Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close overnight for constructionAccused Cape Coral double murderer, Wade Wilson, will be in court to try to get death penalty off the table
Accused Cape Coral double murderer, Wade Wilson, will be in court to try to get death penalty off the table
NORTH FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close overnight for construction The Caloosahatchee River Bridge from First Street to North Key Drive in North Fort Myers will close so crews can perform bridge work.
CAPE CORAL Accused Cape Coral double murderer, Wade Wilson, will be in court to try to get death penalty off the table Wade Wilson, the man who allegedly murdered two women, will be in court to try to persuade the court to get the death penalty off the table.
Jupiter DeSantis announces funding for developmentally disabled individuals Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on education for children with developmental disabilities at the Els Center of Excellence in Jupiter.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Bradenton man arrested after allegedly masturbating inside Charlotte County Walmart A man from Bradenton has been arrested after he was allegedly masturbating inside a Walmart in Charlotte County.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures 1 The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a work trailer explosion that injured one person.
CBS News Trump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met privately with former President Donald Trump for several hours on Sunday morning to talk, in part, about fundraising ahead of the 2024 general election, several sources familiar with the meeting tell CBS News.
WINK NEWS Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approaches All parents fear the expense of college for their children; however, the state offers a great option in the Florida Prepaid Plan.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 arrested after North Fort Myers shooting The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested one person following an evening shooting that killed a man in North Fort Myers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
LEE COUNTY Two arrested for street racing in Lee County Two people have been arrested for street racing in Lee County according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close overnight for construction The Caloosahatchee River Bridge from First Street to North Key Drive in North Fort Myers will close so crews can perform bridge work.
CAPE CORAL Accused Cape Coral double murderer, Wade Wilson, will be in court to try to get death penalty off the table Wade Wilson, the man who allegedly murdered two women, will be in court to try to persuade the court to get the death penalty off the table.
Jupiter DeSantis announces funding for developmentally disabled individuals Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on education for children with developmental disabilities at the Els Center of Excellence in Jupiter.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Bradenton man arrested after allegedly masturbating inside Charlotte County Walmart A man from Bradenton has been arrested after he was allegedly masturbating inside a Walmart in Charlotte County.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures 1 The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a work trailer explosion that injured one person.
CBS News Trump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met privately with former President Donald Trump for several hours on Sunday morning to talk, in part, about fundraising ahead of the 2024 general election, several sources familiar with the meeting tell CBS News.
WINK NEWS Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approaches All parents fear the expense of college for their children; however, the state offers a great option in the Florida Prepaid Plan.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 arrested after North Fort Myers shooting The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested one person following an evening shooting that killed a man in North Fort Myers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
LEE COUNTY Two arrested for street racing in Lee County Two people have been arrested for street racing in Lee County according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
Despite recent rainfall, Cape Coral and unincorporated parts of Lee County continue methods to conserve water. The South Florida Water Management District showed concern for water levels in the Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer. Homeowners in northeast Cape Coral and parts of Lehigh Acres rely on the well-water aquifer. Despite increased rainfall, the aquifer remains below desired levels due to a particularly dry summer. Lee County on conservation WINK News asked Phil Gillogly, Operations Manager at Lee County Natural Resources. Gillogly discussed the challenge of relaxing water restrictions despite recent rain. Aquifers take time to recharge, impacting immediate water needs. Comparing this year’s rainfall to previous years, there’s still a significant deficit. Wells are running dry in eastern Lehigh and Northern Cape Coral. Each municipality has its own water rules; Lee County’s current restriction is one day a week. Cape City Council action Cape City Councilman Tom Hayden mentioned legislative action as a possible solution. “We have a water conservation ordinance that will go into effect at the beginning of December, for all areas of Cape Coral to help conserve more water and put people on a more efficient watering plan for new homes than what they are now,” said Hayden. Hayden said council members talked about enacting that ordinance for new homes built in the area that relies on the Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer. “So they have a more efficient watering system than what they do now, which will also help save and conserve water in that particular aquifer and something that the water management district likes to see is …they they want us to be proactive. So this is another way we can do that,” said Hayden. “I think we’ll always need to look at ways where we can better conserve water. And part of this new ordinance will also include educating people that are currently on the system, about how they might be able to water their lawns efficiently and not over water.” What will it take to get out of conservation mode? ….or is this just the way it will be no matter the water table? Hayden pointed to the legislation. “I think we’ll always need to look at ways where we can better conserve water,” said Hayden, “And part of this new ordinance will also include educating people that are currently on the system, about how they might be able to water their lawns efficiently and not over water.” Hayden discussed the importance of increasing lawn watering efficiency from the current 20-30% to 70% in a city primarily reliant on well water. “In a city, this saves,” said Hayden, “Where you’re mostly residential, and you still have 50% of the way other people tapping into wells. You know, water conservation is always going to be front of line. I think for us.” Encouraging resident action Residents are encouraged to adjust irrigation systems, fix leaks, and adhere to water conservation guidelines provided by their respective municipalities. Websites for checking watering schedules are provided for Lee County and Cape Coral residents. Watering schedules Lee County or unincorporated Lee For residents in Cape Coral (unless they live in the northeast area where a water shortage has been declared) the City’s regular 2-day/week lawn watering schedule still applies. For residents in Cape Coral or unincorporated Lee living in the area where the water shortage is declared