CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District gives holiday candle safety tips Holiday celebrations are a few days away, and nothing sets the mood better than candles. This warning is best given before the holidays.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District gives holiday candle safety tips Holiday celebrations are a few days away, and nothing sets the mood better than candles. This warning is best given before the holidays.
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