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FEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs FEMA’s administrator has agreed to an outside investigation to find out why her employee gave orders to deny trump supporters aid after Hurricane Milton.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
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FORT MYERS Councilman Johnny Streets retires after nearly 20 years of service After nearly two decades of service, Fort Myers City Councilman Johnny Streets is retiring.
Local human trafficking survivor speaks out It’s a question many of us think we know the answer to: What is human trafficking? A Collier County woman told WINK her definition changed after she survived it.
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FORT MYERS Inauguration ceremony for Lee Board of County Commissioners Lee County held an inauguration ceremony for a newly appointed county commissioner and two incumbents.
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lehigh acres Florida Highway Patrol investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclist The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Lee County.
FEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs FEMA’s administrator has agreed to an outside investigation to find out why her employee gave orders to deny trump supporters aid after Hurricane Milton.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Councilman Johnny Streets retires after nearly 20 years of service After nearly two decades of service, Fort Myers City Councilman Johnny Streets is retiring.
Local human trafficking survivor speaks out It’s a question many of us think we know the answer to: What is human trafficking? A Collier County woman told WINK her definition changed after she survived it.
Sheriff’s Office: Teen victim knew suspect in deadly Collier County shooting There is new information on the deadly shooting late Saturday of a teenage girl in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Inauguration ceremony for Lee Board of County Commissioners Lee County held an inauguration ceremony for a newly appointed county commissioner and two incumbents.
FGCU FGCU volleyball prepares to defend ASUN Tournament title FGCU volleyball looks to secure its fourth straight ASUN Tournament title this week and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Douglas Martin SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. (WKMG) A deputy shot a man who evaded arrest, beat his own mother and stole her vehicle with an infant in the back seat, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office said. The incident began around 12:31 p.m. Tuesday when deputies pulled over a 2003 Toyota on Interstate 75. The driver, Dillon Martin, 23, of Floral City, was arrested on charges of driving with a suspended license and drug violation, according to a news release. The passenger, Douglas Martin, 27, ran away from deputies after the driver was arrested, officials said. Deputies said Douglas Martin called his mother to help him out of the situation, but when she realized that law enforcement officers were involved, she refused to cooperate with him. Martin hit his mother and pulled her out of her 2003 Chevy Malibu. “She did not want to give up the vehicle because he was wanted by law enforcement,” said Capt. Pat Breeden, with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. “He physically abused her and removed her forcibly from the vehicle.” The 4-month-old baby in the back seat was Martin’s nephew, officials said. Martin used the vehicle to drag Deputy Chris Rafferty, who was trying to stop him, authorities said. Rafferty fired his gun twice, shooting Martin in the stomach, deputies said. Rafferty was not seriously injured. “He did what he supposed to do. We’re proud of him for doing his job,” Breeden said. “He stayed with it, hopefully trying to save lives. He just got some minor abrasions.” Rafferty was hired by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office in 2013 and works for the agency’s tactical unit. Sheriff’s officials said Rafferty has an impeccable record. Deputies from three counties chased Martin down I-75 and onto State Road 200 until he eventually lost control of the vehicle, traveled into a ditch and hit an embankment near East Olive Lane in Citrus County, officials said. Martin was taken to Ocala Regional Medical Center to be treated for his injuries. He’s in stable condition. The baby boy was uninjured. Records show that Martin was put on probation in September and will remain under community control until at least 2021. His previous charges include battery, burglary assault and providing false information to a pawn broker. Martin’s brother, Dillon, is being held at the Sumter County Jail without bond. Video shows Douglas Martin running away from the initial traffic stop: