El Jobean Fire causes shutdown at El Jobean Fishing Pier Multiple fire crews responded to a fire at the El Jobean Fishing Pier, causing the complete closure of the fishing spot until repairs were made.
The Weather Authority Record heat today with isolated rain and storms The Weather Authority is tracking record-high temperatures for this Wednesday, with isolated rain and storms moving from the coast to inland.
Sommer Senne Motorists brace for upcoming Caloosahatchee Bridge closure The Caloosahatchee Bridge has reopened after being closed overnight on Tuesday; however, the feeling is short-lived as the bridge will be closed to add a pedestrian crosswalk.
NORTH FORT MYERS Firefighters combat 6-acre brush fire on North Tamiami Trail at Littleton Road Smoke is filling the sky in North Fort Myers due to a six-acre brush fire.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County under temporary burn ban Charlotte County has implemented a temporary burn ban on all outdoor burning, as well as the use of fireworks and sparklers.
LEHIGH ACRES Friends and Family honor teen killed in crash Friends and family gathered Tuesday night to say goodbye and celebrate the life of 18-year-old Jasmine Lamar.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach Fire Department speaks on future hurricane plans While we stock up on supplies and prepare for hurricane season, the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department is too, in a different way.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas park closed for hurricane restoration project It’s been a long time coming: Caxambas Park is being brought back to its former glory.
FORT MYERS Changes likely at problematic Seaboard and Michigan intersection Whether you’re struggling to make the left turn yourself, or are stuck behind someone who is, everyone WINK spoke to agrees: something needs to change.
MATLACHA Demolition acts as a breath of fresh air Construction crews working on the roads and metal cranes picking up debris are the signs of progress for the people in Matlacha.
BONITA SPRINGS Surviving the extreme heat in SWFL Those nineties won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.
FORT MYERS Code enforcement cites property owner of Edison Grand after A/C concerns The city is stepping in to get people a blast of cold air at a Fort Myers condominium that had been without air conditioning for 12 days.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 2024 Tax-free shopping helps you prepare for Hurricane Season and summer fun Get ready to save! Two sales tax holidays take place in the next couple months.
IMMOKALEE Collier County commissioners looking to buy 2,250 acres in Immokalee The county says the land could help with workforce housing, parks, fire operations and conservation.
LEHIGH ACRES Company fixing lot its crew accidentally cleared in Lehigh Acres It’s a miscommunication that upset neighbors in Lehigh Acres.
El Jobean Fire causes shutdown at El Jobean Fishing Pier Multiple fire crews responded to a fire at the El Jobean Fishing Pier, causing the complete closure of the fishing spot until repairs were made.
The Weather Authority Record heat today with isolated rain and storms The Weather Authority is tracking record-high temperatures for this Wednesday, with isolated rain and storms moving from the coast to inland.
Sommer Senne Motorists brace for upcoming Caloosahatchee Bridge closure The Caloosahatchee Bridge has reopened after being closed overnight on Tuesday; however, the feeling is short-lived as the bridge will be closed to add a pedestrian crosswalk.
NORTH FORT MYERS Firefighters combat 6-acre brush fire on North Tamiami Trail at Littleton Road Smoke is filling the sky in North Fort Myers due to a six-acre brush fire.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County under temporary burn ban Charlotte County has implemented a temporary burn ban on all outdoor burning, as well as the use of fireworks and sparklers.
LEHIGH ACRES Friends and Family honor teen killed in crash Friends and family gathered Tuesday night to say goodbye and celebrate the life of 18-year-old Jasmine Lamar.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach Fire Department speaks on future hurricane plans While we stock up on supplies and prepare for hurricane season, the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department is too, in a different way.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas park closed for hurricane restoration project It’s been a long time coming: Caxambas Park is being brought back to its former glory.
FORT MYERS Changes likely at problematic Seaboard and Michigan intersection Whether you’re struggling to make the left turn yourself, or are stuck behind someone who is, everyone WINK spoke to agrees: something needs to change.
MATLACHA Demolition acts as a breath of fresh air Construction crews working on the roads and metal cranes picking up debris are the signs of progress for the people in Matlacha.
BONITA SPRINGS Surviving the extreme heat in SWFL Those nineties won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.
FORT MYERS Code enforcement cites property owner of Edison Grand after A/C concerns The city is stepping in to get people a blast of cold air at a Fort Myers condominium that had been without air conditioning for 12 days.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 2024 Tax-free shopping helps you prepare for Hurricane Season and summer fun Get ready to save! Two sales tax holidays take place in the next couple months.
IMMOKALEE Collier County commissioners looking to buy 2,250 acres in Immokalee The county says the land could help with workforce housing, parks, fire operations and conservation.
LEHIGH ACRES Company fixing lot its crew accidentally cleared in Lehigh Acres It’s a miscommunication that upset neighbors in Lehigh Acres.
After nearly one million petitions were submitted before the Feb. 1 deadline, Floridians should have the opportunity to vote on limiting government interference in abortion– unless the state Supreme Court says otherwise. According to the Florida Division of Elections, the Floridians Protecting Freedom campaign submitted 993,387 petitions, officially giving Floridians a vote on Amendment 4 during the 2024 General Election ballot, pending that review from the State Supreme Court. “This is a big step, and should this get on the ballot, it could very well have a pretty significant effect on the election in November,” said Kevin Wagner, FAU political scientist professor. Friday was the official end of phase one for the campaign, qualifying for the ballot. The group moves forward to phase two, the State Supreme Court review. During the review, the Supreme Court will decide if the ballot title and summary meet the requirements for voters. “Today, our campaign to limit government interference with abortion reached a historic milestone with the assignment of an official ballot number,” said Campaign Director Lauren Brenzel. “This November, Floridians should have the chance to vote for Amendment 4 to return control of our bodies and futures back to us, where these personal decisions belong.” Floridians Protecting Freedom states their eagerness for the court’s favorable ruling, but nothing is set in stone. Wagner said that even if the court approves it, the amendment will still face another hurdle on election day. “It’s not just that a majority of people have to favor this, but over 60% have to,” he said. Attorney General Ashley Moody has asked the state Supreme Court to disqualify the amendment, saying the language could mislead voters. According to the Florida Division of Elections website, the amendment wording reads, “No law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health, as determined by the patient’s healthcare provider. This amendment does not change the Legislature’s constitutional authority to require notification to a parent or guardian before a minor has an abortion.” Click here for more information on Floridians Protecting Freedom, and click here to learn more about the amendment.