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FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
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FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
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NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
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Charlotte County’s Mid-County Regional Library to reopen in 2026 After about $6.9 million in repairs and renovations to Mid-County Regional Library in Port Charlotte, the library is expected to reopen in 2026.
MATLACHA Man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash takes plea deal A man accused of driving drunk and crashing into the patio of a Matlacha restaurant, killing a woman and injuring others, has taken a plea deal with the state.
Opera Naples set to make land offer with seven-figure gift A seven-figure gift has provided the base for Opera Naples, Theater in the Garden and the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation to build an international center for the arts.
Everywhere you look, there are signs that it’s election season. The field of candidates is narrowed down in the Primary on August 20, 2024. The General Election takes place on November 5, 2024. There are television commercials and videos online, and you have likely received a robocall or text. The question is, are those robocalls and texts legal? WINK News went digging for information. It may not surprise you to hear that unwanted calls are the Federal Communications Commission‘s top consumer complaint. The FCC has very strict rules regarding those calls and texts. Robocall Restrictions The agency prohibits political campaign-related autodialed or prerecorded voice calls and prerecorded voice messages “to cell phones, pagers, or other mobile devices without the called party’s prior express consent.” They are permitted when made to landlines, even without advance permission. However, without permission, the calls are limited to no more than three within a 30-day period. Political Robotexts The FCC added, “Political text messages sent to a mobile phone using an autodialer require the called party’s prior express consent. Messages sent manually can be sent without prior consent.” To report the person or group who sent the text, forward it to 7726 or “SPAM.” Campaigns are also expected to honor opt-out requests if you reply “STOP.” Taking Action If you worry that your complaint will not be heard, it is worth noting some recent actions taken by the FCC. In May, the FCC proposed a $2 Million fine against Lingo Telecom, LLC, “related to the spoofed, deepfake illegal robocalls that targeted potential New Hampshire voters prior to the January primary.” In April, the FCC issued a cease-and-desist letter against Veriwave Telco, ordering it to stop an apparently illegal robocall campaign pertaining to a “National Tax Relief Program.” In February, the agency made AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal. Filing a Complaint Online: https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov By phone: 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) By mail – Include your name, address, contact information and complaint details. Mail to: Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554 NOTE: The Federal Trade Commission runs the National Do Not Call Registry. While political calls and texts do not fall under this category, registering could help stop other unwanted calls, and it’s free. Go to DoNotCall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222 from the phone you want to register. Once you register, you’ll get an email with further instructions to sign up. Your registration does not expire.