Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendmentLee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart Lee County deputies used a Taser on a man after they raced through a North Fort Myers Walmart searching for him.
FORT MYERS 2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks information on two men who allegedly claimed to be employees of Target Corporate and stole over $6,000 at Target.
Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and falsifying his name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis signs bills to provide financial options for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide financial options to Floridians and another bill that curates the state public school curriculum.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart Lee County deputies used a Taser on a man after they raced through a North Fort Myers Walmart searching for him.
FORT MYERS 2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks information on two men who allegedly claimed to be employees of Target Corporate and stole over $6,000 at Target.
Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and falsifying his name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis signs bills to provide financial options for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide financial options to Floridians and another bill that curates the state public school curriculum.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
Thousands of dollars of cash paid and not a bit of work done. That’s what one Cape Coral grandmother is dealing with as she tries to recover from Hurricane Ian. Josefa Damisch has lived in her Cape Coral home for more than 40 years. It’s her safe place, her sanctuary. But within the same year, she lost her late husband and then suffered major damage during Ian. Veronica Ramirez is Josefa’s granddaughter. She’s watched as her grandmother adjusted to a new way of life. “After my grandfather passed away, she’s been taking care of the big work that he would normally take care of,” Ramirez admitted. Ramirez grew up visiting her grandmother in her home. Now, she’s fighting to make it whole again. “Horrible,” Ramirez remarks about the experience her family has had making fixes after Ian. “It’s been horrible. It’s been time consuming.” During Ian, the pool cage was ripped out of Josefa’s pool deck, creating cracks, chipping at foundation and peeling away metal trim. She says while discussing her issues at a family friend’s party last year, a man named George Mora joined the conversation. “He immediately, oh, I can help you with that,” Ramirez claims, remembering her grandmother’s experience. “He jumped on it!” Mora claimed he was a contractor. Ramirez told WINK that Mora showed up at Josefa’s house unannounced. “He maybe took measurements,” Ramirez details. “He gave her an estimate and said it was going to be a seven thousand dollar down payment.” Mora took the seven grand as a down payment. That was back in late December, but more than three months later, no progress has been made. “For her, it’s sleepless nights,” Ramirez describes. “And just waking up sad, stressed, overwhelmed, not knowing what to do. And after she gave him seven thousand in cash… where’d he go?” The family has no contract to show for the agreement with Mora, with a small handwritten note and text messages between Mora and Ramirez as the only apparent proof of the transaction. Investigative reporter Peter Fleischer tried to track George Mora down. He called the phone number that Mora has used to text Ramirez, and the number listed on Mora’s business registration with the state. Nobody answered the door at the address listed for Mora’s business Fleischer also visited the address listed for Mora’s business: Mora’s Custom Designs and Consulting Inc. During two separate visits, Fleischer knocked on the locked front door multiple times, but no one came out. A nearby business nearby told Fleischer that they never see Mora, and haven’t seen bulk supplies get delivered. When her grandmother couldn’t make contact with Mora, Ramirez did some research online and found negative reviews of his work. “People are like, he belongs in jail,” Ramirez recounts. “He doesn’t deserve this, he owes me this.” After giving him more than a week to answer, Fleischer never got a response from Mora. At one point, Mora committed to returning the money, but then suddenly stopped responding to Ramirez as well. “I don’t know what he’s doing. It’s really frustrating,” Ramirez admits. “I would love to get the money back for my grandmother… I don’t recommend anybody to find or deal with this person, at all.” A warning from an unfortunate personal experience. NOTE: On the morning that this story was scheduled to air, Ramirez says Mora reached out, claiming he hopes to have her money by the end of the week. Fleischer will continue to monitor this story and provide updates on-air and online.