Photo shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospitalMan arrested for failing to return U-Haul
Photo shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospital The grandfather of one of the teens struck by a truck in a New Orleans terrorist attack has released a picture of the teens sharing an emotional moment in the hospital.
Man arrested for failing to return U-Haul According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a man was arrested on Thursday for failing to redeliver a U-Haul truck.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Stolen Jeep, knife attack, and officer impersonator This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a stolen Jeep, a man caught red-handed after slashing his neighbor, and a man impersonating a federal officer.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bonita Bill’s final day: Celebrating 34 years of memories At 8 a.m., the doors opened for one last time at Bonita Bill’s, a beloved restaurant that has been a staple on Fort Myers Beach since 1991.
the weather authority Seasonal Sunday in store with highs reaching the mid 70s The Weather Authority says that even though Southwest Florida is getting another chilly start, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s, it will warm up nicely into the afternoon.
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.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man arrested for death threats against local leaders A Punta Gorda man has been arrested for sending over thirty threatening emails to senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott and a Punta Gorda police officer.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for stealing Jeep, possessing firearm illegally A 39-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning in Cape Coral after being accused of stealing a Jeep and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
NORTH PORT North Port Firefighters rescue dog, cats during structure fire North Port Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire, saving one dog and four cats from a burning home.
CAPE CORAL Runners turn out for 13th annual LCEC 5K for United Way Jim Jeffers Park in Cape Coral transformed into a sea of runners Saturday morning as people laced up their shoes for the 13th annual LCEC 5K for United Way.
the weather authority A cool, comfortable first weekend of 2025 with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority is kicking off the first weekend of 2025 on a chilly note with morning temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Locals respond to Surgeon General advisory on alcohol Many think a cancer warning label won’t stop anyone who is planning on having a drink from having one. But at the same time, hearing alcohol could increase their cancer risk did get them thinking about drinking.
New provision to Florida law gives public the authority to sue over homeless camping People now have the power to sue local leaders for not stopping the homeless from camping in public if a report is made.
CAPE CORAL Understanding water restriction in Cape Coral The city of Canals has water problems again!
SANIBEL Future of the Sanibel Pier Sanibel Island is looking much better since Hurricane Ian, but while the lighthouse is standing tall, the pier isn’t doing too well.
Photo shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospital The grandfather of one of the teens struck by a truck in a New Orleans terrorist attack has released a picture of the teens sharing an emotional moment in the hospital.
Man arrested for failing to return U-Haul According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a man was arrested on Thursday for failing to redeliver a U-Haul truck.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Stolen Jeep, knife attack, and officer impersonator This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a stolen Jeep, a man caught red-handed after slashing his neighbor, and a man impersonating a federal officer.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bonita Bill’s final day: Celebrating 34 years of memories At 8 a.m., the doors opened for one last time at Bonita Bill’s, a beloved restaurant that has been a staple on Fort Myers Beach since 1991.
the weather authority Seasonal Sunday in store with highs reaching the mid 70s The Weather Authority says that even though Southwest Florida is getting another chilly start, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s, it will warm up nicely into the afternoon.
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.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man arrested for death threats against local leaders A Punta Gorda man has been arrested for sending over thirty threatening emails to senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott and a Punta Gorda police officer.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for stealing Jeep, possessing firearm illegally A 39-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning in Cape Coral after being accused of stealing a Jeep and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
NORTH PORT North Port Firefighters rescue dog, cats during structure fire North Port Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire, saving one dog and four cats from a burning home.
CAPE CORAL Runners turn out for 13th annual LCEC 5K for United Way Jim Jeffers Park in Cape Coral transformed into a sea of runners Saturday morning as people laced up their shoes for the 13th annual LCEC 5K for United Way.
the weather authority A cool, comfortable first weekend of 2025 with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority is kicking off the first weekend of 2025 on a chilly note with morning temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Locals respond to Surgeon General advisory on alcohol Many think a cancer warning label won’t stop anyone who is planning on having a drink from having one. But at the same time, hearing alcohol could increase their cancer risk did get them thinking about drinking.
New provision to Florida law gives public the authority to sue over homeless camping People now have the power to sue local leaders for not stopping the homeless from camping in public if a report is made.
CAPE CORAL Understanding water restriction in Cape Coral The city of Canals has water problems again!
SANIBEL Future of the Sanibel Pier Sanibel Island is looking much better since Hurricane Ian, but while the lighthouse is standing tall, the pier isn’t doing too well.
FILE: College Board. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has suggested that Florida public schools stop using College Board classes after taking issue with some of the content proposed in the AP African American Studies course. What will happen to public high school students if the governor gets his way? The governor believes if Florida stopped doing business with the College Board, high school kids could still earn college credits, but an expert says it’s not as simple as swapping companies. If Florida stopped using the College Board and its AP classes at the end of this school year, all public high schools and most of their students would feel an immediate impact. The governor is on the record pointing to the new AP African American Studies course as proof the College Board is more concerned with ideology than fact. MORE: Florida faith leaders unite behind embattled AP African American Studies course “The question is, with AP and College Board: who elected them, and are there other people that provide these services?” said Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The answer to the governor’s second question is yes. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Cambridge AICE. “The problem with courses like the IB program or Cambridge AICE, they are limited access programs. They can only have so many students in those courses,” said Dr. Amanda Sterk, former director of accelerated pathways for FSW. Sterk is president of the Florida Alliance of Dual Enrollment Partnerships. For the last six years, she’s helped thousands of students in Southwest Florida earn college credit while in high school. She believes if Florida were to dump the College Board, as the governor suggested, the impact on kids would be immediate and severe. “I don’t think out-of-state schools are going to see Florida as being as competitive academically because part of your GPA is what college courses that you took.” Subtract AP classes from a student’s transcript, and Sterk fears thousands of students will pay the price academically and financially. “As a parent and a student, you can say if I get a three on AP English language, I am guaranteed by state law to get this credit,” said Sterk. In other words, earning a three or higher on an AP exam translates into a Florida college credit, potentially saving families thousands in tuition costs. Another critical difference; with AP classes, students can pick and choose. With the alternatives, it is currently all or nothing. “A student who’s strong in English could just go take and try AP English language. But if they’re not strong in math, they don’t have to take AP statistics,” Sterk said. With IB or Cambridge, Sterk says a student has to take advanced English and math. Gwyn Gittens is a former Lee County School Board member. She worries the politics of public education is confusing to kids. “We are teaching them that the world is divided. I don’t want to say black or white. But that the world is black and white. It’s either this or it’s that. And that’s not our world. It is not. It’s multicolored. It’s multi-factional, it’s multi-cultural,” said Gittens. How did we get here? The governor blasted the College Board’s initial curriculum for the AP African American Studies course, which included lessons on critical race theory and the black queer experience. When the final framework for the class did not include those topics, DeSantis took credit. The College Board shot back, saying the governor misrepresented the facts to advance his political agenda. Will Florida get rid of AP classes? Only time will tell.