Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoonMan arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home
the weather authority Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a strong cold front along with rain and storms throughout your Wednesday afternoon.
Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of shooting into his pregnant girlfriend’s home and leading law enforcement through a multi-county pursuit.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
the weather authority Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a strong cold front along with rain and storms throughout your Wednesday afternoon.
Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of shooting into his pregnant girlfriend’s home and leading law enforcement through a multi-county pursuit.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Credit: WINK News. The family of a teenager says he is traumatized after being wrongfully accused of skipping out on a taxicab fare. The teen’s family also says he was never in a cab in the first place. But the driver says otherwise. Friday, July 26, Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 14-year-old Levaris Johnson in Lehigh Acres for not paying a $55 taxi fee. A Bluebird Taxi driver accusing him chose Johnson during a suspect lineup. “He’s accused of skipping out on a taxi fare,” Attorney Joe North said. “A taxi that he had never been in. A taxi that he knew nothing about.” Instead of getting ready for school this month, Johnson is getting ready for his scheduled court date. Surrounded by his family and attorneys, they all say Johnson was wrongfully arrested by Lee County deputies. A taxi driver told deputies last Friday a customer they drove from Cape Coral to Lehigh did not pay their tab. But deputies say their K9 unit dog led them a block away from the spot a driver says their customer got out without paying up. The dog led deputies to Johnson’s home, where the 14-year-old was inside playing video games. “On Friday night, he’s home playing video games barefoot,” North said. “And he’s pretty much abducted from his home by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.” Deputies say the “stiffed” driver picked the teen out of the suspect lineup, but Johnson’s mother was holding back tears when she told us her home cameras tell a different story. Johnson’s mother sent us a screenshot that shows the teen playing video games at his home around the time deputies say he was in a cab across town. Credit: Screenshot of home camera still shared with WINK News. “It’s really sad that people that are supposed to be upholding the law and protecting you are actually abducting you and treating you like you are a dog; you’re not worthy of being a human being,” said Corey Hampton, Johnson’s uncle. The arrest report acknowledges Johnson was wearing different clothing than the driver originally told deputies. Attorneys Cedric Hall and North are representing Johnson with plans to fight the charges and pursue a civil action against the sheriff’s office and the taxi service. “There was a prejudgment by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office,” Hall said. “They prejudged based on his skin, and they didn’t listen to him.” We reached out to LCSO more than once, giving them a chance to comment on this case, and the sheriff’s office declines to comment both times, stating it’s an active investigation. “Lee County Sheriff’s Office, please do the right thing and get these charges dismissed and dropped completely,” North said.