Caught on Video: man ignites North Fort Myers house on fireSiblings left homeless after fire in Collier County
NORTH FORT MYERS Caught on Video: man ignites North Fort Myers house on fire We spoke with the mother of the family that lives in the home. She said both her husband and her 6-year-old son were in bed when she saw an orange glow coming from the front window; then, she saw flames.
Siblings left homeless after fire in Collier County A family is recovering from the flames after a lawnmower fire in Collier County left three siblings homeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral says they’ll help neighbors forced to vacate but community still has questions We’ve reported on the plans by Cape Coral to acquire 19 acres east of Bimini Basin, and how it will force the families currently living in those properties out.
Collier County commissioners oppose Amendment 3 This comes less than 24 hours after former President Donald Trump told the world he would vote for Amendment 3.
PHILADELPHIA Florida political analyst weighs in ahead of presidential debate Tonight may be the only chance viewers will get to see Kamala Harris and Donald Trump together on the debate stage.
LEHIGH ACRES Renewed call for guardrails following fatal Lehigh Acres canal crash A car flying into a canal, killing a 47-year-old man, has many raising the question of how it can be stopped from happening again.
Charlotte County Schools reflects on Guardian program 1 year later Charlotte County is getting a better idea of how armed people in its schools are doing. Last school year was the first entire year Charlotte County Schools had the guardian program in place.
PUNTA GORDA Public notice of pollution submitted for the Peace River There are reports of chemicals, oils and contaminants polluting the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers neighbors work to stop parking lot A city sees a warehouse just south of Palm Beach Boulevard as a spot they can use for a brand new parking lot, but the people who live in the neighborhood are telling the city to think twice.
NAPLES Collier middle school student arrested for carrying knife A Manatee Middle School student has been arrested after a knife was found in his backpack at school.
FORT MYERS Suspect arrested in Papa Johns armed robbery A man has been arrested in connection with a robbery of a Fort Myers pizza shop.
TALLAHASSEE New ruling could ban lab grown meat production in Florida A federal judge will hear arguments next month about whether he should block a new Florida law that bars the production and sale of ācultivated meat” in the state.
Seconds save lives: New trial for diagnosing stroke Now, doctors are testing another drug to help people who suffer a different kind of stroke that floods the brain with blood.
Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 Class of 2024 Whether crafting cakes or kombucha or focusing on a courtroom or cockpit, the individuals who have earned recognition among theĀ Gulfshore BusinessĀ 40 Under 40 all stand out in their respective fields.
Del Taco to open in Port Charlotte A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southwest Floridaās first Del Taco will take place Sept. 16 in Port Charlotte. It will be the third Del Taco location for Quality Restaurant Group President and operating partner Kenther Ramos.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caught on Video: man ignites North Fort Myers house on fire We spoke with the mother of the family that lives in the home. She said both her husband and her 6-year-old son were in bed when she saw an orange glow coming from the front window; then, she saw flames.
Siblings left homeless after fire in Collier County A family is recovering from the flames after a lawnmower fire in Collier County left three siblings homeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral says they’ll help neighbors forced to vacate but community still has questions We’ve reported on the plans by Cape Coral to acquire 19 acres east of Bimini Basin, and how it will force the families currently living in those properties out.
Collier County commissioners oppose Amendment 3 This comes less than 24 hours after former President Donald Trump told the world he would vote for Amendment 3.
PHILADELPHIA Florida political analyst weighs in ahead of presidential debate Tonight may be the only chance viewers will get to see Kamala Harris and Donald Trump together on the debate stage.
LEHIGH ACRES Renewed call for guardrails following fatal Lehigh Acres canal crash A car flying into a canal, killing a 47-year-old man, has many raising the question of how it can be stopped from happening again.
Charlotte County Schools reflects on Guardian program 1 year later Charlotte County is getting a better idea of how armed people in its schools are doing. Last school year was the first entire year Charlotte County Schools had the guardian program in place.
