Backlash over new state law banning kids from social mediaGov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Orlando
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orlando Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Orlando Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Orlando.
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Former Lee supervisor of elections candidate calls for Sheriff Marceno to resign More fingers are pointing at Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
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Backlash over new state law banning kids from social media We talk about how dangerous social media is for our children, but a new state law that would ban kids from the apps is getting backlash.
orlando Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Orlando Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Orlando.
sanibel Volunteer Expo to be held Sanibel Community House; nearly 50 organizations in attendance The City of Sanibel is set to hold its Volunteer Expo, an event with nearly 50 organizations aiming to give back to the community.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Local Rabbi reacts to Israel and Hamas ceasefire agreement While the news of hostages being freed has brought relief, one local rabbi who has been speaking with WINK News since the war broke out expressed mixed feelings
Tiger dams in Collier County new defense system to stop flooding Collier County is now on board with a new defense system to stop flooding.
CAPE CORAL Plans for Cape Coral airport presented to City Council An airport in Cape Coral? The idea was presented to the city council on Wednesday as part of a broader report addressing the city’s rapid growth.
CAPE CORAL Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center gets new name and logo The Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center in Cape Coral is rebranding.
NAPLES Naples Pride Fest gets green light from City Council The Naples City Council voted to approve the permit for Naples Pride Fest at Cambier Park.
Former Lee supervisor of elections candidate calls for Sheriff Marceno to resign More fingers are pointing at Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
NORTH FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers wants progress on submerged boats at Old Bridge Marina It has become a headache for many: boats left submerged at the Old Bridge Marina, next to the Edison Bridge.
Credit: WINK News. We told you this week community members are concerned about speeders and in particular big vehicles, such as dump trucks, speeding down a roadway near their homes. We learned Tuesday larger vehicles going down Logan Boulevard are being monitored by Collier County. We were told it’s in the process of counting the number of big trucks that use the roadway. The County says, if the study shows a significant percentage of trucks within 24 hours, it will take this to the board of commissioners to ask for truck restrictive signage, which could be installed as soon as April. It’s something people in the area hope for. “In the last two months, it’s been like the floodgates have opened,” Charli Butler said. “The truck traffic has just exploded.” Butler lives in the Stone Creek community and has to use Logan Blvd. every day. He says big dump trucks have been scaring people on the road. “Some of my neighbors have told me trying to pull out in the morning, they’ve had some close calls, I mean life-threatening scary stuff out there,” Butler said. Drivers aren’t the only ones worried about safety. Logan Blvd. is filled with cyclists and pedestrians too. “At this point, you don’t even want to take your children out here on a bike ride or anything,” Butler said. “It’s just not worth it.” Lately, Butler said he has not felt safe walking along the roadway. He says in a 30-minute walk, he has counted 30 to 40 trucks. “You’re walking literally like three feet next to a truck, and of course, some of them are going a little bit over the speed limit,” Butler said. “So it’s kind of daunting to have the truck coming at you.” Collier County says, in addition to the truck study, it’s working through the Collier County development services to contact trucking companies to advise the use of alternative routes. Collier County Sheriff’s Office says it’s been working on traffic studies on Logan Boulevard as well. In the month of February, CCSO has conducted 26 traffic stops, and the sheriff’s office told us it plans to continuing to monitor the roadway. “I think a zoning rule should be put in place,” Butler said. “Maybe trucks over a certain weight shouldn’t be using this little road.”