Port Charlotte teen arrested accused of posting threat to schoolAmendment 6: Repeal of public campaign financing
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte teen arrested accused of posting threat to school According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, a Port Charlotte middle school student has been arrested following a school shooting threat made on TikTok.
Amendment 6: Repeal of public campaign financing Florida helps to fund the campaigns of all statewide office candidates. That includes governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner. If passed, amendment six will take away that funding.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County releases body-cam footage of fatal deputy-involved shooting Charlotte County has released the body and dashcam video of the deputy-involved shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday afternoon on Sandy Pine Drive.
PGD seeks restaurant operator for Air Center, offers incentives After plans fell through to open a Rosati’s Pizza franchise at PGD Air Center at Punta Gorda Airport, Charlotte County Airport Authority is seeking bids for a full-service restaurant and bar that also provides catering.
FORT MYERS BEACH Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach to reopen after Milton shutdown Just in time for the weekend, we’ve got some exciting news from Margaritaville Beach Resort in Fort Myers Beach.
BONITA SPRINGS Caught on Camera: Truck pursuit ends in PIT maneuver and foot chase Video has been released after Collier County deputies went on a high-speed chase after spotting a stolen white Ford truck going 111 mph.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria man recognized for saving a mother and her 4 children On Thursday, the Ave Maria man who helped capture a suspect accused of threatening to kill a mother and her four children was recognized for his valiant efforts.
M Development sells interest in Naples luxury development project Aspen, Colorado-based M Development sold its interest in developing the former St. George & The Dragon property into luxury condominiums, shops and offices, but its project manager and team will continue to guide the downtown Naples project.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Alligator roams across Florida airport runway Living in Florida is learning how to deal with the unexpected, as a TikTok user records an alligator roaming across an airport runway.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of Cape Coral garage burglary A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into and ransacking a Cape Coral home and then fleeing from police.
Tim Aten Knows: Restaurants, more coming to East Naples Maple Street Biscuit Co. is planning to launch its first regional location early next year in the second phase of Restaurant Row on Collier Boulevard near its intersection with U.S. 41 East.
The Weather Authority Warm afternoon with dry weather for Friday evening plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer and drier Friday, which is great for any evening plans and or high school football games.
Florida Blue and Cigna cancelling Medicare Advantage Plans People on a fixed income are wondering how much doctors’ trips will cost. Florida Blue and Cigna are cancelling some Medicare Advantage plans.
NAPLES Paradise Sports Complex working to obtain full liquor license Drinks at Paradise Sports Complex, like wine, Coronas, and High Noons, will be expanding soon. The complex is working on obtaining a full liquor license.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers apartment complex dealing with multiple car break-ins A string of car break-ins occurred at the Bay Harbor apartments in Fort Myers. It’s a gated community off McGregor Blvd.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte teen arrested accused of posting threat to school According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, a Port Charlotte middle school student has been arrested following a school shooting threat made on TikTok.
Amendment 6: Repeal of public campaign financing Florida helps to fund the campaigns of all statewide office candidates. That includes governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner. If passed, amendment six will take away that funding.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County releases body-cam footage of fatal deputy-involved shooting Charlotte County has released the body and dashcam video of the deputy-involved shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday afternoon on Sandy Pine Drive.
PGD seeks restaurant operator for Air Center, offers incentives After plans fell through to open a Rosati’s Pizza franchise at PGD Air Center at Punta Gorda Airport, Charlotte County Airport Authority is seeking bids for a full-service restaurant and bar that also provides catering.
FORT MYERS BEACH Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach to reopen after Milton shutdown Just in time for the weekend, we’ve got some exciting news from Margaritaville Beach Resort in Fort Myers Beach.
BONITA SPRINGS Caught on Camera: Truck pursuit ends in PIT maneuver and foot chase Video has been released after Collier County deputies went on a high-speed chase after spotting a stolen white Ford truck going 111 mph.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria man recognized for saving a mother and her 4 children On Thursday, the Ave Maria man who helped capture a suspect accused of threatening to kill a mother and her four children was recognized for his valiant efforts.
