Cape Coral says they’ll help neighbors forced to vacate but community still has questionsCollier County commissioners oppose Amendment 3
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral says they’ll help neighbors forced to vacate but community still has questions We’ve reported on the plans by Cape Coral to acquire 19 acres east of Bimini Basin, and how it will force the families currently living in those properties out.
Collier County commissioners oppose Amendment 3 This comes less than 24 hours after former President Donald Trump told the world he would vote for Amendment 3.
PHILADELPHIA Florida political analyst weighs in ahead of presidential debate Tonight may be the only chance viewers will get to see Kamala Harris and Donald Trump together on the debate stage.
LEHIGH ACRES Renewed call for guardrails following fatal Lehigh Acres canal crash A car flying into a canal, killing a 47-year-old man, has many raising the question of how it can be stopped from happening again.
Charlotte County Schools reflects on Guardian program 1 year later Charlotte County is getting a better idea of how armed people in its schools are doing. Last school year was the first entire year Charlotte County Schools had the guardian program in place.
PUNTA GORDA Public notice of pollution submitted for the Peace River There are reports of chemicals, oils and contaminants polluting the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers neighbors work to stop parking garage A city sees a warehouse just south of Palm Beach Boulevard as a spot they can use for a brand new parking lot, but the people who live in the neighborhood are telling the city to think twice.
NAPLES Collier middle school student arrested for carrying knife A Manatee Middle School student has been arrested after a knife was found in his backpack at school.
FORT MYERS Suspect arrested in Papa Johns armed robbery A man has been arrested in connection with a robbery of a Fort Myers pizza shop.
TALLAHASSEE New ruling could ban lab grown meat production in Florida A federal judge will hear arguments next month about whether he should block a new Florida law that bars the production and sale of “cultivated meat” in the state.
Seconds save lives: New trial for diagnosing stroke Now, doctors are testing another drug to help people who suffer a different kind of stroke that floods the brain with blood.
Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 Class of 2024 Whether crafting cakes or kombucha or focusing on a courtroom or cockpit, the individuals who have earned recognition among the Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 all stand out in their respective fields.
Del Taco to open in Port Charlotte A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southwest Florida’s first Del Taco will take place Sept. 16 in Port Charlotte. It will be the third Del Taco location for Quality Restaurant Group President and operating partner Kenther Ramos.
BONITA SPRINGS Caught on camera: 8-foot alligator wrangled from Bonita Springs home See you later, alligator! Deputies came quick to the rescue to wrangle this slippery reptile.
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump signals support for reclassifying pot as a less dangerous drug, in line with Harris’ position Donald Trump has signaled support for a potentially historic federal policy shift to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, putting his position in line with that of his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral says they’ll help neighbors forced to vacate but community still has questions We’ve reported on the plans by Cape Coral to acquire 19 acres east of Bimini Basin, and how it will force the families currently living in those properties out.
Collier County commissioners oppose Amendment 3 This comes less than 24 hours after former President Donald Trump told the world he would vote for Amendment 3.
PHILADELPHIA Florida political analyst weighs in ahead of presidential debate Tonight may be the only chance viewers will get to see Kamala Harris and Donald Trump together on the debate stage.
LEHIGH ACRES Renewed call for guardrails following fatal Lehigh Acres canal crash A car flying into a canal, killing a 47-year-old man, has many raising the question of how it can be stopped from happening again.
Charlotte County Schools reflects on Guardian program 1 year later Charlotte County is getting a better idea of how armed people in its schools are doing. Last school year was the first entire year Charlotte County Schools had the guardian program in place.
PUNTA GORDA Public notice of pollution submitted for the Peace River There are reports of chemicals, oils and contaminants polluting the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers neighbors work to stop parking garage A city sees a warehouse just south of Palm Beach Boulevard as a spot they can use for a brand new parking lot, but the people who live in the neighborhood are telling the city to think twice.
NAPLES Collier middle school student arrested for carrying knife A Manatee Middle School student has been arrested after a knife was found in his backpack at school.
FORT MYERS Suspect arrested in Papa Johns armed robbery A man has been arrested in connection with a robbery of a Fort Myers pizza shop.
