Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plansFDOT to open all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT to open all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced it will open all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge a year ahead of its pedestrian sidewalk project.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
SWFL reacts to UNC hiring Bill Belichick Southwest Florida reacts to North Carolina hiring Bill Belichick as its new head football coach and how that could impact the decisions of local recruits.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Some Floridians want more alone time during the holidays The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends, but nearly half of Americans say they really want more alone time during the holiday.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
Aggressive driving concerns on the rise in Southwest Florida The arrest of a man who, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said, killed a motorcyclist after crashing into him on purpose is raising concerns over aggressive driving in Southwest Florida.
SANIBEL Sanibel School students prepare for community Christmas performance The school that has had to claw and fight its way back more than once to reopen is getting the chance to celebrate.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT to open all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced it will open all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge a year ahead of its pedestrian sidewalk project.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
SWFL reacts to UNC hiring Bill Belichick Southwest Florida reacts to North Carolina hiring Bill Belichick as its new head football coach and how that could impact the decisions of local recruits.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Some Floridians want more alone time during the holidays The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends, but nearly half of Americans say they really want more alone time during the holiday.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
Aggressive driving concerns on the rise in Southwest Florida The arrest of a man who, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said, killed a motorcyclist after crashing into him on purpose is raising concerns over aggressive driving in Southwest Florida.
SANIBEL Sanibel School students prepare for community Christmas performance The school that has had to claw and fight its way back more than once to reopen is getting the chance to celebrate.
Trump raises fist after being shot at rally. AP Photo by Evan Vucci 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