I-75 at Pine Ridge Road diverging diamond interchange in design phase18 key fobs, ski masks, power drill and more found during traffic stop on Alligator Alley
I-75 at Pine Ridge Road diverging diamond interchange in design phase FDOT briefed the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization Board on the design of the I-75 Pine Ridge Road interchange improvements.
ALLIGATOR ALLEY 18 key fobs, ski masks, power drill and more found during traffic stop on Alligator Alley A duo has been arrested after they were found with some incriminating items after a traffic stop on Interstate 75.
Lee County School District aware of statewide bomb threat email The Lee County School District sent an email stating the district got an email claiming someone planted bombs inside school buildings in districts across the state.
LONDON (AP) Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there The pop star is scheduled to kick off the 18-city Europe leg of her record-setting Eras Tour in Paris on Thursday, and planeloads of Swifties plan to follow Miss Americana across the pond in the coming weeks.
NEW YORK (AP) Third week of testimony in Trump’s hush money trial draws to a close, with Michael Cohen yet to come The third week of testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial draws to a close Friday after jurors heard the dramatic, if not downright seamy, account of porn actor Stormy Daniels, while prosecutors gear up for their most crucial witness: Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney.
WASHINGTON (AP) US consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fears U.S. consumer sentiment fell sharply in May to the lowest level in six months as Americans cited stubbornly high inflation and interest rates, as well as fears that unemployment could rise.
The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Use caution after storms The Weather Authority has been discussing how to stay prepared ahead of hurricane season and how to use caution after a storm passes.
(CBS) Rare severe geomagnetic storm watch issued for first time in nearly 20 years amid “unusual” solar event A severe G4 geomagnetic storm could emerge on Friday, triggering a watch from NOAA officials for the first time in nearly 20 years.
CAPE CORAL Red Cross helps 2 Cape Coral adults repair home after overnight fire Volunteers from the American Red Cross are assisting two people who lost their Cape Coral home overnight due to a fire.
Tim Aten Knows: FDOT plans flyover ramps at Davis-951 intersection The Florida Department of Transportation intends to provide motorists with more options to alleviate the traffic congestion in that busy intersection of county, state and federal roads.
FORT MYERS Interim Lee County School Superintendent attends State of Our Schools breakfast The Lee County School District has had a tough school year amid a teacher shortage, pay problems, bus problems, and new leadership changes.
Immokalee Immokalee High School students learn financial lessons amid tough economic times The Suncoast Credit Union Finance Academy at Immokalee High School is taking a proactive approach to teaching students about money.
CAPE CORAL New details revealed in arrest of mom of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller.
The Weather Authority A breezy onshore wind keeps coastal communities cooler this Friday The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Friday morning, then a breezy offshore wind will cool off the coastal areas of Southwest Florida in the afternoon.
NAPLES Friday’s Furry Friends: Vinnie, Miley For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Collier County Domestic Animal Services to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
I-75 at Pine Ridge Road diverging diamond interchange in design phase FDOT briefed the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization Board on the design of the I-75 Pine Ridge Road interchange improvements.
ALLIGATOR ALLEY 18 key fobs, ski masks, power drill and more found during traffic stop on Alligator Alley A duo has been arrested after they were found with some incriminating items after a traffic stop on Interstate 75.
Lee County School District aware of statewide bomb threat email The Lee County School District sent an email stating the district got an email claiming someone planted bombs inside school buildings in districts across the state.
LONDON (AP) Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there The pop star is scheduled to kick off the 18-city Europe leg of her record-setting Eras Tour in Paris on Thursday, and planeloads of Swifties plan to follow Miss Americana across the pond in the coming weeks.
NEW YORK (AP) Third week of testimony in Trump’s hush money trial draws to a close, with Michael Cohen yet to come The third week of testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial draws to a close Friday after jurors heard the dramatic, if not downright seamy, account of porn actor Stormy Daniels, while prosecutors gear up for their most crucial witness: Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney.
WASHINGTON (AP) US consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fears U.S. consumer sentiment fell sharply in May to the lowest level in six months as Americans cited stubbornly high inflation and interest rates, as well as fears that unemployment could rise.
The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Use caution after storms The Weather Authority has been discussing how to stay prepared ahead of hurricane season and how to use caution after a storm passes.
(CBS) Rare severe geomagnetic storm watch issued for first time in nearly 20 years amid “unusual” solar event A severe G4 geomagnetic storm could emerge on Friday, triggering a watch from NOAA officials for the first time in nearly 20 years.
CAPE CORAL Red Cross helps 2 Cape Coral adults repair home after overnight fire Volunteers from the American Red Cross are assisting two people who lost their Cape Coral home overnight due to a fire.
Tim Aten Knows: FDOT plans flyover ramps at Davis-951 intersection The Florida Department of Transportation intends to provide motorists with more options to alleviate the traffic congestion in that busy intersection of county, state and federal roads.
FORT MYERS Interim Lee County School Superintendent attends State of Our Schools breakfast The Lee County School District has had a tough school year amid a teacher shortage, pay problems, bus problems, and new leadership changes.
Immokalee Immokalee High School students learn financial lessons amid tough economic times The Suncoast Credit Union Finance Academy at Immokalee High School is taking a proactive approach to teaching students about money.
CAPE CORAL New details revealed in arrest of mom of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller.
The Weather Authority A breezy onshore wind keeps coastal communities cooler this Friday The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Friday morning, then a breezy offshore wind will cool off the coastal areas of Southwest Florida in the afternoon.
