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6,000-Plus Miles In 19 Days: Florida Fishing Guide Sets A New Record
Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. A Florida fishing guide and two friends recently set a new record for cruising the Great Loop, a journey that took them more than 6,000 miles by boat through some of America’s most iconic waterways.
Organizations helping people experiencing homelessness react to Florida public sleeping ban
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two community organizations are hoping the new outdoor sleeping ban will make sure all people experiencing homelessness are taken care of. Glenda McCollors McLendon is with the Chef Harvey Foundation. It’s a place she says people who are experiencing homelessness will soon be able to go to get help.
Florida man arrested for Jan. 6 riot, latest of over 120 insurrection arrests in state
Another Florida man has been arrested in connection with the Jan 6. insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in 2021, one of at least 127 Floridians out of nearly 1,500 people charged across the U.S., according to USA TODAY data. Garth Nathaniel Walton, 32, has been charged with felony offenses of...
Knights of Columbus donates record amount to charities
How do you raise over $100,000 for charity? For the Knights of Columbus Ponce de Leon 8074, the answer involves a whole lot of meatballs and Tootsie Rolls. The Punta Gorda-based fraternal and service organization recently awarded a record amount of contributions to more than a dozen Charlotte County charities. Many of these charities have been supported by the Knights […] The post Knights of Columbus donates record amount to charities first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Did the attempted assassination renew a vigor in Charlotte County voters?
WINK News reporter Jillian Haggerty walked around Punta Gorda asking voters if the attempt to assassinate former president Donald Trump is driving them to the polls this November. “If I could vote right now, I would go down and vote. I cannot wait to vote. It’s the one tool I...
Fort Myers’ Own Performing in School of Rock Tour
In a celebration of talent and dedication, Tommy, a Fort Myers student from the School of Rock, has earned a coveted spot in the prestigious School of Rock AllStars program and is set to perform on stages nationwide in a 10-day tour this summer. The tour not only marks a pivotal moment for these young musicians but also carries a meaningful mission to promote mental health awareness and support for the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide.
Rise of Florida insurance property costs affecting local homeowners
Local homeowners are feeling like they are caught in a storm of rising insurance costs and soaring premiums. The issue is driven by a perfect storm of natural disasters, fraud and insurers fleeing the state. No one is happy about paying more money. It’s hard enough to afford to buy...
FGCU Swim & Dive Announces 2024-25 Schedule
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida Gulf Coast University swimming and diving announced the slate of 17 meets for the 2024-25 season, including seven home meets, on Wednesday. “The upcoming season provided a lot of new possibilities and we are excited to create a schedule that will continue to prepare us to be our best at the end of the season. We looked at the way our championships are structured and wanted to have more competitions that mirrored that format. We will have multiple invitational style competitions which will help prepare us during the season, while also continuing to have a few of our traditional dual meets during the year,” head coach Dave Rollins said.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for July 17, 2024
This weekly Most Wanted Wednesday WINK News segment features fugitives from justice in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help the community with the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and if you can help, you could earn a cash reward of up to $3,000.
FSW’s New Social Media Communication Certificate Program Starts this Fall
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is launching a new Social Media Communication College Credit Certificate (CCC) beginning this Fall semester. This innovative program is designed for individuals eager to master media communication, marketing, and public relations across various platforms, including print, television, the Internet, and social media. The Social Media Communication CCC at FSW offers students a robust curriculum that […] The post FSW’s New Social Media Communication Certificate Program Starts this Fall first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
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