Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into cityCrews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into city The Cape Coral City Council has approved a resolution requesting support from Lee and Charlotte counties to prioritize state and federal funding for the Interstate 75 Interchange at Slater Road.
PUNTA GORDA Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park Crews are working to remove derelict boats from Gilchrist Park after several of them washed ashore during Hurricane Milton in October.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther has been killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
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 Milton.
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.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into city The Cape Coral City Council has approved a resolution requesting support from Lee and Charlotte counties to prioritize state and federal funding for the Interstate 75 Interchange at Slater Road.
PUNTA GORDA Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park Crews are working to remove derelict boats from Gilchrist Park after several of them washed ashore during Hurricane Milton in October.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther has been killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
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 Milton.
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.
Mark Sievers trial. Photo via WINK News Testimony in the murder trial of Mark Sievers picked up for its fourth day Monday morning. The judge presiding over the case says he plans to hold court through Wednesday and will take a break over the holiday. On Friday, we saw the trail of evidence that connects Mark Sievers to his wife, Doctor Teresa Sievers’ murder, like the blue jumpsuit. Sievers is accused of paying Curtis Wayne Wright and Jimmy Rodgers to kill his wife. Both of which have been found guilty. WATCH THE FULL DAY OF TESTIMONY FROM THE COURTROOM 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. PART 1 PART 2 Testimony began with witness number 12, Sandra Hoskins, who was a medical assistant at Teresa Sievers’ medical practice. She was quickly questioned by State Attorney Hamid Hunter about the morning following the murder when Teresa didn’t show up to the office. Hoskins said she attempted to contact with Teresa but was unsuccessful. She then texted Mark who told her that he was also unable to contact Teresa. The Defense did not cross-examine Hoskins. The next witness, Detective Nick Schuenemann, was then called to the stand. Schuenemann is a crime scene detective with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. He helped the Lee County Sheriff’s Office search Wright’s home in Missouri in July 2015. He also helped search Rodgers’ home as well as Mark’s apartment in Missouri. Schuenemann showed the jury evidence collected from Rodgers’ home: t-shirts, shoes, a cooler and a backpack. These are the same items shown to the jury on Friday when the LCSO detectives testified. He also held up the blue jumpsuit found by Detective Downs on the side of the road. Here’s one of those blue jumpsuits I was just talking about. Manager testified there are tags inside that indicate whether the jumpsuit is acid resistant or flame resistant. #SieversTrial pic.twitter.com/2bQt7oyvuk — Brooke Shafer (@BrookeShaferTV) November 25, 2019 After more than an hour of questioning from the State, Defense Attorney Michael Mummert began cross-examining Schuenemann. Mummert asked him if he collected any fibers from any of the vehicles that were searched at the homes in Missouri. Schuenemann said he did not recall. Next to take the stand was Rodgers’ former manager at Doe Run in Missouri, Jeffery Conway. The company supplies personal protective equipment, including coveralls, latex gloves, rubber gloves, hard hats and respirators. Conway testified that there are tags inside the blue jumpsuits saying they are acid and flame resistant. We also heard this supervisor’s testimony during Rodgers’ trial. He said he knew Rodgers would be in Florida the same weekend as the murder, but said he told him he was going to celebrate his brother’s graduation. Jurors were just shown a text message between the supervisor on the stand and Jimmy Rodgers. He texted “I’m in FL still”. Note the date and time, June 28 around 7:15pm. This would have been hours before Teresa Sievers was murdered. #SieversTrial @winknews pic.twitter.com/C9tM8KOfPt — Brooke Shafer (@BrookeShaferTV) November 25, 2019 The State asked Conway if employees are allowed to take the jumpsuits out of the plant, to which he replied no. Conway was not questioned by the defense. Next to take the stand was John Long with LCSO. He was an assistant commander of the forensics division back in 2015. Long collected surveillance video from businesses along Bonita Beach Road and Imperial Parkway near the Sievers’ home. He was called to the crime scene, did a walkthrough on June 30 and went back on July 1, but did not collect any evidence there. Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.