NAPLES Friday’s Furry Friends: Vinnie, Miley For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Collier County Domestic Animal Services to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
FILE – The U.S. Capitol on a sunny morning, April 27, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File) Rep. Jim Jordan was failing again Friday on a third ballot for the House speaker’s gavel, rejected by a steady roll call of more mainstream Republicans who warned the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump that no threats or promises could win their support. Republicans have no realistic or workable plan to unite the fractured GOP majority, elect a new speaker and return to the work of Congress that has been languishing since hard-liners ousted Kevin McCarthy at the start of the month. Ahead of the vote, Jordan showed no signs of stepping aside, insisting at a Capitol press conference: “The American people are hungry for change.” Drawing on his Ohio roots, Jordan, who is popular with the GOP’s right-flank activist base of voters, positioned his long-shot campaign alongside the history of American innovators including the Wright brothers, urging his colleagues to elect him to the speakership. McCarthy himself rose in the chamber to nominate Jordan, portraying him as a skilled legislator who reaches for compromise. That drew scoffs of laughter from the Democratic side of the aisle. McCarthy said of Jordan, “He is straightforward, honest and reliable.” Democrats nominated Leader Hakeem Jeffries, with Rep. Katherine Clark calling Jordan, who refused to certify the 2020 election, “a threat to democracy.” “We need a speaker worthy of wielding the gavel,” she said. But after two failed votes, Jordan’s third attempt at the gavel was not expected to end any better – in large part because more centrist rank-and-file Republicans are revolting over the hardball tactics being used to win their votes. They have been bombarded with harassing phone calls and even reported death threats. In fact, the hard-charging Judiciary chairman was losing rather than gaining votes as the roll call cycled on, no signs of improvement from the 20 and then 22 Republicans he lost in early rounds this week. For more than two weeks the stalemate has shut down the U.S. House, leaving a seat of American democracy severely hobbled at a time of challenges at home and abroad. The House Republican majority appears to have no idea how to end the political turmoil and get back to work. With Republicans in majority control of the House, 221-212, any candidate can lose only a few detractors. It appears there is no Republican at present who can win a clear majority, 217 votes, to become speaker. “He doesn’t have the votes to be speaker,” Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., said after a late Thursday meeting when Jordan sought to hear detractors out and shore up support. The holdouts want “nothing” from Jordan, Gimenez said, adding that some of the lawmakers in the meeting simply called on Jordan to drop out of the race. One extraordinary idea, to give the interim speaker pro tempore, Rep. Patrick McHenry, more powers for the next several months to at least bring the House back into session and conduct crucial business, was swiftly rejected by Jordan’s own ultra-conservative allies. A “betrayal,” said Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind. Next steps were highly uncertain as angry, frustrated Republicans predict the House could essentially stay closed for the foreseeable future – perhaps until the mid-November deadline for Congress to approve funding or risk a federal government shutdown. “We’re trying to figure out if there’s a way we can get back with a Republican-only solution,” said veteran legislator Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla. “That’s what normal majorities do. What this majority has done is prove it’s not a normal majority.” What was clear was that Jordan was refusing to step aside, appearing determined to wait out his foes even as his path to become House speaker was all but collapsing. “What we saw with Speaker McCarthy in the 15 rounds is that he went down first and then he came back,” said Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., referring to January’s historic election. “That’s where we are with Jordan.” But earlier, Rep. John Rutherford, R-Fla., said “it’s not going to happen.” Many view Jordan, a founding member of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus, as too extreme for a central seat of U.S. power, second in line to the presidency. “Who normalized Jim Jordan?” asked Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, reiterating that his party was “ready, willing and able” to partner with more traditional Republicans on a path to re-open the House. “One thing I cannot stomach or support is a bully,” said a statement from Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, who voted against Jordan on the second ballot and said she received “credible death threats.” A closed-door meeting Thursday to regroup grew heated at times with Republican factions blaming one another for sending their majority into chaos, lawmakers said. When Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, a chief architect of the ouster of the speaker two weeks ago, rose to speak, McCarthy told him it was not his turn. “We’re shaking up Washington, D.C. We’re breaking the fever. And, you know what, it’s messy,” Gaetz said later, saying he had no regrets over the past weeks of havoc. Elevating McHenry to an expanded speaker’s role could be a possible off-ramp for the crisis, but it would not be as politically simple as it might seem. Republicans are loath to partner with the Democrats in a bipartisan way on the arrangement, and it’s highly unlikely Republicans could agree to give McHenry more powers on their own, since their hard-liners don’t like it. McHenry himself has brushed off attempts to take the job more permanently after he was appointed to the role after the unprecedented ouster of McCarthy more than two weeks ago. To win over GOP colleagues, Jordan had relied on backing from Trump, the party’s front-runner in the 2024 election, and groups pressuring rank-and-file lawmakers for the vote. But they were not enough and in fact backfired on some. Jordan has been a top Trump ally, particularly during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack by the former president’s backers who were trying to overturn the 2020 election he lost to Biden. Days later, Trump awarded Jordan a Medal of Freedom. First elected in 2006, Jordan has few bills to his name from his time in office. He also faces questions about his past. Some years ago, Jordan denied allegations from former wrestlers during his time as an assistant wrestling coach at Ohio State University who accused him of knowing about claims they were inappropriately groped by an Ohio State doctor. Jordan has said he was never aware of any abuse.