Fired deputy charged with crimes had troubled past in law enforcementNew resolution could help fend off FEMA’s threat to pull flood insurance discount
LEE COUNTY Abuse of breaching trust investigation into Florida non-profit CEO Tiffany Carr is now at the center of a statewide investigation because on Thursday morning, the news broke that Gov. Ron DeSantis intends to open a criminal investigation into the former CEO of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Don Rubottom, a committee staff director, said the CEO was entitled to 210 days paid leave […]
WINK NEWS Where are Democratic candidates ahead of Florida Primary? WINK News checks in The New Hampshire Democratic primary election is underway Tuesday. The results will determine which candidates will start campaigning heavily in Florida. We looked at how the New Hampshire primary could impact Florida’s in March. We also looked at what is currently almost no advertisement in Florida by Democratic candidates Four states: Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor responds to critics of new campaign ad Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson has come under public scrutiny recently for a campaign ad he has appearing on social media. In particular, there are those who were concerned taxpayer money could have been used to make the ad, but Henderson and his campaign confirm they have not. Henderson is in the process of running […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County motel involved in a $100M lawsuit says they didn’t turn a blind eye to sex trafficking The owners of a Collier County motel say their security system proves they did not turn a blind eye to sex trafficking on their property. They say they have cameras on every room and call 911 right away if they see something. They’re upset that they are one of 22 hotels named in a lawsuit. […]
COLLIER COUNTY $100 million lawsuit: Over 20 Collier County hotels, motels accountable for sex trafficking A new lawsuit seeking $100 million in damages for two victims claims the owners of nearly two dozen Collier County hotels and motels are responsible for sex trafficking on their premises. Along some of the busiest and public roads in Collier County, a new 87-page lawsuit claims there is a dark side we need to […]
PORT CHARLOTTE App issues impede reporting at Iowa satellite caucus in Port Charlotte Chaos and confusion have hung over Iowa since Monday night when an app failed and caucus sites could not turn in results; but, Iowa is not the only place where the technology failed. App issues happened during the satellite caucus that was held in Port Charlotte, creating a series of problems. While it is too […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Final results are in for the Iowa satellite caucus in Port Charlotte The Iowa caucus was held Monday, where Democratic candidates are making their last-minute pushes for votes. They are sending everything from text messages, to having people wear their gear and holding rallies. Those who are registered to vote in Iowa but were in Southwest Florida curing the day’s caucus got to take part in the […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Organizers prepare for Iowa satellite caucus in Port Charlotte We are 72 hours away from the start of the Iowa Caucus. The Democratic candidates are making their last-minute pushes ahead of the primaries. They are sending everything from text messages, to having people wear their gear and holding rallies. Those who live in Iowa and are currently here in Southwest Florida will take part […]
BUCKINGHAM Person in Buckingham practicing Santeria leaves animal carcasses, skulls Right now, dead animals and skulls are scattered all around Buckingham. Some neighbors said a family is practicing Santeria and attracting dangerous predators like alligators with the abandoned carcasses. Judie Piccola has lived in a home rescuing dogs for nearly two decades. While Piccola is not afraid of being there, she said some of the […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Family needs your help to capture south Fort Myers hit-and-run suspect Investigators have the hit-and-run car in the death of Kate Johnson and her dog, Diva. Now they need to find the suspect. As the search continues, their loved ones are begging for answers. Phish Ross, the victim’s boyfriend of 10 years, said there is a big piece of his heart missing. “When you have somebody […]