State fines insurer $1M over Hurricane Ian violationsMichael Cohen set to take the stand at pivotal moment in Trump’s hush money trial
State fines insurer $1M over Hurricane Ian violations The Tampa-based insurer agreed to be fined and to pay $10,000 in administrative costs for violations that include failing to acknowledge receiving claims within 14 calendar days and not paying or denying claims within 90 days.
NEW YORK (AP) Michael Cohen set to take the stand at pivotal moment in Trump’s hush money trial The star prosecution witness in Donald Trump’s hush money trial is set to take the stand Monday with testimony that could help shape the outcome of the first criminal case against an American president.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs landowners will get to address concerns over Rail Trail Conversion project Bonita Springs landowners impacted by a biking and walking path stretching almost 15 miles will get to address their concerns about the project.
NORTH NAPLES 1 of 3 suspected Fort Lauderdale thieves accused of robbing North Naples retail store will be in court One of the three suspected thieves who allegedly robbed a retail store in Naples will appear in court this morning.
WINK NEWS Florida Division of Emergency Management readies for hurricane season The Florida Division of Emergency Management is already preparing ahead of hurricane season.
NAPLES 3 hurt following late-night shooting at Naples Manor The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight shooting that left three people injured in the Naples Manor neighborhood.
The Weather Authority Near-record high temperatures with isolated storms inland this evening The Weather Authority is tracking a mild and humid Monday morning with near-record high afternoon temperatures mixed with isolated storms inland this evening.
WINK NEWS Gulf Citrus Growers Association closing due to Greening Disease Florida and oranges are synonymous, or at least they were, as the Gulf Citrus Growers Association will cease operations locally due to poor crops.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Preparing for hurricane season with FDEM Hurricane season is just weeks away, and experts say It’s time to start making a plan to have in place.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents stuck living days without water Water supply has been a problem in parts of Cape Coral for months, according to one resident.
WINK NEWS Celebrating Mother’s Day with WINK News This Mother’s Day, WINK News has solicited our viewers to submit photos of themselves with their mothers.
ESTERO Gabriel Iglesias coming to Hertz Arena Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias will be performing a comedy set in Estero in November.
CAPE CORAL Water woes: Cape Coral to address water issues with townhall meeting In a city with more canals than Venice, water in Cape Coral doesn’t seem that hard to find. Interestingly enough, some people say their water is running dry. That’s why the city wants to hear from you. On Monday, the city will host a water conservation town hall. Since last November, Northeast Cape Coral has […]
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
NORTH NAPLES One Step at a Time: NAMI of Collier County Mental Health Walk Hundreds of people walked one mile with the goal of raising awareness of mental health challenges.
State fines insurer $1M over Hurricane Ian violations The Tampa-based insurer agreed to be fined and to pay $10,000 in administrative costs for violations that include failing to acknowledge receiving claims within 14 calendar days and not paying or denying claims within 90 days.
NEW YORK (AP) Michael Cohen set to take the stand at pivotal moment in Trump’s hush money trial The star prosecution witness in Donald Trump’s hush money trial is set to take the stand Monday with testimony that could help shape the outcome of the first criminal case against an American president.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs landowners will get to address concerns over Rail Trail Conversion project Bonita Springs landowners impacted by a biking and walking path stretching almost 15 miles will get to address their concerns about the project.
NORTH NAPLES 1 of 3 suspected Fort Lauderdale thieves accused of robbing North Naples retail store will be in court One of the three suspected thieves who allegedly robbed a retail store in Naples will appear in court this morning.
WINK NEWS Florida Division of Emergency Management readies for hurricane season The Florida Division of Emergency Management is already preparing ahead of hurricane season.
NAPLES 3 hurt following late-night shooting at Naples Manor The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight shooting that left three people injured in the Naples Manor neighborhood.
The Weather Authority Near-record high temperatures with isolated storms inland this evening The Weather Authority is tracking a mild and humid Monday morning with near-record high afternoon temperatures mixed with isolated storms inland this evening.
WINK NEWS Gulf Citrus Growers Association closing due to Greening Disease Florida and oranges are synonymous, or at least they were, as the Gulf Citrus Growers Association will cease operations locally due to poor crops.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Preparing for hurricane season with FDEM Hurricane season is just weeks away, and experts say It’s time to start making a plan to have in place.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents stuck living days without water Water supply has been a problem in parts of Cape Coral for months, according to one resident.
WINK NEWS Celebrating Mother’s Day with WINK News This Mother’s Day, WINK News has solicited our viewers to submit photos of themselves with their mothers.
ESTERO Gabriel Iglesias coming to Hertz Arena Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias will be performing a comedy set in Estero in November.
