LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underwayRock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
President Joe Biden News of President Joe Biden, 81, stepping aside from the 2024 Presidential race has reverberated across the country and here in Southwest Florida. In a letter to his “Fellow Americans,” Biden noted in part, “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country to stand down and focus solely on my duties as President for the remainder of my term.” RELATED: SWFL community shares thoughts on Biden not running again The Democratic Party of Lee County shared President Biden’s full letter to X. The Interim Chair also spoke with WINK News Reporter Haley Zarcone. “It’s going to be a short season for her. But on the other hand, she’s taking over with the Biden team. She’s taking over with apparently the bag divided in fundraising. She doesn’t need to start from scratch,” said Jim Rosinus. “He’s got the team already built; she just needs to pick up like a relay race. Okay, so he’s handed off the baton. She’s already running. She just needs to pick up the baton and move on.” Dawn Mann from the Charlotte County Democratic Party sent WINK the statement below: President Biden’s legacy will be marked by his crucial role in safeguarding our nation from Donald Trump, not once but twice. His accomplishments will rival those of any president in our lifetimes: he created millions of new jobs, rebuilt America’s infrastructure, turned our economy around, and brought manufacturing back to America. This Administration has passed the most expansive climate change legislation in our nation’s history. We have 100 days until the presidential election. This election comes at a critical moment for our nation and our democracy. Our challenge is to continue the work of the Biden-Harris Administration: promoting our progressive values of freedom and equality. We embrace the upcoming leadership convention because it is the core of the democratic process. We look forward to emerging from the convention stronger than ever, ready to take on the hate that defines MAGA with the full force of the freedom that defines Democrats. “The race may have changed, but the focus of the Democratic Party has not changed,” said Jane Schlechtweg, the Collier County Democratic Party Chair. “We are determined to win in November. I think with the strong support that we will show Kamala Harris, I think we can do this. Joe Biden understands better than most what a second term for Trump would mean for the country. And we trust his decision to support the Vice President, and are taking up the mantle of this campaign to protect American rights, freedoms, and democracy. And we, in the Collier County Democratic Party, remain committed to building on the progress that the Biden-Harris administration has made.” U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R) from Naples called on Mr. Biden to resign now. If Joe Biden can’t run for re-election, he is not capable of serving as president for the next six months and needs to resign NOW! — Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) July 21, 2024 U.S. Congressman Greg Steube (R) echoed Scott’s comments. Not running for reelection is a clear admission that President Trump was right all along about Biden not being mentally fit enough to serve as Commander-in-Chief.It’s disturbing and reckless that he’s been “running” the country as long as he has…Let me repeat: if he doesn’t… — Congressman Greg Steube (@RepGregSteube) July 21, 2024 Florida Representative Jenna Persons-Mulika (R), who represents Fort Myers: Americans deserve a Commander-in-Chief. Biden is clearly not capable of that job. https://t.co/f29vauWwy6 — Jenna Persons-Mulicka (@jenna_persons) July 21, 2024 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis weighed in as well. Kamala Harris was complicit in a massive coverup to hide and deny the fact that Joe Biden was not capable of discharging the duties of the office.She also was the the border czar during the worst border crisis in American history.Democrats are just rearranging the deck chairs… — Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) July 21, 2024 As many who live in Southwest Florida know, the number of registered Republicans outweighs registered Democrats. Here’s a breakdown by county. *Charlotte County – 77,360 Republican – 31,826 Democrat – Other 42,535 *Collier County – 138,805 Republican – 52,283 Democrat – Other 66,832 *DeSoto – 8,680 Republican – 5,722 Democrat – Other 4,995 *Glades – 3,893 Republican – 1,592 Democrat – Other 1,363 *Hendry – 7,683 Republican – 4,084 Democrat – Other 3,191 *Lee – 225,495 Republican – 107,526 Democrat – Other 141,112 Vice President Kamala Harris President Biden has put his backing behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. “I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination,” responded Harris. Biden has come under fire, with many questioning his age and health. Calls for him to leave the Presidential race grew louder following the debate against Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump in Atlanta in late June.