Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in ClearwaterPunxsutawney Phil’s babies are named Shadow and Sunny. Just don’t call them the heirs apparent
clearwater Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Clearwater Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Clearwater.
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) Punxsutawney Phil’s babies are named Shadow and Sunny. Just don’t call them the heirs apparent Punxsutawney Phil’s offspring now have names that just might help the famed weather-forecasting groundhog to predict when spring will begin.
lehigh acres Vehicle crash involving deputy car in Lehigh Acres A vehicle crash involving a Lee County deputy and another car has occurred in Lehigh Acres.
the weather authority Hot and breezy with scattered rain and storms this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a warm and humid Wednesday morning with isolated storms expected for the afternoon.
WINK NEWS Deadline arrives for Hurricane Ian assistance through LeeCares Wednesday is the final day for Lee Cares Hurricane Housing Recovery Program applications.
CAPE CORAL Neighbors stuck with previous homeowners’ bill A Cape Coral woman says the city is trying to make her pay for someone else’s mistake after she received a utility bill meant for the home’s previous owner.
NAPLES Teenager denied entrance to prom for wearing a suit Prom is a rite of passage for many teenagers, but one teen had her prom dreams ruined after wasn’t allowed in because of what she was wearing.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Precautionary boil water notice for small portion of Lee County Utilities customers Repair work is expected to be completed overnight and water service will be restored before early morning Wednesday.
NEAR DUNNELLON 8 dead, at least 40 hurt after bus transporting farm workers overturns At least eight people have been killed, and dozens of others have been hurt in a bus crash near Dunnellon after it was hit by a pickup truck.
LEHIGH ACRES Could tiny homes be coming to Lee County? Miniopolis Builders, a company with a vision to revolutionize affordable housing, is facing challenges in bringing their innovative concept to life in Lee County.
ARCADIA Fifteen-year-old beat up during basketball game A pick-up game of basketball at Desoto County High School turned into a physical beating for fifteen-year-old Jeremiah Ward.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte man found guilty for role in January 6 riots John Joseph Richter is now convicted of obstruction of an official proceeding.
Commissioners react to colleague living outside of his district The first Glades Commissioners meeting since Florida Department of Law Enforcement released their investigation findings happened on Tuesday.
NAPLES Former News-Press Food Critic writes powerful memoir, “The Mango Tree” For 15 years, Annabelle Tometich wrote under the famous byline Jean Le Beouf as a food critic for the News-Press. Now, she tells her personal story in her book, “The Mango Tree.”
SAN CARLOS BAY ‘It was incredible’ Couple has close encounter with shark while kayaking on San Carlos Bay Sandrine Fontaine and Arnaud Fontaine come to Southwest Florida twice a year from France, and they try to spend every day kayaking out on the water.
clearwater Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Clearwater Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Clearwater.
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) Punxsutawney Phil’s babies are named Shadow and Sunny. Just don’t call them the heirs apparent Punxsutawney Phil’s offspring now have names that just might help the famed weather-forecasting groundhog to predict when spring will begin.
lehigh acres Vehicle crash involving deputy car in Lehigh Acres A vehicle crash involving a Lee County deputy and another car has occurred in Lehigh Acres.
the weather authority Hot and breezy with scattered rain and storms this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a warm and humid Wednesday morning with isolated storms expected for the afternoon.
WINK NEWS Deadline arrives for Hurricane Ian assistance through LeeCares Wednesday is the final day for Lee Cares Hurricane Housing Recovery Program applications.
CAPE CORAL Neighbors stuck with previous homeowners’ bill A Cape Coral woman says the city is trying to make her pay for someone else’s mistake after she received a utility bill meant for the home’s previous owner.
NAPLES Teenager denied entrance to prom for wearing a suit Prom is a rite of passage for many teenagers, but one teen had her prom dreams ruined after wasn’t allowed in because of what she was wearing.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Precautionary boil water notice for small portion of Lee County Utilities customers Repair work is expected to be completed overnight and water service will be restored before early morning Wednesday.
NEAR DUNNELLON 8 dead, at least 40 hurt after bus transporting farm workers overturns At least eight people have been killed, and dozens of others have been hurt in a bus crash near Dunnellon after it was hit by a pickup truck.
LEHIGH ACRES Could tiny homes be coming to Lee County? Miniopolis Builders, a company with a vision to revolutionize affordable housing, is facing challenges in bringing their innovative concept to life in Lee County.
