Driver charged with DUI after crashing SUV into restaurant in Gulf Coast Town CenterGreat Wolf Lodge celebrates grand opening, economic impact in Collier County
ESTERO Driver charged with DUI after crashing SUV into restaurant in Gulf Coast Town Center The driver of an SUV that crashed into a restaurant at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero has been charged with DUI.
Tesla issues sixth Cybertruck recall in a year, over 2,400 vehicles affected Tesla stock might be up, but their Cybertrucks have another recall for their drivers to deal with.
Great Wolf Lodge celebrates grand opening, economic impact in Collier County With pomp, circumstance and an appearance from retired NFL player Rob Gronkowski, Great Wolf Lodge celebrated both its grand opening and its economic impact for Collier County.
CAPE CORAL Orientation for new Cape Coral City Council members Five fresh new faces are on the Cape Coral City Council.
the weather authority Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean The Weather Authority is tracking Tropical Storm Sara in the Caribbean.
Local builder Paul Beattie gives up license, agrees to pay fine Beattie Development has been accused of taking customers’ money and not completing work promised, and now the company’s owner is surrendering his license.
NAPLES Naples Botanical Garden performs prescribed burn in garden area The Naples Botanical Garden is conducting a prescribed fire as part of its maintenance of the nature preserve.
NEAR FORT MYERS Jerry Seinfeld to perform at Barbara B. Mann in SWFL Comedian and co-creator of a popular sitcom of the same name, Jerry Seinfeld, is set to perform near Fort Myers.
COLLIER COUNTY DOH-Collier cautions of blue-green algae at Lake Avalon The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) wants to caution the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Avalon.
City, Naples Beach Club to preserve green space in perpetuity More than 104 acres of recreation and open space at the former Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club’s golf course will be forever preserved.
FORT MYERS The 52nd annual Fort Myers Boat Show begins An annual Fort Myers tradition has returned as the region’s premier display of boats and boating products, which will be on full display for enthusiasts to enjoy.
the weather authority Gorgeous Thursday afternoon with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking pleasant afternoon conditions with temperatures in the mid-80s this Thursday.
SANIBEL Failed air quality tests push back reopening date for The Sanibel School The tentative reopening of The Sanibel School has been pushed back once again after being closed since Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police respond to rollover crash; driver flees scene The Fort Myers Police Department responded to a rollover, single-vehicle on Colonial Gardens Circle and Colonial Boulevard.
FORT MYERS West End residents frustrated by security failures, lack of response A nearly $64 million luxury apartment complex that close to 500 people call home, but somehow, security seems to fall through the cracks.
ESTERO Driver charged with DUI after crashing SUV into restaurant in Gulf Coast Town Center The driver of an SUV that crashed into a restaurant at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero has been charged with DUI.
Tesla issues sixth Cybertruck recall in a year, over 2,400 vehicles affected Tesla stock might be up, but their Cybertrucks have another recall for their drivers to deal with.
Great Wolf Lodge celebrates grand opening, economic impact in Collier County With pomp, circumstance and an appearance from retired NFL player Rob Gronkowski, Great Wolf Lodge celebrated both its grand opening and its economic impact for Collier County.
CAPE CORAL Orientation for new Cape Coral City Council members Five fresh new faces are on the Cape Coral City Council.
the weather authority Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean The Weather Authority is tracking Tropical Storm Sara in the Caribbean.
Local builder Paul Beattie gives up license, agrees to pay fine Beattie Development has been accused of taking customers’ money and not completing work promised, and now the company’s owner is surrendering his license.
NAPLES Naples Botanical Garden performs prescribed burn in garden area The Naples Botanical Garden is conducting a prescribed fire as part of its maintenance of the nature preserve.
NEAR FORT MYERS Jerry Seinfeld to perform at Barbara B. Mann in SWFL Comedian and co-creator of a popular sitcom of the same name, Jerry Seinfeld, is set to perform near Fort Myers.
COLLIER COUNTY DOH-Collier cautions of blue-green algae at Lake Avalon The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) wants to caution the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Avalon.
City, Naples Beach Club to preserve green space in perpetuity More than 104 acres of recreation and open space at the former Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club’s golf course will be forever preserved.
FORT MYERS The 52nd annual Fort Myers Boat Show begins An annual Fort Myers tradition has returned as the region’s premier display of boats and boating products, which will be on full display for enthusiasts to enjoy.
the weather authority Gorgeous Thursday afternoon with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking pleasant afternoon conditions with temperatures in the mid-80s this Thursday.
SANIBEL Failed air quality tests push back reopening date for The Sanibel School The tentative reopening of The Sanibel School has been pushed back once again after being closed since Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police respond to rollover crash; driver flees scene The Fort Myers Police Department responded to a rollover, single-vehicle on Colonial Gardens Circle and Colonial Boulevard.
FORT MYERS West End residents frustrated by security failures, lack of response A nearly $64 million luxury apartment complex that close to 500 people call home, but somehow, security seems to fall through the cracks.
FILE Photo from Jan. 15, 2019; Heavy police presence at Bruno Total Home Performance in Bonita Springs. Credit: WINK News. One woman told police she was pressured to tears into signing on a tablet. Another said she has multiple sclerosis and can’t even sign her own name. Others claim they were not told they were agreeing to around $50,000 worth of work to be done on their homes. Several former customers’ stories are laid out in a police affidavit in the case against Bruno Total Home Performance owner Louis Bruno and nine of his employees. But one of them said she will not be happy until everyone involved in the scheme is held accountable, including Louis Bruno’s civil attorney Robert Burandt. Attorneys from Burandt’s firm filed a lien on Debi Giardello’s property in 2018 when she canceled a financing agreement. “Everything was done backward,” she said. “They had already installed the unit before I even talked to the financing company.” She said Burandt used a fraudulent contract where her signature had been copied and pasted in order to put the lien on her home. Giardello filed a complaint with the Florida Bar against Burandt for filing false documents with the court. The Florida Bar says that complaint is now a grievance case that is currently being investigated by a grievance committee. Katherine Rueb, whose allegations are also detailed in the police affidavit, also had a lien filed on her property. She also claimed in court documents and in her statements to police that false documents were used to file the lien on her home. WINK News spoke to attorney Robert Burandt in 2019 about Giardello and Rueb’s accusations. In an email from 2019, Burandt wrote: “You asked me if I was aware of any forged or fraudulent documents and my response was no. That is still my response, I am aware that Katharine Rueb has alleged that she didn’t sign the contract and that is a disputed fact. She also says she didn’t get any equipment installed, that is also a disputed fact. If I believed her I wouldn’t pursue this case, but I don’t. If we find out there was no valid contract and no equipment installed the case will be dismissed or I will withdraw. You seem to want to believe everyone who makes unsupported allegations, but remember these are only allegations.” WINK News followed up with Burandt Thursday to find out if he felt differently now that Rueb’s allegations are detailed in a sworn police affidavit. “I did read the probable cause affidavit. I didn’t see anywhere that she says she ever paid Bruno anything, and it appears she has a working system, otherwise the officer would have said so in hIs conclusion. There’s a fine line between overzealous sales pressure and fraud. I don’t remember saying I didn’t believe her and what I think doesn’t matter. What I believe I said was she received a product and hadn’t paid for it, which appears to be what’s in the probable cause affidavit. It’s not my style to accuse someone of not telling the truth in any of my cases, that would be unprofessional of any attorney. No one likes high-pressure sales people including myself,” Burandt wrote by email Thursday. Sawyer Smith, the criminal defense attorney representing Louis Bruno said he plans to defend Bruno against the allegations in court. Bruno bonded out of jail early Thursday morning and has a court date scheduled for June 8. MORE: Bruno to be released on bond after facing judge Bruno Air owner and former employees arrested, face multiple counts of fraud Embattled Bruno Total Home sells amid criminal investigation Bruno insider describes sales tactics Customers want a resolution to attorney general investigation into AC contractor Former AC company employee admits to illegally notarizing customer signatures Investors accuse Bruno air conditioning of embezzlement in lawsuit https://winknews.com/wp-content/uploads/document94.pdf