Lee County Schools receives over $2M in Juul settlementIsrael says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered
FORT MYERS Lee County Schools receives over $2M in Juul settlement The Lee County School District has received over $2 million in a settlement with Juul, and now, it’s putting that money to use.
JERUSALEM (AP) Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered The Israeli military said Wednesday that it has reopened its Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but the U.N. said no humanitarian aid has yet entered and there is no one to receive it on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel’s military incursion in the area.
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON (AP) Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor’s hearing is canceled Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University early Wednesday and arrested demonstrators.
2 Collier County men arrested for street racing Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested two men after catching them street racing.
CLEWISTON Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston closed after semi-trailer carrying palm trees loses load Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston from U.S. 27 to 13th Street is closed this morning while crews remove trees from the roadway.
ARCADIA Juvenile and 18-year-old arrested for stealing, burglarizing multiple cars in DeSoto County A juvenile and an 18-year-old have been arrested after allegedly stealing several cars and burglarizing them in DeSoto County.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee man arrested for child porn possession An Immokalee man has been arrested and charged on ten felony counts after allegedly being in possession of child pornography.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Alligator chases after teen’s catch while fishing in Estero A 15-year-old teenager from Estero bit off more than he could chew while fishing for Peacock Bass as a hungry alligator chased after the fish and him.
Gainsville Gov. DeSantis responds to Pro-Palestinian protest held at University of Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke about the dispersal of pro-Palestinian protestors at the University of Florida.
The Weather Authority Hotter and drier Wednesday with a few inland storms this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild and drier Wednesday morning with rain expected inland this afternoon.
Cape Coral City Council to discuss repairs for yacht club pier The Cape Coral City Council will discuss and possibly decide upon three options to repair the damaged yacht club pier.
LEHIGH ACRES Kitchen fire causes substantial damage to a home in Lehigh Acres The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue responded to a kitchen fire at a Sunset Boulevard home on Tuesday night.
FORT MYERS Lee County making changes to fix bus issues In the past, the Lee County School District struggled to find enough bus drivers.
NAPLES Naples man gets original Bob Ross paintings appraised Bob Ross took this blank canvas in a small studio in Muncie, Indiana, and transformed it into a beautiful masterpiece.
FORT MYERS Lee County Schools receives over $2M in Juul settlement The Lee County School District has received over $2 million in a settlement with Juul, and now, it’s putting that money to use.
JERUSALEM (AP) Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered The Israeli military said Wednesday that it has reopened its Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but the U.N. said no humanitarian aid has yet entered and there is no one to receive it on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel’s military incursion in the area.
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON (AP) Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor’s hearing is canceled Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University early Wednesday and arrested demonstrators.
2 Collier County men arrested for street racing Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested two men after catching them street racing.
CLEWISTON Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston closed after semi-trailer carrying palm trees loses load Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston from U.S. 27 to 13th Street is closed this morning while crews remove trees from the roadway.
ARCADIA Juvenile and 18-year-old arrested for stealing, burglarizing multiple cars in DeSoto County A juvenile and an 18-year-old have been arrested after allegedly stealing several cars and burglarizing them in DeSoto County.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee man arrested for child porn possession An Immokalee man has been arrested and charged on ten felony counts after allegedly being in possession of child pornography.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Alligator chases after teen’s catch while fishing in Estero A 15-year-old teenager from Estero bit off more than he could chew while fishing for Peacock Bass as a hungry alligator chased after the fish and him.
Gainsville Gov. DeSantis responds to Pro-Palestinian protest held at University of Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke about the dispersal of pro-Palestinian protestors at the University of Florida.
The Weather Authority Hotter and drier Wednesday with a few inland storms this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild and drier Wednesday morning with rain expected inland this afternoon.
Cape Coral City Council to discuss repairs for yacht club pier The Cape Coral City Council will discuss and possibly decide upon three options to repair the damaged yacht club pier.
LEHIGH ACRES Kitchen fire causes substantial damage to a home in Lehigh Acres The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue responded to a kitchen fire at a Sunset Boulevard home on Tuesday night.
FORT MYERS Lee County making changes to fix bus issues In the past, the Lee County School District struggled to find enough bus drivers.
NAPLES Naples man gets original Bob Ross paintings appraised Bob Ross took this blank canvas in a small studio in Muncie, Indiana, and transformed it into a beautiful masterpiece.
PORT CHARLOTTE SWFL nurse concerned improper glove use could contribute to spread There’s a new concern in our area that could contribute to the spread of the coronavirus. A nurse at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte says people aren’t wearing their gloves properly, and they could actually be contaminating what they touch. Nurse Erik Lundrigan said this is already a scary time for him, as he […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man with recent kidney transplant has health care delays due to pandemic Months after getting a lifesaving organ transplant, one man now faces a new concern thanks to the coronavirus. We first introduced you to David Ortiz last year, but he isn’t the only person concerned. Those who have had organ transplants face similar fears. Ortiz got a lifesaving kidney transplant in August. For 10 years he […]
Zumba instructor moves classes online A Southwest Florida Zumba instructor is showing us why we’re #GulfshoreStrong by continuing to help people move to the beat and stay healthy – virtually. Valentina Perez brought her Zumba classes to Zoom so that her clients could still get a workout and have some fun, even with her gyms closed. Perez has been teaching […]
LEE COUNTY ‘Our light right now’: Lee County couple welcomes triplets A Lee County couple has welcomed new additions to their family: triplets. And while the babies were born during an uncertain time, their parents say the little bundles brought a lot of love and light into their lives. Ariel Simpson and her fiancé, Charles Montalvo, wanted more children, but they didn’t figure on triplets. “We […]
WINK NEWS Donation helps SWFL food bank; credit union assists small businesses’ payrolls Many businesses and organizations are struggling right now. But others are showing them we are Gulfshore Strong. Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos donated $100 million dollars to the Feeding America Network that Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida is part of. And a local bank is helping businesses get their payroll loans. The financial support […]
LEE COUNTY Mariner HS in Cape Coral added as school meal pickup location The School District of Lee County is adding another site to its grab-and-go meal program to provide even more children with food while schools are closed. Starting Monday, anyone under 18 can get breakfast and lunch from Mariner High School in Cape Coral from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Definitely, feeding five kids, it’s hard, […]
LEE COUNTY Fire at RSW destroys over 3,500 rental cars, port authority says A fire that spread across 15 acres destroyed more than 3,500 rental cars at the rental car overflow area of Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) on Friday, Lee County Port Authority said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. It drew a response from every Lee County fire department with assistance from aviation and […]
LEHIGH ACRES Dog found dead after brutally beaten, stabbed in Lehigh Acres; man arrested A Lehigh Acres man was arrested Friday night when a brutally beaten and stabbed dog was found dead inside a home oven, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the single-family home in the 4500 block of 20th St. SW in Lehigh Acres to conduct a well-being check. Deputies say initial information […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers company’s product could mean fewer germs on your hands Companies are coming up with new ways to keep you healthy and hopefully prevent the spread of illnesses like the coronavirus. An unprecedented pandemic means a new normal. “About the only thing I know that is true about the future is that will be different from today,” said Dr. Tom Smythe, a finance professor at […]
Businesses hiring workers laid-off due to COVID-19 crisis Businesses are really struggling as the coronavirus pandemic continues, and many of them have shuttered, laying off workers. But other businesses are stepping up to help those who have lost their jobs. Truly Nolen Pest and Termite Control said a pandemic doesn’t stop the need to exterminate critters, and they have plenty of opportunities open […]