Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast UniversityMissing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
Credit: WINK News. With coronavirus (COVID-19) posing a major concern, disinfectants and other supplies are imperative. But that also creates another concern: price gouging. Take a look at a picture below sent in by a WINK News viewer. It’s two hand sanitizers. We are told they were bought a week apart. And the difference between them is the price tag. Last week it was $9.99. Now, they say it’s almost $30. Credit: Shared with WINK News. We looked into whether this is price gouging. The first thing to know is that it must first be investigated by the state before that call can be made. But what we do know is stores or people selling essential items such as hand sanitizer can’t hike up the cost to make a bigger profit. And the Florida Office of the Attorney General is collecting complaints. Attorney General Ashley Moody says her team has received hundreds of price gouging complaints of people trying to sell the essentials for unfair prices. Stores are running low on health supplies such as hand sanitizer, which is being highly recommended along with washing hands with soap and water as preventative measures coronavirus and illness in general. So customers feel like they hit the jackpot when they finally get their hands on some. “When I went to go buy it, there was only two left,” said one customer we spoke to. “And I grabbed the two off there, and I felt lucky. I felt like I hit the lottery.” Most people probably wouldn’t feel lucky though if they found some products that were triple the price it would normally cost them, especially in a time of need. Moody’s office is out there trying to make things right. “In one instance where we caught a business trying to jack up prices, we were able to make sure those products were donated to charity so it could still be used during this time of crisis,” she said. The business she’s referring to bough cleaning supplies from another store then turned around and tried to sell them at a big markup. And that’s a big no-no. A local business bought cleaning supplies, toilet paper and other items at a discount store then tried to resell them at double the price—BAD MOVE! After my Rapid Response Team contacted the business, they decided to donate the items to a local charity. pic.twitter.com/OPXyJzcJHO — AG Ashley Moody (@AGAshleyMoody) March 19, 2020 That’s why Moody’s team got one woman a refund after learning she paid $200 for a mask! We will not tolerate price gouging in Florida. A consumer purchased N95 masks for $199—OUTRAGEOUS! Thanks to the quick action of our Rapid Response Team, she has received a full refund. pic.twitter.com/jlZFCIRclp — AG Ashley Moody (@AGAshleyMoody) March 19, 2020 We could not confirm the picture of the hand sanitizers with different price tags was a case of price gouging, but people still are concerned the increase in demand could cause some wild swings in prices. “Unfortunately, during every kind of natural disaster situation, there are bad actors out there looking to take advantage of an opportunity to rip people off,” said Bryan Zumwalt, with the Consumer Brands Association. Zumwalt represents companies such as Clorox. “We work to make them affordable,” Zumwalt said. “They’re spending time every day making them affordable and readily available for this type of situation.” Zumwalt sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking the feds to crack down on price gouging. MORE: Consumer Brands Calls on Attorney General to Act on Coronavirus Price Gouging Moody activated Florida’s price gouging hotline Tuesday, encouraging people to report big price differences. Our Rapid Response Team is working hard to deter price gouging and stop scams. We are contacting businesses in real-time and many are working with our team to remove misleading posts—like this post for a COVID-19 “Protection Kit.” pic.twitter.com/H5duEPA5MH — AG Ashley Moody (@AGAshleyMoody) March 16, 2020 Items covered under the COVID-19 state of emergency are protective masks, sanitizing and disinfecting supplies, cleaning supplies, and personal protective equipment such as gowns and gloves. Violators could face fines between $1,000 and $25,000. Complaints can be filed by phone or online. Price gouging can be reported by calling 1-866-9NO-SCAM or by visiting MyFloridaLegal.com. For tips on reporting price gouging, click here. Moody also warns people to be on the lookout for scams. “Be smart,” she said. “Have common sense, make sure that you’re paying attention, to not only the health updates, but look at the scam alerts.” IF YOU FEEL SICK: The Florida Department of Health has opened a 24-hour COVID-19 Call Center at 1-866-779-6121. Questions may also be emailed to covid-19@flhealth.gov. Email responses will be sent during call center hours. http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/COVID-19/