Body appearing to be missing Naples veteran found A body that appeared to be the missing 64-year-old veteran from Naples was found on Saturday.
Scattered storms with temps in the low to mid 90s Another warm day is in store with temperatures yet again topping out in the low to mid 90s this afternoon.
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.
Body appearing to be missing Naples veteran found A body that appeared to be the missing 64-year-old veteran from Naples was found on Saturday.
Scattered storms with temps in the low to mid 90s Another warm day is in store with temperatures yet again topping out in the low to mid 90s this afternoon.
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.
Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday runs through August 11, 2024. Shopping now means you won’t pay sales tax on certain school-related items. How much you will save depends on where you live. In Charlotte County, the sales tax rate is 7%. Collier County – 6% DeSoto – 7.5% Glades – 7% Hendry – 7.5% Lee – 6.5% So, if you live in Charlotte County and choose $100 worth of items that qualify, it would cost you $93. You would save $7. Back-to-school shopping can be expensive for parents and teachers. (CREDIT: WINK News) What qualifies? Clothing, footwear, and accessories with a sales price of $100 or less per item All footwear, excluding skis, swim fins, roller blades, and skates Any article of clothing intended to be worn on or about the human body, excluding watches, watchbands, jewelry, umbrellas, and handkerchiefs Wallets or bags, including: Backpacks Diaper bags Fanny packs Handbags Briefcases, suitcases, and other garment bags are excluded. Certain school supplies with a sales price of $50 or less per item Binders Cellophane tape Compasses Composition books Computer disks Construction paper Crayons Erasers Folders Glue or paste Legal pads Lunch boxes Markers Notebooks Notebook filler paper Pencils Pens Posterboard Poster paper Protractors Rulers Scissors Staplers and staples used to secure paper products RELATED: School supply lists for Southwest Florida by school and district RELATED: Who has the best prices on school supplies? Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles with a sales price of $30 or less Electronic books Flashcards Interactive books Jigsaw puzzles Learning cards Matching games Memory games Puzzle books Search-and-find books Stacking or nesting blocks or sets Toys that teach reading or math skills Personal computers and computer-related accessories with a sales price of $1,500 or less Calculators Desktops Electronic book readers Handhelds Laptops Tablets Tower computers It does not include cell phones, video game consoles, digital media receivers, or devices that are not primarily designed to process data. What doesn’t make the grade for a discount? Any item of clothing with a sales price of more than $100 Any school supply item with a sales price of more than $50 Books that are not otherwise exempt Computers and computer-related accessories with a sales price of more than $1,500 Computers and computer-related accessories purchased for commercial purposes Rentals of any eligible items Repairs or alterations of any eligible items Sales of any eligible items within a theme park or entertainment complex, public lodging establishment, or airport The Florida Department of Revenue provided the above information. Click here to visit the DOR website.