TALLAHASSEE New ruling could ban lab grown meat production in Florida A federal judge will hear arguments next month about whether he should block a new Florida law that bars the production and sale of “cultivated meat” in the state.
Seconds save lives: New trial for diagnosing stroke Now, doctors are testing another drug to help people who suffer a different kind of stroke that floods the brain with blood.
Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 Class of 2024 Whether crafting cakes or kombucha or focusing on a courtroom or cockpit, the individuals who have earned recognition among the Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 all stand out in their respective fields.
Del Taco to open in Port Charlotte A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southwest Florida’s first Del Taco will take place Sept. 16 in Port Charlotte. It will be the third Del Taco location for Quality Restaurant Group President and operating partner Kenther Ramos.
BONITA SPRINGS Caught on camera: 8-foot alligator wrangled from Bonita Springs home See you later, alligator! Deputies came quick to the rescue to wrangle this slippery reptile.
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump signals support for reclassifying pot as a less dangerous drug, in line with Harris’ position Donald Trump has signaled support for a potentially historic federal policy shift to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, putting his position in line with that of his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris.
WINK News is working to ensure that people impacted by bad gas in southwest Florida receive the compensation they deserve. Twice this summer, southwest Florida drivers have been the victims of bad gas. Once at a Sunoco in Lehigh Acres and this month, at multiple pumps in Cape Coral and Fort Myers, and now Arcadia at a Circle K. Now, WINK is talking to victims of bad gas to find out whether they are being compensated for the damage to their vehicles caused by the gas. WINK News reporter Amy Galo met with some more victims of the contaminated gas on Tuesday, speaking with two women who bought gas at the same Circle K gas station. Not long after, their cars clunked out, and their mechanics said water was to blame. Credit: Toyota of Charlotte County This snapshot from a video from Lexus Smith’s mechanic at Toyota of Charlotte County says it all. See that line at the top? That’s fuel, and everything below it.. “He called me and said it’s full of water,” said Smith of Arcadia. Water contaminated Smith’s fuel at the Circle K gas station in Arcadia. Now, what was an expensive $40 in gas is up hundreds. “I had to pay someone to take me to Port Charlotte, $30, and the repairs were $646,” said Smith. Repairs on a brand new 2024 Toyota Corolla, add to that the tow truck and rental car expenses… Smith explained, “It was very unfair for me to come out of my pocket. I don’t have that extra money to be here, but certainly not paying for something that is not my fault.” WINK contacted the Florida Department of Agriculture and Circle K corporate to find out what caused the gas to become contaminated, but it has not heard back. We also stopped by the gas station, but the store clerk denied commenting. While we have yet to confirm exactly what happened, Smith isn’t the only one blaming water. Danetha Scott, an Arcadia resident, said, “We went to the Circle K. I filled completely up because I’m like, okay, it’s gonna get me through the rest of the week.” $62 in gas and one night of sleep later, Scott’s car clunked out, too. “I said, let me just go ahead and take it to the dealership and get it looked at. He called me probably a couple of hours later. He was like, you have a whole bunch of water in your gas tank,” said Scott. Scott and Smith have contacted the Florida Department of Agriculture and have both heard back from representatives as they work to file a claim. Cape Coral resident says 7-Eleven gas ruined car Bad gas reported at multiple gas stations in SWFL More cases of bad gas in Lee County and still no resolution Now, WINK News wants to find out what rights you have if you accidentally fill up with contaminated fuel. After speaking with attorney Scot Goldberg, he says paper trails are important. If you bought contaminated gas, then you have to be able to prove that. According to Goldberg, it’s also best to act quickly to avoid problems with statutes of limitations. And though you may be tempted to contact the gas retailer, he says that will not help. You should let the gas station know so they’re aware of the issue and nobody else falls victim to bad gas, but to get your money back, you’ll have to file a claim with the Florida Department of Agriculture. You should have a copy of your receipt or credit card statement ready, along with the estimate you received from a mechanic showing that there is, in fact, water in your fuel. “It takes some weeks to find out exactly what your full value of damages is, but getting it started as soon as possible after it happens is the most important thing, and then you can use the things that come in later to, you know, to prop up your claim and what’s going on with your damages,” said Goldberg. If you bought contaminated gas, call 1-800-HELP-FLA to report it to the Florida Department of Agriculture.