Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states including Florida10th annual Fair at Fenway to make its return to JetBlue Park
WASHINGTON (AP) Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states including Florida Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women, and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.
FORT MYERS 10th annual Fair at Fenway to make its return to JetBlue Park A familiar favorite is set to make a return to Southwest Florida as the 10th annual Fair at Fenway in JetBlue Park.
2 Punta Gorda women face grand jury indictments for death involving meth Two Punta Gorda women have been accused of distributing meth causing death after being indicted by the Charlotte County Grand Jury.
CAPE CORAL Worker transported in Cape Coral after suffering ‘medical episode’ in bucket truck A worker on the lift of a bucket truck had to be transported to the hospital after suffering some sort of “medical episode” while in the lift said police.
FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof deadline approaching soon in Charlotte County The deadline for FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof is rapidly approaching for Charlotte County residents affected by Hurricane Milton.
FDA proposes to remove ingredient in medications The Food & Drug Administration proposes removing one ingredient after new data shows it is less effective than listed.
Riviera Bar and Grill reopens within days of hurricanes Helene, Milton A gargantuan effort from owners and staff allowed the Riviera Bar and Grill to reopen less than a week after two hurricanes flooded the Punta Gorda waterfront restaurant that has been around since the 1950s.
2 men charged in unrelated crimes for deaths related to fentanyl Two men in Charlotte County have been arrested for separate fentanyl-related charges that led to two deaths.
CAPE CORAL Pickup truck crashes into Cape Coral apartment building A pickup truck crashed into a Cape Coral apartment building after what police believe was a head-on collision with another vehicle.
Tim Aten Knows: More new tenants coming to local retail centers Something big is in the works for the long-vacant former Sweetbay Supermarket in Green Tree Center in North Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs house catches on fire 3 times in less than 24 hours A house in Bonita Springs caught on fire three times in less than 24 hours.
SWFL High School Football Scoreboard Week 12 The regular season finale of high school football in SWFL brings district champions crowned and playoff spots fortified. .
Trash pile on San Carlos Island continues to grow Residents of San Carlos Island have grown tired as garbage and debris from hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton piles up.
Law enforcement presence at Alfie Oakes’ North Naples home and Immokalee packing house Several federal and state law enforcement agencies were at Alfie Oakes’ home and packing house for an investigation that remains undisclosed.
WASHINGTON (AP) Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states including Florida Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women, and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.
FORT MYERS 10th annual Fair at Fenway to make its return to JetBlue Park A familiar favorite is set to make a return to Southwest Florida as the 10th annual Fair at Fenway in JetBlue Park.
2 Punta Gorda women face grand jury indictments for death involving meth Two Punta Gorda women have been accused of distributing meth causing death after being indicted by the Charlotte County Grand Jury.
CAPE CORAL Worker transported in Cape Coral after suffering ‘medical episode’ in bucket truck A worker on the lift of a bucket truck had to be transported to the hospital after suffering some sort of “medical episode” while in the lift said police.
FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof deadline approaching soon in Charlotte County The deadline for FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof is rapidly approaching for Charlotte County residents affected by Hurricane Milton.
FDA proposes to remove ingredient in medications The Food & Drug Administration proposes removing one ingredient after new data shows it is less effective than listed.
Riviera Bar and Grill reopens within days of hurricanes Helene, Milton A gargantuan effort from owners and staff allowed the Riviera Bar and Grill to reopen less than a week after two hurricanes flooded the Punta Gorda waterfront restaurant that has been around since the 1950s.
2 men charged in unrelated crimes for deaths related to fentanyl Two men in Charlotte County have been arrested for separate fentanyl-related charges that led to two deaths.
CAPE CORAL Pickup truck crashes into Cape Coral apartment building A pickup truck crashed into a Cape Coral apartment building after what police believe was a head-on collision with another vehicle.
Tim Aten Knows: More new tenants coming to local retail centers Something big is in the works for the long-vacant former Sweetbay Supermarket in Green Tree Center in North Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs house catches on fire 3 times in less than 24 hours A house in Bonita Springs caught on fire three times in less than 24 hours.
SWFL High School Football Scoreboard Week 12 The regular season finale of high school football in SWFL brings district champions crowned and playoff spots fortified. .
Trash pile on San Carlos Island continues to grow Residents of San Carlos Island have grown tired as garbage and debris from hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton piles up.
Law enforcement presence at Alfie Oakes’ North Naples home and Immokalee packing house Several federal and state law enforcement agencies were at Alfie Oakes’ home and packing house for an investigation that remains undisclosed.
Kathleen Boyle with her tow dogs, Bear and Robin, at their Fiddler’s Creek home in Collier County. Boyle says all three of them survived an encounter with a black bear during a morning walk the day of Christmas Eve Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. Credit: WINK News. We told you about the encounter a woman says she and her two small dogs had with a mother black bear and her cubs on Christmas Eve morning. It’s an encounter wildlife agencies take seriously. Kathleen Boyle told WINK News a mother bear came after her when she ran into two bear cubs on her morning walk with her two West Highland White Terriers, Bear and Robin. Boyle said she was able to escape with the help of her two dogs and a bicyclist who rode by in the Fiddler’s Creek community, where she lives with her husband and their two pets. “And as I was trying to punch her, she came at me,” Boyle recalled. Wildlife experts say everyone needs to be prepared for this sort of situation. “We live in a place, especially if you live right against wild areas or natural areas, that there will be wildlife encounters, bears included,” said Katie Johnson, the community engagement coordinator for Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Luckily, the encounter ended well for both Boyle and her dogs. “I know I’m one of the lucky ones,” Boyle said. She says what ultimately allowed her to escape the mother bear was the nearby biker and her dogs. “[Bear], really, by charging her let me know that she was there, and he’s showing the injuries for it, but he is, he really saved us from the attack,” Boyle said. “And then the biker really was able to help scare her off and get her back.” Boyle also says she knew what to do during the attack. “I’m jumping up and screaming and doing what you’re supposed to do, make yourself big, deep voice,” Boyle said. On Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s website, it says, when attacked by a black bear, you need to fight back aggressively, even with your bare hands as Boyle did. “I tried to, you know, get my arms drawn out and throat punch but pull back quickly so that she couldn’t get me,” Boyle said. As for what not to do, according to FWC, do not play dead or try to climb a tree, and, of course, don’t approach a bear in the first place. “They really want to mind their own business,” Johnson said. “They don’t want anything to do with us, and, really, a lot of times with animals, their last resort is going to be to approach a human.” Boyle’s situation is a reminder that, even when you’re careful, these encounters can happen. “I truly owe it to those dogs,” Boyle said. “I mean, she she’s 2 years old, and she went out for the momma bear. He’s 17 months, and he went up to the momma bear to protect me.” Go to MyFWC.com/Bear to learn more about living in bear country. MORE: Human/Bear Encounters Protect Pets Scare That Bear