Pedestrian injured in crash on McGregor BoulevardFamily of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree
FORT MYERS Pedestrian injured in crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person injured Saturday night.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian injured in crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person injured Saturday night.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
Wisner Desmaret, 29 The suspect in the death of a Fort Myers Police officer is being held without bond on first-degree murder charges. Wisner Desmaret, 29, made his first appearance in court Monday morning after being transferred Sunday night from Lee Memorial hospital to the Lee County Jail. The State Attorney’s Office announced Monday that a grand jury will be convened to consider the case of State vs. Winser Desmaret. Desmaret said in court Monday morning he was the real target. “Yes ma’am I’m the one that they was trying to murder,” Desmaret said. “Everybody wanna kill me.” Desmaret is being held without bond. “I don’t have no money to pay for no bond anyway,” Desmaret said. Desmaret’s next court date is Aug. 27 at 8:30 a.m. He sustained non-life threatening injuries while being apprehended after allegedly shooting Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller. Jobbers-Miller died from his injuries Saturday after being shot in the head on July 21, while responding to an incident at a Marathon gas station on Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. MORE: Fundraisers to support Officer Jobbers-Miller Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller. Credit: Fort Myers Police Department. Officers attend 1st appearance in solidarity of fallen colleague Officers are still standing in numbers to support fallen officer Jobbers-Miller. They crowded a courtroom as the man accused of shooting their colleague took the stand. Desmaret is sitting in the Lee County Jail. Looking into Jobbers-Miller’s personnel file, it shows how dedicated he was to his community. An initial 2015 performance review said Jobbers-Miller was eager, but just not ready. A jump in his 2016 performance review said the department would like to see Jobbers-Miller become a role model to other officers. Now locals are rallying around the fallen officer in many ways, like making plaques. “When it hits this close to home…it’s hard,” said Andy Artessa. “I’m just glad that we’re able to do it, that it will last a life time. It’s different than a photograph.” One of the plaques is in the Fort Myers police station, and the other was given to Jobbers-Miller’s family. “Everybody that sees one or gets one is so happy and it’s unique,” Artessa said. Artessa added he’ll make as many as the family wants. Artessa said he started making plaques about six months ago, and is happy he can give back to the officer’s family in some way. Timeline SATURDAY 7:16 p.m. Citizen called 911 saying suspect was hassling a group of people at the Marathon Gas station. 7:19 p.m. Responding officer made contact with suspect Wisner on Flint Drive. Approx. 7:26 p.m. Officer Jobbers-Miller is shot. Approx. 7:29 p.m. Officer Jobbers-Miller is taken to the hospital by another officer. Approx 7:30 p.m. Suspect barricaded himself inside Marathon Gas Station. Between 7:30 – 8:00 p.m. Suspect is shot by an officer and transported to Lee Memorial with non-life threatening injuries. 9:04 p.m FMPD confirms in a press conference an officer is in ‘Serious condition’ and in surgery. 9:05 p.m. Gov. Rick Scott talks with Fort Myers Police Chief Derrick Diggs offering any resources needed. 9:25 p.m. Chief Derrick Diggs confirms a shooting left officer and suspect injured. MONDAY 9:09 a.m. Fort Myers Police make a plea for type O- blood donations 2:00 p.m. Chief Diggs names Wisner Desmaret, 29, as the suspect in the shooting. Officer Jobbers-Miller remains in critical but stable condition. TUESDAY A GoFundMe for Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller, started by the Fort Myers Police Department raises over $27K in 24-hours. Father of accused shooter reacts to news of son’s arrest in an interview. WEDNESDAY Other than non-life threatening, the condition of the suspect remains unknown. Officer Jobbers-Miller remains in critical but stable condition according to FMPD. WINK reports new video that shows the man accused of shooting officer Jobbers-Miller running from the scene. THURSDAY In a statement, FMPD said, “The family of Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller and the Fort Myers Police Department are extremely grateful for the donations, thoughts, and wishes that have been extended by members of the community.” Officer Jobbers-Miller remains in critical but stable condition. FRIDAY Officer Jobbers-Miller remains in critical but stable condition at Lee Memorial Hospital. FMPD said, “We continue to ask for payers and support for Officer Jobbers-Miller, his family and the Fort Myers Police Department.” SATURDAY 6:50 p.m. FMPD announced Officer Jobbers-Miller “has passed away as a result of the injuries…” SUNDAY The body of Officer Jobbers-Miller is transported in a procession from the medical examiners’ office to a funeral home as officers, first responders and citizens line the streets. 8:30 p.m. Wisner Desmaret is transferred from Lee Memorial Hospital to the Lee County Jail to face first-degree murder charges in a first appearance Monday. MONDAY 9:30 a.m. Wisner Desmaret will face a judge for a first appearance facing charges of first-degree murder.