Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyardCape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly possessing several files of child pornography on devices.
fort myers 7 people, 3 dogs displaced following house fire in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a house fire that has left seven people and three dogs without a home.
CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School employee accused of inappropriate behavior with 2 students We now have new details about the arrest of a Cape Coral instructional support aide at Island Coast High School accused of inappropriate relations with students.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman reunites with husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman has been reunited with her husband’s ashes after struggling with U.S. Postal Service to find them.
Tim Aten Knows: The Avenue set to break ground on Fifth An upscale mixed-use redevelopment project — The Avenue — will begin construction this quarter on a nearly two-block area of Fifth Avenue South from the former longtime property of St. George & the Dragon restaurant.
Demolition begins on former Winn-Dixie grocery in Estero The walls of the former grocery store at the northwest corner of Three Oaks Parkway and Coconut Road started coming down last month after reaching an agreement with nearby residents who filed suit to stop the project.
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis announces illegal immigrant enforcement collaboration with ICE Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken another step in tackling illegal immigration by announcing the state’s collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
WINK NEWS 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 Near-record heat this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking more heat as near-record highs are to be expected this Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Sibling rivalry brewing between SWFL Super Bowl champions Philadelphia may be known as the city of brotherly love, but here in southwest Florida, there’s a brotherly rivalry brewing between two of our own.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mother warns others after falling victim to ticket fraud A mother’s intended surprise turned into a disappointment when she paid for Savannah Bananas tickets but never received them. The tickets were meant to be a special gift for her son.
Legal expert weighs in on 17-year-old found not guilty of murder of mom Collin Griffith, a 17-year-old, has been found not guilty in the death of his mother, Catherine Griffith, who was fatally stabbed in the neck.
FORT MYERS $150K worth of equipment stolen from Lee Health The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a hospital employee accused of stealing more than $150,000 worth of medical equipment from Lee Health.
NAPLES Award-winning stylist to host event during Naples Automotive Experience On Friday, an Emmy Award-winning Hollywood stylist will host Forever Fabulous, a charity event with the St. Matthew’s House.
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly possessing several files of child pornography on devices.
fort myers 7 people, 3 dogs displaced following house fire in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a house fire that has left seven people and three dogs without a home.
CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School employee accused of inappropriate behavior with 2 students We now have new details about the arrest of a Cape Coral instructional support aide at Island Coast High School accused of inappropriate relations with students.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman reunites with husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman has been reunited with her husband’s ashes after struggling with U.S. Postal Service to find them.
Tim Aten Knows: The Avenue set to break ground on Fifth An upscale mixed-use redevelopment project — The Avenue — will begin construction this quarter on a nearly two-block area of Fifth Avenue South from the former longtime property of St. George & the Dragon restaurant.
Demolition begins on former Winn-Dixie grocery in Estero The walls of the former grocery store at the northwest corner of Three Oaks Parkway and Coconut Road started coming down last month after reaching an agreement with nearby residents who filed suit to stop the project.
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis announces illegal immigrant enforcement collaboration with ICE Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken another step in tackling illegal immigration by announcing the state’s collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
WINK NEWS 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 Near-record heat this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking more heat as near-record highs are to be expected this Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Sibling rivalry brewing between SWFL Super Bowl champions Philadelphia may be known as the city of brotherly love, but here in southwest Florida, there’s a brotherly rivalry brewing between two of our own.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mother warns others after falling victim to ticket fraud A mother’s intended surprise turned into a disappointment when she paid for Savannah Bananas tickets but never received them. The tickets were meant to be a special gift for her son.
Legal expert weighs in on 17-year-old found not guilty of murder of mom Collin Griffith, a 17-year-old, has been found not guilty in the death of his mother, Catherine Griffith, who was fatally stabbed in the neck.
FORT MYERS $150K worth of equipment stolen from Lee Health The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a hospital employee accused of stealing more than $150,000 worth of medical equipment from Lee Health.
NAPLES Award-winning stylist to host event during Naples Automotive Experience On Friday, an Emmy Award-winning Hollywood stylist will host Forever Fabulous, a charity event with the St. Matthew’s House.
FILE – Sen. Kathleen Passidomo, who was chosen to be the next president of the state Senate during the 2023 and 2024 terms, smiles as she stands on the dais during a legislative session at the Florida State Capitol, Monday, March 7, 2022 in Tallahassee, Fla. The results in the legislative races were part of a remarkable midterms performance for DeSantis and other Republicans, with statewide candidates flipping many longtime Democratic counties from blue to red, including the state’s largest, Miami-Dade. “Tonight is a monumental win in the fight to keep Florida Free!” incoming Senate President Kathleen Passidomo said in a statement. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File) A Republican former Florida State and NFL football star has defeated a prominent north Florida Democratic state senator to help the GOP take supermajorities in the State Senate and House, which were already dominated by Republicans. Corey Simon, who was an All-Pro defensive lineman with the Philadelphia Eagles, defeated Democratic Sen. Loranne Ausley, who served 12 years in the House before being elected to the Senate in 2020. That helped Republicans flip enough seats to earn 28 of the Senate’s 40 districts. In the House, the GOP gained at least 84 of the chamber’s 120 seats. That gives Republicans more than a two-thirds majority in each chamber, making it much more difficult for Democrats to thwart the Republican agenda. As a result of those Republican wins, Democrat Tracie Davis of Jacksonville will hold her party’s only Senate seat for an area that stretches about 360 miles (579 kilometers) from the Alabama border to the Atlantic Ocean. It also means Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis will have plenty of help to continue pushing a legislative agenda that could help his national ambitions if he runs for president in 2024. DeSantis has already earned a national following for championing culture war issues that endear him to conservatives. DeSantis and the Legislature put laws into place that restrict transgender rights, crack down on protests, limit how racial issues can be taught in schools and ban discussion of gender identity or sexual orientation in younger grades. They also fought President Joe Biden’s administration on COVID-19 restrictions, including pushing back against mask and vaccine mandates. The results in the legislative races were part of a remarkable midterm performance for DeSantis and other Republicans, with statewide candidates flipping many longtime Democratic counties from blue to red, including the state’s largest, Miami-Dade. “Tonight is a monumental win in the fight to keep Florida Free!” incoming Senate President Kathleen Passidomo said in a statement. ”These victories are a definitive win for parental rights, fiscal responsibility, access to world-class education opportunities for our students including school choice, protecting our children and the unborn, and ensuring government is never able to strip anyone of the dignity of work or their right to worship,” Passidomo said. Incoming House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell said the past few years were “defined by the governor’s ambition and his willingness to stoop to any low to help energize and motivate his base no matter who he hurt.” “For the next few years I think we can expect more of the same for him, and he might even turn it up a notch,” Driskell said. While Florida ended its 2022 legislative session before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe. v. Wade and left abortion rights up to the states, Florida did pass a ban on abortion after 15 weeks and could seek even more restrictions when the 2023 session starts in March.