Punta Gorda imposes moratorium on car washes, storage facilitiesStephen Deutsch, Charlotte County commissioner, accused of using racial slur
Punta Gorda imposes moratorium on car washes, storage facilities Approvals for new car washes and storage facilities in Punta Gorda will be put on pause for a period of 180 days during a moratorium begininng after the next City Council meeting Feb. 19.
Stephen Deutsch, Charlotte County commissioner, accused of using racial slur A Charlotte County commissioner is involved in an investigation after being accused of using a racial slur.
SANIBEL Sanibel Recreation Center to host pickleball tournament In celebration of Healthy Heart Month, Sanibel Recreation Center invites the public to the Cupid’s Court Indoor Pickleball Tournament.
cape coral Nurse accused of intentionally starving child with severe medical conditions The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a woman accused of child neglect while working as a licensed practical nurse.
City Council again rejects outdoor dining for Olde Naples Building Naples City Council rejected an outdoor dining proposal for the historic Olde Naples Building on Third Street South.
Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers advocate against youth gun violence Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is campaigning against youth gun violence with a new Public Service Announcement.
78-acre prescribed burn planned in Collier County The South Florida Water Management District plans to conduct a 78-acre prescribed burn on Thursday in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man accused of stabbing 3 men at Gentleman’s club The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of stabbing three men at the Allure Gentleman’s Club.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience 2025 begins, benefiting St. Matthew’s House The Naples Chapter of the Ferrari Club of America presents the Naples Automotive Experience 2025, benefiting St. Matthew’s House.
Police report released for Fort Myers child abduction, search for suspect ongoing A mother chased down the man who kidnapped her toddler in Fort Myers. This dramatic event is part of the ongoing investigation into the Amber Alert issued earlier this week.
FORT MYERS Spring training kicks off as Boston Red Sox truck arrives in Fort Myers Baseball fans in Fort Myers are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Boston Red Sox equipment truck.
the weather authority Warm and dry for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a continuing warm stretch, as we can expect dry conditions along with plenty of sun this Thursday.
LABELLE 17-year-old arrested after deputies respond to gunshots at LaBelle Dollar General According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, there is a large presence of law enforcement in the area of Cowboy Way and Collinswood Parkway in LaBelle.
GOLDEN GATE Golden Gate love triangle turns violent with screwdriver attack A screwdriver became the weapon of choice in a dramatic altercation between an ex-lover and a current partner in Golden Gate, leaving one man injured.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County’s Sunseeker Resort sale sparks community discussion Big changes could be on the horizon for the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor; the company that owns the resort recently announced plans to sell it.
Punta Gorda imposes moratorium on car washes, storage facilities Approvals for new car washes and storage facilities in Punta Gorda will be put on pause for a period of 180 days during a moratorium begininng after the next City Council meeting Feb. 19.
Stephen Deutsch, Charlotte County commissioner, accused of using racial slur A Charlotte County commissioner is involved in an investigation after being accused of using a racial slur.
SANIBEL Sanibel Recreation Center to host pickleball tournament In celebration of Healthy Heart Month, Sanibel Recreation Center invites the public to the Cupid’s Court Indoor Pickleball Tournament.
cape coral Nurse accused of intentionally starving child with severe medical conditions The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a woman accused of child neglect while working as a licensed practical nurse.
City Council again rejects outdoor dining for Olde Naples Building Naples City Council rejected an outdoor dining proposal for the historic Olde Naples Building on Third Street South.
Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers advocate against youth gun violence Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is campaigning against youth gun violence with a new Public Service Announcement.
78-acre prescribed burn planned in Collier County The South Florida Water Management District plans to conduct a 78-acre prescribed burn on Thursday in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man accused of stabbing 3 men at Gentleman’s club The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of stabbing three men at the Allure Gentleman’s Club.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience 2025 begins, benefiting St. Matthew’s House The Naples Chapter of the Ferrari Club of America presents the Naples Automotive Experience 2025, benefiting St. Matthew’s House.
Police report released for Fort Myers child abduction, search for suspect ongoing A mother chased down the man who kidnapped her toddler in Fort Myers. This dramatic event is part of the ongoing investigation into the Amber Alert issued earlier this week.