PUNTA GORDA Public notice of pollution submitted for the Peace River There are reports of chemicals, oils and contaminants polluting the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers neighbors work to stop parking lot A city sees a warehouse just south of Palm Beach Boulevard as a spot they can use for a brand new parking lot, but the people who live in the neighborhood are telling the city to think twice.
NAPLES Collier middle school student arrested for carrying knife A Manatee Middle School student has been arrested after a knife was found in his backpack at school.
FORT MYERS Suspect arrested in Papa Johns armed robbery A man has been arrested in connection with a robbery of a Fort Myers pizza shop.
TALLAHASSEE New ruling could ban lab grown meat production in Florida A federal judge will hear arguments next month about whether he should block a new Florida law that bars the production and sale of ācultivated meat” in the state.
Seconds save lives: New trial for diagnosing stroke Now, doctors are testing another drug to help people who suffer a different kind of stroke that floods the brain with blood.
Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 Class of 2024 Whether crafting cakes or kombucha or focusing on a courtroom or cockpit, the individuals who have earned recognition among theĀ Gulfshore BusinessĀ 40 Under 40 all stand out in their respective fields.
Del Taco to open in Port Charlotte A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southwest Floridaās first Del Taco will take place Sept. 16 in Port Charlotte. It will be the third Del Taco location for Quality Restaurant Group President and operating partner Kenther Ramos.
Florida Congresswoman Val Demings (Credit: WINK News) Florida Congresswoman Val Demings is on a three-day tour to explain why she will be the one to make housing affordable in Florida. Demings is campaigning for the Senate seat that Republican Marco Rubio currently holds. Val Demings is currently a representative for the western Orlando area. There is not much that is affordable in Florida. Not rent, property insurance, or medicine. Democratic Senate hopeful Demings thinks she can fix that, and she wants to do it from Republican incumbent Marco Rubio’s seat. “Senator Rubio has been an elected office since 1998. Good for him. If he thinks that has worked for him, I chose tough jobs,” said Demings. The former Orlando police chief continued her campaign in Fort Myers Wednesday as part of her ‘affordability tour.’ Demings went to a Dunbar pharmacy, Harlem Heights to talk about affordable housing, andĀ south Fort Myers small businesses. “I am doing now and will continue to do what I’ve always done. And that is to work on behalf of all people and not pick winners and losers based on their political party,” said Demings. When it comes to political parties, Demings is in a tough spot as President Joe Biden’s approval ratings fall further and Florida democrats struggle to get anything done. WINK News asked her if she thinks it will impact her campaign. “You control the things you can control. We have a very aggressive agenda in Washington DC and I’m going to continue to work on that agenda,” said Demings. Marco Rubio’s team called Deming’s agenda laughable in a news release. You can read the complete statement below: Val Demings is kicking off what she’s laughably calling an “Affordability Tour” today, hoping that name will somehow absolve her of all the times she’s voted to make life less affordable for Floridians.Ā While in Congress, Demings has: Championed Biden’s multi-trillion dollar Build Back Socialist agenda, voting to hike taxes on working families while cutting taxes for millionaires in blue states like New York and California. Voted against the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which doubled the child tax credit for working families thanks to Senator Rubio. Voted for the Congressional Progressive Caucus’ Green New Deal, which would add a $10.25 per barrel tax on oil. “Val Demings has consistently voted to increase taxes on and drive up costs for Floridians ā she can’t sweep that under the rug. Inflation and gas prices are at record highs under Democrats’ poor leadership, and yet Demings votes with the Socialist Squad 94% of the time. There’s only one candidate in this race who has consistently worked to make life more affordable for Florida families, and that’s Marco Rubio,” said Elizabeth Gregory, communications director for Marco Rubio for Senate.Ā Ā In response, Demings said, “I think people can make their mouths say anything. And I don’t have the time to respond to statements that don’t help to make Floridians’ lives better.” In November, voters will decide who will ultimately win the Senate seat.