Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society concernsStudents benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
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Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
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GOLDEN GATE Collier commissioners approve agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate Collier commissioners unanimously approved a long term lease and operating agreement to reopen the Golden Gate golf course Tuesday.
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SARASOTA Alleged sexual abuse victims of Port Charlotte priest comes forward Father Riley worked at three churches in Charlotte County and another in Naples. On Friday, new allegations emerged from a news conference in Sarasota.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte priest accused of sexual abuse appears in court A priest accused of sexually abusing four altar boys in Iowa nearly 40 years ago returned to Charlotte County court.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema prepares for opening at Mercato The newest movie theater in Southwest Florida opens April 29, and it does so with an array of entertainment offerings that go beyond the usual options across the region.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
Immokalee ‘The eyes always draw me in’; Immokalee portrait artist turns dark times into color One of Southwest Florida best portrait artist, Martha Maria Cantu, almost gave up art. Now she’s on the forefront of the city of Immokalee, to make her community filled with color.
GOLDEN GATE Collier commissioners approve agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate Collier commissioners unanimously approved a long term lease and operating agreement to reopen the Golden Gate golf course Tuesday.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcyclists ride in SWFL to help veterans battle suicide A group of veterans from the American Legion are grabbing their helmets and boots for a motorcycle ride to bring awareness to the staggering rates of suicide among veterans.
SARASOTA Alleged sexual abuse victims of Port Charlotte priest comes forward Father Riley worked at three churches in Charlotte County and another in Naples. On Friday, new allegations emerged from a news conference in Sarasota.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte priest accused of sexual abuse appears in court A priest accused of sexually abusing four altar boys in Iowa nearly 40 years ago returned to Charlotte County court.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema prepares for opening at Mercato The newest movie theater in Southwest Florida opens April 29, and it does so with an array of entertainment offerings that go beyond the usual options across the region.
Scene where multiple police officers were shot. CBS photo. Houston shooting – what we know (CBS News) Officers were serving a narcotics warrant when they were fired upon 4 officers wounded by gunfire; 1 injured his knee; none died 2 are in critical condition, in surgery; 1 has been discharged; 2 others in stable condition, expected to make full recovery and are being held for observation 2 suspects confirmed dead Shooting area has been secured The Houston Police Department responded to a shooting in southeast Houston where several police officers were wounded Monday night when they were serving a narcotics warrant. Four officers were struck by gunfire and one injured his knee in the incident; they were all hospitalized. Two officers were wounded in the neck, remain in critical condition and are undergoing surgery. When officers were serving the warrant, suspects immediately opened fire, according to police. Two were fatally shot by police. CBS affiliate KHOU-TV said the suspects had been barricaded inside a house and police had used a robot to secure the scene. In a press briefing Monday night, officials said a warrant was being service because of the “alleged sale of black tar heroin” at a house. .@ArtAcevedo says warrant being served was for alleged sale of black tar heroin at house. He clarifies that 2 @HoustonPolice officers in critical condition were shot in the neck, two others wounded by gunfire, another officer injured and not shot. — Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) January 29, 2019 Houston police officers’ union president: “We are sick and tired of having dirtbags trying to take our lives” Joe Gamaldi, president of Houston Police Officers’ Union, addressed the media with spirited reaction to Monday’s shooting. “We are sick and tired of having targets on our back,” he said. “We are sick and tired of having dirtbags trying to take our lives when all we’re trying to do is protect this community and protect our families. Enough is enough.” Ages of wounded officers released Officials said the identities of the wounded officers wouldn’t be released. However, Houston Police Chief Art Acevado did release their ages: 50-year-old sergeant 50-year-old sergeant 54-year-old senior officer 40-year-old officer 33-year-old officer Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner: “This has been a tough day” Mayor Turner and other officials held a press conference Monday night to address Monday’s shooting. My comments at a news conference at Texas Medical Center: “This has been a tough day for our city. I encourage all Houstonians to pray for our police officers who were shot today. One will be discharged tonight, thank goodness. Pray for their families, too!” @houstonpolice — Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) January 29, 2019 Shooting happened near Milby High School The station said the shooting happened near Milby High School. Officials have asked residents to avoid the area. SWAT officers and federal agents — including Houston’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) — have responded to the scene. “Please avoid the area and yield for emergency vehicles,” police tweeted earlier in the night. “We have had several officers shot. Please pray for officers,” Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo tweeted. Police ask Houston residents to avoid the area “Please avoid the area and yield for emergency vehicles,” police tweeted. “We have had several officers shot. Please pray for officers,” Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo tweeted. The suspect is down, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner tweeted earlier. KHOU-TV said four officers were transported via ambulance and the fifth airlifted to a local hospital. Law enforcement officials trying to get to @TXMedCenter where five wounded @houstonpolice officers are being transported now. #KHOU11 #HouNews pic.twitter.com/M7DvqvLcUH — Matt Dougherty (@MattKHOU) January 28, 2019 Houston police tweeted all the officers were transported to Memorial Hermann Medical Center. KHOU-TV said two officers are in critical condition. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott statement Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement Monday night highlighting “the service and sacrifice” officers put on the line every day: “This evening’s horrific attack on police officers is a solemn reminder of the service and sacrifice our brave men and women in law enforcement make every day to keep us safe. The city of Houston and the Houston Police Department will have whatever state resources they need to bring swift justice to those involved. I ask all Texans to join Cecilia and me in praying for the officers injured, and for the continued safety of all law enforcement officers who protect our communities.” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton statement Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement: “I am deeply troubled to learn that five Houston police officers have been wounded in the line of duty this evening. The thoughts and prayers of countless Texans are with the officers, their families, and the Houston Police Department. May this tragic event serve as a reminder of the courage with which law enforcement officials serve each day.”