion more towards hindering us a little bit.” That’s why Dezendorf and other locals support Lake County’s decision to become a “gun sanctuary.” That means the county wants to protect its community from gun restrictions imposed at the federal level. While Lake County is the first county in the state to declare itself a “sanctuary county,” more than 130 counties in states nationwide have declared themselves “second amendment sanctuaries.” But Attorney Pamella Seay, an FGCU professor, said a county can’t ignore federal law. “It can’t truly block it,” Seay said. “But what it can do is provide a forum from which we can take that to court and allow a judge to review it.” Lake County is the only one in the state to pass such a resolution, and Lee County might not be far behind. County Commissioner Brian Hamman is open to the idea and is already looking into it. “When I saw that this had passed, I actually was going to reach out to a county commissioner that I know in that county to get the language to see what it was that they passed,” Hamman said. There are others in Southwest Florida who want to work toward stronger gun laws to prevent gun violence and protect people. “We are home to some major shootings including Parkland and Pulse,” said Crystal Wimperis, and advocate with Moms Demand Action. “We cannot wait for another tragedy to happen to act. We cannot wait.”