TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
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IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
A witness came forward and said just moments before gunfire erupted, Wisner Desmaret robbed someone in his car. “The dude just rushed my car and started fighting on us,” said witness Roderick Nance. Nance said he and his cousin were attacked by Desmaret Saturday evening after Desmaret attempted to take a cell phone from Nance’s car. “We were fighting in my car, we end up stripping him out of his pants some type of way. There was no weapons in his pants or anything you know,” Nance said. “If he had a gun already, I’m quite sure while we was fighting he probably would’ve pulled it out or something.” During the altercation, Nance said he noticed Desmaret drinking a Four Loko and acting disorderly. “Either like he just, he was on some really bad drugs or he wasn’t in his right state of mind,” Nance said. Desmaret then fled on foot across Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. toward Flint Drive, according to Nance. Moments later, officer Adam Jobbers-Miller was shot. “Honestly I just pray for the best,” Nance said. “I wouldn’t want to see anybody get hurt trying to do their job the right way.” Nance said all he was trying to do was pump gas at the gas station, and added that’s when Desmaret confronted him and his cousin. Desmaret’s immigration status: Did the system fail? How was Desmaret still on the street and still in the country? As WINK News continues to dig into the suspected shooter’s immigration status and criminal background, those are the questions on a lot of minds Wednesday night. In a community that loves their boys and blue, news that someone in the country illegally is suspected of shooting a police officer is a lot to swallow. “Illegally or not illegally I think he should get what he deserves,” said Naples resident Sally Reisinger. Reisinger was giving blood for Officer Jobbers-Miller. But the immigration system is not the only place that had contact with Desmaret. “This shouldn’t have happened, ” said Matt Sellers, of the Florida Gulf Coast Police Benevolent Association. In Lee County, the state attorney’s office did not prosecute Desmaret on several cases. Some because a judge ruled him incompetent to stand trial, but others because they did not feel there was enough evidence. The law enforcement community is reacting as they pray for officer Jobbers-Miller’s recovery. “I haven’t taken a close look, just what I’ve seen in the news – and at first glance this is a serious problem where the system in many many areas has broken down,” Sellers said. WINK News heard from Rep. Francis Rooney’s office. They’re working to get information released on Desmaret’s immigration history and find out why he’s been able to stay in the country. WINK News reporter Kelsey Kushner spoke with local leaders about the impact this shooting has had on the community. Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.