Drivers react to newly opened intersection on Colonial Blvd.Dinosaur from Shell Factory finds new home in Saint James City marina
FORT MYERS Drivers react to newly opened intersection on Colonial Blvd. The dreaded drive through one of our busiest intersections has been the focus of several construction projects.
Dinosaur from Shell Factory finds new home in Saint James City marina A dinosaur has found a new home at the soon-to-be Nauti-Dolphin Marina in Saint James City, Florida. This prehistoric attraction is already drawing attention even though it’s the only thing currently on the property. Dean Zoner, owner of the Nauti-Dolphin Marina, acquired the dinosaur from the Shell Factory, a local business that was going out […]
Florida lawmakers to vote on revamped Governor backed immigration bill on Thursday The House and Senate are set to vote on a new immigration bill on Thursday. The bill aims to address illegal immigration and support federal mass deportation efforts.
CLEWISTON Community raises concerns about Clewiston Animal Services The Clewiston Animal Shelter has made significant improvements, but there is still work to be done to bring conditions to a more humane level.
Collier County beachgoers react to Gulf of America name change The Gulf of Mexico has been officially renamed the “Gulf of America” following an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Beach’s closure impacts local economy; businesses seek answers Business owners on Englewood Beach are growing increasingly anxious as they await the reopening of the beach, which has been closed since hurricanes Helene and Milton.
FORT MYERS BEACH Food truck park proposal on Estero Blvd divides Fort Myers Beach locals The Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency recently voted on whether to transform a vacant lot on Estero Boulevard into a food truck park.
CCSO works with ICE to catch suspects in Southwest Florida State lawmakers are working on a new immigration bill. Here in Southwest Florida, one county has been following strict guidelines on illegal immigration for quite some time.
Burn ban in effect for Collier County The Board of County Commissioners has authorized a burn ban in Collier County.
FGCU FGCU’s Zavian McLean shares student athlete experience with podcast FGCU men’s basketball guard Zavian McLean shares what its like to be a Division I student athlete in his podcast “Truey Talks.”
Locals react to egg price increase Egg prices continue to soar. In fact, prices have gone up about 37% from where they were just one year ago, and the pricing and supply issues have started to impact Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Trump’s executive order on straws stirs debate in Fort Myers Beach President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to bring back plastic straws, reversing a previous plan to reduce plastic reliance in the federal government.
Charlotte County official’s usage of racial slur prompts calls for resignation Charlotte County Commissioner Stephen Deutsch is under scrutiny after a complaint surfaced last week alleging he used the N-word during a work meeting.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman finds hope with new ALS drug A breakthrough discovery of a drug offers new hope for patients with a genetic form of the disease.
Elevate Florida program to help homeowners strengthen properties against storms The Florida Dept. of Emergency Management announced the launch of its new “Elevate Florida” residential mitigation program.
FORT MYERS Drivers react to newly opened intersection on Colonial Blvd. The dreaded drive through one of our busiest intersections has been the focus of several construction projects.
Dinosaur from Shell Factory finds new home in Saint James City marina A dinosaur has found a new home at the soon-to-be Nauti-Dolphin Marina in Saint James City, Florida. This prehistoric attraction is already drawing attention even though it’s the only thing currently on the property. Dean Zoner, owner of the Nauti-Dolphin Marina, acquired the dinosaur from the Shell Factory, a local business that was going out […]
Florida lawmakers to vote on revamped Governor backed immigration bill on Thursday The House and Senate are set to vote on a new immigration bill on Thursday. The bill aims to address illegal immigration and support federal mass deportation efforts.
CLEWISTON Community raises concerns about Clewiston Animal Services The Clewiston Animal Shelter has made significant improvements, but there is still work to be done to bring conditions to a more humane level.
Collier County beachgoers react to Gulf of America name change The Gulf of Mexico has been officially renamed the “Gulf of America” following an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Beach’s closure impacts local economy; businesses seek answers Business owners on Englewood Beach are growing increasingly anxious as they await the reopening of the beach, which has been closed since hurricanes Helene and Milton.
FORT MYERS BEACH Food truck park proposal on Estero Blvd divides Fort Myers Beach locals The Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency recently voted on whether to transform a vacant lot on Estero Boulevard into a food truck park.
