Punta Gorda church celebrates Pastor’s 45 years of serviceShift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers hosts annual Valentine’s Day Party
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda church celebrates Pastor’s 45 years of service The First Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Punta Gorda is alive with celebration as they honor a legacy of leadership.
FORT MYERS Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers hosts annual Valentine’s Day Party Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers held their annual Valentine’s Day pop-up/anniversary event on Sunday morning.
PUNTA GORDA Road rage leads to gunfire near US 41 bridge in Punta Gorda A road rage incident near the Gilchrist Bridge in Punta Gorda led to shots being fired, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.
the weather authority Warm, breezy day with evening rain ahead of a slight cold front The Weather Authority says Sunday is starting off warm across Southwest Florida with overnight lows in the upper 60s and 70s, staying warm throughout the day before a cold front sweeps south later this evening.
FORT MYERS Edison Festival parade lights up Fort Myers with floats and bands The Edison Festival parade was a spectacle of lights and sounds, drawing crowds to celebrate the legacy of Thomas Edison.
CAPE CORAL Goth Gala for the Forlorn; How the alt scene honored Valentine’s Day Love Your Rebellion hosted the Goth Gala for the Forlorn at Nice Guys Pizza in Cape Coral on Friday night.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival parade; road closures in place Downtown Fort Myers is buzzing with excitement as the Edison Festival of Light Parade is set to begin.
the weather authority Near-record heat with sun and clouds for your Saturday The Weather Authority says the above-normal temperatures that Southwest Florida has been experiencing will stick around yet again for Saturday.
LEE COUNTY Savannah Bananas bring fun on the diamond at JetBlue Park The Savannah Bananas amazed and entertained a sold out JetBlue Park Friday night for the first time in Southwest Florida.
CAPE CORAL Caught on Camera: Cape Coral mailbox hit by drifting car A Cape Coral homeowner was left in shock after a car sent her mailbox flying through the air and left tire tracks next to her home.
ARCADIA DeSoto County man sentenced for deadly DUI crash Justice for a mother and son killed by a man driving under the influence.
NAPLES Oldest Black-owned business in SWFL continues to serve community Cleveland Bass Movers, founded in 1969, stands as the oldest Black-owned business in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Broken gate on Lovers Key Beach Resort frustrating residents Residents of Lover’s Key Beach Club in Fort Myers Beach are frustrated with a gate that remains wide open, despite “No Trespassing” signs, since Hurricane Ian struck two years ago.
St. James City Church plans $700k flood-proofing project for future safety Hurricanes have caused flood after flood, and one island church, The First Baptist Church of Saint James City, wants to build higher.
Romance scams rise in the US, AARP warns residents to beware Romance scams are on the rise, with the Federal Trade Commission reporting over 64,000 cases in the U.S. in 2023.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda church celebrates Pastor’s 45 years of service The First Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Punta Gorda is alive with celebration as they honor a legacy of leadership.
FORT MYERS Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers hosts annual Valentine’s Day Party Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers held their annual Valentine’s Day pop-up/anniversary event on Sunday morning.
PUNTA GORDA Road rage leads to gunfire near US 41 bridge in Punta Gorda A road rage incident near the Gilchrist Bridge in Punta Gorda led to shots being fired, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.
the weather authority Warm, breezy day with evening rain ahead of a slight cold front The Weather Authority says Sunday is starting off warm across Southwest Florida with overnight lows in the upper 60s and 70s, staying warm throughout the day before a cold front sweeps south later this evening.
FORT MYERS Edison Festival parade lights up Fort Myers with floats and bands The Edison Festival parade was a spectacle of lights and sounds, drawing crowds to celebrate the legacy of Thomas Edison.
CAPE CORAL Goth Gala for the Forlorn; How the alt scene honored Valentine’s Day Love Your Rebellion hosted the Goth Gala for the Forlorn at Nice Guys Pizza in Cape Coral on Friday night.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival parade; road closures in place Downtown Fort Myers is buzzing with excitement as the Edison Festival of Light Parade is set to begin.
the weather authority Near-record heat with sun and clouds for your Saturday The Weather Authority says the above-normal temperatures that Southwest Florida has been experiencing will stick around yet again for Saturday.
