Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day oneMan arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024.
Boy’s journey of overcoming short bowel syndrome The road can be long and difficult for children born with short bowel syndrome. Rare and sometimes fatal, the best shot at good quality of life involves a transplant.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024.
Boy’s journey of overcoming short bowel syndrome The road can be long and difficult for children born with short bowel syndrome. Rare and sometimes fatal, the best shot at good quality of life involves a transplant.
FILE: Man holding a gun. Lawmakers are working on getting gun safety reform through the Senate. Over the weekend, Senators from both sides of the aisle reached an agreement. The law hasn’t been written yet, but it is filibuster-proof because 10 Republicans have already agreed in initial support of the framework. The framework includes money to help states create, implement, and improve red flag laws. Under red flag laws, courts can issue orders for the seizure of guns from people deemed dangerous to themselves or others. The framework also includes funding for more access to mental health programs, an enhanced review process for gun buyers under 21, closing the so-called “boyfriend loophole,” and increased school safety measures and training for students and teachers. Even though the measure has the votes to get through the Senate, that is not good enough for some local activists. Robynne King and Kathleen Muniz with Moms Demand Action want to know whether Senator Marco Rubio will join the list of Republicans who support the Senate’s bipartisan gun reform framework. “People want to be safe. They want to be able to go to the grocery store or the movies without fearing for their lives so we’re here to celebrate that small step forward and encourage Rubio to get it into legislation,” said King, the membership lead for the Southwest Florida chapter of Moms Demand Action for gun sense in America. So far, neither Senator Rubio nor Senator Rick Scott has said whether they’ll support the deal despite the fact the framework doesn’t compare to Florida law. “If you look at it, it doesn’t go as far as what Florida did in the aftermath of Parkland,” said FGCU Political Science Professor Aubrey Jewett. In 2018 then-governor Rick Scott signed several gun reform measures. Florida now has a red flag law, requires buyers of guns to be 21, increased funding for mental health programs and school security, and created the school guardian program. The gun reform framework in the Senate stops short of raising the minimum age to buy a gun and encourages states to create and beef up red flag laws by offering funding. Lawmakers also want to revise the definition of a federally licensed firearm dealer, so more gun sellers have to register and conduct background checks. “I think some of the things that will aid Florida will be in the financial contributions of federal funding for the red flag law,” said Peter Bergerson, a professor of political science and public administration at FGCU. “It’s not going to impact Florida in necessarily a significant way.” Still, King and Muniz with Moms Demand Action want our lawmakers to vote in favor of whatever bill lawmakers write up. “It’s not everything, but it is something, so it is a beginning,” said Muniz, the community violence interruption program lead for the Southwest Florida chapter of Moms Demand Action for gun sense in America. WINK News reached out to both Senator Rubio and Senator Scott. A spokesperson with Senator Scott’s office said Scott would review the proposal. Senator Rubio’s office said he was not available but pointed us to a tweet where he said he is pleased with his previously proposed legislation being used in the proposed framework. My bipartisan proposal that would actually help stop mass shootings should have passed when I offered it over 4 years agohttps://t.co/0P40PG38bs But I’m pleased it is now a cornerstone of the bipartisan deal being worked on in the Senate — Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 11, 2022