FGCU softball team helps Habitat for Humanity build three homesHome Base Golf Tournament helps SWFL Veterans
LEHIGH ACRES FGCU softball team helps Habitat for Humanity build three homes The Florida Gulf Coast University softball team helped Habitat for Humanity build three homes Saturday.
ESTERO Home Base Golf Tournament helps SWFL Veterans Veterans hit the green at the Copperleaf Golf Course on Saturday. This was part of the Home Base golf tournament.
FORT MYERS At least one person dead after propane truck collides with golf cart Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that has left one person dead and another injured Saturday morning.
Scattered storms ahead for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority is tracking weekend temperatures in the low to mid-90s this weekend with a chance for scattered storms this afternoon.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 3 Thunderstorms tried to put a stop to week three of high school football on Friday Night, but gridiron action prevailed.
Man accused of plotting murder-for-hire denied bond A man suspected of being involved with a murder-for-hire plot will stay behind bars. Ryan Toranzo had his renewed motion to set bond denied today in Collier County Court.
LABELLE Two dead after crash on State Road 80 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, there was a crash on State Road 80 that has left at least one person dead Friday evening.
DeSoto County looks to recruit more teachers While it can sometimes be easy to fill a classroom with students, it is not so easy for teachers. Schools across the nation and locally in Southwest Florida are still dealing with the challenges of teacher shortages. With class back in session, so is teacher recruiting for DeSoto County schools. The assistant superintendent, Jake Reynolds, […]
IMMOKALEE ROAD Push for change after deadly crash on Immokalee Rd. We’re told the woman was driving with two kids in the car when a semi ran a red light and hit her Thursday morning.
FORT MYERS BEACH Mobi-Mats deployed on Fort Myers Beach A walkway to paradise! Brand new and blue, the Mobi-Mat is making things easier for Fort Myers Beachgoers.
NAPLES Women of Steel business conference inspiring and empowering women Focused, hardworking, empowered. These women have made a name for themselves as Women of Steel.
NAPLES Beloved Collier County bus driver retires after 20 years After 20 years of getting kids to school safely, a beloved Collier County bus driver is retiring.
Wade Wilson has new death row mugshot Convicted double-killer Wade Wilson has a new death row mugshot.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Sizzle Dining is back in SWFL It’s Sizzle Season! Local restaurants are ready to welcome new faces by offering exclusive menu deals to attract new customers.
PORT CHARLOTTE Player of the Week: Logan Flaherty Port Charlotte’s QB found the endzone twice himself and had two passing touchdowns in the Pirate’s week two victory over North Fort Myers.
LEHIGH ACRES FGCU softball team helps Habitat for Humanity build three homes The Florida Gulf Coast University softball team helped Habitat for Humanity build three homes Saturday.
ESTERO Home Base Golf Tournament helps SWFL Veterans Veterans hit the green at the Copperleaf Golf Course on Saturday. This was part of the Home Base golf tournament.
FORT MYERS At least one person dead after propane truck collides with golf cart Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that has left one person dead and another injured Saturday morning.
Scattered storms ahead for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority is tracking weekend temperatures in the low to mid-90s this weekend with a chance for scattered storms this afternoon.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 3 Thunderstorms tried to put a stop to week three of high school football on Friday Night, but gridiron action prevailed.
Man accused of plotting murder-for-hire denied bond A man suspected of being involved with a murder-for-hire plot will stay behind bars. Ryan Toranzo had his renewed motion to set bond denied today in Collier County Court.
LABELLE Two dead after crash on State Road 80 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, there was a crash on State Road 80 that has left at least one person dead Friday evening.
DeSoto County looks to recruit more teachers While it can sometimes be easy to fill a classroom with students, it is not so easy for teachers. Schools across the nation and locally in Southwest Florida are still dealing with the challenges of teacher shortages. With class back in session, so is teacher recruiting for DeSoto County schools. The assistant superintendent, Jake Reynolds, […]
IMMOKALEE ROAD Push for change after deadly crash on Immokalee Rd. We’re told the woman was driving with two kids in the car when a semi ran a red light and hit her Thursday morning.
FORT MYERS BEACH Mobi-Mats deployed on Fort Myers Beach A walkway to paradise! Brand new and blue, the Mobi-Mat is making things easier for Fort Myers Beachgoers.
NAPLES Women of Steel business conference inspiring and empowering women Focused, hardworking, empowered. These women have made a name for themselves as Women of Steel.
NAPLES Beloved Collier County bus driver retires after 20 years After 20 years of getting kids to school safely, a beloved Collier County bus driver is retiring.
Wade Wilson has new death row mugshot Convicted double-killer Wade Wilson has a new death row mugshot.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Sizzle Dining is back in SWFL It’s Sizzle Season! Local restaurants are ready to welcome new faces by offering exclusive menu deals to attract new customers.
