SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
Mark Sievers trial. Photo via WINK News As court resumed Wednesday in the high profile Teresa Sievers murder case, the big question was will Mark Sievers take the stand? The state could rest their case next week, then it will be Mark’s lawyers turn. A criminal defense attorney not affiliated with the case says, it’s likely the jurors will want to hear from Sievers. They say the defense is likely going over questions he will be asked, and coaching him on how to respond. Of course he has the right to not take the stand, but if he does testify the defense will likely call him last. Sievers is accused of hiring two men, Jimmy Rodgers, and Curtis Wayne Wright to kill his wife, Teresa. Court resumes Wednesday morning. WATCH A REPLAY 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. Three witnesses expected to testify today in the Mark Sievers trial. Judge Kyle told jurors on Tuesday he anticipates being done with testimony for the day by noon. First witness on the stand is a manager with TracFone Wireless, a prepaid cell phone company. Before testimony began Judge had his usual question for jurors, “have you seen or heard anything about the case?” Two jurors raised their hands. One woman said she went to work yesterday afternoon and was asked questions about it by coworkers, but didn’t answer. The judge allowed the two jurors to continue to serve. The second person to take the stand is a newly retired analyst from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. She helped analyze cell phone records in the Teresa Sievers murder investigation. She also took the stand during the Jimmy Rodgers Trial. A court room presentation is showing jurors a “burner phone” that pinged off the tower closest to Curtis Wayne Wright’s home also pinged on Jarvis Road where the Sievers lived. “So are you saying that that same phone was in Missouri on May 17 and in Florida on June 28 and 29th? Yes ma’am,” said the witness. The state asked the witness questions for about 50 minutes, the defense now has their turn to cross the witness. The defense for Mark Sievers pointing out that the analyst cannot tell what Sievers and Wright were talking about on the burner phones. The trial has ended for the day and will resume after Thanksgiving break. A Twitter List by winknews CONTINUING COVERAGE Mark Sievers trial: Jury selection proves difficult from the start: Day 1 Mark Sievers trial: Jury selection: Day 2 Mark Sievers trial: Jury selection: Day 3 Mark Sievers trial: Jury selection continues: Day 4 Mark Sievers trial: Long jury selection process continues: Day 5 Mark Sievers trial: Final jury selected as case prepares for trial: Day 6 Mark Sievers trial: Opening statements wrap up, witness testimony begins: Day 1 Mark Sievers trial: Wright implicates defendant in murder: Day 2 Mark Sievers trial: Testimony continues following emotional day: Day 3 Mark Sievers trial: Testimony continues: Day 4 Mark Sievers trial: State tries to connect all evidence to Sievers: Day 5