FGCU advances to second round of A-Sun Tournament - WINK News

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The FGCU basketball team pulled away late to beat Jacksonville, 81-63 in the Atlantic Sun Tournament. The Eagles will host USC Upstate on Thursday night. FGCU beat the Spartans in both meetings during the regular season.

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Convicted cop-killer Wisner Desmaret to be sentenced

Convicted murderer Wisner Desmaret is set to be sentenced, bringing closure to the family of Fort Myers Police Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller.

MARCO ISLAND

Berm project reaches Marco Island in time for hurricane season

The emergency berm project in Collier County is nearly wrapped up, reaching the beaches of Marco Island just in time for hurricane season.

Isolated storms roll in Monday afternoon

The majority of Southwest Florida will enjoy a mix of sun and clouds until a few showers form well inland around 1 p.m., eventually developing into isolated storms near the coast and I-75 throughout the afternoon and evening.

Lee County

Lee County deputy named law enforcement officer of the year

During the Law and Order Ball Saturday night, deputy Michelle Wilson of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office won officer of the year.

Alva

Shed fire spreads to pool house in Alva

A house fire is now out after sending smoke pouring into the sky for hours in Alva Sunday morning.

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Another round of wet weather for Southwest Florida

The rain chances for Southwest Florida will drop off briefly as drier air filters into the area early this week.

FORT MYERS BEACH

Gateway Charter School second graders lead Fort Myers Beach cleanup

Gateway Charter School is hosting a beach clean-up day at Fort Myers Beach. The kids are very excited to help out.

Lee County Officer of the Year Finalist: FGCU police officer James Bair

Florida Gulf Coast University police officer James Bair is one of five finalists for law enforcement officer of the year.

Another round of storms today and through most of this week

Scattered rain will be in the forecast up until a cold front passes by late this week.

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Cape Coral man dies after losing control of truck in Charlotte County

According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 45-year-old man from Cape Coral was killed after losing control of his car and colliding with a light pole.

Missing swimmer reported in the Caloosahatchee River

A missing swimmer has been reported near North Shore Park. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are on the scene.

Florida Everblades approach finals in Idaho against the Steelheads

The Florida Everblades, eastern conference champs two years in a row, start the Kelly Cup finals today in Idaho, taking on the Steelheads.

Port Charlotte neighborhood mourns 4-year-old Evelyn Geer

The community suffers through the terrible loss of Evelyn Geer, a four-year-old girl who went missing and was found dead in a canal.