Sword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov CocktailTampa Bay Rays announces spring training season in Port Charlotte
CAPE CORAL Sword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov Cocktail The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man who allegedly threatened another person with a sword and Molotov Cocktail.
PORT CHARLOTTE Tampa Bay Rays announces spring training season in Port Charlotte The Tampa Bay Rays have announced spring training ticket information for the 2025 spring season in Port Charlotte.
Fort Myers Job Fair set to begin; on-site interviews and offers possible The Fort Myes Job Fair is set to begin, with over 100 openings available from various employers.
the weather authority Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a strong cold front along with rain and storms throughout your Wednesday afternoon.
Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of shooting into his pregnant girlfriend’s home and leading law enforcement through a multi-county pursuit.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
CAPE CORAL Sword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov Cocktail The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man who allegedly threatened another person with a sword and Molotov Cocktail.
PORT CHARLOTTE Tampa Bay Rays announces spring training season in Port Charlotte The Tampa Bay Rays have announced spring training ticket information for the 2025 spring season in Port Charlotte.
Fort Myers Job Fair set to begin; on-site interviews and offers possible The Fort Myes Job Fair is set to begin, with over 100 openings available from various employers.
the weather authority Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a strong cold front along with rain and storms throughout your Wednesday afternoon.
Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of shooting into his pregnant girlfriend’s home and leading law enforcement through a multi-county pursuit.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
Wisner Desmaret (Photo via Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office) The father of a man accused of shooting Fort Myers Police officer Adam Jobbers-Miller is shedding light on the family’s citizenship. “He’s not a citizen, he’s not a citizen. But he came legally. He had a visa, he came legally,” said Desmaret’s father John. John said when Wisner was 10 years old, the family legally immigrated to the U.S. from Haiti on a visa. MORE: Father of accused shooter of FMPD officer reacts to news of son’s arrest Booking records show 20-year-old Wisner was held in the Glades County Jail on an detainer from Immigrations Customs Enforcement. “There’s an issue there,” said Lawyer Michael Raheb Raheb says it’s possible Desmaret may have overstayed his visa. “You’ll find a majority of people that are in this country often times came here lawfully and often overstayed or their visa expired,” Raheb said. The Glades County booking sheet shows Desmaret was detained in December 2008 and went to immigration court in Miami before being released from ICE custody in January 2009. It’s unclear what happened at the hearing or why he was released, but Raheb gave WINK News some insight. “Could’ve just been his lucky day, he was in there for a minor charge … and at the time in 2008, there were other things pending more serious and someone said why are we holding this poor soul who may be incompetent and not know what he was doing,” Raheb said. After his release from ICE a decade ago, he was arrested a number of times in Lee County. Raheb says local law enforcement are often too busy to call ICE about people in the country illegally. “Places like Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, busy counties don’t have time for that to start calling ICE and frankly they wont,” Raheb said. ICE filed a detainer on Desmaret this week after the shooting of officer Jobbers-Miller. WINK News is still working to get answers on how he’s been able to remain in the U.S. so long with his arrest record. Desmaret’s mental health The man accused of shooting a Fort Myers Police officer has a lengthy record in crime and mental health issues. “He’s been suffering with that for a long time period, a long period of time,” John said. The last four times Desmaret was arrested in Lee County, judges say he wasn’t mentally competent to stand trial, according to the state attorney’s office. After getting out of jail in 2016 in Lee County, Desmaret was arrested for drugs in Sarasota County. During the case, he wrote an unusual letter to the court that talks about angels coming to save him. “I wouldn’t say just that is an indication of psychosis,” said Dr. Michael Woulas said. Dr. Woulas a mental health counselor reviewed the letter and Desmaret’s record. While he didn’t think the letter showed clear signs of mental illness, his history says otherwise. “I think that this is another example of somebody with severe mental health issues – that slips through the system,” Dr. Woulas said. A Sarasota County judge did not file incompetency in that case and Desmaret was released on bond after he wrote the letter. Three days later, Desmaret allegedly shot officer Jobbers-Miller. MORE: FMPD names suspect accused of shooting Officer Jobbers-Miller