Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commencesLee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 11, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Second leading cause of chest pain The leading cause of cardiac chest pain is coronary artery disease, which affects over 18 million adults in the United States.
Vicky Bakery opens 26th location, first in Fort Myers A Fort Myers location just opened at 4429 Cleveland Ave., at El Dorado Plaza, just east of the Ginza sushi restaurant.
WINK News’ Matt Devitt, officials address resident flooding concerns In a slide presentation, WINK News Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt showed surrounding coastal counties have the sensors that are installed and monitored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Lee County man found guilty of manslaughter A 47-year-old man from Lee County has been found guilty of manslaughter after stabbing his neighbor multiple times in 2022.
SNIP Collier volunteer traps her 1000th feral cat A Spay and Neuter Initiative Program has reached a milestone as a Collier County volunteer has captured 1,000 feral cats.
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse material A St. James City man has been sentenced to five years for possessing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 11, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Second leading cause of chest pain The leading cause of cardiac chest pain is coronary artery disease, which affects over 18 million adults in the United States.
Vicky Bakery opens 26th location, first in Fort Myers A Fort Myers location just opened at 4429 Cleveland Ave., at El Dorado Plaza, just east of the Ginza sushi restaurant.
WINK News’ Matt Devitt, officials address resident flooding concerns In a slide presentation, WINK News Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt showed surrounding coastal counties have the sensors that are installed and monitored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Lee County man found guilty of manslaughter A 47-year-old man from Lee County has been found guilty of manslaughter after stabbing his neighbor multiple times in 2022.
SNIP Collier volunteer traps her 1000th feral cat A Spay and Neuter Initiative Program has reached a milestone as a Collier County volunteer has captured 1,000 feral cats.
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse material A St. James City man has been sentenced to five years for possessing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.
Rickardo Burgess, 35. Credit: Collier County Sheriff’s Office. A woman says she feared a man was about to rape her after crashing into her car. She says he followed her and then intentionally rear-ended her car. Then, she says he forcefully and inappropriately touched her. Wednesday, Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested Rickardo Burgess, 35, after responding to a crash along Immokalee Road near Oil Well Road in Orangetree. A female victim says she was inappropriately touched by Burgess after he intentionally hit her car. The crash happened near a local gas station. We spoke to employee Haley Barbera, who was working when the crash happened. “I understand how that feels because it happened to me,” Barbera said. “It’s kinda traumatizing.” Barbera says she feels for the woman who reported the crash and the violence that she said that followed. At first, she thought the crash was a normal fender bender. “Maybe just two cars that hit each other or just one car that was causing an issue,” Barbera said. According to the report, after Burgess hit the woman’s car, he left his vehicle and got inside hers, pinning her head to the steering wheel, pulled down her shirt and forcefully grabbed her breasts. Drivers we spoke to said they could not imagine being in that position. “I would probably deck him in the face,” Jameela Carrasco. “I’d be mad and yelling what is wrong with you?” Devan Fuller said. A witness dialed 911 and told dispatchers the woman was running down the street looking for help. A battalion chief was nearby and responded to her. Investigators say Burgess tried to fight the battalion chief when he responded. Backup assistance responded, and Burgess was taken to a district substation. There, CCSO says he was uncooperative and requested EMS, which eventually responded and took him to a nearby hospital. CCSO says Burgess continued to be uncooperative and began to become disruptive to hospital patients and ER staff. Burgess was taken to Naples Jail Center to be booked into jail. he continued to be uncooperative, so law enforcement officers pepper-sprayed him and put him in a holding cell. In the arrest report, Burgess faces a charge for Burglary with Assault or Battery, Criminal Mischief, (over $1,000) and Disorderly Intoxication (alcohol and/or drugs). Investigators found marijuana and drug paraphernalia in Burgess’ car, but no drug charges have reportedly been brought against him at this time. Burgess is scheduled to appear in court Friday.