Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village DriveJake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Jimmy Rodgers and Wayne Wright in court. Photo via WINK News The Teresa Sievers murder trial continued Friday with the defense questioning the confessed co-conspirator, Curtis Wayne Wright, about his account of the day Dr. Sievers was killed. He says, together with Rodgers, they killed Dr. Sievers by hitting her in the head repeatedly with a hammer. Wright also said the whole plan was Mark Sievers’ idea, including where and when to murder his wife, Teresa. Wright has taken a plea deal for the murder. The first question from defense out of the gate Friday to Wright was, “Is it fair to say you have a lot at stake today?” pointing out Wright’s plea deal in the murder of Teresa. He said his charges are no different than his co-defendants. Wright not missing a beat said, “the difference is I’m telling the truth.” On the stand, Wright admits he lied when officers first showed him this video of what looks like him and Rodgers in a Lee County Walmart. He initially told detectives “that’s not me, I was in Missouri” at the time of Teresa Sievers’ murder. The defense also took the opportunity to point out memory issues Wright has admitted to. Wright says on the stand he has some short term memory loss and Lyme disease. Referring to an alleged conversation with Mark Sievers before the murder, Wright said, “I struggled for a couple of weeks before I committed.” DEFENSE: “You struggled with calling the police, or a psychiatrist, or his wife?” WRIGHT: “I struggled with whether or not I would help him.” Wright testified he doesn’t consider himself a “hitman”. He said “hitmen” are professionals who only kill for money. In another chilling exchange, the defense wraps up with questions about Wright going to Teresa Sievers’ funeral in 2015. DEFENSE: “Did you see her children there?” WRIGHT: “Yes.” DEFENSE: “Give them a hug?” WRIGHT: “Yes.” DEFENSE: “Tell them you murdered their mother?” WRIGHT: “No.” Wright was asked, “Did you expect detectives Downs and Lebid to knock on your door to talk about his case?” His reply, “No, at least not that soon.” After two days and nearly 5 combined hours, Curtis Wayne Wright’s testimony has wrapped up at 11:45 p.m WARNING: This video may include graphic content that may be disturbing to some viewers. NOTE: During a court recess, you will see a state of Florida seal. DAY 7, PART 1 DAY 7, PART 2 After lunch, the state called Medical Examiner Dr. Thomas Coyne. Instead of posting pictures of the graphic crime scene on the projector, the State asked he show them directly to the jury. Teresa Sievers’ mother was in the back of the courtroom, but her sister was not there. Coyne began by saying it was the injuries that first came to his attention: “Multiple blunt traumatic injuries of the head as well as bruises on arms and legs.” At this point, Teresa’s mother left the courtroom. Photos of Seivers’ autopsy show lacerations on her head and a broken nose. Coyne said one of her injuries was so serious that it’s more commonly seen in car accident victims and is often fatal. Coyne went on to say that he determined her cause of death to be blunt force trauma. He said there were 17 impact wounds. After the State’s final witness left the stand, the state rested its case against Jimmy Rodgers around 3 p.m. The defense is now making a motion for judgment of acquittal, arguing insufficient evidence. “There are no fingerprints, no DNA, cell phone records, bank statements that directly connect Jimmy Ray Rodgers with planning or participating in the murder,” the defense said. In response, the state said, “There is no evidence before the court that Mr. Rodgers drove down here simply to assist in the driving… no evidence that Mr. Rodgers was intimidated…” On an App? Click HERE to follow live updates. 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 Jimmy Rodgers trial: Jury selection continues: Day 4 Jimmy Rodgers trial: Jury selection continues: Day 5 Jimmy Rodgers trial: Final jury selected on day 6 Jimmy Rodgers trial: Opening statements and witness testimony: Day 1 Jimmy Rodgers trial: Witness testimony day 2 Jimmy Rodgers trial: Judge loses patience with attorneys on both sides: Day 3 Jimmy Rodgers trial: Defense makes two requests for mistrial, both denied: Day 4 Jimmy Rodgers trial: New video comes to light of defendant’s trip to Walmart: Day 5 Jimmy Rodgers Trial: Wright gives chilling, graphic details on the stand of Teresa’s murder: Day 6