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Judge rules Christian Ziegler's cellphone was illegally searched, records will be destroyed
The public will not see all the contents of Christian Ziegler's cellphone. That's because a circuit judge says police illegally searched the phone of the former head of Florida's Republican Party as they investigated allegations of rape and video voyeurism. The ruling means that any records of Ziegler's telephone calls...
'One Bad Mother' is one example of some huge fireworks on sale in Florida
If you are planning on shooting off fireworks this July 4, you can stick with boring old sparklers and firecrackers, sure, but how about cutting loose with "One Bad Mother?" a 16-shot, multi-blooming display of crackling flowers with a three-shot finale, each blasting as high as 200 feet in the air and breaking up to 150 feet wide?
Florida bases could receive more than $1B in new defense spending bill
(The Center Square) — Florida military bases could receive more than a billion dollars for construction projects if the new 2025 defense budget becomes law. The National Defense Authorization Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on June 13. Before it becomes law, it must pass the Senate and receive President Joe Biden's signature. Key West Naval Air Station, which hosts the U.S. Army Special Forces Underwater Operations School on...
Black Woman to become President of Florida Bar
West Palm Beach Attorney Makes History; Sworn in this month as President-elect. Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr., a Miami attorney, was installed as the 76th president of the Florida Bar and Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes, a West Palm Beach attorney, is the first Black woman elected to the office of president-elect in the organization’s 135 years of existence.
Rubio, Scott Tell VA to Fix New Policies Negatively Impacting Veteran Care
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) joined fellow Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R, Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and 17 of their colleagues in urging Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough to quickly correct policy initiatives that are making it harder for veterans to receive care. In 2018, Congress passed...
A study finds children with autism are drowning in Florida at an 'astounding' rate
A six-year-old girl with autism drowned in Brandon after wandering away from her family home on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Times reports. According to a new study by the Children's Service Council of Palm Beach County, the number of children with autism drowning in Florida is rising. Between January 2012...
Florida SNAP requirements expanded, 'benefit cliff' addressed in new law
The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program allows no- and low-income people and households to buy nutritious foods. In June last year, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 expanded the 80-hour-a-month work requirement for SNAP by increasing the age limit on able-bodied adults without dependents from 49 to 52, expanding further to 54 starting this October. Pregnant people, homeless individuals, veterans, people with physical or mental limitations and people aged 24 or younger and in foster care on their 18th birthday are exempt.
SWFLA To Do List: ‘Evening on Fifth’ in Naples, King Solomon Hicks in Bonita, more
Friends of Tigertail will be hosting a cleanup from 8 until 10 a.m., Saturday, July 6. Meet at the Tigertail Beach kiosk. Garbage bags and plastic gloves are provided. Wear shoes that may get wet. Also, don’t forget the sunscreen and/or a hat. Youth participants will receive a certificate of appreciation for volunteering.
There’s a new Fort Myers hot dog eating champion
How many chili dogs could you eat in 15 minutes? You might think 12 is too ambitious, but you’d be wrong. Chris Monhan took home the first place championship belt Thursday at the annual City Tavern Fourth of July chili dog eating contest. It was all a part of...
Boil water notice improving, yet frustrating Fort Myers neighborhood on Fourth of July
Neighbors living along Treeline Avenue in Fort Myers were making some last-second adjustments to their Independence Day plans because of the ongoing boil water notice. However, they didn’t expect to take the nasty stench near the construction site into account. “It’s really, really bad. Like poo-poo,” said Luis....
Naples celebrates Fourth of July with parade and the return of fireworks
NAPLES, Fla. — Excitement is in the air as Collier County residents celebrate the Fourth of July. Festivities kicked off Thursday morning with the annual parade in downtown Naples, and anticipation is building for tonight's grand fireworks show at the pier. This year's fireworks display is particularly special, returning...
Hundreds participate in 33rd annual Charlotte Harbor Freedom Swim
Hundreds jumped into the Charlotte Harbor for the county’s annual freedom swim to beat the heat. Brave souls swam the 1.5-mile stretch to celebrate America’s birthday. WINK News got an up close and personal view thanks to the Punta Gorda Fire Department’s boat. “We provide the marine...
Downtown Fort Myers holds Freedom Fest for 4th of July
Free live music, food vendors and more activities will be found throughout the downtown Fort Myers River District on the evening of July 4. Downtown Fort Myers has had a rough few months recently, between parking struggles and the bridge closure, so tonight’s events are welcome. Two events are...
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