LCSO: Lehigh Acres investigation underwayRock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a scene in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
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 Police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral.
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.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a scene in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
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 Police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral.
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.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
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.”