Dialum finalizes land purchase for glass factory in Ave MariaRollover crash with injuries blocking NB lanes of Edison Bridge near Pondella Rd.
Dialum finalizes land purchase for glass factory in Ave Maria Dialum, a Chilean company that processes glass for use in homes and businesses, has begun site work in Ave Maria for a 100,000-square-foot factory just east of Arthrex’s manufacturing plants.
FORT MYERS Rollover crash with injuries blocking NB lanes of Edison Bridge near Pondella Rd. The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a vehicle rollover crash that occurred on North Tamiami Trail, blocking the northbound lanes of Edison Bridge.
SANIBEL Search and rescue for missing swimmer enters day 2 The search for a teenager who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sanibel continues as agencies expand their efforts.
FORT MYERS Man accused of breaking into Fort Myers home, shooting victim and himself A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Fort Myers home and shooting a victim multiple times and then himself.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral named pet-friendly city The City of Cape Coral has been named a pet-friendly city through the Better Cities For Pets program from Mars Petcare.
NAPLES Local First Tee golfers going to Pebble Beach Spencer Ives secures spot at First Tee Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach along with two other local First Tee golfers.
FORT MYERS Woman wanted for stealing over $1K in beauty products from Fort Myers Publix Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a woman wanted for stealing over $1,000 worth of products from a Fort Myers Publix.
LEHIGH ACRES Leeland Heights Blvd. closed after power pole struck during crash This morning, a power pole was struck in a crash in Lehigh Acres, closing Leeland Heights Boulevard near 8th Avenue.
WINK NEWS Charlotte County commissioners launch Youth Civic Education Program The Charlotte County Commission has launched the Fall 2024 Junior Commission youth civic education program.
Founding father and first weatherman Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson was a busy person during the week of July 4th.
WINK NEWS Collier County Public Schools provides free lunch update As Southwest Florida prepares for the 2024-2025 school year, the Collier County Public Schools announced its updates to the lunch program.
the weather authority Hurricane Beryl continues west through the Caribbean The Weather Authority is continuing its coverage of Hurricane Beryl as it continues to move through the Caribbean and the Yucatan Peninsula.
the weather authority Hotter day ahead with scattered rain and storms The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Wednesday afternoon along with scattered rain and storms to develop in the evening.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Rare noctilucent clouds appear in Southwest Florida after SpaceX launch A rare occurrence has appeared in the Southwest Florida skies, as noctilucent clouds have appeared following the Starlink satellite launch from SpaceX.
New law provides safe haven for child custody exchange A new law passed now requires every Florida sheriff to provide a safe, neutral area for ex’s to meet and exchange custody of their children.
Dialum finalizes land purchase for glass factory in Ave Maria Dialum, a Chilean company that processes glass for use in homes and businesses, has begun site work in Ave Maria for a 100,000-square-foot factory just east of Arthrex’s manufacturing plants.
FORT MYERS Rollover crash with injuries blocking NB lanes of Edison Bridge near Pondella Rd. The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a vehicle rollover crash that occurred on North Tamiami Trail, blocking the northbound lanes of Edison Bridge.
SANIBEL Search and rescue for missing swimmer enters day 2 The search for a teenager who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sanibel continues as agencies expand their efforts.
FORT MYERS Man accused of breaking into Fort Myers home, shooting victim and himself A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Fort Myers home and shooting a victim multiple times and then himself.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral named pet-friendly city The City of Cape Coral has been named a pet-friendly city through the Better Cities For Pets program from Mars Petcare.
NAPLES Local First Tee golfers going to Pebble Beach Spencer Ives secures spot at First Tee Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach along with two other local First Tee golfers.
FORT MYERS Woman wanted for stealing over $1K in beauty products from Fort Myers Publix Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a woman wanted for stealing over $1,000 worth of products from a Fort Myers Publix.
LEHIGH ACRES Leeland Heights Blvd. closed after power pole struck during crash This morning, a power pole was struck in a crash in Lehigh Acres, closing Leeland Heights Boulevard near 8th Avenue.
WINK NEWS Charlotte County commissioners launch Youth Civic Education Program The Charlotte County Commission has launched the Fall 2024 Junior Commission youth civic education program.
Founding father and first weatherman Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson was a busy person during the week of July 4th.
WINK NEWS Collier County Public Schools provides free lunch update As Southwest Florida prepares for the 2024-2025 school year, the Collier County Public Schools announced its updates to the lunch program.
the weather authority Hurricane Beryl continues west through the Caribbean The Weather Authority is continuing its coverage of Hurricane Beryl as it continues to move through the Caribbean and the Yucatan Peninsula.
the weather authority Hotter day ahead with scattered rain and storms The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Wednesday afternoon along with scattered rain and storms to develop in the evening.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Rare noctilucent clouds appear in Southwest Florida after SpaceX launch A rare occurrence has appeared in the Southwest Florida skies, as noctilucent clouds have appeared following the Starlink satellite launch from SpaceX.
New law provides safe haven for child custody exchange A new law passed now requires every Florida sheriff to provide a safe, neutral area for ex’s to meet and exchange custody of their children.
When it comes to helping us with everyday tasks, artificial intelligence can be helpful. But when it becomes entwined in our politics, it can be downright scary, putting words in people’s mouths that they didn’t say or showing them doing things they didn’t do. “One of the big pieces that I hear when I’m out speaking with people, they are definitely very concerned about AI, and rightfully so,” said Dr. Chrissann Ruehle, a Florida Gulf Coast University AI ethicist. That’s why Florida lawmakers are trying to get ahead of it with House Bill 919. The new law defines AI and requires a disclaimer on certain types of political ads created with it, including those depicting a real person performing an action that did not actually occur or those created with the intent to injure a candidate or deceive people regarding a ballot issue. Ruehle said this regulation is a positive step forward for voters and candidates alike. “I actually think introducing guardrails like this ethical guardrail is really important in order for us to have accurate information so that we can make informed decisions about the best candidate to vote for, which is very important in a democracy,” said Ruehle. She said transparency from candidates will build better trust with the voters. “When people are transparent and upfront, the consumer tends to be more receptive to that information,” Ruehle said. Anyone who breaks this law would be met with a first-degree misdemeanor and up to a year in prison.