Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has enteredGeorgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case
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: Teen catches alligator while fishing for Peacock Bass 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.
Lee Schools board considers full-day phone bans The biggest talking point in a Lee County School District safety presentation wasn’t about violence or drugs, it was about phones
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: Teen catches alligator while fishing for Peacock Bass 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.
Lee Schools board considers full-day phone bans The biggest talking point in a Lee County School District safety presentation wasn’t about violence or drugs, it was about phones
PORT CHARLOTTE Play area at the Port Charlotte Town Center is filthy, parents say Parents say a playground at the Port Charlotte Town Center is dangerous due to dirty, worn-out equipment. One person says there is dried human waste on the floor. It is a problem because with Florida summers, you never know what mother nature will bring on any given day. The unpredictability makes it difficult to entertain […]
ARCADIA Arcadia park dedicated to three brothers killed in house fire A house fire took the lives of three young boys in Arcadia back in 2017. Out of the tragedy grows promise, the boys’ family tells us a park will be constructed in place of the home as a living legacy and testament to the three brothers. WATCH the video above for the full story by […]
GULF COVE, FLA. Puppy found dead in Charlotte County, possibly dragged to death Dog owner Theda Porter was driving to work Wednesday morning when she spotted a decomposed four-legged animal along the road in the Gulf Cove community in Charlotte County. She said it looked like a coyote with a rope around it but, “it seems to be a mystery on what happened.” Division manager Brian Jones with […]
PUNTA GORDA Hurricane Charley 15 years later: A community in ruins left stronger, better If you were in Southwest Florida in 2004, it’s a day you will never forget. Hurricane Charley made landfall as a Category 4 storm 15 years ago Tuesday. The destructive hurricane took 10 lives and caused $15.11 billion worth of damage. A storm that was supposed to impact Tampa made a fateful turn last-minute, putting […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Florida Tracks & Trails abruptly closes; owner claims ‘terrible professional advice’ A place for athletes and families, the 1,000 acres of Florida Tracks and Trails in Charlotte County was an attraction for adventure seekers, until it suddenly closed Monday. WINK News went out to the property to find the gates locked and a sign that read: “Florida Tracks and Trails is closed temporarily.” Dale Qualls of […]
ENGLEWOOD Neighbors in Rotonda West want Charlotte County to deter speeding cars People in Rotonda West are pushing for change after waking up to the aftermath of a car crash Tuesday morning. Witnesses said they walked outside to find a car that crashed through 4 yards on Annapolis Ln., damaging cars, knocking down trees and mailboxes, along with leaving skid marks on a driveway. They believe many […]
PORT CHARLOTTE The case of the exploding toilet in Port Charlotte We told you about the case of an exploding toilet on Monday in Port Charlotte after lightning destroyed a septic system. Two days later, the couple living at the home, now deemed unlivable, must wait to get it fixed. Even worse, they can’t go to the bathroom at their home with a destroyed plumbing system […]
PUNTA GORDA FEMA wants more than $14 million back from Charlotte County for Hurricane Charley damage Next week marks 15 years since Hurricane Charley destroyed parts of Charlotte County, causing $15 billion in damage. FEMA covered $62 million of the county’s losses but now it’s asking for millions back. Thomas Brown, store manager at Sunshine Ace Hardware said he “never envisioned that total devastation, and that’s what it was.” Brown hasn’t […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Toilet explodes after lightning strikes a Port Charlotte home septic tank We are getting our look at the damage left behind when a septic tank got hit by lightning, causing a toilet to explode over the weekend. A significant amount of damage was done to the home, caused in a millisecond, leaving the family no time to react. Marylou Ward, a co-owner of the home, said […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda planes made emergency landings, fueled with diesel exhaust fluid Two medical transport planes had to make emergency landings with patients on board back in May after the company claims a worker at Punta Gorda Airport put the wrong fuel in its planes. “Did jeopardize the lives of the patients, their families and our crews on board,” said Vice President Dana Carr of Air Trek. […]