Lehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures one personTrump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures one person The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a work trailer explosion that injured one person.
CBS News Trump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met privately with former President Donald Trump for several hours on Sunday morning to talk, in part, about fundraising ahead of the 2024 general election, several sources familiar with the meeting tell CBS News.
Jupiter Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Jupiter Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jupiter.
WINK NEWS Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approaches All parents fear the expense of college for their children; however, the state offers a great option in the Florida Prepaid Plan.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 arrested after North Fort Myers shooting While details are limited, what is available is that Lee County Sheriff’s deputies are actively investigating a shooting that killed one man.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
LEE COUNTY Two arrested for street racing in Lee County Two people have been arrested for street racing in Lee County according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures one person The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a work trailer explosion that injured one person.
CBS News Trump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met privately with former President Donald Trump for several hours on Sunday morning to talk, in part, about fundraising ahead of the 2024 general election, several sources familiar with the meeting tell CBS News.
Jupiter Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Jupiter Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jupiter.
WINK NEWS Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approaches All parents fear the expense of college for their children; however, the state offers a great option in the Florida Prepaid Plan.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 arrested after North Fort Myers shooting While details are limited, what is available is that Lee County Sheriff’s deputies are actively investigating a shooting that killed one man.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
LEE COUNTY Two arrested for street racing in Lee County Two people have been arrested for street racing in Lee County according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
A WINK News drone image captures streaks of blue-green algae seen in the Caloosahatchee River running along Barron Park in LaBelle. Credit: WINK News. More than a dozen groups are pushing Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency after blue-green algae was discovered in the Caloosahatchee River at Barron Park in LaBelle recently. Barry Rosen, a professor with FGCU’s The Water School, has been closely monitoring the algae situation in Lake Okeechobee. He took a sample from the lake earlier in May. “There was a fair number of colonies that were dead,” Rosen said. “But on the other hand, there was still some that were surviving. Yes, they would either still be producing toxin if they’re alive.” On the Caloosahatchee, Florida Department of Environmental Protection has not confirmed whether algae in LaBelle is toxic. Lake levels are higher than what’s comfortable with rainy season upon us. South Florida Water Management District says it’s doing what it can on its end. “I can tell you that the water management district right now is moving as much water as it can south and has been and will continue to because we’re super aware that the lake is at the level it’s at,” said Chauncey Goss, the SFWMD governing board chairman. “Two and a half feet higher than it was last year.” The blue-green algae that has been seen in parts of Southwest Florida recently has not been anything like the thick gunk seen in the past, but rather more of a thin film on the surface of the water. The hope is to not seen anything close to a repeat of blue-green algae from 2016 and 2018. “The status quo really was not sustainable,” Goss said. “We cannot continue to use our coastal estuaries as dumping grounds for freshwater when we have too much of it at zero risk. There is a risk, and that risk is our economies, and we felt that very much in 2016 and 2018. Goss hopes new construction projects and an updated Lake Okeechobee operating manual can help save our estuaries. “We also have to make sure that we manage the lake properly,” Goss said. “Because if we don’t manage the lake properly, all that infrastructure is for nothing. So we want to make sure that we manage the lake properly.” Rosen explains water quality concerns in the region are not caused by water releases from Lake Okeechobee alone. “Now the watershed itself supplies a lot of nutrients, even more southern come out of Lake Okeechobee,” Rosen said. “So the nutrients from any kind of lawn fertilizers that flow into the Caloosahatchee feed these organisms. They need nitrogen. They need phosphorus.” As of right now, there are no health alerts posted in at Barron Park. We reached out to Florida Department of Health in Hendry County to ask why. The governor has not acted on a request from water advocates who requested an emergency order declaration about the algae. Anyone interested in keeping an eye on blue-green algae in the region and the state can visit the algal bloom dashboard.