Local dealerships respond to CDK cyberattack2 women arrested in Port Charlotte, allegedly part of retail theft ring
Local dealerships respond to CDK cyberattack In response to a recent cyber attack on the major software provider CDK Global, local car dealerships are reverting to traditional methods to help manage their operations.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 women arrested in Port Charlotte, allegedly part of retail theft ring According to the Port Charlotte Sheriff’s Office, a pair of women have been arrested for stealing over $400 worth of merchandise from a Burlington Store in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Habitat for Humanity and Fort Myers team up to build affordable housing Jaylen Watkins Street is about to change, as the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency will transform a plot of land into an affordable housing community.
CAPE CORAL Death penalty or life in prison: what’s next for Wade Wilson? We are waiting to hear if a judge will take the recommendation from the jury and sentence Wilson to death.
FORT MYERS State attorney, Lee County Sheriff announce indictments in 2 murder cases State Attorney Amira Fox held a press conference Wednesday afternoon with Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno to announce the arrest of two men.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 26, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 26, 2024.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for sexually molesting a 7-year-old A Cape Coral man has been arrested after authorities say he sexually molested a child in his care.
Collier teachers ask district for salary increase; parents agree Collier teachers presented a counteroffer to the district Wednesday on what they believe they deserve to get paid.
WINK NEWS Jury recommends death for man who killed 5 women at Sebring bank The jury is recommending the judge consider the death penalty for the man who executed five women in a Sebring bank.
MARCO ISLAND 6-month-long project for water replacement in Marco Island The City of Marco Island is replacing the existing water, wastewater, and reuse mains at the North Collier Boulevard Bridge.
Visitors to Charlotte County up 26% amid plans to entice more There was a 26% increase in visitors to Charlotte County for the second fiscal quarter, January through March 2024, and the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau is planning ways to direct more to the county’s attractions.
Herc Rentals expands with new Fort Myers location As construction projects across Southwest Florida continue, Herc Rentals needed to expand to meet the demand for its equipment.
Beware of Scam: Fraud Alert for Collier County The Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants the public to be aware of a scam that is circulating and misrepresenting the law enforcement department.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee man accused of leaving dog tied up outside in rain An Immokalee man has been arrested after allegedly leaving his dog tied up outside with only his partially inundated doghouse for shelter.
SWFL criminals on death row With the recent cases of Wade Wilson and Zephen Xaver, who both potentially face death sentences for their crimes of random murder, one might wonder who else from Southwest Florida is awaiting execution.
Local dealerships respond to CDK cyberattack In response to a recent cyber attack on the major software provider CDK Global, local car dealerships are reverting to traditional methods to help manage their operations.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 women arrested in Port Charlotte, allegedly part of retail theft ring According to the Port Charlotte Sheriff’s Office, a pair of women have been arrested for stealing over $400 worth of merchandise from a Burlington Store in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Habitat for Humanity and Fort Myers team up to build affordable housing Jaylen Watkins Street is about to change, as the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency will transform a plot of land into an affordable housing community.
CAPE CORAL Death penalty or life in prison: what’s next for Wade Wilson? We are waiting to hear if a judge will take the recommendation from the jury and sentence Wilson to death.
FORT MYERS State attorney, Lee County Sheriff announce indictments in 2 murder cases State Attorney Amira Fox held a press conference Wednesday afternoon with Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno to announce the arrest of two men.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 26, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 26, 2024.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for sexually molesting a 7-year-old A Cape Coral man has been arrested after authorities say he sexually molested a child in his care.
Collier teachers ask district for salary increase; parents agree Collier teachers presented a counteroffer to the district Wednesday on what they believe they deserve to get paid.
WINK NEWS Jury recommends death for man who killed 5 women at Sebring bank The jury is recommending the judge consider the death penalty for the man who executed five women in a Sebring bank.
MARCO ISLAND 6-month-long project for water replacement in Marco Island The City of Marco Island is replacing the existing water, wastewater, and reuse mains at the North Collier Boulevard Bridge.
Visitors to Charlotte County up 26% amid plans to entice more There was a 26% increase in visitors to Charlotte County for the second fiscal quarter, January through March 2024, and the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau is planning ways to direct more to the county’s attractions.
Herc Rentals expands with new Fort Myers location As construction projects across Southwest Florida continue, Herc Rentals needed to expand to meet the demand for its equipment.
Beware of Scam: Fraud Alert for Collier County The Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants the public to be aware of a scam that is circulating and misrepresenting the law enforcement department.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee man accused of leaving dog tied up outside in rain An Immokalee man has been arrested after allegedly leaving his dog tied up outside with only his partially inundated doghouse for shelter.
SWFL criminals on death row With the recent cases of Wade Wilson and Zephen Xaver, who both potentially face death sentences for their crimes of random murder, one might wonder who else from Southwest Florida is awaiting execution.
Alfie Oakes pointed his accusatory finger at Collier County’s supervisor of elections, Melissa Blazier. On Friday, the Collier County Republican party committee man was told he couldn’t run for re-election, unqualified after improper paperwork was filed with Blazier. Oakes did not mince words, saying Blazier is making up her own rules to keep him off this ballot. RELATED: Collier County Republican Committeeman Alfie Oakes fails to file for reelection Blazier pushed right back. She said the law is clear and Oakes did not follow it. While the Supervisor of Elections Office has everything to do with political candidates, Blazier told WINK News her job is not political at all. “We like to tell people we’re not policymakers. I’m ministerial in my function. My bible is Florida Election Law chapters 96 through 106,” she said. Blazier took an oath to follow Florida election law, which is signed and framed on her wall. But Seed to Table’s Alfie Oakes called Blazier corrupt and accused her of having a political agenda that does not include him. “She’s basically putting her hand on the scale to try to make sure that I’m not the state committee man here,” Blazier said. The trouble between Blazier and Oakes started with this paperwork to be on the ballot. Oakes did not turn in the material himself. He had someone do it for him less than an hour before the deadline. Blazier said Oakes’ filing was on the wrong form and was missing information. “So, nowhere on the form did it say Republican State Committeeman. We did our best, our due diligence to reach him,” he said. In a mad dash to her office, Oakes attempted to turn in this correct paperwork before the Friday noon deadline. He didn’t make it…by eight minutes. “I don’t wish this upon any candidate, but we all have to play by the same rules,” Blazier said. Blazier said that’s not a deadline she made up. It’s the law, and she knows it by heart. She said, “Chapter 99.061 states that candidate qualifying shall end the 67th day at noon, prior to the primary election.” Oakes believes there’s an agenda in this office, so he will push his agenda. He wants someone else running it all. “I just want to expose Melissa Blazier for the corruption. So, we’re gonna continue to fight for that. Not so much as for me to be state committee man, but as to show the corruption that’s happening and has been happening in our supervisor elections,” he said. Oakes called Blazier a “Very bad actor” and hinted that he’ll be speaking to law enforcement agencies. Blazier, for her part, is confident she did right. She called election law her bible.