Woman sees potentially suspicious charge on her account after parking at Fort Myers BeachNorth Fort Myers DL balancing spring practice and shot put regionals
FORT MYERS BEACH Woman sees potentially suspicious charge on her account after parking at Fort Myers Beach Jennifer parked in the parking lot across from Lynn Hall Memorial Park, paid with a QR code and went to visit friends for lunch.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers DL balancing spring practice and shot put regionals North Fort Myers defensive lineman James Johnson is balancing spring football practice and going for a regional title in the shot put.
IMMOKALEE Training day for Folds of Honor donors and special guests On Wednesday, high-ranking veterans of the navy seals and other special operations conducted six different training scenarios.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Non-profit makes teddy bears for families of fallen officers Having a loved one in law enforcement means there is always a fear that they may not come home.
CAPE CORAL People fighting to lower the cost of playing pickleball in Cape Coral The price of playing on these courts is putting people in a pickle. The Lake Kennedy Racquet Center has yet to open, but there are a lot of concerns.
NORTH FORT MYERS Parents say their children are still waiting for winnings after Lee County takes over SWFL AG Expo Children in the 4-H program who raise animals say they’re still waiting to receive the money they won in early March.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 8, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 8, 2024.
San Carlos Park Man at center of WINK News investigation now charged with drugging, molesting child After a years long WINK investigation, Dwayne Staron was arrested and convicted of grand theft. Now he and his wife, Theresa Staron, are both behind bars.
FORT MYERS Police: Man caught at Clemente Park with AR pistol, ski mask and black latex gloves A 19-year-old man has been arrested after officers found an AR pistol, all-black clothing, a ski mask and black latex gloves in his backpack.
PUNTA GORDA FHP investigating hit-and-run with injuries after crash at mm 170 on I-75 Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash with injuries on Interstate 75 southbound at mile marker 170 in Punta Gorda.
ALVA Department of Health warns of blue-green algae in Alva canal If you live on Sebastian Court along the canal in Alva, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County wants you to remain cautious. A blue-green algae bloom has been spotted there.
SAN CARLOS PARK Couple accused of drugging and molesting girl make court appearance A San Carlos Park couple accused of drugging and molesting a girl while covering it up for two years appeared in court.
FORT MYERS Lee County Schools receives over $2M in Juul settlement The Lee County School District has received over $2 million in a settlement with Juul, and now, it’s putting that money to use.
JERUSALEM (AP) Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered The Israeli military said Wednesday that it has reopened its Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but the U.N. said no humanitarian aid has yet entered and there is no one to receive it on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel’s military incursion in the area.
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump.
FORT MYERS BEACH Woman sees potentially suspicious charge on her account after parking at Fort Myers Beach Jennifer parked in the parking lot across from Lynn Hall Memorial Park, paid with a QR code and went to visit friends for lunch.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers DL balancing spring practice and shot put regionals North Fort Myers defensive lineman James Johnson is balancing spring football practice and going for a regional title in the shot put.
IMMOKALEE Training day for Folds of Honor donors and special guests On Wednesday, high-ranking veterans of the navy seals and other special operations conducted six different training scenarios.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Non-profit makes teddy bears for families of fallen officers Having a loved one in law enforcement means there is always a fear that they may not come home.
CAPE CORAL People fighting to lower the cost of playing pickleball in Cape Coral The price of playing on these courts is putting people in a pickle. The Lake Kennedy Racquet Center has yet to open, but there are a lot of concerns.
NORTH FORT MYERS Parents say their children are still waiting for winnings after Lee County takes over SWFL AG Expo Children in the 4-H program who raise animals say they’re still waiting to receive the money they won in early March.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 8, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 8, 2024.
San Carlos Park Man at center of WINK News investigation now charged with drugging, molesting child After a years long WINK investigation, Dwayne Staron was arrested and convicted of grand theft. Now he and his wife, Theresa Staron, are both behind bars.