FORT MYERS Spring training kicks off as Boston Red Sox truck arrives in Fort Myers Baseball fans in Fort Myers are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Boston Red Sox equipment truck.
the weather authority Warm and dry for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a continuing warm stretch, as we can expect dry conditions along with plenty of sun this Thursday.
LABELLE 17-year-old arrested after deputies respond to gunshots at LaBelle Dollar General According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, there is a large presence of law enforcement in the area of Cowboy Way and Collinswood Parkway in LaBelle.
GOLDEN GATE Golden Gate love triangle turns violent with screwdriver attack A screwdriver became the weapon of choice in a dramatic altercation between an ex-lover and a current partner in Golden Gate, leaving one man injured.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County’s Sunseeker Resort sale sparks community discussion Big changes could be on the horizon for the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor; the company that owns the resort recently announced plans to sell it.
Dr. Teresa Sievers (Photo by Charlie McDonald Photography) The murder of a beloved Southwest Florida doctor grabbed national headlines as her husband became the prime suspect back in 2015. Dr. Teresa Sievers was bludgeoned to death with a hammer in her home by men hired by her husband, Mark Sievers. WINK News covered three months of trials as three men were ultimately convicted for her death and sentenced. “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates her death, the police’s search for what happened and the stunning conclusion of the case in “The Plot to Kill Dr. Sievers” airing Saturday, February 15 at 10 p.m. on CBS / WINK-TV. On the morning of Saturday, June 27, 2015, two men from Missouri, Jimmy Ray Rodgers and Curtis Wayne Wright, got into a rental car and entered an address into the GPS unit. They were on their way to Bonita Springs, Florida, a destination more than 17 hours away. They set off to find Dr. Teresa Sievers, who practiced holistic medicine. On the weekend Dr. Sievers was murdered, she and her husband Mark and their two daughters, had traveled to New York, before Teresa returned alone on Sunday to see patients the next day. She never made it to her clinic. A family friend who was called by Mark to check on his wife at their home discovered her bludgeoned to death on the floor of the kitchen. Among the physical evidence at the crime scene was a hammer used in the attack. COMPLETE COVERAGE: Teresa Sievers Murder Police say she was bludgeoned to death by Rodgers and Wright, and the clues that led to their arrests came from digital evidence left behind. Rodgers and Wright must have been convinced they could get away with murder. They paid little attention to the fact their entire trip was being digitally documented. That digital footprint enabled investigators to trace the killers’ steps directly from the crime scene, back to Jimmy Rodgers’ front door. “This is a case in which 21st century technology became vital,” said prosecutor Cynthia Ross. Investigators pulled their trip route from the GPS system in their rental car, data from cell phone towers and security camera footage, which allowed them to piece together the complete chronology of their plot to kill Dr. Sievers. After driving all day and all night, investigators estimate that Rodgers and Wright arrived at the Sievers home in Florida at around 6 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2015. Police believe the two men entered the house, disabled the alarm, and then got back in to the car for another ride. Jimmy Ray Rodgers, left, and Wayne Wright are seen in surveillance video from a Florida Walmart the day before Dr. Teresa Sievers was murdered. The next address entered into the GPS was a local Walmart. Security footage from the store shows Rodgers and Wright shopping with seemingly no concerns about hiding their identities. Video shows them leaving with suspicious purchases, including wipes, trash bags, black towels, black shoes, and a lock-picking kit. Following the shopping trip, the GPS recorded a drive to a local beach. After spending time by the ocean, Rodgers and Wright did not turn around to go home. The next stop would be back to that house in Bonita Springs. There, they sat for hours, waiting for Dr. Sievers to come home. “Quite honestly, he was one of the smartest people with computers that I ever met,” said Greg Bolin, a former schoolmate of Curtis Wayne Wright. “To a lot of people looking at it kind of makes it look like these guys were just dumb and dumber.” But there are more than two criminals in this story: a third man has been charged in Dr. Sievers’ death, one with an uncanny resemblance to Curtis Wayne Wright. “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates the murder of Dr. Sievers, the police’s search for what happened and the stunning conclusion of the case in “The Plot to Kill Dr. Sievers” airing Saturday, February 15 at 10 p.m. on CBS / WINK-TV. Catch up on all details of the case with complete coverage: Teresa Sievers Murder Trial