LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underwayRock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
CREDIT: WINK. From left to right: Commissioner Whidden, Chairman Stanley, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Sapp WINK News attended the first Glades County Commissioners meeting since the Florida Department of Law Enforcement released their investigation findings on sitting District 1 Commissioner Tony Whidden. Commissioner Whidden won his seat in 2020 when he lived in a house in District One. Then, in 2022, he moved six miles away to a home in District Four and has been living there ever since. Before the meeting, a small protest took place. RELATED: Protest erupts before Glades Commissioners meeting After the commissioner’s meeting, WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean asked Whidden if he had anything to say to those protesters and others who were upset he still holds his position. He refused to answer and walked out of the commission chambers. Glades District 4 Commissioner Hattie Taylor did talk to WINK News. Whidden lives in her district now. “I don’t think anyone intentionally did anything. I’m new. I’m not a political person. I got involved because they’re Glades County citizens all my life. I care about the county,” Taylor said. She said she leaves these types of decisions up to the County Manager and County Attorney. “I didn’t question (them), and that’s what I would say to those who are upset,” Taylor said. “I do believe that you should live in the county, or excuse me, in the district that you voted for you represent.” Glades District 5 Commissioner and Chairman Tim Stanley said he had nothing to add. “I’d tell them to call Mr. Whidden because it is a personal issue with him. I have nothing to do with it,” Stanley said. WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean responded back with, “But you are the chairman.” He continued to say, “I am the chairman but I can’t hire and fire a commissioner.” Stanley is right. They are elected officials but must live in their district, according to the Florida Constitution. Whidden doesn’t. He moved out of his district in 2022. In the Florida Department of Law Enforcement documents WINK News obtained, the County Attorney, Richard Pringle, told investigators he advised Whidden not to resign but said he “now regrets not referring this matter to the florida attorney general’s office,” for clarification on the law. We asked him about it after the Commissioners meeting. Jean asked, “Do you think you made a mistake?” Pringle replied with a laugh and “Have a good day.” The public hearing Tuesday morning did not comment on Commissioner Whidden living outside of his district. Those at the protest did not go inside the meeting. CREDIT: WINK. From left to right: Commissioner Whidden, Chairman Stanley, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Sapp Whidden motioned and seconded several items during the meeting. The meeting lasted more than four hours, which is uncommon for Glades Commissioner meetings. The State Attorney’s office examined the Whidden documents and found he has not committed a crime. The State Attorney said violations of the constitution are not criminal unless the state legislature makes it so.