Lee County Sheriff’s Office Highway Patrol announced to combat traffic issuesCelebrate Mom at Mother’s Day events across Southwest Florida
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Highway Patrol announced to combat traffic issues On Monday, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office introduced the LCSO Highway Patrol, which is equipped to handle high-risk traffic stops.
WINK NEWS Celebrate Mom at Mother’s Day events across Southwest Florida Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate and honor the love and sacrifices of mothers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Mayor optimistic on maintaining flood insurance discount Cape Coral’s Mayor John Gunter spoke about submitting the city’s paperwork before FEMA’s flood insurance guideline deadline.
Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says Deputies responding to a disturbance call at a Florida apartment complex burst into the wrong unit and fatally shot a Black U.S. Air Force airman who was home alone when they saw he was armed with a gun, an attorney for the man’s family said Wednesday.
The Weather Authority A hotter day ahead with ‘feels like’ temperatures as high as 100° The Weather Authority is tracking a muggy Thursday morning, with afternoon temperatures expected to climb into the lower to mid-90s.
CAPE CORAL The City of Cape Coral announces it has met the FEMA deadline related to flood insurance discount The City of Cape Coral announces that it has met all of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s guidelines regarding the flood insurance discount rate.
Teachers union reaches contract agreement with Lee County School District The Lee County Teachers Union said it has reached an agreement with the district regarding teacher contracts for the next school year.
BABCOCK RANCH Family and friends remember teen killed in SR-31 crash Family and friends are keeping a 19-year-old’s memory alive after he lost his life in a collision with a truck on State Road 31.
FORT MYERS Officers searching for alleged Racetrac arsonist The Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed an early morning fire at a gas station was arson.
CAPE CORAL What we know about man accused of flushing ex-girlfriend’s fish Bean down the toilet Bret Dahl is accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s house, assaulting her, breaking things and flushing her fish named Bean down the toilet.
FORT MYERS Pushing for changes at Lee County Domestic Animal Services The Lee County Domestic Animal Services is responding to a letter listing concerns and allegations at the shelter.
Miracle Moment: Kinsley Vitiello Three-year-old Kinsley Vitiello loves to play dolls and dance her heart out with her big sister Aubrey.
CAPE CORAL Low canals and dried-up wells: Why does Cape Coral keep building? In a city with more canals than Venice, Waterfront living isn’t hard to find.
BONITA SPRINGS Students turn old treasure into gems for Mother’s Day An array of fine gems and jewels all for a mother’s heart. With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, one Bonita Springs marketing company is helping students think outside the box.
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.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Highway Patrol announced to combat traffic issues On Monday, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office introduced the LCSO Highway Patrol, which is equipped to handle high-risk traffic stops.
WINK NEWS Celebrate Mom at Mother’s Day events across Southwest Florida Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate and honor the love and sacrifices of mothers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Mayor optimistic on maintaining flood insurance discount Cape Coral’s Mayor John Gunter spoke about submitting the city’s paperwork before FEMA’s flood insurance guideline deadline.
Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says Deputies responding to a disturbance call at a Florida apartment complex burst into the wrong unit and fatally shot a Black U.S. Air Force airman who was home alone when they saw he was armed with a gun, an attorney for the man’s family said Wednesday.
The Weather Authority A hotter day ahead with ‘feels like’ temperatures as high as 100° The Weather Authority is tracking a muggy Thursday morning, with afternoon temperatures expected to climb into the lower to mid-90s.
CAPE CORAL The City of Cape Coral announces it has met the FEMA deadline related to flood insurance discount The City of Cape Coral announces that it has met all of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s guidelines regarding the flood insurance discount rate.
Teachers union reaches contract agreement with Lee County School District The Lee County Teachers Union said it has reached an agreement with the district regarding teacher contracts for the next school year.
BABCOCK RANCH Family and friends remember teen killed in SR-31 crash Family and friends are keeping a 19-year-old’s memory alive after he lost his life in a collision with a truck on State Road 31.
FORT MYERS Officers searching for alleged Racetrac arsonist The Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed an early morning fire at a gas station was arson.
CAPE CORAL What we know about man accused of flushing ex-girlfriend’s fish Bean down the toilet Bret Dahl is accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s house, assaulting her, breaking things and flushing her fish named Bean down the toilet.
FORT MYERS Pushing for changes at Lee County Domestic Animal Services The Lee County Domestic Animal Services is responding to a letter listing concerns and allegations at the shelter.
Miracle Moment: Kinsley Vitiello Three-year-old Kinsley Vitiello loves to play dolls and dance her heart out with her big sister Aubrey.
CAPE CORAL Low canals and dried-up wells: Why does Cape Coral keep building? In a city with more canals than Venice, Waterfront living isn’t hard to find.
BONITA SPRINGS Students turn old treasure into gems for Mother’s Day An array of fine gems and jewels all for a mother’s heart. With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, one Bonita Springs marketing company is helping students think outside the box.
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.
David Thomas, a professor of forensic studies at Florida Gulf Coast University says hit-and-run accidents are on the rise in Florida. “Right now we’re in a hurry, every place we go,” said Thomas, “A lot of stuff that we do is distracted driving.” According to the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida saw over 100,000 hit-and-run crashes in 2022. FDOT says 1,000 of those crashes resulted in serious bodily injury. Florida witnessed 104,895 hit-and-run accidents in 2022, causing serious bodily harm in 1,007 cases. If involved in an accident, it's essential to remain at the scene and contact authorities. Lives depend on it. #HitAndRunAwareness pic.twitter.com/0K9sB18jb5 — FDOT District 1 (@MyFDOT_SWFL) February 13, 2024 While accidents may occur on the road, leaving the scene is never a good idea. “Could you be in trouble? Sure, you could be in trouble. But it’s a lot worse when you flee.” said Thomas. Experts say if you hit someone’s property you have an obligation to give them your information. Hit-and-runs that involve property damage can result in a second-degree misdemeanor charge and up to 60 days in jail. Hit-and-runs that involve harm to another person can result in a second-degree felony and up to 5 years in prison. Hit and runs that result in a death increase to 30 years in prison. Experts also say that if you hit something while driving you should always find out what it was. Driving away when you don’t know what you did is still a crime.