Stolen car found submerged in Cape Coral canalShooting near Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral injures 1
CAPE CORAL Stolen car found submerged in Cape Coral canal The Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a reportedly stolen car submerged in a canal.
CAPE CORAL Shooting near Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral injures 1 The Cape Coral Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred near Del Prado Boulevard South.
FORT MYERS BEACH What’s next for red-tagged properties on FMB? In July, seven properties on Fort Myers Beach were smacked with red tag notices and given sixty days to get into compliance.
orlando Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Orlando Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Orlando.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Hot and mainly dry Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot start to the workweek as most will stay dry throughout the afternoon.
Fort Myers Death investigation at Target on Dynasty Drive The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a death at the Target on Dynasty Drive in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Displaced resident speaks out after fire at Winkler Apartment Complex For the second time in as many days, a fire broke out at the Retreat at Vista Lake Apartment Complex in Fort Myers.
Florida politicians react to 2nd Trump assassination attempt Florida politicians are reacting after an assassination attempt at Donald Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club.
FORT MYERS FMPD asking for public’s help in solving 2013 cold case The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for information regarding the 2013 homicide of Laura Howard.
FORT MYERS Possible kitchen fire at Winkler apartment complex Authorities are investigating a possible kitchen fire at the Retreat Apartment Complex Sunday afternoon. This comes after a fire at the same complex yesterday.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump safe after gunshots reported, Biden and Harris have been briefed Donald Trump was safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity Sunday afternoon in Florida, his campaign and the Secret Service said.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police seek public’s help in Carrell Road hit-and-run investigation The Fort Myers Police Department is requesting information regarding a hit-and-run involving a vehicle and pedestrian.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested in Lehigh Acres for holding a woman against her will A man in Lehigh Acres has been arrested for holding a woman against her will for over 24 hours, threatening her with a knife and attempting to strangle her.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Inmate attacks, reckless driving, and a hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a man sentenced to 15 years for attacking another inmate, reckless driving, and a fatal hit and run.
golden gate Canal accident: car found in Golden Gate canal One person was transported to the hospital for evaluation after their vehicle ended up in a canal.
CAPE CORAL Stolen car found submerged in Cape Coral canal The Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a reportedly stolen car submerged in a canal.
CAPE CORAL Shooting near Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral injures 1 The Cape Coral Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred near Del Prado Boulevard South.
FORT MYERS BEACH What’s next for red-tagged properties on FMB? In July, seven properties on Fort Myers Beach were smacked with red tag notices and given sixty days to get into compliance.
orlando Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Orlando Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Orlando.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Hot and mainly dry Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot start to the workweek as most will stay dry throughout the afternoon.
Fort Myers Death investigation at Target on Dynasty Drive The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a death at the Target on Dynasty Drive in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Displaced resident speaks out after fire at Winkler Apartment Complex For the second time in as many days, a fire broke out at the Retreat at Vista Lake Apartment Complex in Fort Myers.
Florida politicians react to 2nd Trump assassination attempt Florida politicians are reacting after an assassination attempt at Donald Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club.
FORT MYERS FMPD asking for public’s help in solving 2013 cold case The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for information regarding the 2013 homicide of Laura Howard.
FORT MYERS Possible kitchen fire at Winkler apartment complex Authorities are investigating a possible kitchen fire at the Retreat Apartment Complex Sunday afternoon. This comes after a fire at the same complex yesterday.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump safe after gunshots reported, Biden and Harris have been briefed Donald Trump was safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity Sunday afternoon in Florida, his campaign and the Secret Service said.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police seek public’s help in Carrell Road hit-and-run investigation The Fort Myers Police Department is requesting information regarding a hit-and-run involving a vehicle and pedestrian.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested in Lehigh Acres for holding a woman against her will A man in Lehigh Acres has been arrested for holding a woman against her will for over 24 hours, threatening her with a knife and attempting to strangle her.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Inmate attacks, reckless driving, and a hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a man sentenced to 15 years for attacking another inmate, reckless driving, and a fatal hit and run.
golden gate Canal accident: car found in Golden Gate canal One person was transported to the hospital for evaluation after their vehicle ended up in a canal.
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.