Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher JordanFGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut
FORT MYERS Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher Jordan The NAACP and Jordan’s family said this isn’t the end for them
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut FGCU softball players are ready to play in their first NCAA Tournament game against No. 4 Florida.
FORT MYERS Expert weighs in on ‘justified’ police shooting of Christopher Jordan We spoke with Dr. David Thomas – a forensic studies professor from FGCU and a former officer – who supports the idea of officer-involved shooting investigations going to a grand jury.
West Palm Beach 360-degree storm documentation: A closer look at Hurricane Ian’s aftermath At the Governor’s Conference exhibit hall, Dylan Faraone, Regional Director of Mosaic, showcased his work using a 360-degree camera mounted on his car to document the aftermath of major storms, including Hurricane Ian’s impact on southwest Florida.
GAINESVILLE FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville for NCAA Tournament FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville, where she fell in love with the sport again playing for Santa Fe College.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
CAPE CORAL Suspect in custody after a North Fort Myers family loses everything in a fire Their investigation led them to the area of Hancock Bridge Parkway in Cape Coral. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a suspect from the Bogart Drive incident is in custody.
FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Fowler and Winkler Avenue on Thursday.
Sarasota How well does a diverging diamond really work? The Sarasota diverging diamond is located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway. It was put in to alleviate heavy traffic.
FORT MYERS RSW experiencing terminal expansion delay Lee County commissioners gave us an update on the RSW terminal expansion project, which is long overdue. Now we know why.
IMMOKALEE National Weather Service surveys storm damage in Immokalee The National Weather Service in Miami concluded after a survey the damage wasn’t from a tornado. It was from a downburst of straight-line wind between 60 – 70 mph.
SANIBEL Sanibel considering e-bike changes Biking is almost as common as driving on Sanibel, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee wants to keep that trend going.
CAPE CORAL Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student Family sued Lee County School District for failing to keep their student safe.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
FORT MYERS Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher Jordan The NAACP and Jordan’s family said this isn’t the end for them
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut FGCU softball players are ready to play in their first NCAA Tournament game against No. 4 Florida.
FORT MYERS Expert weighs in on ‘justified’ police shooting of Christopher Jordan We spoke with Dr. David Thomas – a forensic studies professor from FGCU and a former officer – who supports the idea of officer-involved shooting investigations going to a grand jury.
West Palm Beach 360-degree storm documentation: A closer look at Hurricane Ian’s aftermath At the Governor’s Conference exhibit hall, Dylan Faraone, Regional Director of Mosaic, showcased his work using a 360-degree camera mounted on his car to document the aftermath of major storms, including Hurricane Ian’s impact on southwest Florida.
GAINESVILLE FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville for NCAA Tournament FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville, where she fell in love with the sport again playing for Santa Fe College.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
CAPE CORAL Suspect in custody after a North Fort Myers family loses everything in a fire Their investigation led them to the area of Hancock Bridge Parkway in Cape Coral. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a suspect from the Bogart Drive incident is in custody.
FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Fowler and Winkler Avenue on Thursday.
Sarasota How well does a diverging diamond really work? The Sarasota diverging diamond is located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway. It was put in to alleviate heavy traffic.
FORT MYERS RSW experiencing terminal expansion delay Lee County commissioners gave us an update on the RSW terminal expansion project, which is long overdue. Now we know why.
IMMOKALEE National Weather Service surveys storm damage in Immokalee The National Weather Service in Miami concluded after a survey the damage wasn’t from a tornado. It was from a downburst of straight-line wind between 60 – 70 mph.
SANIBEL Sanibel considering e-bike changes Biking is almost as common as driving on Sanibel, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee wants to keep that trend going.
CAPE CORAL Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student Family sued Lee County School District for failing to keep their student safe.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
Man arrested after possible sexual assault outside Disney ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Authorities in Florida have arrested a man in connection with a possible sexual assault last week outside Walt Disney World‘s restaurant and entertainment complex. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that 26-year-old Hector M. Herrera was arrested at his home Thursday on a warrant in “the sexual […]
Departures resuming at LaGuardia terminal after outage NEW YORK (AP) – Delta Air Lines flights are resuming at LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal C after an hourslong power outage resulted in dozens of cancellations. The first departures began around 10:30 a.m. Friday. Residual delays were expected into late morning or early afternoon. Atlanta-based Delta says about 120 flights were canceled; delays averaged about 3 […]
Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.4M vehicles to prevent hacking DETROIT (AP) – Fiat Chrysler has decided to recall about 1.4 million cars and trucks in the U.S. just days after two hackers detailed how they were able to take control of a Jeep Cherokee SUV over the Internet. The company will update software to insulate the vehicles from being remotely controlled, and it said […]
Naples man facing charges in deadly 2013 boating accident COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- Florida Fish and Wildlife officials have arrested a Naples man for BUI manslaughter. Authorities say 45-year-old Jeffrey Jackmack turned himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Jackmack was the operator of a vessel involved in a fatal boating accident on June 2, 2013. He was operating a 15-foot center […]
7 in hospital after carbon monoxide scare at Iguana Mia warehouse FORT MYERS, Fla.- Seven people are being treated at the hospital because of a carbon monoxide scare. It happened just before 8 a.m. on Friday at a prep kitchen for Iguana Mia located on Topaz Court. The seven people were taken to a hospital as a precaution after the fire department responded to the warehouse that prepares the restaurant’s sauces and […]
Nate Allen lawyers plan to sue FMPD FORT MYERS, Fla.- Lawyers for Nate Allen spoke out about the NFL player’s detainment in Southwest Florida and say they will sue the department. A detective and sergeant were recently suspended from the Fort Myers Police Department, after an Internal Affairs investigation found they made major mistakes when detaining Allen in February. FMPD officers first stopped Allen on U.S. […]
Sheriff: 19-month-old boy possibly abducted during car theft JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – An Amber Alert has been issued for a 19-month-old Jacksonville boy who police said was apparently taken during a car theft early Friday outside an apartment complex. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Lonzie Barton was in a car belonging to his mother’s boyfriend when it was taken just after 2 a.m. […]
Real Estate Matters A recent report says the housing market is Southwest Florida is at a record high, but sales are not at record levels.That’s because of a lack on inventory. Prices are not at record levels because we were a bubble market. The new drive in Southwest Florida markets are because of an improving feeder market and during increased activity […]
Fitness Friday: Skipping meals FORT MYERS, Fla. – Whether it’s sleeping through breakfast, working through lunch, or getting home late and heading straight into bed, skipping meals can have a negative effect on your health and weight loss goals. Wink News Fitness Expert Mike Drumm is here with his fitness tips and why you shouldn’t skip meals and the […]