CAPE CORAL Water woes: Cape Coral to address water issues with townhall meeting In a city with more canals than Venice, water in Cape Coral doesn’t seem that hard to find. Interestingly enough, some people say their water is running dry. That’s why the city wants to hear from you. On Monday, the city will host a water conservation town hall. Since last November, Northeast Cape Coral has […]
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
NORTH NAPLES One Step at a Time: NAMI of Collier County Mental Health Walk Hundreds of people walked one mile with the goal of raising awareness of mental health challenges.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump leave after attending services at St. John’s Church in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. The president last week named today a National Day of Prayer for victims of Hurricane Harvey. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump’s administration will “wind down” a program protecting hundreds of thousands of young immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children, Attorney General Jeff Sessions declared Tuesday, calling the Obama administration’s program “an unconstitutional exercise of authority.” The government will stop processing new applications under President Barack Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program, which has provided nearly 800,000 young immigrants a reprieve from deportation and the ability to work legally in the U.S. But the administration is giving Congress six months to come up with a legislative fix before the government stops renewing permits for people already covered by the program. “Societies where the rule of law is treasured are societies that tend to flourish and succeed,” Sessions said. Trump suggested in an earlier tweet that it would be up to Congress to ultimately decide the fate of those now protected by the program. He tweeted, “Congress, get ready to do your job – DACA!” “Make no mistake, we are going to put the interest of AMERICAN CITIZENS FIRST!” Trump added in a second, retweeted message. “The forgotten men & women will no longer be forgotten.” Sessions’ announcement came the same day as a deadline set by a group of Republican state officials who said they would challenge DACA in court unless the Trump administration rescinded the program. Many believe the program would not hold up in court. Trump’s plan to take a harder line on young immigrants unless Congress intervenes threatens to emphasize deep divisions among Republicans who have long struggled with the issue, with one conservative warning of a potential “civil war” within the party. Congressional Republicans have a long history of being unable to act on immigration because of those divisions. Trump has spent months wrestling with what to do with DACA, which he slammed during his campaign as illegal “amnesty.” Many of his closest advisers, including Sessions, policy adviser Stephen Miller, and former chief strategist Steve Bannon argue that the program is unconstitutional and have urged Trump to follow through on his campaign promise to end it. But Trump has repeatedly expressed sympathy for the young people protected by the program, describing the decision as one of the most difficult he’s had to grapple with as president. “I think the Dreamers are terrific,” Trump said last week, using a term popularized by supporters of the program, which was created in 2012 as a stopgap as the Obama administration pushed unsuccessfully for a broader immigration overhaul in Congress. All the while, his administration has continued to issue new permits and extensions to immigrants who qualify. But his approach – essentially kicking the can down the road and letting Congress deal with it- is fraught with uncertainty and political perils that amount, according to one vocal opponent, to “Republican suicide.” Still other Republicans say they are ready to take the issue on. “If President Trump makes this decision, we will work to find a legislative solution to their dilemma,” said Republican Sen. Lindsay Graham. The Obama administration created the DACA program in 2012 as a stopgap as it pushed unsuccessfully for a broader immigration overhaul in Congress. Many Republicans say they opposed the program on the grounds that it was executive overreach. House Speaker Paul Ryan and a handful of other Republicans urged Trump last week to hold off on scrapping DACA to give lawmakers time to come up with a legislative fix. But Congress has repeatedly tried – and failed – to come together on immigration overhaul legislation, and it remains uncertain whether the House would succeed in passing anything on the divisive topic. One bill addressing the issue that has received the most attention, introduced by Sens. Graham, R-S.C., and Dick Durbin, D-Ill., would grant permanent legal status to more than 1 million young people who arrived in the United States before they turned 18, passed security checks and met other criteria, including enrolling in college, joining the military or finding jobs. It’s unclear, however, whether the president would throw his support behind that or any other existing legislation. He could encourage the writing of a new bill – tied, perhaps, to funding for his promised border wall or other concessions like a reduction in legal immigration levels. But it’s unclear how much political capital the president would want to put on the line given his base’s strong opposition to illegal immigration, his campaign rhetoric blasting DACA as illegal “amnesty” and his reluctance to campaign hard for other priorities, like health care overhaul. Trump’s expected move has sparked protests, phone banks, letter-writing campaigns and other efforts across the country urging him not to act. Obama has kept a low profile since Trump took office, but said during his final press conference as president that he would speak out if Trump threatened “kids who have grown up here and for all practical purposes are American kids, and send them someplace else, when they love this country.” “They are our kids’ friends and their classmates, and are now entering into community colleges or in some cases serving in our military,” he said, adding that the: “notion that we would just arbitrarily or because of politics punish those kids, when they didn’t do anything wrong themselves, I think would be something that would merit me speaking out.”