Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot LakeThe story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – It’s been exactly one month since the driver of a truck slammed through Diamond Billiards on Pine Island Road, killing one and injuring two others. Ron Gravel, 60, a beloved chef at the pool hall, lost his life after being pinned against the bar. Linda Girard, one of the two women injured in the crash, tells WINK News her life has changed dramatically over the past month. She says the crash was so traumatizing, she doesn’t feel safe stepping outside her door, and has trouble sleeping every night. She also says she’s now afraid of glass, avoiding it as much as possible. When the truck came smashing into the building, shattered glass flew everywhere and Girard remembers landing on top of it on her hands and knees. She says now she doesn’t like standing near windows, or even drinking out of glass cups. A toxicology report revealed that at the time of the crash, the truck driver, William Gulliver, 75, had a blood alcohol level five times the legal limit. Over the past several weeks, many of you have asked why he has yet to be arrested. This is the response from Cape Coral Police Department spokesperson Detective Sgt. Dana Coston: We understand the public interest in this case. Many people heard in news reports that the driver’s blood alcohol level was 5x the legal limit and think that the arrest is a “no-brainer” or a “slam-dunk.” If this were just a case of DUI, that might be true. Except, this isn’t just a simple DUI. Someone died. When a person sustains a serious bodily injury or dies as a result of a traffic crash, the Cape Coral Police Department opens a Major Crash Investigation (MCI). Even though this is a crash, it is better to think of a MCI as a homicide investigation that just happens to involve a vehicle. Major Crash Investigations can take weeks, sometimes months, to complete. Lab work, autopsy, reconstruction, to-scale laser mapping of the crash site, aerial photography (if applicable), measurements of the impact area on the car, forensic examination of the vehicle, compilation of the report, etc. Contrary to what people see on television, these things take time. Our Officers could have made an arrest that day, but to do so would have been irresponsible. An Officer only needs probable cause to make an arrest- a lower bar than proof beyond a reasonable doubt. However, we only get one crack at this case. The minute the suspect is arrested, the clock starts on the suspect’s right to a speedy trial. When it is time for trial, we get to present the evidence we have…not the evidence that is pending lab work, or is incomplete. So, we can either make a quick arrest and hope all the evidence is in before trial, or we can be methodical and deliberate, and build a complete case that is ready to go, then make an arrest. Time is on our side until the arrest is made. Once an arrest happens, time is on the side of the defendant. An arrest for the sake of saying we made one doesn’t serve the victim, his family, or the community. This is standard procedure and best practice in traffic fatality investigations.”