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Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is set to hold a news conference regarding the events leading up to Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death on Sunday.
A community shows love and support to the family of a Charlotte County sergeant who made the ultimate sacrifice.
It has been 6 months since 12-year-old Andrew Sullivan left home on his scooter for the last time. A driver hit and killed him on Crystal Drive in Lee County.
Three Southwest Florida high school boy’s basketball teams helped tip-off the 51st annual City of Palms Classic.
A cruiser now sits at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office administration building, in support of fallen Sergeant, Elio Diaz.
A local barbershop is now helping out the family of Sergeant Elio Diaz. The owner is hoping to raise money for them for whatever they need.
Pups are on patrol to help kids and people in tough situations. The dogs travel to hospitals and schools for therapy sessions to relax people.
A man was arrested in connection with a shooting outside a Cape Coral lounge that left two women injured, police said Wednesday.
WINK News reporter Claire Galt spoke with Neal Gamillio and his powerful story about the fallen sergeant.
Home for the holidays has a new meaning for Erica Tague and her three children. Her home was renovated for free as a Christmas gift.
Two people were arrested Saturday in Naples after authorities say they used bags lined with metal to disable store security systems and steal more than $2,300 worth of clothing.
Many are welcoming new pets into their homes this holiday season; however, for some people, the only thing they’ll find sitting under their tree is a scam.
A Fort Myers auto shop is raising money for the family of a Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was killed on Sunday.
Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 18, 2024.
Setting off fireworks feels like a normal part of any big holiday, especially when ringing in the new year, but if you are going to be in Naples to ring in 2025 they won’t be a part of your celebration.
Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is set to hold a news conference regarding the events leading up to Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death on Sunday.
A community shows love and support to the family of a Charlotte County sergeant who made the ultimate sacrifice.
It has been 6 months since 12-year-old Andrew Sullivan left home on his scooter for the last time. A driver hit and killed him on Crystal Drive in Lee County.
Three Southwest Florida high school boy’s basketball teams helped tip-off the 51st annual City of Palms Classic.
A cruiser now sits at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office administration building, in support of fallen Sergeant, Elio Diaz.
A local barbershop is now helping out the family of Sergeant Elio Diaz. The owner is hoping to raise money for them for whatever they need.
Pups are on patrol to help kids and people in tough situations. The dogs travel to hospitals and schools for therapy sessions to relax people.
A man was arrested in connection with a shooting outside a Cape Coral lounge that left two women injured, police said Wednesday.
WINK News reporter Claire Galt spoke with Neal Gamillio and his powerful story about the fallen sergeant.
Home for the holidays has a new meaning for Erica Tague and her three children. Her home was renovated for free as a Christmas gift.
Two people were arrested Saturday in Naples after authorities say they used bags lined with metal to disable store security systems and steal more than $2,300 worth of clothing.
Many are welcoming new pets into their homes this holiday season; however, for some people, the only thing they’ll find sitting under their tree is a scam.
A Fort Myers auto shop is raising money for the family of a Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was killed on Sunday.
Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 18, 2024.
Setting off fireworks feels like a normal part of any big holiday, especially when ringing in the new year, but if you are going to be in Naples to ring in 2025 they won’t be a part of your celebration.
Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is set to hold a news conference regarding the events leading up to Sergeant Elio Diaz‘s death on Sunday.
The conference will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Administration Building, 7474 Utilities Road, Punta Gorda.
According to the sheriff’s office, Prummell is expected to present the facts of the case and visual evidence, followed by a quick question and answering session for attendees.
Check back in later to watch the entire news conference live.
Note: The conference may not begin at the exact time slated.

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An everlasting memory in the minds of many. A motorcade made its way through the streets of Southwest Florida on Tuesday to honor a fallen hero, a deputy loved by many in our community.
A new report by Florida Department of Law Enforcement shows the parents of 17-year-old Carsyn Davis gave her hydroxychloroquine at home before going to the hospital, where she died of the coronavirus in June. The report also showed she attended a large church function with more than 100 people prior to her death. Carsyn, a […]
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According to the latest reports, the United States has made efforts to disrupt illicit crypto-related networks that support North Korea’s government, announcing sanctions against two individuals and one entity in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The US Treasury Department particularly said the parties acted as front companies for the North Korean regime that performed operations to launder money and convert it into cryptocurrency before transferring millions of dollars directly back to Pyongyang, a city in North Korea.