M Development sells interest in Naples luxury development project Aspen, Colorado-based M Development sold its interest in developing the former St. George & The Dragon property into luxury condominiums, shops and offices, but its project manager and team will continue to guide the downtown Naples project.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Alligator roams across Florida airport runway Living in Florida is learning how to deal with the unexpected, as a TikTok user records an alligator roaming across an airport runway.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of Cape Coral garage burglary A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into and ransacking a Cape Coral home and then fleeing from police.
Tim Aten Knows: Restaurants, more coming to East Naples Maple Street Biscuit Co. is planning to launch its first regional location early next year in the second phase of Restaurant Row on Collier Boulevard near its intersection with U.S. 41 East.
The Weather Authority Warm afternoon with dry weather for Friday evening plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer and drier Friday, which is great for any evening plans and or high school football games.
Florida Blue and Cigna cancelling Medicare Advantage Plans People on a fixed income are wondering how much doctors’ trips will cost. Florida Blue and Cigna are cancelling some Medicare Advantage plans.
NAPLES Paradise Sports Complex working to obtain full liquor license Drinks at Paradise Sports Complex, like wine, Coronas, and High Noons, will be expanding soon. The complex is working on obtaining a full liquor license.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers apartment complex dealing with multiple car break-ins A string of car break-ins occurred at the Bay Harbor apartments in Fort Myers. It’s a gated community off McGregor Blvd.
Florida helps to fund the campaigns of all statewide office candidates, including the governor, attorney general, chief financial officer, and agriculture commissioner. If passed, Amendment 6 will remove that funding. A candidate must meet several requirements and agree to campaign spending limits, and then that funding is theirs. Some of those requirements are: Agreeing to expenditure limits. Raise between $100,000-150,000, depending on what position you are running for. Submit a post-election financial audit. A vote for Amendment 6 means statewide candidates are now on their own without the help of funds. A vote against Amendment 6 means voting for campaign funding to stay. So why is the state funding political campaigns in the first place? The Executive Director of Common Cause Florida told WINK News that the money gives everyone interested in running for public office a chance they might not otherwise have. She fears what would happen if Amendment 6 passes. “It’s going to be harder for women, for people of color, and really for anybody from a middle-class background, or anybody who’s not independently wealthy to run for statewide office,” Amy Keith, the Executive Director of Common Cause Florida, said. Evan Power, the Chair of the Republican Party of Florida, argues using taxpayer dollars for any political campaign is not in the people’s best interest. “If your message is taking off, you’re going to find donors who are willing to participate in the process with you. If you’re not, you’re not going to do that,” Power said. Florida introduced taxpayer-financed campaigns in 1998. Power said it’s outdated in 2024. “Taxpayers don’t need to pay for people to campaign politically. People can raise their own money. It’s a refuge of an old system. And you know, at the end of the day, if people are popular and the voters want to hear their opinions and their thoughts, they’re going to be able to raise that money from donors,” Power said. Supporters say the amendment would save taxpayer money and help fund other government services. Critics say it will benefit candidates getting big-donor cash. “Amendment 6, if it passes, it’s going to make it harder for a more diverse group of new leaders to run for office in our state, and it’s going to decrease the influence of small-dollar donors and everyday Floridians,” Keith said. For Amendment 6 to pass, 60% percent of Florida voters must vote yes. “We’re taking taxpayer money, and we want to use it in the right way, not to help career politicians communicate with them,” Power said. “We are a state on the forefront of public campaign financing as part of the battle against money in politics, and if this were to pass in Florida this year, it would be a blow to that fight nationwide,” Keith said. A vote for Amendment 6 means candidates won’t have funding. A vote against Amendment 6 is voting for funding to stay. Read the full amendment here.