FORT MYERS Police: Man caught at Clemente Park with AR pistol, ski mask and black latex gloves A 19-year-old man has been arrested after officers found an AR pistol, all-black clothing, a ski mask and black latex gloves in his backpack.
PUNTA GORDA FHP investigating hit-and-run with injuries after crash at mm 170 on I-75 Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash with injuries on Interstate 75 southbound at mile marker 170 in Punta Gorda.
ALVA Department of Health warns of blue-green algae in Alva canal If you live on Sebastian Court along the canal in Alva, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County wants you to remain cautious. A blue-green algae bloom has been spotted there.
SAN CARLOS PARK Couple accused of drugging and molesting girl make court appearance A San Carlos Park couple accused of drugging and molesting a girl while covering it up for two years appeared in court.
FORT MYERS Lee County Schools receives over $2M in Juul settlement The Lee County School District has received over $2 million in a settlement with Juul, and now, it’s putting that money to use.
JERUSALEM (AP) Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered The Israeli military said Wednesday that it has reopened its Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but the U.N. said no humanitarian aid has yet entered and there is no one to receive it on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel’s military incursion in the area.
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump.
A criminal indictment against a former president is something unheard of. Despite all this, Donald Trump has his eyes on the White House in 2024. He’s got his critics, but the former president also has a lot of supporters who don’t think this indictment is anything to worry about. They’re offering a wide range of opinions and emotions. “Everything that’s going on with Biden and his son, but no one cares about that,” said Tammy Steele, of Cape Coral. Steele is fired up and unafraid to show it. She hates to see the word “Indictment” next to formerPresident Donald Trump’s name. “This country is screwed because, you know, to be able to do something like that after all these years on such a petty thing, when so much other crime is committed, and they’re worried about this, so just so afraid of him, and they will do anything they can so that he can’t run?” “Oh, it was about time. Absolutely. I feel like he was a criminal this entire time,” said Stephanie Santos. Santos is all for the indictment and proud of the Manhattan district attorney. She believes, and others argue, no one is above the law, including former presidents. “I hope that it serves as an example of what happens when you try to get away with criminal activity. It catches up to you.” Steele believes that’s not even close to true and fears the indictment is a sign of things to come. “I think that if we can’t get this country back to the way it was that we’re in big trouble because we need a strong leader, and we don’t have that. And you don’t even have to like Trump. To be able to do something like this to a person you hate, that just shows where our country is headed.” Even those who support criminal charges against Trump said the lack of respect of people, no matter what side of the aisle they’re on, is a problem. “I don’t think the presidency means as much as it used to when we were younger,” said Tim and Danielle Thomas. “Because when I was in my early teens and 20s, you had Reagan and Bush, and everybody respected the presidency. And nowadays, it doesn’t seem to be the same as it was.” “This is a violation of the rule of law, something that is exceedingly dangerous to the united states,” said Mario Diaz Balart, a Republican congressman for Florida’s 26th District. Congressman Balart represents part of Collier County. He believes what’s happening to Trump is wrong. “This indictment has no precedent in the history of our country. But we’re seeing this kind of effort time and time again by the radical wealth left in D.C. and in certain states,” Balart said. “Donald Trump is going to have plenty of opportunities to make his case in open court.” Democrats like Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts believe the indictment proves no one is above the law. Congressman Byron Donalds, who represents part of Collier and most of Lee County, said the charges against the former president set a precedent that political prosecutions are OK. “This is not about the law. This is not about justice.” Are Republican lawmakers planning to fire back? “I don’t anticipate that we’re going to allow that to occur. And so we’re gonna get to the bottom of this as well,” said Donalds. Look for the GOP-controlled House of Representatives to launch an investigation into how the indictment came about. In a tweet Friday, Senator Marco Rubio called the prosecutor a Marxist, soft-on-crime DA, setting a dangerous new precedent in America. Rick Scott said Democrats are destroying the fabric of this country and using the law to advance their agenda. A political analyst said while there may be a divide among parties, the United States will survive this, and maybe it’ll bring us closer together.