The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increasesSenior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night
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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NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
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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.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
Credit: WINK On Thursday around 7:30 pm a man was seen being rushed to an ambulance on a stretcher after a car crash, witnesses say he was being chased by a gunman. According to Fort Myers Police Department, Nathaniel Willis Pitts, 42, crashed his truck into a utility pole at Cranford Avenue and Guava Street in Fort Myers Thursday, knocking out power to a neighborhood. Fort Myers Police Department noticed bullet holes in the side of the truck and they are investigating bullet casings nearby on Seaboard Street and Michigan Avenue with the road blocked off. Officer attempted CPR on Pitts until an ambulance arrived, but Pitts passed away at Lee Memorial Hospital from his injuries. “We knew it was really bad because I could see it through my kitchen window,” said Christian, a witness who only wanted to be identified by his first name. He said he was sitting inside his home when he heard several gunshots. “I was in the kitchen,” Christian said. “And, I was getting a glass of water when I heard like seven gunshots go off. My parents said, ‘Everyone duck;’ so we laid down on the ground.” He said, seconds later, he heard the car crash and then their home lost power. “That’s when we saw the transformer,” Christian said. “The guy that crashed in the light post.” Christian said he ran over to help out. “There was this man,” Christian said. “He looked real bad. He looked injured. He snapped the pole in half. He was in really bad shape, and that’s when they told us to back off. They were giving him CPR and everything. I don’t know if he’s going to make it.” Christian said he saw another car involved in the scene take off with squad cars behind it. Christian’s statements have not been confirmed by police. There are 15 people without power in the neighborhood due to the blown transformer. FPL is working to restore the power line that was damaged. Fort Myers Councilman Johnny Streets asserted his opinion regarding the efforts by law enforcement to apprehend Pitts’ killer. Lee County now has 22 unsolved murder in 2018. “We can find someone who sent bombs all over the country,” Streets said. “I think we can do better finding somebody who’s doing the shooting in our city.” Streets is looking for all the unsolved cases to be completed, so the city can enact justice. “It’s always unsettling,” Streets said. “And this is just one we’re talking about. There’s so many people out there that need to be brought to justice and we know that, and we’re still searching for them.” Streets wants those who may have answers to come forward. “I believe people are better than what’s been happening in this city,” Streets said. This is an active investigation by FMPD detectives. Anyone who may have information on this incident is encouraged to contact FMPD Detective Emily Destefanis at (239) 321-8011 or emailedestefanis@fmpolice.com. Trust WINK News to update you as more information becomes available. Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.