Reportedly, the funds were obtained from cybercrimes and IT workers, which contribute to North Korea’s weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and ballistic missile programs.
The two men — Lu Huaying and Zhang Jian — reportedly used a UAE front company, Green Alpine Trading LLC, to conduct the operation. The sanctions block their US assets and make it illegal for Americans to do business with them.
The Treasury Department highlighted the importance of these illegal networks in funding North Korea’s military aspirations. Bradley Smith acting Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence noted:
As the DPRK continues to use complex criminal schemes to fund its WMD and ballistic missile programs — including through the exploitation of digital assets — Treasury remains focused on disrupting the networks that facilitate this flow of funds to the regime
Notably, North Korean hackers have since been one of the major threats to crypto as they are mostly linked to the majority of the hacks in the industry.
Citing the United Nations Security Council, the South Korean Yonhap News Agency recently reported that North Korean cyber activities now contribute about 50% of its foreign currency earnings.
Much of this money is reportedly used to fund WMD and other military programs. Although regulators and even crypto platforms make efforts to combat these cybercriminals, hackers tend to upgrade their tactics along with security updates from platforms.
Particularly, North Korean hackers have now so far become more skilled at exploiting the crypto sector and also at cybercrime to obtain foreign currency. One recently discovered approach is that North Korean hackers impersonate top executives or recruiters for crypto companies.
North Korean hackers have stolen billions in crypto by posing as VCs, recruiters and IT workers https://t.co/5mQwES2eqq
— TechCrunch (@TechCrunch) November 28, 2024
An instance is where a member of the Lazarus Group posed as an executive at Fenbushi Capital, a Chinese blockchain asset management company. Using platforms such as LinkedIn, unsuspecting users were tricked into clicking malicious links and giving the hackers access to sensitive data.
🚨Watch out for the #Lazarus 🥷🇰🇵 attack on the fake Fenbushi Capital on linkedin! @fenbushi @SlowMist_Team @boshen1011 @VitalikButerin 👇 pic.twitter.com/cAjAcPqkNj
— 23pds (山哥) (@im23pds) April 29, 2024
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Liam Lawson is preparing to take a huge step forward in his Formula One career, having been announced as the newest driver for Red Bull. Set to partner with reigning World Champion Max Verstappen for the upcoming season, Lawson reflects on his journey, the support that carried him through, and the promising future that lies ahead.
Joining the Red Bull Junior Programme in 2019, Lawson began his association with one of Formula One's most successful stables. The New Zealander made his Formula One debut during the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix, stepping in for the injured Daniel Ricciardo at AlphaTauri (now VCARB). Just two races later, he scored his first championship points during his second race at the Singapore Grand Prix. Overall, Lawson competed in five races with AlphaTauri during the 2023 season.
In 2024, Lawson's return to replace Ricciardo for the remainder of the season was another big step forward, where he finished strongly, notching points at the United States Grand Prix, among others.
Lawson's transition to Red Bull follows the confirmation that Sergio Perez has left the team with immediate effect. The decision to promote Lawson over Yuki Tsunoda was carefully weighed within the team, with his race pace and growth potential being noted as determining factors. Christian Horner described the selection as a "tight call."
Commenting on his upcoming move, Lawson explained:
“To be announced as an Oracle Red Bull Racing Driver is a lifelong dream for me, this is something I’ve wanted and worked towards since I was eight years old. It’s been an incredible journey so far. I want to say a massive thank you to the whole team at VCARB for their support, the last six races have played a huge part in my preparation for this next step.
"I also want to thank, Christian, Helmut and the whole Red Bull family for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. I am super excited to work alongside Max and learn from a World Champion, I have no doubt I will learn from his expertise. I can’t wait to get going!”
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner had explained to Sky Sports before the announcement was made:
"We have all the information that we need.
"Essentially it will be a choice between Yuki and Liam. Both have got strong credentials.
"We tested Yuki recently at the tyre test in Abu Dhabi for a chance for him to work with the engineering team. Liam has done a lot of testing with us behind the scenes this year as well and has driven very well in the six or seven races that he's had.
"So, we have all the information. We're just looking at and considering all of that, speaking with the engineering team as well, and we'll come to a conclusion in the coming days."
