Trump agrees to be interviewed as part of an investigation into his assassination attempt, FBI saysFormer LCSO deputy accused of coercing drivers for bribes
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump agrees to be interviewed as part of an investigation into his assassination attempt, FBI says Former President Donald Trump has agreed to be interviewed by the FBI as part of an investigation into his attempted assassination in Pennsylvania earlier this month, a special agent said on Monday in disclosing how the gunman prior to the shooting had researched mass attacks and explosive devices.
Lee County Former LCSO deputy accused of coercing drivers for bribes Former LCSO Deputy Tyrese Jackson is accused of pulling people over and getting money out of drivers he didn’t believe would report him.
Naples Motorsports acquires old Rooms To Go showroom Naples Motorsports has acquired Rooms To Go’s former showroom on U.S. 41 in Naples, a move that will triple the size of the luxury and exotic car dealership.
NAPLES Plane forced to make emergency landing at Naples Airport A plane had to make an emergency landing at Naples Airport late Monday morning.
LEE COUNTY Woman arrested for DUI, driving wrong way in Lee County A woman has been arrested for DUI after allegedly driving the wrong way on I-75 in Lee County earlier this morning.
CAPE CORAL 3 arrested, accused of street racing in Cape Coral Three young men have been arrested for their alleged involvement in two street racing investigations in Cape Coral.
PUNTA GORDA Victim identified in 22-year-old homicide case DNA technology has helped to identify skeletal remains discovered more than 20 years ago in Charlotte County.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Save money with the back-to-school sales tax holiday Cash in on the back-to-school sales tax holiday July 29 – August 11.
Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s tech-heavy approach to lowering crime Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno walks into the Real Time Intelligence Center, a technology-packed room at the sheriff’s headquarters in south Fort Myers from which staff can monitor the whereabouts of deputies during dangerous situations, as well as civilian traffic—both cars on the ground and planes in the air.
FORT MYERS Kick-off to high school football in Southwest Florida Hot weather, hard hits, and touchdown celebrations—it’s officially the start of a new season of high school football in Southwest Florida.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Scattered storms and heavy rain possible this Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking spotty showers and patchy fog Monday morning with mild and muggy conditions.
The Weather Authority Tracking the Tropics: Disturbance has a 50% chance of development Florida is one of several possibilities for where a rainmaker or potential tropical system could go.
NAPLES Dog spends more than 2 years in Naples shelter A beloved pet pooch left without an owner is feeling the effects of shelter life. Yogi has heartbreakingly spent more than two years at the Humane Society Naples.
Southwest Florida Rabbi reacts to recent attack on Israel A rocket strike on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has claimed the lives of 12 people, most of whom were children.
NAPLES Partial ceiling collapse in Naples; 9 treated for injuries Around 6:45 on Sunday evening, Naples Police and Fire units were dispatched to “a structural collapse at La Trattoria” on 5th Ave. S.
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump agrees to be interviewed as part of an investigation into his assassination attempt, FBI says Former President Donald Trump has agreed to be interviewed by the FBI as part of an investigation into his attempted assassination in Pennsylvania earlier this month, a special agent said on Monday in disclosing how the gunman prior to the shooting had researched mass attacks and explosive devices.
Lee County Former LCSO deputy accused of coercing drivers for bribes Former LCSO Deputy Tyrese Jackson is accused of pulling people over and getting money out of drivers he didn’t believe would report him.
Naples Motorsports acquires old Rooms To Go showroom Naples Motorsports has acquired Rooms To Go’s former showroom on U.S. 41 in Naples, a move that will triple the size of the luxury and exotic car dealership.
NAPLES Plane forced to make emergency landing at Naples Airport A plane had to make an emergency landing at Naples Airport late Monday morning.
LEE COUNTY Woman arrested for DUI, driving wrong way in Lee County A woman has been arrested for DUI after allegedly driving the wrong way on I-75 in Lee County earlier this morning.
CAPE CORAL 3 arrested, accused of street racing in Cape Coral Three young men have been arrested for their alleged involvement in two street racing investigations in Cape Coral.
PUNTA GORDA Victim identified in 22-year-old homicide case DNA technology has helped to identify skeletal remains discovered more than 20 years ago in Charlotte County.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Save money with the back-to-school sales tax holiday Cash in on the back-to-school sales tax holiday July 29 – August 11.
Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s tech-heavy approach to lowering crime Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno walks into the Real Time Intelligence Center, a technology-packed room at the sheriff’s headquarters in south Fort Myers from which staff can monitor the whereabouts of deputies during dangerous situations, as well as civilian traffic—both cars on the ground and planes in the air.
FORT MYERS Kick-off to high school football in Southwest Florida Hot weather, hard hits, and touchdown celebrations—it’s officially the start of a new season of high school football in Southwest Florida.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Scattered storms and heavy rain possible this Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking spotty showers and patchy fog Monday morning with mild and muggy conditions.
The Weather Authority Tracking the Tropics: Disturbance has a 50% chance of development Florida is one of several possibilities for where a rainmaker or potential tropical system could go.
NAPLES Dog spends more than 2 years in Naples shelter A beloved pet pooch left without an owner is feeling the effects of shelter life. Yogi has heartbreakingly spent more than two years at the Humane Society Naples.
Southwest Florida Rabbi reacts to recent attack on Israel A rocket strike on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has claimed the lives of 12 people, most of whom were children.
NAPLES Partial ceiling collapse in Naples; 9 treated for injuries Around 6:45 on Sunday evening, Naples Police and Fire units were dispatched to “a structural collapse at La Trattoria” on 5th Ave. S.
There’s always a lot of discussion about how much to tip, whether it is at a restaurant, hair salon, or dog groomer. No matter how much you decide to give, U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) does not believe the individuals on the receiving end should have to pay taxes on that tip. The Southwest Florida Representative filed a bill dubbed the “No Tax on Tips Act.” It aims to “amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the application of the income tax on cash tips through a deduction allowed to all individual taxpayers.” Donalds’ bill is the companion to one filed by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC “Our bill allows taxpayers to claim a 100% above-the-line deduction at filing for tipped wages. Policymakers must put the needs and financial interests of hardworking Americans first,” added the Congressman. Statistics provided by Donalds: The restaurant and food service industry is the nation’s second-largest private sector employer, providing 15.5 million jobs – or 10% of the total U.S. workforce. In 2023, roughly 4 million employees, or about 2.5% of the entire American workforce, worked in tipped occupations. Between January 2021 and May 2024, real average hourly earnings for all private sector employees decreased by 2.24% Real median weekly earnings for full-time workers have also dropped by 2.14% from Q1 of 2021 to the Q1 of 2024 and real per-capita disposable personal income has decreased by 9.04% during the same period. “By implementing a 100% above-the-line deduction for tipped wages, employees will pocket more of what they earn, be able to show their actual income to potential lenders and continue to accrue federal benefits without unintentionally qualifying for low-income safety net programs,” explained Donalds. If the bill progresses and eventually becomes law, it “shall apply to taxable years beginning after 25 December 31, 2024.” WINK News created a poll on Facebook where you can voice your opinions on this matter. Check it out and feel free to share your thoughts with us.