Major 2 vehicle crash shuts down NB lanes of U.S. 41 in CharlotteApple AirPods lead LCSO to an arrest ; over $100,000 worth of stolen items recovered
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Major 2 vehicle crash shuts down NB lanes of U.S. 41 in Charlotte After a major traffic accident near Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte County, all Northbound lanes of U.S. 41 were closed.
FORT MYERS Apple AirPods lead LCSO to an arrest ; over $100,000 worth of stolen items recovered Through the use of Apple Airpods, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate nearly $100,000 worth of stolen items, leading to an arrest.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral officials approve replacement funding for hurricane-damaged stop signs The Cape Coral City Council has approved funding to replace stop signs damaged during Hurricane Milton, resulting in an emergency purchase.
Holiday events happening in Southwest Florida Southwest Florida is embracing the holiday spirit with a variety of festive events this Christmas season.
Collier man accused of supplying fentanyl-laced pills, enough to kill 531,500 people The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of supplying more than 10,000 fentanyl-laced pills disguised as prescription painkillers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into city The Cape Coral City Council has approved a resolution requesting support from Lee and Charlotte counties to prioritize state and federal funding for the Interstate 75 Interchange at Slater Road.
PUNTA GORDA Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park Crews are working to remove derelict boats from Gilchrist Park after several of them washed ashore during Hurricane Milton in October.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther has been killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon After waking up to a cold morning, the Weather Authority is tracking warming conditions to the low 70s this Thursday.
Police release threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Major 2 vehicle crash shuts down NB lanes of U.S. 41 in Charlotte After a major traffic accident near Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte County, all Northbound lanes of U.S. 41 were closed.
FORT MYERS Apple AirPods lead LCSO to an arrest ; over $100,000 worth of stolen items recovered Through the use of Apple Airpods, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate nearly $100,000 worth of stolen items, leading to an arrest.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral officials approve replacement funding for hurricane-damaged stop signs The Cape Coral City Council has approved funding to replace stop signs damaged during Hurricane Milton, resulting in an emergency purchase.
Holiday events happening in Southwest Florida Southwest Florida is embracing the holiday spirit with a variety of festive events this Christmas season.
Collier man accused of supplying fentanyl-laced pills, enough to kill 531,500 people The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of supplying more than 10,000 fentanyl-laced pills disguised as prescription painkillers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into city The Cape Coral City Council has approved a resolution requesting support from Lee and Charlotte counties to prioritize state and federal funding for the Interstate 75 Interchange at Slater Road.
PUNTA GORDA Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park Crews are working to remove derelict boats from Gilchrist Park after several of them washed ashore during Hurricane Milton in October.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther has been killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon After waking up to a cold morning, the Weather Authority is tracking warming conditions to the low 70s this Thursday.
Police release threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
CREDIT: WINK News It was a night of blows and comebacks for the smallest field yet of GOP presidential hopefuls – Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley took most of the heat. Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy set his sights on the former UN Ambassador. “Nikki, you were bankrupt ’til when you left the UN. After you left the UN, you became a military contractor,” stated Ramaswamy. “Now you’re a multimillionaire. That math does not add up. It adds up to the fact that you are corrupt.” Haley, whose poll numbers are rising, appeared to take the shots in stride. “I love all the attention, fellas. Thank you for that,” Haley said. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie came to Haley’s defense. “The fourth debate that you would be voted in the first 20 minutes as the most obnoxious blowhard in America, so shut up for a little while,” Christie told Ramaswamy. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis walked a fine line on whether former President Donald Trump is fit to serve another term. “We have an opportunity to nominate someone and elect someone for two terms,” explained DeSantis. “We should not nominate somebody who’s almost 80 years old.” On Tuesday, President Joe Biden told reporters if Trump wasn’t trying to regain the presidency, he’s “not sure” he would even be running. While Biden is pretty sure Trump will be the Republican nominee, if for some reason he isn’t, his replacement will be just like him. Security at Alabama debate. CREDIT: WINK News President Biden’s campaign manager came to the University of Alabama and said the Republican debate doesn’t mean a whole lot. Quinton Folks, Biden’s campaign manager, responded to when Trump said that he wouldn’t be a dictator, except on day one. “We’ve known this for some time, but last night, Donald Trump gave it a name ‘a dictator on day one,'” said Folks. “Tonight’s debate may just be a sideshow, but one thing is certain, every Republican on stage tonight is desperate to mirror Donald Trump’s MAGA agenda that would wreck the American economy and make life harder for and more expensive for middle-class families.” RELATED: GOP Primary debate candidates dwindle to 4 ahead of Alabama showcase Folks said if you watch the debate, expect the candidates to try attacking Trump. But, he said, there’s no real difference between any of them, including his harshest critics, DeSantis and Christie. Meanwhile, DeSantis tried to make a big impression among students at the University of Alabama. DeSantis plans on accomplishing that by speaking about issues they care about. The Florida governor was confident he could accomplish that because it’s something he does best. However, one of DeSantis’ supporters at the university explained why he believes in the governor despite the long odds he faces in the polls. “Because of what he’s done in Florida,” the student noted. Another student explained why he is leaning toward supporting Ramaswamy. “It’s tiring seeing all these guys, they’re like 75+ [years old] being the leading candidate, so I think we need new entrepreneurial spirit out there,” the student explained. Nevertheless, most students WINK News spoke with remain undecided about who will get their vote for President of the United States in 2024.