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South Florida felon votes for first time in nearly 30 years
MIAMI — Dwight Spencer has been out of prison since 2017, and he's still having trouble finding steady work. Spencer was convicted of felony drug possession charges in Florida in the 1990s. He was also convicted of federal charges and spent 20 years in federal prison before President Barack Obama commuted his sentence. "I was very happy but still a little weary of coming back to society," Spencer said. He also just got back his right to vote. Florida voters passed Amendment 4 in 2018, which restores a felon's right to vote once they complete all terms of their sentence....
'It's not something new:' Cybersecurity experts in Florida stress proactive measures
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Cyberattacks are happening more often and are getting more expensive. In 2023, 343-million people became victims of some sort of cyberattack. That's according to a report from the Identity Theft Resource Center. These attacks are happening everywhere, including right here in Florida. Last month, the Florida Department...
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Traffic stop, spousal shooting and antique theft
This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a trafficking traffic stop, a marital assault, and an antique theft. Matthew Christopher Whited has been arrested after several drugs and guns were allegedly found in his car during a traffic stop in Cape Coral. On Tuesday, Cape Coral police officers...
Coyote Depredation Rates Down with Additional Treatments
The Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation presented a summary of findings regarding the damage coyotes on the island are doing to the turtle and bird nesting populations. With new programs featuring rebar anchor stakes, caging, and, with permission from the Fish & Wildlife Commission, the use of habanero pepper, the depredation rates are down.
H.S. Football Week 1 - Fort Myers runs over Mariner
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Fort Myers and Mariner have not played each other since 2010. That was until Friday when the Green Wave made the trip over the bridge to match up with the Tritons. Both squads are coming off a 8-3 season a year ago and want to replicate that success. However, Friday proved that one team is well ahead of the other.
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