ARCADIA Fifteen-year-old beat up during basketball game A pick-up game of basketball at Desoto County High School turned into a physical beating for fifteen-year-old Jeremiah Ward.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte man found guilty for role in January 6 riots John Joseph Richter is now convicted of obstruction of an official proceeding.
Commissioners react to colleague living outside of his district The first Glades Commissioners meeting since Florida Department of Law Enforcement released their investigation findings happened on Tuesday.
NAPLES Former News-Press Food Critic writes powerful memoir, “The Mango Tree” For 15 years, Annabelle Tometich wrote under the famous byline Jean Le Beouf as a food critic for the News-Press. Now, she tells her personal story in her book, “The Mango Tree.”
SAN CARLOS BAY ‘It was incredible’ Couple has close encounter with shark while kayaking on San Carlos Bay Sandrine Fontaine and Arnaud Fontaine come to Southwest Florida twice a year from France, and they try to spend every day kayaking out on the water.
Florida man gets 10 years for West Virginia pill trafficking CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A Florida man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for prescription pill trafficking and money laundering. Forty-six-year-old Lester W. Taylor of Daytona Beach, Florida, also was ordered Thursday in federal court in Charleston to pay a $10,000 fine. Prosecutors say that from 2010 to 2014, Taylor sent packages containing […]
Teen gets 17 years in prison for murder committed at age 15 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – A judge told a Jacksonville teenager she wasn’t surprised he’d ended up in her courtroom on murder charges, adding that given his childhood he “didn’t stand a chance.” Circuit Judge Tatiana Salvador sentenced 17-year-old Andrew Ryan Parham on Thursday to 17 years in prison for murder committed when he was 15. […]
Man who killed wife, put photo online, claims self-defense MIAMI (AP) – Jurors watched a videotaped confession Friday in the trial of a Florida man who claims he shot his wife in self-defense and posted a photo of her bloody body on Facebook to show family members what he did and why. Derek Medina voluntarily gave the statement to detectives a few hours after […]
Sexting arrest latest embarrassment for Secret Service DOVER, Del. (AP) – In a case marking the latest embarrassment for the agency that protects the president and his family, a uniformed Secret Service officer has posted bail on state charges of trying to solicit a teenage girl for sex but he’s still being held in federal custody. Lee Robert Moore, 37, of Church […]
Campbell Soup recalls 355,000 cans of SpaghettiOs NEW YORK (AP) – Campbell Soup is recalling 355,000 cans of SpaghettiOs Original in the U.S. due to a possible choking hazard. Pieces of red plastic, part of the can’s lining, were found in a small number of the 14.2 ounce cans. Campbell Soup Co. announced the recall after receiving complaints. It said that the […]
Charlotte County detectives searching for trailer thieves ENGLEWOOD, Fla.- Detectives are investigating the theft of a trailer from a business on the 2700 block of Placida Road. Authorities say the 14 foot, silver 2005 box trailer was taken sometime between 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 and about 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The trailer hitch had a padlock on it. Deputies located surveillance video […]
GOP Sunshine Summit kicks off in Orlando ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – The Latest from the Florida Republican Party’s Sunshine Summit, where the major GOP presidential hopefuls are wooing voters and activists for their support in the state’s March 15 primary. All times are local. 4:30 p.m. Mike Huckabee doesn’t sound like a fan of Disney World. The former Arkansas governor has criticized […]
David Beckham meets with superintendent, discusses stadium MIAMI (AP) – David Beckham has met with the Miami-Dade School superintendent to discuss a stadium deal with local governments. The Miami Herald (http://hrld.us/1MrvDbj ) reports Beckham and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho met Wednesday in Miami Beach. Carvalho says the 45-minute meeting involved the two outing their visions for the stadium. He says the two spent […]
Officials to put fences around train tracks after crashes ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) – The Florida Department of Transportation says it is planning to install fences around train tracks to avoid more fatal crashes. The Orlando Sentinel (http://bit.ly/1kRvruM) reports about $300,000 will go toward the fencing project that will install 6-foot chain-link fences. Steve Olson, a Florida Department of Transportation spokesman, says there are […]
New produce safety rules aim to prevent illness outbreaks WASHINGTON (AP) – The Obama administration wants you to eat your fruits and vegetables. They also want the produce to be safe. Long-awaited rules issued by the Food and Drug Administration Friday are designed to help prevent large-scale, deadly outbreaks of foodborne illness like those linked to fresh spinach, cantaloupes, cucumbers and other foods over […]