No bond for Tice man accused of kidnaping and sexual assault13th annual 239 Fest to showcase 16 local punk, ska and reggae bands
No bond for Tice man accused of kidnaping and sexual assault A man accused of kidnapping and sexual assault will be held without bond.
CAPE CORAL 13th annual 239 Fest to showcase 16 local punk, ska and reggae bands The 13th edition of 239 Fest is coming next month and will feature 16 local punk, ska and reggae bands.
FORT MYERS BEACH Witnesses react to boat getting stuck under Matanzas Pass Bridge While the boat has since gotten out from underneath the bridge, it’s raised some questions about safety for onlookers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Splash the otter, the unlikely hero bringing families closure Mike Hadsell has trained many animals in his lifetime, but the newest member of Peace River K9 Search and Rescue dive team, Splash the Asian small-clawed otter, is a first, even for him.
FORT MYERS Scrolling on your cell phone may be bad for your health; FGCU professor weighs in Scrolling through your phone might seem like a fun way to pass the time, but new research shows it can actually make you feel even more bored and unhappy.
Collier County teachers reach contract agreement Collier County teachers have come to an agreement with the school district in their contract negotiations.
WEST PALM BEACH DeSantis launches investigation into 2nd assassination attempt on Trump Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will personally oversee the investigation into the second assassination attempt on former President Trump.
FHP reveals details behind crash that killed 4 young people A mangled car is all that remains from a crash that took the lives of four young people.
FORT MYERS 2 fires in 24 hours displace families in Fort Myers Two vicious fires left families’ homes and lives in ruins. Now, we are learning what help they are getting until their lives can be put back together.
Trump assassination attempt suspect removed serial number from gun Law enforcement is holding a press conference on the attempt of former President Donald Trump’s life at his West Palm Beach golf course.
FORT MYERS BEACH Matanzas Pass Bridge reopens after boat crashes into it, closing it for hours The Matanzas Pass Bridge has reopened to traffic after it was shut down for hours when a boat crashed into it.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island Bridge in Matlacha to temporarily close The Florida Department of Transportation has announced the temporary closure of the Little Pine Island Bridge.
Lee County man receives 3 life sentences for molesting child On Monday, a man was found guilty and given three life sentences for molesting a child between 2013 and 2019.
NORTH FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park to permanently close, land to be sold The Shell Factory & Nature Park has announced its plans to close permanently after 86 years.
WEST PALM BEACH (AP) Suspect in apparent assassination attempt on Trump was near golf course for 12 hours, records show A man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump was charged with federal gun crimes.
No bond for Tice man accused of kidnaping and sexual assault A man accused of kidnapping and sexual assault will be held without bond.
CAPE CORAL 13th annual 239 Fest to showcase 16 local punk, ska and reggae bands The 13th edition of 239 Fest is coming next month and will feature 16 local punk, ska and reggae bands.
FORT MYERS BEACH Witnesses react to boat getting stuck under Matanzas Pass Bridge While the boat has since gotten out from underneath the bridge, it’s raised some questions about safety for onlookers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Splash the otter, the unlikely hero bringing families closure Mike Hadsell has trained many animals in his lifetime, but the newest member of Peace River K9 Search and Rescue dive team, Splash the Asian small-clawed otter, is a first, even for him.
FORT MYERS Scrolling on your cell phone may be bad for your health; FGCU professor weighs in Scrolling through your phone might seem like a fun way to pass the time, but new research shows it can actually make you feel even more bored and unhappy.
Collier County teachers reach contract agreement Collier County teachers have come to an agreement with the school district in their contract negotiations.
WEST PALM BEACH DeSantis launches investigation into 2nd assassination attempt on Trump Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will personally oversee the investigation into the second assassination attempt on former President Trump.
FHP reveals details behind crash that killed 4 young people A mangled car is all that remains from a crash that took the lives of four young people.
FORT MYERS 2 fires in 24 hours displace families in Fort Myers Two vicious fires left families’ homes and lives in ruins. Now, we are learning what help they are getting until their lives can be put back together.
Trump assassination attempt suspect removed serial number from gun Law enforcement is holding a press conference on the attempt of former President Donald Trump’s life at his West Palm Beach golf course.
FORT MYERS BEACH Matanzas Pass Bridge reopens after boat crashes into it, closing it for hours The Matanzas Pass Bridge has reopened to traffic after it was shut down for hours when a boat crashed into it.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island Bridge in Matlacha to temporarily close The Florida Department of Transportation has announced the temporary closure of the Little Pine Island Bridge.
Lee County man receives 3 life sentences for molesting child On Monday, a man was found guilty and given three life sentences for molesting a child between 2013 and 2019.
NORTH FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park to permanently close, land to be sold The Shell Factory & Nature Park has announced its plans to close permanently after 86 years.
WEST PALM BEACH (AP) Suspect in apparent assassination attempt on Trump was near golf course for 12 hours, records show A man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump was charged with federal gun crimes.
Charlotte County has introduced armed security to help keep your students and children safe. This year is the first year Charlotte County Schools had the guardian program in place. On Tuesday night, the school district recognized the 23 ‘guardians’ that help protect the districts schools. Prior to the school board meeting, WINK News spoke exclusively with the the Coordinator of Security and Emergency Management, Joe King, and Mike, a ‘guardian’ with the program. This was a questions-and-answers portion, which allowed WINK News reporter Haley Zarcone to ask questions that the community wants answered. One of those questions is, how is the school district working to ensure that what happened last week in Georgia does not happen here? The Guardianship Program for Charlotte County schools allows the school district to hire armed security guards for public schools. It was a program put into action after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, which killed 17 students and faculty. These school guardians are either school employees who work to protect students in addition to their assigned duties or people hired specifically for the program. “First week of school, the kids were incredible. You had kids fist bumping, you know, the guardians and saying, thank you. You had moms hugging us. You had dad shaking our hands saying, ‘thank you for your service’,” said Mike, a Charlotte County School District guardian. When Mike goes to your child’s school he has one thing on his mind, safety and security. He’s one of 23 ‘guardians’ a part of the guardian program adopted by the Charlotte County school district in June of 2023. “From every age group right up from kindergarten to high school, they they have a clear understanding of what our responsibility is,” said Mike. “The guardians go through 144 hour training course, obviously put on by the sheriff’s office,” said Joe King, Coordinator of Security and Emergency Management. “Within that, they have a block of legal they have they have de escalation methods. They have gun retention.” Not required, but many have background in law enforcement or the military. Before he was in schools, Mike worked in law enforcement in Connecticut. He was there when the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting claimed the lives of students and staff. “What happened back in 2014 and what our how our agency handled the situation, how the community reacted, how the entire school family rose up and took care of one another,” said Mike. It takes training, and hard work, but more importantly a love for the safety of your kids “We have to do everything we possibly can to protect these kids,” said King. During the school board meeting at 5:30, each guardian was presented with a badge and recognized by the school district. Stay tuned to WINKNews.com, WINK News App, streaming, and on-air for any new developments on this story.