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Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 13, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 13, 2024.
ESTERO Car crashes into restaurant window in Gulf Coast Town Center Authorities are investigating after an SUV crashed into a restaurant at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State President-elect Donald Trump named Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his nominee for secretary of state on Wednesday.
Lehigh Acres man arrested in connection to cockfighting A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after deputies found he was running a cockfighting ring near his home.
WINK NEWS Atlanta Dream hires long-time FGCU coach The Atlanta Dream has hired longtime FGCU coach Karl Smesko to lead the team as he steps down as head women’s basketball coach of the Eagles.
Duo arrested in Collier County for bank jugging The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men who stand accused of bank jugging, stealing thousands of dollars in cash from a victim.
PUNTA GORDA 2 accused of trafficking narcotics after reckless driving stop in Punta Gorda A man and woman have been arrested for allegedly possessing trafficking amounts of drugs after deputies stopped them for reckless driving in Punta Gorda.
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital purchases land in Bonita Springs Charlotte County’s HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital purchased a 4.3-acre site on Bonita Beach Road in Bonita Springs, according to Lee County property records.
NORTH PORT North Port woman wins $1M prize playing scratch-off A woman in North Port won $1 million from a scratch-off game.
FWC rescues baby manatee from shallow area in Caloosahatchee River A baby manatee found in the shallows of the Caloosahatchee River is recovering after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission transported it for care to SeaWorld.
Seacrest volleyball celebrates fourth straight state title The Seacrest Country Day School volleyball team celebrates its fourth straight state championship.
COLLIER COUNTY 7 agencies recognized for their actions during private jet crash in Collier County It was a day that asked for action on Interstate 75 when a private jet crashed on a highway in Collier County back in February.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral CRA giving update Wednesday on Bimini Basin project Cape Coral leaders are giving an update Wednesday during a Community Redevelopment Agency meeting on the Bimini East project.
the weather authority Tracking Potential Tropical System 19 in the Caribbean The Weather Authority is tracking a tropical wave designated as Potential Tropical System 19 in the Caribbean, as development is likely to occur later this week.
NAPLES Minimally invasive balloon procedure for sinus issues Battling a sinus infection is bad enough, but contending with chronic sinus infections can be a real problem.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 13, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 13, 2024.
ESTERO Car crashes into restaurant window in Gulf Coast Town Center Authorities are investigating after an SUV crashed into a restaurant at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State President-elect Donald Trump named Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his nominee for secretary of state on Wednesday.
Lehigh Acres man arrested in connection to cockfighting A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after deputies found he was running a cockfighting ring near his home.
WINK NEWS Atlanta Dream hires long-time FGCU coach The Atlanta Dream has hired longtime FGCU coach Karl Smesko to lead the team as he steps down as head women’s basketball coach of the Eagles.
Duo arrested in Collier County for bank jugging The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men who stand accused of bank jugging, stealing thousands of dollars in cash from a victim.
PUNTA GORDA 2 accused of trafficking narcotics after reckless driving stop in Punta Gorda A man and woman have been arrested for allegedly possessing trafficking amounts of drugs after deputies stopped them for reckless driving in Punta Gorda.
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital purchases land in Bonita Springs Charlotte County’s HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital purchased a 4.3-acre site on Bonita Beach Road in Bonita Springs, according to Lee County property records.
NORTH PORT North Port woman wins $1M prize playing scratch-off A woman in North Port won $1 million from a scratch-off game.
FWC rescues baby manatee from shallow area in Caloosahatchee River A baby manatee found in the shallows of the Caloosahatchee River is recovering after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission transported it for care to SeaWorld.
Seacrest volleyball celebrates fourth straight state title The Seacrest Country Day School volleyball team celebrates its fourth straight state championship.
COLLIER COUNTY 7 agencies recognized for their actions during private jet crash in Collier County It was a day that asked for action on Interstate 75 when a private jet crashed on a highway in Collier County back in February.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral CRA giving update Wednesday on Bimini Basin project Cape Coral leaders are giving an update Wednesday during a Community Redevelopment Agency meeting on the Bimini East project.
the weather authority Tracking Potential Tropical System 19 in the Caribbean The Weather Authority is tracking a tropical wave designated as Potential Tropical System 19 in the Caribbean, as development is likely to occur later this week.
(WINK News) The jury selection continues to be a tumultuous process in the trial for Jimmy Rodgers in Lee County, who is accused of murdering Dr. Teresa Sievers at her Bonita Springs home in 2015. No potential jurors were selected Friday to eventually aid in the verdict for Rodgers, which could be as severe as the death penalty. On the fourth day of jury selection for Rodgers trial, potential jurors may have felt like they were on trial at this point. Some of them have been to court three or four days in a row, continuing to be tasked with answering tough questions by two attorneys and sometimes the judge. “Have you ever belonged to an organization that has sought to abolish the death penalty?” Cynthia Ross, assistant state attorney, asked potential jurors. The defense laid out hypothetical questions to potential jurors. “What are your feelings about the death penalty as an appropriate sentence for that guilty killer,” asked Defense Attorney Jay Brizel said. “Because you have two options: You can give life without parole, or you can give the death penalty.” Jury selection is guaranteed to roll into next week, something Attorney Peter Dennis in Fort Myers said isn’t surprising. “There are multiple layers of issues here,” Dennis said. “First, can they be impartial? And, second, are they able to impose the death penalty? Do they have a moral objection to it?” The potential jurors who made it past Friday’s round were asked to head home, not to talk to anyone about the case, not watch the news and then return to court next week for more questions. Trust WINK News to continue to provide you the latest updates on the Rodgers trial in the murder of Dr. Sievers on air and online. 10:20 a.m. The second and third potential jurors questioned today will be moving on to round three, which will most likely start on Tuesday. The court is now questioning the fourth juror of the day. She is a middle-aged mom who says she would be comfortable sitting on a death penalty case. 9:00 a.m. The first of 20 jurors brought up today was dismissed right away. She told a bailiff on the way up to the courtroom that she had anxiety. Once she entered the courtroom, she was visibly upset and she said serving on this case would affect her health. She wouldn’t be able to concentrate throughout the trial. The court is now questioning the second juror of the day. He is a young, male student. —— 20 more potential jurors are expected to face death penalty questions at 8:30 a.m. Friday in the high profile murder case of Bonita Springs doctor, Teresa Sievers. On Thursday, attorneys only got through questioning 15 potential jurors in the case against Jimmy Rodgers. Rodger’s defense team still needs to figure out where all the jurors stand on the death penalty. And both the defense and prosecution teams want to know if they are leaders or followers because the decision for the death penalty must be unanimous in Florida. They spent around 30 minutes asking each one specifically how they would feel about sentencing another person to death. One woman left the courtroom in tears, but it was not all about asking uncomfortable questions. The defense attorneys cracked jokes and also asked some personal questions, A local attorney and professor says, this is a tactic to make a connection with the jury. Meanwhile, Mark Sievers, 51, is accused of orchestrating her murder, and will have to show up to court every day until Rodger’s anticipated five week trial wraps up. Both Sievers and Rodgers are charged with first-degree murder. His trial will begin immediately afterward. MORE: Jimmy Rodgers Trial: Jury selection underway: Day 1 Jimmy Rodgers trial: Jury selection continues: Day 2 Jimmy Rodgers Trial Day 3: Jury selection to continue into next week