Lydia is the lead editor of F1 editorial. After following the sport for several years, she was finally able to attend the British Grand Prix in person in 2017. Since then, she's been addicted to not only the racing, but the atmosphere the fans bring to each event. She's a strong advocate for women in motorsport and a more diverse industry. 
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Small towns and cities in India are becoming active hubs for crypto trading and investments, despite the steep taxation policies of the government, claim recent media reports. The increasing number of crypto investors from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities of India reflect the positive adoption of crypto in the country that, for long, has an attitude of disdain towards the sector.
As per a report in The Times of India, tier 2 cities like Botad, Barbaka, Jalandhar, Patna and Guwahati are increasingly finding crypto enthusiasts who like to dabble in Bitcoin and memecoins amid the ongoing bull run. India doesn’t recognize cryptocurrencies and imposes a steep 30% tax on any capital gains plus an additional 1% TDS.
As per the TOI report, local investors are more into meme coins which make up a total of 13% of crypto investment in the country. Dogecoin is at the top of the list of the most invested coins on the other hand SHIB is one of the most traded coins. People under the age of 35 are being attracted to invest more in crypto in India compared to other age groups. Cryptocurrency occupies a unique space it has captured the imagination of many individuals and businesses. 
India’s cryptocurrency regulation has undergone significant evolution over the past few years. In 2021, the Indian government proposed the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill. The government introduced a tax on cryptocurrency transactions in 2022 to mitigate speculative trading. In March 2023, the Finance Ministry extended the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to encompass Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs).
In 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed a multi-regulator framework for overseeing cryptocurrency activities. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are legal in India but are not recognized as legal tender.  However, there is no specific regulatory framework for trading and holdings in cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrencies are legal in India but official recognition is still not given to them as legal currency.
Despite of having such high taxes on cryptocurrencies in crypto transactions in India, young people of India are interested in crypto investment. Currently, the tax on cryptocurrency transactions is 30% while 1% TDS is assessed annually on transactions exceeding more than Rs. 50,000. However, the Indian government has done many debates to address risks and concerns in the Crypto space.
Also Read: Bhutan Now Owns $1 Billion in Bitcoin; What About India?
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Solana’s slow bleed continues, with $SOL dropping 2.82% this week (Dec. 12-18).
It was another week where Solana’s pendulum swung in favor of the bears despite a promising start. Solana reached a weekly high of $233 on the back of Bitcoin’s latest ATH run, but the downward pressure dragged $SOL below $214 before its slight recovery.
This dip is reflected in the trading slump of some of Solana's top DEXs.
This sudden shift in DEX volume serves as a reminder of how quickly things can change in the Solana ecosystem—and the broader crypto market as a whole. Typical crypto rotation stuff.
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It’s still a Bitcoin world, with the leading crypto asset surging more than 6% in the past week. Solana continues to trend lower while Bitcoin remains above $100K.
Patience, Padawan.
Tron was almost muted, with its TVL failing to rise above $8 billion. This ensures that Tron remains in third place, with Ethereum accounting for 56% of the DeFi market.
The majority of leading Solana meme coins were not insulated from this week's bloodbath, forcing them to slide substantially.
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In a recent announcement, Tomarket revealed plans to airdrop 30% of the total supply of its token, $TOMA, to users before its listing on Dec. 20, 2024.
The airdrop aims to reward users for their engagement on the platform, specifically targeting those who have achieved at least a Silver I level in the Tomarket ranking.
This initiative aligns with a broader trend within the cryptocurrency and gaming sectors, which emphasizes the importance of cohesive user experiences.
As the airdrop date approaches, users are advised to take note of their current level and ensure they are participating actively on the platform. The announcement of the airdrop has generated interest among the community, highlighting the potential benefits of early engagement with the platform.
In addition to the airdrop, the upcoming listing of $TOMA is anticipated to attract further attention from investors and users alike, as Tomarket continues to develop its offerings in the rapidly evolving landscape of digital assets.
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YuThis file photo shows the Guizhou Provincial High People’s Court holds a court session to hear the appeal of Yu Huaying in the child trafficking case on November 2023. Photo: Guizhou Provincial High People’s Court
Yu Huaying, who was accused of child trafficking, was sentenced once again to death on Friday by Intermediate …
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