WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, innapropriate texts and Donut shop debacleThe Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, innapropriate 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.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, innapropriate 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.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller. (Credit: FMPD) Friends and loved ones are preparing to say their final goodbyes to Fort Myers police Officer Jobbers-Miller. The community paid respects to Officer Jobbers-Miller at his viewing at Gendron Funeral Home Sunday, before his funeral Monday. A public viewing was set up from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The funeral home is at 2325 East Mall Drive. Here’s the procession route for the officer’s “full honors funeral ceremony” funeral Monday. Procession for fallen FMPD Officer Jobbers-Miller. The funeral is to be held at Germain Arena on Aug. 6, 2018. Around 10 a.m. Monday, Officer Jobbers-Miller will leave Gendron Funeral Home, head south on Solomon Drive, east onto Colonial Boulevard, south on Treeline Avenue, and continue south on Ben Bill Griffin Parkway to Germain Arena. The funeral is open to the public. WINK News will broadcast the funeral live on air and online. Officer Jobbers-Miller’s patrol vehicle, FMPD 6119, will lead both processions. As the community continues to rally around Officer Jobbers-Miller, it’s not just people in Southwest Florida showing support. 20 firefighters from his hometown flew down to support him. Three officers from New Jersey drove down in a big food truck for Jobbers-Miller’s viewing. “For us it’s just about the brotherhood of men and women in blue. Supporting them, making a real difficult time just a little bit easier,” said Andrew Pucucci, of the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Society. “Like we’ll be here. We’ll take care of this you just take care of the family.” Although this is the farthest south they’ve traveled, it’s not the first time they’ve made a long trip like this. “The badges that we have inside the trailer are for all the funerals and wakes we’ve attended of fallen officers who’ve died in the line of duty,” Pucucci said. Sixteen funerals, but this one hits closer to home. “The family is from Wayne (N.J), I actually lived in the next town over from where he grew up,” Pucucci. said. Pucucci said the officers want the family to know they stand by them. “To the family they will always be in our prayers. We wish them the best,” Pucucci said. “It’s senseless but it is our line of work. When we take this job, things can happen.” MORE: FMPD Officer Jobbers-Miller dies from his injuries Saturday MORE: ‘He was one of our own’: Making ribbons prior to Jobbers-Miller’s funeral Businesses and organizations have contacted the department announcing fundraisers to assist the officer’s family. Upcoming events reported to FMPD include: Shima Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, Sanibel will donate a portion of sales from Tuesday, August 7 – Saturday, August 11. Stu’s Motorcycles and the Indian Motorcycle Riders Group, Fort Myers will host a benefit ride on Sunday, August 12 starting at 8:00 am Nauti Parrot Dock Bar, Fort Myers Beach – Every Tuesday in August during Drag Queen Bingo 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Bell Tower Shoppes will host a benefit concert for the family of Officer Jobbers-Miller on August, 23 from 6 p.m. -8 p.m. *Please note that these are individual fundraisers and not associated with the Fort Myers Police Department.