The beach is back on Sanibel and Captiva for Memorial Day weekendPolice: 2-year-old accidentally shot by 4-year-old
SANIBEL The beach is back on Sanibel and Captiva for Memorial Day weekend Businesses on Sanibel and Captiva told WINK News they’re ready for the wave of tourism.
PORT CHARLOTTE Police: 2-year-old accidentally shot by 4-year-old Currently, police can’t confirm the gender of either child involved. They also can’t confirm if the children are related.
The Weather Authority: Here’s what to expect for your Memorial Day weekend Hot and humid weather for your holiday weekend. The UV index will be an 11!
WINK NEWS Honoring fallen soldiers at Memorial Day events across Southwest Florida Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who have died in the military, honors those who have served in the armed forces.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres neighbor accuses construction company of mistakenly tearing up lot Along 27th Street West in Lehigh Acres, neighbors knew it was only a matter of time before the lots next to them were developed.
FORT MYERS ECS softball celebrates first state championship Evangelical Christian School honors state champion softball team with parade on campus.
SANIBEL Sanibel hosts annual hurricane seminar to prepare for upcoming season With a very active Atlantic hurricane season ahead, they’re not taking anything for granted.
Teen’s killer out of jail after 8 months A teenager charged with manslaughter after accidentally shooting and killing his girlfriend is now out of jail after serving less than a year.
Miles apart: local mother hopes to reunite brothers from Haiti to the U.S. The process of adopting a child is different for everyone, but Michelle Reed’s passion has always been to adopt children into her family.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers Richards Building goes in foreclosure An update on the historic Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers: it’s going into foreclosure.
PORT CHARLOTTE How is Sunseeker Resort impacting Port Charlotte? What is a resort that saw five years of delays, pushback and more doing to the community that it sits in?
FORT MYERS Construction takes over bus stops on Ortiz Avenue Construction workers, bull dozers and cars zipping by are what is found on Ortiz Avenue. Bus stops in construction can also be found.
Near crash reveals more about dangers of State Road 31 On Friday, we learned about how often deputies in Charlotte County catch people going way faster than they should.
Wireless pacemaker transforms heart care Traditional versions are bulky and need two long wire leads connected to an implanted battery.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Businesses beaten down by lack of downtown Fort Myers foot traffic Traffic is getting worse on Southwest Florida roads, and downtown Fort Myers, one of the most popular areas in the region, is having some issues with foot traffic.
SANIBEL The beach is back on Sanibel and Captiva for Memorial Day weekend Businesses on Sanibel and Captiva told WINK News they’re ready for the wave of tourism.
PORT CHARLOTTE Police: 2-year-old accidentally shot by 4-year-old Currently, police can’t confirm the gender of either child involved. They also can’t confirm if the children are related.
The Weather Authority: Here’s what to expect for your Memorial Day weekend Hot and humid weather for your holiday weekend. The UV index will be an 11!
WINK NEWS Honoring fallen soldiers at Memorial Day events across Southwest Florida Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who have died in the military, honors those who have served in the armed forces.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres neighbor accuses construction company of mistakenly tearing up lot Along 27th Street West in Lehigh Acres, neighbors knew it was only a matter of time before the lots next to them were developed.
FORT MYERS ECS softball celebrates first state championship Evangelical Christian School honors state champion softball team with parade on campus.
SANIBEL Sanibel hosts annual hurricane seminar to prepare for upcoming season With a very active Atlantic hurricane season ahead, they’re not taking anything for granted.
Teen’s killer out of jail after 8 months A teenager charged with manslaughter after accidentally shooting and killing his girlfriend is now out of jail after serving less than a year.
Miles apart: local mother hopes to reunite brothers from Haiti to the U.S. The process of adopting a child is different for everyone, but Michelle Reed’s passion has always been to adopt children into her family.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers Richards Building goes in foreclosure An update on the historic Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers: it’s going into foreclosure.
PORT CHARLOTTE How is Sunseeker Resort impacting Port Charlotte? What is a resort that saw five years of delays, pushback and more doing to the community that it sits in?
FORT MYERS Construction takes over bus stops on Ortiz Avenue Construction workers, bull dozers and cars zipping by are what is found on Ortiz Avenue. Bus stops in construction can also be found.
Near crash reveals more about dangers of State Road 31 On Friday, we learned about how often deputies in Charlotte County catch people going way faster than they should.
Wireless pacemaker transforms heart care Traditional versions are bulky and need two long wire leads connected to an implanted battery.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Businesses beaten down by lack of downtown Fort Myers foot traffic Traffic is getting worse on Southwest Florida roads, and downtown Fort Myers, one of the most popular areas in the region, is having some issues with foot traffic.
Mugshot of Jose Amieva, 17. (Credit: Lee County Sheriff’s Office) A woman says her teenage son was driving behind a school bus when he saw a student with a gun and called for help. That move is what led to the arrest of 17-year-old Jose Amieva, who police say had a loaded gun on the bus. Amieva is a student at Cypress Lake High School. Video shows Lee County Deputies surrounding the school bus with two students aboard after it stopped off an I-75 ramp Thursday afternoon. Deputies identified the person with the gun as Amieva. The mother of the teen who called in the tip said, “He was driving behind the bus and he said that the kid just pulled up his shirt and showed him the gun that he had in his waistband.” This mother – whose identity WINK News is protecting – says her son immediately called the Lee County School District Transportation Department, thinking that would be the best way to track the bus. “He got scared because there were other children on the bus that were riding there and he just thought, what is he doing with a gun on the bus?” She said. The next day, parents and grandparents at Cypress Lake High School were quick to react. Brigid Berry’s son goes to Cypress Lake high. “Especially being so close to Parkland, every day we send our kids to school I worry…” Deputies say Ameiva had a Glock 23, 40-caliber weapon. The sheriff’s office also says it was stolen, and loaded. The manager of Fowler Firearms told WINK News the particular weapon is a popular choice for gun owners and law enforcement. Jon Dezendorf, manager of Fowler Firearms and Gun Range said, “They don’t malfunction if you’re using it correctly. They don’t malfunction too often for you.” Not a comforting thought for this mom, “Anything can happen you can never take a chance and think oh it’s fake and this and that.” At this hour there are still many unanswered questions. Is it possible Amieva had the gun on campus all day? Where was the gun stolen from? Will the state attorney elect to prosecute him as an adult? We’re still working to get all of these questions answered for you, but the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the School District of Lee County declined to comment Friday due to the age of the suspect. The State Attorney Office responded with the following statute: “F.S. 985.26(2)(b): Upon good cause being shown that the nature of the charge requires additional time for the prosecution or defense of the case, the court may extend the length of detention for an additional 9 days if the child is charged with an offense that would be, if committed by an adult, a capital felony, a life felony, a felony of the first degree, or a felony of the second degree involving violence against any individual.” Right now, Amieva is in juvenile detention for the next 21 days.