FORT MYERS Shoppers see increase in grocery prices ahead of Fourth of July Shopping for Independence Day almost feels like shopping for a major holiday; with the fireworks, food, and travel, all of it can add up to booming expenses.
Man causes chaos in Naples restaurant Oliver Oxenham was arrested Saturday afternoon after creating chaos at Vergina in Naples.
CAPE CORAL Global Flag Football League is revolutionizing professional sports ownership Fifteen years ago, Cape Coral native Jay Lawrence hatched a plan. After more than a decade of workshopping the idea, the Global Flag Football League is finally here.
Unlocking the secrets to super-aging Most people’s goal is to live long and in good health. Experts say it is possible to do both. In fact, more people are living at an advanced age with a good quality of life than ever before.
PORT CHARLOTTE Free legal help for Hurricane Ian survivors Maybe a contractor stole your money, you’re battling insurance or can’t find your important legal documents. Whatever it is, Florida Rural Legal Services can help, and they do it for free.
PORT CHARLOTTE Former Charlotte County MLB player accused of decades-long sexual abuse A woman is accusing a former Major League Baseball player from Charlotte County of sexually abusing her for years.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 arrested after road rage shooting in Lehigh Acres A person is fighting to recover after being shot in Lehigh Acres, and we now know that this was a road rage shooting.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee bridge: Timeline, traffic and 4th of July impact As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, construction on the Caloosahatchee River Bridge continues to progress ahead of schedule. According to the latest update from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on June 19th, the project is currently 103 days ahead of schedule.
Saw palmetto berry bandits facing harsher punishments A new law is cracking down on saw palmetto berry bandits, who are known for stealing the berries and selling them by the pound.
Cape Coral removes ribbons honoring veterans from Jaycee Park People with the Support Jaycee Park organization are outraged after the ribbons and decorations they placed on trees in Jaycee Park were taken down by the City of Cape Coral.
WASHINGTON (AP) Judge delays Trump’s hush money sentencing until at least September after high court immunity ruling Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush-money case has been postponed until at least September after the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
NAPLES WINK News speaks with victim in Uber high speed chase The chase started on Davis Boulevard shortly after 2:30 A.M. On Sunday and ended on Goodlette-Frank Road.
FORT MYERS No plan for flooding relief on Palm Beach Blvd. until 2027 If you don’t like driving through flooded roads and you use Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers, it’ll be a while before there’s any relief.
Air show to brings in millions in revenue to Charlotte County There were 22,750 people from outside Charlotte County who attended the air show in November 2023, which produced an economic impact of $5,310,800, according to a study from Tallahassee-based market-research firm Downs & St. Germain.
SANIBEL Rescuers search for missing teen swimmer; woman who called 911 speaks out A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter is circling over Blind Pass Beach in search of a missing teenage swimmer.
FORT MYERS Shoppers see increase in grocery prices ahead of Fourth of July Shopping for Independence Day almost feels like shopping for a major holiday; with the fireworks, food, and travel, all of it can add up to booming expenses.
Man causes chaos in Naples restaurant Oliver Oxenham was arrested Saturday afternoon after creating chaos at Vergina in Naples.
CAPE CORAL Global Flag Football League is revolutionizing professional sports ownership Fifteen years ago, Cape Coral native Jay Lawrence hatched a plan. After more than a decade of workshopping the idea, the Global Flag Football League is finally here.
Unlocking the secrets to super-aging Most people’s goal is to live long and in good health. Experts say it is possible to do both. In fact, more people are living at an advanced age with a good quality of life than ever before.
PORT CHARLOTTE Free legal help for Hurricane Ian survivors Maybe a contractor stole your money, you’re battling insurance or can’t find your important legal documents. Whatever it is, Florida Rural Legal Services can help, and they do it for free.
PORT CHARLOTTE Former Charlotte County MLB player accused of decades-long sexual abuse A woman is accusing a former Major League Baseball player from Charlotte County of sexually abusing her for years.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 arrested after road rage shooting in Lehigh Acres A person is fighting to recover after being shot in Lehigh Acres, and we now know that this was a road rage shooting.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee bridge: Timeline, traffic and 4th of July impact As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, construction on the Caloosahatchee River Bridge continues to progress ahead of schedule. According to the latest update from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on June 19th, the project is currently 103 days ahead of schedule.
Saw palmetto berry bandits facing harsher punishments A new law is cracking down on saw palmetto berry bandits, who are known for stealing the berries and selling them by the pound.
Cape Coral removes ribbons honoring veterans from Jaycee Park People with the Support Jaycee Park organization are outraged after the ribbons and decorations they placed on trees in Jaycee Park were taken down by the City of Cape Coral.
WASHINGTON (AP) Judge delays Trump’s hush money sentencing until at least September after high court immunity ruling Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush-money case has been postponed until at least September after the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
NAPLES WINK News speaks with victim in Uber high speed chase The chase started on Davis Boulevard shortly after 2:30 A.M. On Sunday and ended on Goodlette-Frank Road.
FORT MYERS No plan for flooding relief on Palm Beach Blvd. until 2027 If you don’t like driving through flooded roads and you use Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers, it’ll be a while before there’s any relief.
Air show to brings in millions in revenue to Charlotte County There were 22,750 people from outside Charlotte County who attended the air show in November 2023, which produced an economic impact of $5,310,800, according to a study from Tallahassee-based market-research firm Downs & St. Germain.
SANIBEL Rescuers search for missing teen swimmer; woman who called 911 speaks out A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter is circling over Blind Pass Beach in search of a missing teenage swimmer.
Photo via WINK News Attorney General Ashley Moody issued a Consumer Alert for Floridians with loved ones residing in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Moody says reports of these facilities seizing residents’ stimulus payments are beginning to surface nationwide. According to the Federal Trade Commission, some facility operators are seizing the stimulus payments of residents on Medicaid—justifying the seizure by claiming the facility, not the individual, is entitled to the federal benefit. CARES Act payments are classified as a tax credit, not a federal benefit, and are allocated to individuals not the facilities entrusted to care for them, according to Office of the Attorney General. AG Ashley Moody said, “This is disgraceful and completely unacceptable. As we have seen throughout this crisis, residents in these facilities are at a higher risk of suffering and dying from COVID-19—they should not have to carry the additional burden of worrying about their stimulus money being taken by those entrusted with their care. The federal government allocated these funds to individuals during these unprecedented times. If these stimulus funds were meant for facility operators, they would have been earmarked as such. “Please check on your loved ones living in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Ask if their stimulus payments have been received. If they haven’t, ask the facility’s management if they are holding the benefits. If they are, contact my office immediately.” To contact the Florida Attorney General’s Office, call 1(866) 9NO-SCAM or visit MyFloridaLegal.com. Complaints can also be filed with the FTC by visiting FTC.Gov/Complaint. For tips on scams related to stimulus payments, click here. For tips on general COVID-19 related scams, click here.