Man guilty of attempted first-degree murder of Sanibel police officer to be sentencedTemperatures warm back up following cold streak this Monday
Man guilty of attempted first-degree murder of Sanibel police officer to be sentenced A man guilty of the attempted first-degree murder of a Sanibel police officer is set to appear in court for sentencing.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Temperatures warm back up following cold streak this Monday The Weather Authority is tracking a noticeable temperature warm-up, with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s this Monday.
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.
CAPE CORAL 3 injured after single boat crash in Cape Coral According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, three people were injured in a single boat crash in Cape Coral.
IMMOKALEE All lanes on Immokalee Road closed due to vehicle collision According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle collision occurred on Immokalee Road Sunday night.
NAPLES Body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
NAPLES Naples police rescue injured owl outside station Naples police officers took on an unusual task when they rescued an injured owl outside the police department.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 suspects in custody after allegedly stealing $1500 worth of vapes According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, two suspects are in custody after stealing $1500 worth of vapes early Sunday morning.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: knife attack, robbery at gunpoint and hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife attack, a robbery at gunpoint and a hit-and-run on a bicyclist.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
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 Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
Man guilty of attempted first-degree murder of Sanibel police officer to be sentenced A man guilty of the attempted first-degree murder of a Sanibel police officer is set to appear in court for sentencing.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Temperatures warm back up following cold streak this Monday The Weather Authority is tracking a noticeable temperature warm-up, with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s this Monday.
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.
CAPE CORAL 3 injured after single boat crash in Cape Coral According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, three people were injured in a single boat crash in Cape Coral.
IMMOKALEE All lanes on Immokalee Road closed due to vehicle collision According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle collision occurred on Immokalee Road Sunday night.
NAPLES Body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
NAPLES Naples police rescue injured owl outside station Naples police officers took on an unusual task when they rescued an injured owl outside the police department.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 suspects in custody after allegedly stealing $1500 worth of vapes According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, two suspects are in custody after stealing $1500 worth of vapes early Sunday morning.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: knife attack, robbery at gunpoint and hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife attack, a robbery at gunpoint and a hit-and-run on a bicyclist.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
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 Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller. (Credit: FMPD) Family and friends of a fallen police officer gathered to remember their loved one on the first anniversary of his death. Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller, 29, of Fort Myers Police Department was shot in the head in the line of duty, July 21, 2018, a year ago Sunday. Jobbers-Miller was responding to an incident at a Marathon gas station along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard when he was shot and died from his injuries a week later July 28, 2018. MORE: FMPD Officer Jobbers-Miller dies from his injuries Saturday, leaves legacy Wisner Desmaret, 29, is accused of taking the officer’s gun during a struggle at the gas station and shooting and killing him. Witnesses said Desmaret ran back to the gas station after he shot Jobbers-Miller, where more gunfire was exchanged with other officers before he was arrested. Desmaret has been in custody since the night of the shooting. MORE: Who is man accused of shooting FMPD officer There are concerns over whether Desmaret will stand trial for Jobbers-Miller’s murder because his attorney is discussing whether Desmaret is competent enough to stand trial. Two doctors have already evaluated him, but his lawyers and the state attorney’s office want the judge to approve the hiring of two more experts. MORE: Judge seeks local expert to opine on Desmaret’s competency to stand trial Since Jobbers-Miller’s death, the community has shown an outpouring of support for the fallen officer and his family, holding countless fundraisers and memorials. Event: A three-day blood drive will be held in honor of Jobber-Miller 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Lee Memorial Hospital and Wednesday at Fort Myers Police Department.s The state attorney wants the death penalty for Desmaret. MORE: State to seek the death penalty for man accused of killing Officer Jobbers-Miller Until a verdict is reached, Jobbers-Miller’s family is awaiting justice almost a year after his death. Trust us to keep you updated for any new developments in the case. MORE CASE COVERAGE: Why was an accused police shooter still on the streets? Judge to order PET scan for accused Fort Myers officer killer Officers cleared of wrongdoing after shooting Wisner Desmaret