From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring TrainingWarm stretch continues throughout this weekend
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island bridge work causes delays, FDOT promises progress Construction on the Little Pine Island Bridge has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing significant delays for drivers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
Naples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response Sunday marks one year since a jet crashed after its pilots attempted an emergency landing on I-75 just outside of Naples. “Your mind goes back to everything that happened that day,” said Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer with the North Collier Fire Rescue. “I think about the fact that there weren’t more lives lost.” At […]
LCSO cutting down law enforcement response times The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to implement “Prepared 9-1-1,” a new tool designed to enhance emergency response times.
How Harry Chapin Food Bank supports struggling families In the heart of Dunbar, a neighborhood in Fort Myers, the STARS Complex becomes a place of hope as the Harry Chapin Food Bank supports families in need.
MOORE HAVEN African American family breaking barriers in Moore Haven politics Breaking barriers is a family tradition for Rashondra Croskey and her godmother, Gloria Reese.
Charlotte County unlicensed contractor accused of fraud The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said that a contractor has been arrested after he was hired to build a room in a home without a license.
Studies show that menopause is linked to heart risks Menopause is a natural part of life for middle-aged women, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55. However, it can bring serious health complications, including an increased risk of heart disease.
FORT MYERS Local band Shy Blossom to open up for ’90s rockers Sister Hazel at The Ranch A Southwest Florida-based band will be opening for the legendary ’90s rock fusion group Sister Hazel.
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island bridge work causes delays, FDOT promises progress Construction on the Little Pine Island Bridge has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing significant delays for drivers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
Naples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response Sunday marks one year since a jet crashed after its pilots attempted an emergency landing on I-75 just outside of Naples. “Your mind goes back to everything that happened that day,” said Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer with the North Collier Fire Rescue. “I think about the fact that there weren’t more lives lost.” At […]
LCSO cutting down law enforcement response times The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to implement “Prepared 9-1-1,” a new tool designed to enhance emergency response times.
How Harry Chapin Food Bank supports struggling families In the heart of Dunbar, a neighborhood in Fort Myers, the STARS Complex becomes a place of hope as the Harry Chapin Food Bank supports families in need.
MOORE HAVEN African American family breaking barriers in Moore Haven politics Breaking barriers is a family tradition for Rashondra Croskey and her godmother, Gloria Reese.
Charlotte County unlicensed contractor accused of fraud The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said that a contractor has been arrested after he was hired to build a room in a home without a license.
Studies show that menopause is linked to heart risks Menopause is a natural part of life for middle-aged women, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55. However, it can bring serious health complications, including an increased risk of heart disease.
FORT MYERS Local band Shy Blossom to open up for ’90s rockers Sister Hazel at The Ranch A Southwest Florida-based band will be opening for the legendary ’90s rock fusion group Sister Hazel.
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
LEE COUNTY, Fla.- The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim in an ongoing, bizarre death investigation. Police say 65-year-old Ted Hubbell is dead. Attorney Robert Harris says his client, 52-year-old John Marshall, showed up at his law office in downtown Fort Myers late Wednesday afternoon with a body in the back of his pickup truck. Harris says his client shot and killed Hubbell after a dispute over a property in Bokeelia. “It is a loss, a loss to his family, loss to the island, loss to the world,” said Jill Hammer. Hammer hasn’t slept since she first learned her Hubbell, her good friend, was killed. “He’s just an incredibly wonderful guy. We were just always touched by his gentle nature, his kindness,” said Hammer. Harris tells WINK News that Marshall, his client, killed Hubbell in self-defense. The attorney says he knew the two had a bad history. “The guy had threatened him in the past and then came out and ostensibly said he was sorry for threatening him in the past, and pulled a gun on him and pistol-whipped him,” said Harris. Those that know Hubbell say this story simply isn’t true. “He murdered the kindest, most gentlest man on this planet. Now he’s out walking free while Ted is dead,” said Gary Pierson. But WINK News talked to another neighbor who spoke to both men and says just the day before, Marshall said Hubbell threatened to kill him. That neighbor also says Hubbell was extremely territorial and constantly antagonized marshall. Crime scene units were back in Bokeelia Thursday combing the Hodges Drive property where Harris says the fight happened. Before Wednesday’s incident, Marshall was already being represented by the Harris Law Firm for an aggravated battery with a deadly weapon that happened in September 2014. The case is still pending, but according to police reports, Marshall hit a 57-year-old handicapped man with his car at a Cape Coral McDonald’s and then drove off. Mark Lieb was at the McDonald’s at the corner of Pine Island Road and Santa Barbara Boulevard the morning it happened. He says a man was trying to back his car into a handicapped spot when a truck, driven by Marshall, blocked him. “At one point the guy who’s handicapped even got out and motioned that he was needing to get into the handicapped spot and he wouldn’t let him get in,” said Lieb. That’s when Lieb says he saw Marshall ram the handicapped man with his truck. “The guy just jumped forward on the truck and knocked him over to the pavement, knocked him down pretty good, backed up, swerved around him and then took off out of the side,” said Lieb. Marshall told police he thought the man was trying to back his car into his truck as part of an insurance scam. He claimed he never hit the man and that the man threw himself to the ground for no reason. According to police, a McDonald’s security camera captured the entire incident. Authorities say the video clearly shows Marshall hitting the man and driving off. WINK News asked Marshall’s attorney about the parking lot incident. “He’s presumed innocent of that and i don’t have any further comment about that,” said Harris. Marshall is still awaiting trial in the Mcdonald’s incident. He’s due back in court March 31. Marshall was not arrested and is not facing any charges related to Hubbell’s death at the moment.