Miracle Moment: little boy takes first steps at 4 years oldFamilies anxiously await repairs to Lakes Park splash pads
Miracle Moment: little boy takes first steps at 4 years old Landon hops to it and goes. Nothing’s holding him back. Especially not cerebral palsy. Landon has spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that makes it hard for him to walk. It’s a life-long complication after Landon was born severely premature.
FORT MYERS Families anxiously await repairs to Lakes Park splash pads With summer heat in full swing, Southwest Florida families are looking for ways to cool off.
Collier County Education Association continues bargaining for increased wages For years, teachers have been talking about how much it costs to live in Collier County, saying it doesn’t match what they’re getting paid, and they believe they deserve more.
CAPE CORAL OSHA takes over investigation of deadly tire explosion at Firestone The investigation into a deadly explosion inside a garage at a Firestone is out of the hands of local law enforcement, as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has taken over.
FORT MYERS Man found unconscious at Hendry County hazmat scene appears in federal court The man arrested during a hazmat scene in Hendry county that made 20 first responders sick appeared in federal court in Fort Myers.
Protect yourself from mosquito-borne illnesses Mosquitoes, though small, pose a significant health risk by spreading diseases, like malaria and dengue fever.
Lee County Duo accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula from Publix Two women are accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula and drink powder from a Publix in Lee County.
COLLIER COUNTY Lawyer for Collier County family submits claim, wants NASA to pay for damages from falling debris The Otero family wants NASA to pay for damages to their home after an object fell through their roof and ceiling.
Capital Grille opens in south Fort Myers, Bahama Breeze launches in Naples Darden Restaurants ownership group long has had two of its flagship brands in Southwest Florida. Now, it has two each, following the completion of new Bahama Breeze and The Capital Grille locations that were years in the making.
sanibel WINK Weather Watchers: Waterspout seen near Sanibel While out fishing Saturday afternoon, WINK News Viewer Bryce McKinnon and his father, Donald McKinnon, captured this—a waterspout about 15 miles offshore of Sanibel Island.
COLLIER COUNTY 3 arrested after Collier County detectives find trafficking amounts of fentanyl Detectives arrested three people over the weekend after they found a trafficking amount of fentanyl and other drugs in their residence.
MARCO ISLAND Construction work on Bald Eagle Drive affects turn lanes Construction work to repair storm drains have begun on Bald Eagle Drive in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man sentenced to 7 years in prison for stabbing man in face A Fort Myers man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after a jury found him guilty of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Promenades at Parkside owner reveals plans during wrecking ceremony The 26-acre Promenades at Parkside development that includdes Promenades Mall will soon be transformed into Port Charlotte’s new “downtown.”
Coming to Fort Myers: Howie Mandel and Marlon Wayans Two famous comedians are coming to town and they are set to perform at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall.
Miracle Moment: little boy takes first steps at 4 years old Landon hops to it and goes. Nothing’s holding him back. Especially not cerebral palsy. Landon has spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that makes it hard for him to walk. It’s a life-long complication after Landon was born severely premature.
FORT MYERS Families anxiously await repairs to Lakes Park splash pads With summer heat in full swing, Southwest Florida families are looking for ways to cool off.
Collier County Education Association continues bargaining for increased wages For years, teachers have been talking about how much it costs to live in Collier County, saying it doesn’t match what they’re getting paid, and they believe they deserve more.
CAPE CORAL OSHA takes over investigation of deadly tire explosion at Firestone The investigation into a deadly explosion inside a garage at a Firestone is out of the hands of local law enforcement, as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has taken over.
FORT MYERS Man found unconscious at Hendry County hazmat scene appears in federal court The man arrested during a hazmat scene in Hendry county that made 20 first responders sick appeared in federal court in Fort Myers.
Protect yourself from mosquito-borne illnesses Mosquitoes, though small, pose a significant health risk by spreading diseases, like malaria and dengue fever.
Lee County Duo accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula from Publix Two women are accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula and drink powder from a Publix in Lee County.
COLLIER COUNTY Lawyer for Collier County family submits claim, wants NASA to pay for damages from falling debris The Otero family wants NASA to pay for damages to their home after an object fell through their roof and ceiling.
Capital Grille opens in south Fort Myers, Bahama Breeze launches in Naples Darden Restaurants ownership group long has had two of its flagship brands in Southwest Florida. Now, it has two each, following the completion of new Bahama Breeze and The Capital Grille locations that were years in the making.
sanibel WINK Weather Watchers: Waterspout seen near Sanibel While out fishing Saturday afternoon, WINK News Viewer Bryce McKinnon and his father, Donald McKinnon, captured this—a waterspout about 15 miles offshore of Sanibel Island.
COLLIER COUNTY 3 arrested after Collier County detectives find trafficking amounts of fentanyl Detectives arrested three people over the weekend after they found a trafficking amount of fentanyl and other drugs in their residence.
MARCO ISLAND Construction work on Bald Eagle Drive affects turn lanes Construction work to repair storm drains have begun on Bald Eagle Drive in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man sentenced to 7 years in prison for stabbing man in face A Fort Myers man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after a jury found him guilty of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Promenades at Parkside owner reveals plans during wrecking ceremony The 26-acre Promenades at Parkside development that includdes Promenades Mall will soon be transformed into Port Charlotte’s new “downtown.”
Coming to Fort Myers: Howie Mandel and Marlon Wayans Two famous comedians are coming to town and they are set to perform at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall.
No signs of fear or regret. He didn’t flinch. He didn’t frown. Zephen Xaver did not look like a man on trial for his life in court Wednesday. The state said Xaver had the same stone-cold expression after he walked into a SunTrust bank in Sebring and shot and killed 5 women in January of 2019. On Wednesday, jurors heard more evidence to determine whether to recommend the death penalty or life in prison for a man accused of killing five women inside a bank in Sebring. READ MORE: Day 2 of penalty trial for man convicted of murdering 5 women in Sebring Xaver is already a convicted killer. He pled guilty to the murders last year. A guilty plea is not enough for Jermaine Montogue, who says he wants Xaver to die because Xaver killed his wife, Jessica, who worked at the bank. Their daughter is now growing up without her mother. Montogue and the state hope jurors agree after hearing testimony after testimony from witnesses like Victor Sparks. On Tuesday, Jurors heard emotional testimony from Sparks. He went to do some banking that January day, but when he got there, the doors were locked. Tears streamed down his face as he recounted the horrific scene. “I could see across the lobby, sorry. Five people, five people laying on their bellies facing away from me,” said Sparks as he got choked up. “I started walking back to the car, and when I was maybe halfway to the car, I heard two loud bangs.” In interviews with police, Xaver repeatedly said voices made him do it. The most damning piece of evidence is Xaver’s own 911 call to police 6 minutes after the murders. The state says the call proves Xaver wanted to kill. “I thought that I could. I wanted to.” said Xaver during the 911 call “[I] felt like doing it… been telling myself to kill people since I was 11.”