CCSO works with ICE to catch suspects in Southwest Florida State lawmakers are working on a new immigration bill. Here in Southwest Florida, one county has been following strict guidelines on illegal immigration for quite some time.
Burn ban in effect for Collier County The Board of County Commissioners has authorized a burn ban in Collier County.
FGCU FGCU’s Zavian McLean shares student athlete experience with podcast FGCU men’s basketball guard Zavian McLean shares what its like to be a Division I student athlete in his podcast “Truey Talks.”
Locals react to egg price increase Egg prices continue to soar. In fact, prices have gone up about 37% from where they were just one year ago, and the pricing and supply issues have started to impact Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Trump’s executive order on straws stirs debate in Fort Myers Beach President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to bring back plastic straws, reversing a previous plan to reduce plastic reliance in the federal government.
Charlotte County official’s usage of racial slur prompts calls for resignation Charlotte County Commissioner Stephen Deutsch is under scrutiny after a complaint surfaced last week alleging he used the N-word during a work meeting.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman finds hope with new ALS drug A breakthrough discovery of a drug offers new hope for patients with a genetic form of the disease.
Elevate Florida program to help homeowners strengthen properties against storms The Florida Dept. of Emergency Management announced the launch of its new “Elevate Florida” residential mitigation program.
Bruises a woman said Marco Island Police Dept. officers inflicted on her. (Credit: Nina McKeough) Marco Island’s acting police chief ordered his department to review what a woman in a dash camera video claims – responding officers beat her up in May. Dave Baer, acting police chief of Marco Island Police Department, released the video the same time as he did eight other documents related to Nina McKeough’s arrest. In the video, viewers will see the officers cradle McKeough to get her into the back of a police cruiser. McKeough claims officers are responsible for bruises she has on her body and is considering filing a lawsuit. “They absolutely responded in a very aggressive manner that I believe heightened this whole thing,” McKeough said. “They threw me to the ground face first, put a knee in my back and handcuffed me. Picked me up and threw me in the squad car.” We do not know if a video exists that shows the violence McKeough claims. We do have police reports, which said Marco Island police officers responded to a domestic violence call from an Uber driver. That driver claims McKeough’s boyfriend, Mont Reed, punched her in the face and threatened to do so again when they returned home. When officers put handcuffs on Reed, they said McKeough tried to stop them and told them her boyfriend never hit her. McKeough was arrested for resisting an officer charge. Rich Kolko, WINK News Safety and Security Specialist, said the acting chief released information and the video hoping to defuse the situation. “He knows this information is going to get out,” Kolko said. “It’s much better off being in front of it. Getting it out to the public now.” _____ Even though the woman did not file a complaint, the department will review how the officers responded. In a statement, Captain Baer said: An informed public often finds itself in a position to trust or build trust in its government. With this concept in mind I would like to brief you on an ongoing situation with the Marco Island Police Department. A local media representative has notified MIPD that he intends to publish a story on Tuesday regarding the arrest of adult female for resisting arrest. The arrest occurred when the female’s significant other was arrested for domestic battery where she was the victim. Regrettably not an uncommon occurrence in these type incidents. I have attached a copy of the case material for reference. The State Attorney’s Office has decided not to proceed with the prosecution of the female. This too, is not uncommon. The standard required for an arrest is probable cause, while the standard for prevailing in court is proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The standards are not synonymous: probable cause is a much lower hurdle, and therefore people are frequently arrested by law enforcement but not prosecuted by the state. The female who was arrested has not filed a complaint with MIPD (or any other organization to my knowledge) nor communicated with the MIPD post-arrest in any manner. The reporter has asked a series of questions and provided what has been asserted as post-arrest photographs which show bruising. I believe the questions and photographs justify further inquiry or vetting. I have asked investigators to review the case, including the additional information provided by the reporter. We are reviewing arrestee & officer actions, as well as associated policies. It is far too early to suggest any policy violations or policy failures. As expected, I have been in communication with the City Attorney, who concurs with my course of action to date. The purpose of this communication is to provide early and detailed information, to prevent surprises with corresponding concern and/or disappointment due to a lack of information – in the spirit of proactive transparency.