LEE COUNTY Savannah Bananas bring fun on the diamond at JetBlue Park The Savannah Bananas amazed and entertained a sold out JetBlue Park Friday night for the first time in Southwest Florida.
CAPE CORAL Caught on Camera: Cape Coral mailbox hit by drifting car A Cape Coral homeowner was left in shock after a car sent her mailbox flying through the air and left tire tracks next to her home.
ARCADIA DeSoto County man sentenced for deadly DUI crash Justice for a mother and son killed by a man driving under the influence.
NAPLES Oldest Black-owned business in SWFL continues to serve community Cleveland Bass Movers, founded in 1969, stands as the oldest Black-owned business in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Broken gate on Lovers Key Beach Resort frustrating residents Residents of Lover’s Key Beach Club in Fort Myers Beach are frustrated with a gate that remains wide open, despite “No Trespassing” signs, since Hurricane Ian struck two years ago.
St. James City Church plans $700k flood-proofing project for future safety Hurricanes have caused flood after flood, and one island church, The First Baptist Church of Saint James City, wants to build higher.
Romance scams rise in the US, AARP warns residents to beware Romance scams are on the rise, with the Federal Trade Commission reporting over 64,000 cases in the U.S. in 2023.
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- For the first time, WINK News is hearing directly from Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott on a murder case that’s terrified the community. Dr. Teresa Sievers was brutally killed in her home more than a week ago, and the sheriff’s office has been tight-lipped about the case ever since. Tuesday, Sheriff Scott told WINK News this was not a random crime. “Our detectives are literally working around the clock. This is all hands on deck, no stones unturned, serious stuff.” Scott is finally answering questions the community, and the nation, has about Sievers’ murder. Many residents wonder, are they in danger? Neighbors have criticized the sheriff’s office, claiming Scott is keeping them in the dark when it comes to safety. But the sheriff says the public isn’t in danger. “Based on reason and the evidence we have to this point, and working it exhaustively, I’m very comfortable saying it’s not a random arbitrary situation and I do believe there’s some connectivity here.” Scott says they have leads, but says it would be “irresponsible” to release other information. When we asked if they had any suspects, he said “well I’m not going to speak to that.” We do know from sources, that Sievers was killed with a hammer, but the sheriff would not confirm. “Here we can’t, I the sheriff’s office can’t, it would be reckless to do so, cannot play this thing out play-by-play with each piece of information we get. We will share information as we think it will benefit the case. We are not going to share information simply to solve someone’s curiosity.” Scott did talk about the evidence. “To give you an example of how tenacious we are with this, we physically drove the first batch of priority evidence to the lab. We didn’t wait for FedEx, we physically got in the car and drove it there,” said Scott. That evidence includes the family’s van, as well as a side door. He also said they are using an laboratory outside Lee County to get quicker answers. The sheriff says that’s all he can say for now. “There’s a lot of intricacies in the case. What we have to this point, we have no guarantees, I can’t give you guarantees, even with an arrest. We could arrest somebody today and put them in jail and I can’t guarantee anything,” said Scott. The sheriff also spoke about the fact that the murder happened in a neighborhood not known for crime. Because the victim is a well-respected doctor, the public’s interest in this case has been fueled. Scott adds that the sheriff’s office has some answers in the investigation, but are not prepared to share them. He says he will release further details as he can, but is asking anyone with information to contact the sheriff’s office. As for asking residents to lock their doors? Scott says it’s something he wants you to do every day, whether there is a crime or not. Local defense attorney, Lance Dunford, who is not involved in this case tells WINK News in most local investigations, evidence is sent to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement which takes time.”They have to get their ducks in a row and figure out where is the evidence even leading,” said Dunford. Dunford also says if the Sheriff’s office released just a small nugget of information prematurely it could unravel their entire case. “If they do have a suspect in mind, well that suspect in mind and they do put that out publicly, well, the suspect is going to be the most interested person in knowing what they have against them,” he said. “We simply have to be mindful of the integrity of the evidence, the investigation and ultimately hopefully a prosecution,” said Sheriff Mike Scott. Trust WINK News to continue to follow the investigation and bring you any new updates.