PORT CHARLOTTE Player of the Week: Logan Flaherty Port Charlotte’s QB found the endzone twice himself and had two passing touchdowns in the Pirate’s week two victory over North Fort Myers.
Florida politicians are reacting after a shooting injured former president Donald Trump while he was speaking at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The shooting happened Saturday evening at around 6:10 p.m. There was an exchange of gunfire that left Trump with a bloody ear. He was swarmed by Secret Service agents as the gunshots continued. The suspected gunman and a rally attendee were killed after the Secret Service responded to the initial gunfire, according to a report from the Associated Press. RELATED: Who was Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who shot Donald Trump? This is now being investigated as an assassination attempt on a former president. In a statement from Trump’s campaign, his campaign said Trump was “fine.” He was taken to a local medical facility soon after he was whisked off stage by his security detail. Politicians soon took to social media to weigh in, including numerous Florida lawmakers. Republican Marco Rubio, who represents Florida in the U.S. Senate, called it divine intervention that Trump was not killed. God protected President Trump pic.twitter.com/96UKVdjF3A — Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) July 13, 2024 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shared his and the state’s first lady’s prayers for Trump’s well-being. .@CaseyDeSantis and I are praying for Donald Trump and his family. — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) July 13, 2024 U.S. Senator Rick Scott, who represents Florida, offered a more defiant tone, calling for support for the former president while sharing a picture of Trump raising his fist after the shooting, his face smeared with blood. Stand with President Trump! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/XHFQDhSVxD — Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) July 13, 2024 The Florida GOP also tweeted words of defiance. This will not stop us. We will prevail! We will Make America Great Again. #TrumpStrong pic.twitter.com/Crpvr52G3b — Florida GOP (@FloridaGOP) July 13, 2024 The Florida Democratic Party tweeted to condemn the violence that could have taken Trump’s life. There is no place for political violence in this country — period. The Florida Democratic Party unequivocally condemns today’s violence and thanks the Secret Service, law enforcement, and first responders for their swift response. — Florida Democrats (@FlaDems) July 13, 2024 Scott also shared his concerns regarding violence on the campaign trail, noting there’s just no place for it. This was clearly an assassination attempt on President Trump. I’m glad he seems okay, and I am praying for him and all who were at the rally. There is ZERO tolerance for violence. I hope this monster is already caught and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. — Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) July 13, 2024 Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is a Democrat who is running for U.S. Senate to represent Florida and also took a stance against violence in politics, no matter one’s party affiliation. I don’t care who you support in this election or what your beliefs are, violence should never be tolerated. Zero tolerance for that, ZERO. — Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (@DebbieforFL) July 13, 2024 Byron Donalds, who represents Southwest Florida in the U.S. House, pinned his reaction to the assassination attempt. Pray for President Trump.Pray for the Trump family.Pray for our nation.Together we will prevail. pic.twitter.com/nd6HgsDtXs — Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) July 13, 2024 U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson who represents a district of the Miami area of Florida in the House wished Trump a speedy recovery while also condemning such violence. https://twitter.com/RepWilson/status/1812263462317252767 Kathleen Passidomo, a Republican state senator representing Southwest Florida shared her prayers not long after the shooting occurred. I am praying for President Trump and our nation. Thankful for the Secret Service officers and law enforcement who responded quickly. https://t.co/zskb7DOxXu — Kathleen Passidomo (@Kathleen4SWFL) July 13, 2024 Jimmy Patronis, who is Florida’s Chief Financial Officer & State Fire Marshal and is also a member of the Republican party, issued a lengthy statement on X, declaring this a “failed assassination attempt.” STATEMENT ON THE FAILED ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT OF PRESIDENT TRUMP. pic.twitter.com/Kq8ojAeFuf — Jimmy Patronis (@JimmyPatronis) July 13, 2024 Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno also weighed in, sharing solidarity for the law enforcers who protected Trump at the rally. The men and women of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office stand in solidarity with their brothers and sisters in the secret service and the FBI. We pray for President Trump and our nation. — Sheriff Carmine Marceno pic.twitter.com/J2fUSsiiXY — Carmine Marceno – Florida’s Law and Order Sheriff (@SheriffLeeFL) July 14, 2024 On Sunday, Donald Trump released a statement of Truth Social saying: Based on yesterday’s terrible events, I was going to delay my trip to Wisconsin, and The Republican National Convention, by two days, but have just decided that I cannot allow a “shooter,” or potential assassin, to force change to scheduling, or anything else. Therefore, I will be leaving for Milwaukee, as scheduled, at 3:30 P.M. TODAY. Thank you! DJT