Bradenton man arrested after allegedly masturbating inside Charlotte County WalmartLehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures one person
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Bradenton man arrested after allegedly masturbating inside Charlotte County Walmart A man from Bradenton has been arrested after he was allegedly masturbating inside a Walmart in Charlotte County.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures one person The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a work trailer explosion that injured one person.
CBS News Trump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met privately with former President Donald Trump for several hours on Sunday morning to talk, in part, about fundraising ahead of the 2024 general election, several sources familiar with the meeting tell CBS News.
Jupiter Streaming Now: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Jupiter Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jupiter.
WINK NEWS Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approaches All parents fear the expense of college for their children; however, the state offers a great option in the Florida Prepaid Plan.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 arrested after North Fort Myers shooting While details are limited, what is available is that Lee County Sheriff’s deputies are actively investigating a shooting that killed one man.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
LEE COUNTY Two arrested for street racing in Lee County Two people have been arrested for street racing in Lee County according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Bradenton man arrested after allegedly masturbating inside Charlotte County Walmart A man from Bradenton has been arrested after he was allegedly masturbating inside a Walmart in Charlotte County.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures one person The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a work trailer explosion that injured one person.
CBS News Trump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met privately with former President Donald Trump for several hours on Sunday morning to talk, in part, about fundraising ahead of the 2024 general election, several sources familiar with the meeting tell CBS News.
Jupiter Streaming Now: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Jupiter Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jupiter.
WINK NEWS Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approaches All parents fear the expense of college for their children; however, the state offers a great option in the Florida Prepaid Plan.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 arrested after North Fort Myers shooting While details are limited, what is available is that Lee County Sheriff’s deputies are actively investigating a shooting that killed one man.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
LEE COUNTY Two arrested for street racing in Lee County Two people have been arrested for street racing in Lee County according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
CENTRAL FLORIDA Former NFL player arrested after disturbing video shows attack of ex-girlfriend Update: Former NFL player Zac Stacy was arrested Thursday night in Orange County, Florida, on charges of aggravated battery with great bodily harm, and criminal mischief. A former NFL player is on the run Thursday after a disturbing video surfaced showing a violent attack on his ex-girlfriend and it was all done in front of […]
NORTH FORT MYERS New marina being discussed for a North Fort Myers community A marina could soon be coming to the Waterway Estates community in North Fort Myers. It would be located at a lot that has been vacant and fenced off since 2007 when the county bought it. On Wednesday, the county held an open house where they showed people in the community one of the two […]
LEE COUNTY Man accused of threatening neighbor with gun over dog poop in Lee County A man pointed a gun at a neighbor over dog poop at the Bella Terra Community in Lee county. The victim says he threatened to kill his entire family. 34-year-old Diego Carlli is accused of returning to a neighbor’s home with a gun after they argued about his dog pooping on the lawn. The victim […]
MARCO ISLAND Python captured after scaring woman in her shower A woman came face to face with a scary snake on Friday morning. She saw the python while on her sailboat at Rose Marina off Marco Island. The couple spent the night near the Everglades. They believe that a six or seven-foot python slithered its way onto their sailboat while they were there. This isn’t […]
COLLIER COUNTY Pool technician saves elderly couple from fire in Collier County A pool technician jumped into action and helped the elderly couple to safety when he saw smoke billowing from a home. The fire started in the garage at a home along Caldecott Drive in Collier County. When Mukhesh Lopez realized what was going on, he dropped all of his things and rushed inside. Lopez said […]
LEE COUNTY FPL workers protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandate Dozens of Florida Power and Light (FPL) workers took to the streets to protest a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. They stood across from the company on State Road 80 in Lee County on Wednesday. Protesters say they just want freedom of choice. “We’re not anti-vax. We just want the freedom to make the choice. There’s a […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Good Samaritan helps wandering child get back to school A woman happened to be in the right place at the right time since she was able to help a wandering child get back to school. She sprang into action and helped a little boy get back to Hancock Creek Elementary in North Fort Myers. The woman says the boy looked terrified and began to […]
LEE COUNTY 6-year-old child accidentally brings loaded gun onto school bus, father arrested A father faces charges after a child accidentally brings a loaded gun onto their school bus. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the six-year-old child had a backpack that contained two parts – including a smaller inside pack. While on the way to the bus stop, the child picked up the smaller pack from […]
LEHIGH ACRES Good Samaritan shares how he saved young girl from traffic in Lehigh Acres A man jumps out of his car to save a young girl wandering on a busy road. He chased after her, picked her up, and got her to safety. The good Samaritan said the child’s mother and grandfather were crying, happy the little girl was okay. Good Samaritan Miguel Burgos got choked up talking about […]
FORT MYERS DeSantis calling for election reform, security Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for election reforms in the Sunshine State, including banning ballot harvesting, requiring voter-ID and ending unsolicited mass ballot mailing, though many requested protections are already in place. “It has to be in places where they can be observed the whole time it’s open. You have video and somebody in person. […]