Jupiter Gov. DeSantis to hold 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, and 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.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
Jupiter Gov. DeSantis to hold 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, and 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.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
ORLANDO, Fla. The patch’s contours were all too familiar for Johnny Brinson. It brought back memories. Good memories. It was the patch worn by his mother, Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton. Clayton was shot and killed in the line of duty on Jan. 9. “Out of all the gifts I have received, this is one of the best because I always hugged her in her uniform, even before she went to work, while she was on duty because we were that close,” Brinson said. “We talked every day, every hour. Seeing this patch, feeling it again. I thought I’d never be able to feel it. It’s just amazing. I’m very thankful to Megan. It’s amazing, I love it. I really do.” Brinson was holding a teddy bear made from his mother’s uniform. Megan O’Grady made teddy bears out of the uniform of slain Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton and presented them to her son, Johnny Brinson, on Monday. (Megan Contreras/WINK News) Orlando Police Chief John Mina and Johnny Brinson, son of slain Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton, admire teddy bears made from Clayton’s uniform. (Megan Conteras/WINK News) Cape Coral teenager Megan O’Grady delivered teddy bears made out of the uniform of slain Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton and delivered them to her son on Monday. (Megan Contreras/WINK News) Cape Coral teenager Megan O’Grady delivered teddy bears made out of the uniform of slain Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton and delivered them to her son on Monday. (Megan Contreras/WINK News) Johnny Brinson, son of slain Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton, holds teddy bears made out of his mother’s uniform. (Megan Contreras/WINK News) Members of slain Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton pose with Clayton’s son, Johnny Brinson, and Megan O’Grady, who made teddy bears out of Clayton’s uniform. (Megan Contreras/WINK News) From Cape Coral with love The black teddy bear, with its sergeant insignia (Clayton was promoted to lieutenant posthumously) and Orlando Police Department patch on its right shoulder, a commemorative badge with Clayton’s badge number on its chest and eyes and nose made of her shirt buttons, was a gift from Megan O’Grady. The 14-year-old Cape Coral teenager started Blue Line Bears in January to help the children of slain law enforcement officers heal from the loss of their loved ones. Megan, the daughter of a law enforcement officer, described the making of each bear as an emotional experience. “It’s kind of different when you realize this shirt actually belonged to someone and it’s not just one your dad brought home for you,” she said. “It’s one for a family.” The effort touched the heart of Orlando Police Chief John Mina. “When I first heard Megan was making this teddy bear, I was overcome with joy, quite honestly,” he said. “Then when I found out it was going to be made out of Debra’s uniform, it was hard not to get emotional. It means the world to us.” Megan also made three bears for the family of Orange County Deputy Norman Lewis, a Port Charlotte native who was killed in a vehicle accident during the manhunt for Clayton’s killer. The delivery Megan delivered the bear to Brinson at Orlando Police Headquarters on Monday. Mina and officers from Clayton’s squad were also there: Was our honor to meet Megan today & see how impactful her https://t.co/h91ICCKkEf is. Thanks for memorializing Lt. Clayton w/ these bears. pic.twitter.com/Gni3RsbbQm — Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) February 20, 2017 “That hit me really hard,” she said afterwards. “It was good knowing what I did is going to help him through his mourning process.” For Brinson, the bear was an emotional reminder of his mother. “Whenever I get down, I just want to be able hug it and just think about her since this is the closest thing I have to her now,” he said. “I’m just so used to her being in uniform so I can just come to it and look at it and it’ll remind me of her.” Brinson talked about the bear during his first media interview since his mother’s death: Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.