Light showers with clouds and chilly temperatures this ThursdayPrescribed burns to begin in Sanibel; aims to protect against wildfires
the weather authority Light showers with clouds and chilly temperatures this Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking light showers along with chillier and cloudier conditions expected throughout this Thursday.
Sanibel Prescribed burns to begin in Sanibel; aims to protect against wildfires Residents of Sanibel may soon notice smoke rising from the island, but there is no cause for alarm.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS FGCU staff honored by Lee County NAACP for response to hate crime The Lee County NAACP honored Florida Gulf Coast University for fighting hate with love. Professor Dr. Peter Ndiangui’s home was vandalized.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
FORT MYERS Body cam footage shows moments after shooting at Fort Myers Wawa Bodycam footage shows the moments after a shooting at a Wawa gas station which led to the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect.
PORT CHARLOTTE 1 dead in crash near El Jobean Bridge in Charlotte County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that killed one person.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Police Department offers scholarships to high school seniors According to the Cape Coral Police Department Facebook page, CCPD is offering scholarships for graduating seniors.
MARCO ISLAND Coin flip could solve Marco Island City Council conflict The Marco Island City Council remains deadlocked in its efforts to appoint a seventh councilor.
FORT MYERS Local leaders in SWFL focus on sustainable water solutions Water is a critical resource in Southwest Florida, supporting everything from fishing to boating and beaches.
COLLIER COUNTY Two girls hoops players from Ukraine reflect on year in SWFL Sasha Rubanova and Sonia Kiritsa reflect on the past year in Southwest Florida after leaving Ukraine.
EAST NAPLES Christopher Worrell among Jan. 6 Capitol attackers released by Trump pardon An East Naples man is now among three Southwest Florida Jan. 6 Capitol rioters released in response to President Donald Trump’s series of pardons.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers plans safety upgrades for Veronica Shoemaker Blvd. The City of Fort Myers is considering a study to explore potential improvements to Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard.
SANIBEL Community leaders discuss Sanibel’s future Sanibel Island has faced significant challenges in recent years, including hurricanes and flooding.
LCSO launches K-9 unit to provide emotional support for community The Lee County Sheriff’s Office now has a crisis care K-9 unit to provide emotional support and connection to community members in need.
the weather authority Light showers with clouds and chilly temperatures this Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking light showers along with chillier and cloudier conditions expected throughout this Thursday.
Sanibel Prescribed burns to begin in Sanibel; aims to protect against wildfires Residents of Sanibel may soon notice smoke rising from the island, but there is no cause for alarm.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS FGCU staff honored by Lee County NAACP for response to hate crime The Lee County NAACP honored Florida Gulf Coast University for fighting hate with love. Professor Dr. Peter Ndiangui’s home was vandalized.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
FORT MYERS Body cam footage shows moments after shooting at Fort Myers Wawa Bodycam footage shows the moments after a shooting at a Wawa gas station which led to the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect.
PORT CHARLOTTE 1 dead in crash near El Jobean Bridge in Charlotte County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that killed one person.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Police Department offers scholarships to high school seniors According to the Cape Coral Police Department Facebook page, CCPD is offering scholarships for graduating seniors.
MARCO ISLAND Coin flip could solve Marco Island City Council conflict The Marco Island City Council remains deadlocked in its efforts to appoint a seventh councilor.
FORT MYERS Local leaders in SWFL focus on sustainable water solutions Water is a critical resource in Southwest Florida, supporting everything from fishing to boating and beaches.
COLLIER COUNTY Two girls hoops players from Ukraine reflect on year in SWFL Sasha Rubanova and Sonia Kiritsa reflect on the past year in Southwest Florida after leaving Ukraine.
EAST NAPLES Christopher Worrell among Jan. 6 Capitol attackers released by Trump pardon An East Naples man is now among three Southwest Florida Jan. 6 Capitol rioters released in response to President Donald Trump’s series of pardons.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers plans safety upgrades for Veronica Shoemaker Blvd. The City of Fort Myers is considering a study to explore potential improvements to Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard.
SANIBEL Community leaders discuss Sanibel’s future Sanibel Island has faced significant challenges in recent years, including hurricanes and flooding.
LCSO launches K-9 unit to provide emotional support for community The Lee County Sheriff’s Office now has a crisis care K-9 unit to provide emotional support and connection to community members in need.
Kevin Robinson, 55, was killed in a shooting at the Bell Tower Shops October 9. Six shootings have happened in Lee County in just over a week and some of you might be asking, what is going on with all the violence? WINK News reached out to the Fort Myers Police Department and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office again Wednesday and they have not responded. But the family members of the two victims in the Bell Tower Shops shooting are taking their case to court to get answers. MORE: Search continues for shooter after two killed at Bell Tower Shops The lawsuit aims to address whether there was proper security in place the night of the incident. Attorney Joseph North represents the families of the two victims killed in the October 9 shooting in front of the Bell Tower Shops. “Disbelief. How could this happen?” North said. “How could happen at the Bell Tower mall? And the answer to that is there was not proper security.” Kevin Robinson and his stepson Javarcia Riggins were gunned down leaving a birthday dinner at TGI Fridays. “If there have been prior crimes committed on the property then it is foreseeable that it can happen again,” North said. “So you have to do something to prevent or at least try to prevent these things from happening.” WINK News reached out to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to see just how many prior crimes took place at the Bell Tower. While we wait on a response from them, we used crime-tracking software on the agency’s website to see for ourselves. “It’s my understanding that there were no security guards in place at the time of these shootings,” North said. “In fact, even when the EMS showed up still no security showed up to help these families. ” People like Sarah Crouch from Fort Myers say there could be more security measures like video surveillance from a neighboring business. Video from Society shows employees ducking at the sound of gunshots, but she says only the shooter can be blamed. “There’s all kinds of risk that are involved with just living your life every day, I don’t necessarily think that’s Bell Tower’s fault that someone did something that was unfortunate,” Crouch said. We reached out to the Bell Tower Shops for a statement and they responded: “It is the policy of Bell Towers Shops to not comment on pending or active litigation, but we can share that Bell Tower Shops is committed to ensuring safety for our tenants, employees, guests and property. Our security vendor collaborates with local law enforcement to establish proper staffing levels, training, planning and communication. We cannot release specific details about our confidential security measures and procedures implemented on a daily basis, but the safety of our employees and guests has, and always will be, a high priority.” TGI Fridays responded as well: “Regarding the October 9 shooting incident at the Bell Tower Shops, we are saddened by the events that unfolded in proximity to our restaurant and share our deepest condolences with the victims’ families. Our priority remains to follow every possible precaution to provide a safe environment for our Guests and employees. At this time, we do not have additional comment regarding the incident or the lawsuit, as it is our policy not to comment on pending investigations or litigation.”