Florida Highway Patrol investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclistFEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs
lehigh acres Florida Highway Patrol investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclist The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Lee County.
FEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs FEMA’s administrator has agreed to an outside investigation to find out why her employee gave orders to deny trump supporters aid after Hurricane Milton.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Councilman Johnny Streets retires after nearly 20 years of service After nearly two decades of service, Fort Myers City Councilman Johnny Streets is retiring.
Local human trafficking survivor speaks out It’s a question many of us think we know the answer to: What is human trafficking? A Collier County woman told WINK her definition changed after she survived it.
Sheriff’s Office: Teen victim knew suspect in deadly Collier County shooting There is new information on the deadly shooting late Saturday of a teenage girl in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Inauguration ceremony for Lee Board of County Commissioners Lee County held an inauguration ceremony for a newly appointed county commissioner and two incumbents.
FGCU FGCU volleyball prepares to defend ASUN Tournament title FGCU volleyball looks to secure its fourth straight ASUN Tournament title this week and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
lehigh acres Florida Highway Patrol investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclist The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Lee County.
FEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs FEMA’s administrator has agreed to an outside investigation to find out why her employee gave orders to deny trump supporters aid after Hurricane Milton.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Councilman Johnny Streets retires after nearly 20 years of service After nearly two decades of service, Fort Myers City Councilman Johnny Streets is retiring.
Local human trafficking survivor speaks out It’s a question many of us think we know the answer to: What is human trafficking? A Collier County woman told WINK her definition changed after she survived it.
Sheriff’s Office: Teen victim knew suspect in deadly Collier County shooting There is new information on the deadly shooting late Saturday of a teenage girl in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Inauguration ceremony for Lee Board of County Commissioners Lee County held an inauguration ceremony for a newly appointed county commissioner and two incumbents.
FGCU FGCU volleyball prepares to defend ASUN Tournament title FGCU volleyball looks to secure its fourth straight ASUN Tournament title this week and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Trump says it anew: blame ‘on both sides’ in Charlottesville WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump returned insistently Tuesday to his assessment that “there is blame on both sides” after being roundly criticized for such comments following the deadly violence last weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia. Trump’s remarks on his home turf at Trump Tower in New York City followed a more deliberate statement he made Monday […]
Trump’s denouncement disappoints, angers white nationalists WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump’s condemnation of hate groups – two days after his initially equivocal response to a deadly attack at a rally in Virginia – disappointed and even angered some of the white nationalists, white supremacists and neo-Nazis who supported and felt emboldened by his presidential campaign. Trump initially blamed “many sides” after […]
Man linked to Diana Alvarez faces molestation, battery charges FORT MYERS, Fla. Jorge Guerrero faces additional charges related to Diana Alvarez, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. The sheriff’s office is recommending charges of lewd or lascivious molestation and battery of a child for Guerrero, 29, who was sentenced Monday to 40 years for producing and possessing pornographic images of the missing San Carlos Park […]
Port Charlotte man arrested, accused of sex with minor PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. A 54-year-old man was arrested Monday on accusations he had sex with a 17-year-old boy. Richard Thompson Pierce, 54, met the victim through the Grindr app, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. A man who was in a relationship with Pierce and shared an apartment with him found Pierce and the […]
Port Charlotte bicyclist involved in crash gets new set of wheels PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. Theo Campbell is back. Campbell, otherwise known as “bike man,” was hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a car in March. The prized bike with speakers he was known for riding around Port Charlotte was destroyed. The streets have gone quiet while Campbell recovers, but one business wants to change […]
Pharmacy near Naples robbed, suspect on loose NAPLES, Fla. A robbery took place around noon Monday at the CVS Pharmacy on the corner of U.S. 41 and Pine Ridge Road, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies are searching for a suspect. It’s unclear whether the suspect is armed or exactly what the suspect took. Patrol cars and crime scene tape could be […]
Naples girl, 13, killed by boat propeller in Keys CUDJOE KEY, Fla. A 13-year-old Naples girl was killed by a boat propeller Friday in the Florida Keys, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Tuesday. Harlie Smith suffered injuries, including a severe laceration to her right leg, and she was taken to Lower Keys Medical Center where she later succumbed to her injuries, […]
Man gets 10 years for Cape home invasion, robbery CAPE CORAL, Fla. A 21-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in state prison for a January home invasion and robbery, the Cape Coral Police Department said Tuesday. Cameron Duffy pleaded guilty to his involvement with a home invasion and robbery that happened on Jan. 17, police said. He was arrested on May 26. Sargent […]
Florida ranks among states with highest hate group numbers MIAMI (AP) The number of active hate groups in Florida ranks second among other states in the nation. The Miami Herald reports that according to the Southern Poverty Law Center, there are more than 60 active hate groups in Florida. The SPLC’s report features a map detailing more than 900 hate groups actively operating across […]