US Air Force primed to launch new GPS satellites

After months of delays, the U.S. Air Force is about to launch the first of a new generation of GPS satellites, designed to be more accurate, secure and versatile. But some of their most highly touted features will not be fully available until 2022 or later because of problems in a companion program to develop […]

Giuliani says Trump will not be interviewed by Mueller

With a number of probes moving closer to the Oval Office, President Donald Trump and his attorney unleashed a fresh series of attacks Sunday on the investigators, questioning their integrity while categorically ruling out the possibility of a presidential interview with the special counsel. Trump and Rudy Giuliani used Twitter and television interviews to deliver […]

200 countries agree on universal rules to curb global warming

After two weeks of bruising negotiations, officials from almost 200 countries agreed Saturday on universal, transparent rules that will govern efforts to cut emissions and curb global warming. The deal agreed upon at U.N. climate talks in Poland enables countries to put into action the principles in the 2015 Paris climate accord. But to the […]

Fort Myers athlete works through history of injures to compete

Strength, both physical and mental, are found through many different experiences in our personal lives. For one soccer player, strength came while nursing back to health after dealing with what could have been career-ending injuries. However, Mallory Hayden, a soccer player in Fort Myers, isn’t letting that become the story line. “I would consider myself […]

2019 deadline for health insurance through HealthCare.gov ends tonight

A federal judge in Texas ruled on Friday the entire Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional due to a recent change in federal tax law. The ruling came a day before the December 15 deadline to sign up for 2019 health coverage through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace. People can still sign up for coverage through […]

Putin wants to control rap music in Russia

Alarmed by the growing popularity of rap among Russian youth, President Vladimir Putin wants cultural leaders to devise a means of controlling, rather than banning, the popular music. Putin says “if it is impossible to stop, then we must lead it and direct it.” But Putin said at a St. Petersburg meeting with cultural advisers […]

Roberto Clemente Park is a winter wonderland offering events

The seventh annual Holiday in the Park celebration at Roberto Clemente Park began Saturday in Fort Myers. A tree lighting ceremony was featured at 6:30 p.m. Food and drinks were provided, and the event featured a Soul Santa and Elves Fire Truck Parade and a Christmas Choir Showcase. Attractions include a 35-foot community Christmas tree, […]

Community adopts SWFL families, brings them Christmas surprise

A community adopted a family this holiday season, and it was a top-secret Christmas surprise for a family mourning the loss of a family member and community leader. The family of fallen Fort Myers Police Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller got quite a surprise this Saturday. They received thousands of dollars in gifts, including a signed New […]

Police lights blare from the officer's vehicle.

Crime scene in Lehigh surrounding duplex near Homestead Road

Deputies have put up crime tape surrounding a home in a Lee County neighborhood. Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a duplex on Westminster Road near Homestead Road and Alabama Road in Lehigh Acres Saturday. LCSO has not released any new information at this time. At the scene, WINK News reported a deputy presence. There […]

Community says Baylor background influenced judge decision in rape case

The Texas judge who approved a plea deal allowing a former Baylor University student accused of rape to avoid jail time holds three degrees from Baylor. The criminal district attorney overseeing the case holds two. The prosecutor who agreed to the plea agreement graduated from Baylor law school. Local leaders say those connections to the […]