Reckless driver arrested twice in 10 days in Fort MyersWINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug trafficking
FORT MYERS Reckless driver arrested twice in 10 days in Fort Myers A Fort Myers man with a revoked license was arrested twice within 10 days for driving violations.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug trafficking This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly shootings, home invasions and drug trafficking.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person dead Saturday night.
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First 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.
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.
FORT MYERS Reckless driver arrested twice in 10 days in Fort Myers A Fort Myers man with a revoked license was arrested twice within 10 days for driving violations.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug trafficking This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly shootings, home invasions and drug trafficking.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person dead Saturday night.
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First 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.
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.
Councilman Rick Williams was seen during a public meeting in Cape Coral with a mask covering his entire face Monday, July 6, 2020. Credit: Cape Coral City Hall meeting recording, email from Jay LaGace, via WINK News. A Cape Coral councilman has gained negative attention after he was caught on camera with a mask over his entire face at the most recent city council meeting. He also abruptly left the meeting prior to that one. Now, a Cape Coral businessman says he was directly threatened by the elected leader. Jay LaGace, a real estate agent, says Councilman Rick Williams in Cape Coral sent him a threatening email amid public scrutiny of the council member’s recent behavior. “It’s horrendous to have an elected official threaten you in an email,” Lagace said. LaGace checked his inbox Wednesday morning to find an email from Williams that upset him. “It says ‘Keep this crap up, and you will start seeing some very negative reviews on your realty blog and Jay LaGace realtor website,’ signed Rick Williams, council member District 6, Cape Coral, Florida,” LaGace said. The response came after LaGace contacted the council with a photo, which was a screen capture from a video circulating on Facebook of Williams briefly wearing a mask over his eyes during an emergency meeting. “If he’s going to do something that ridiculous to me, how can I or anyone else in the city expect him to pay attention to what’s going on and city council, vote on certain things for the city council, or anything on the city council,” LaGace said. Williams did not respond to our request for comment. He is already under scrutiny for his recent past behavior. Councilwoman Jennifer Nelson says the council will be addressing all of his actions in a meeting July 20. “I know I’m not responsible for Council Member Williams’ actions or certainly what he says or types,” Nelson said. “But I do apologize as a fellow teammate and elected official who sits with Council Member Williams.” “It’s just not a way you should conduct yourself ever, especially in a position where more is expected of you,” Nelson said. Nelson says she’s researching what next steps to take, including potential suspension or behavioral adjustment. After the original story aired, Nelson reached out to WINK News again to provide further comment about Williams. “I am confident we will have a discussion regarding him leaving early for multiple meetings,” Nelson said. “In terms of next steps, after reviewing the Florida Statute, an elected official cannot be removed from office for unprofessional or inappropriate behavior unless it involves incompetence, drunkenness, neglect of duty of malfeasance.” LaGace says Williams should be removed. “It’s going viral everywhere,”” he said. “I mean, everyone’s going to realize and everybody’s going to know that what this guy is like, ‘Looney Tunes.’” Both LaGace and Nelson say, while they want to get to the bottom of Williams’ behavior, they’re also concerned about his health and want to make sure he’s OK. Councilman Williams’ statement shared by city “I would like to address the video that circulated following Monday night’s City Council meeting. In the video, it appears that I am sleeping,” Williams said in a statement. “This was not the case. My eyes were suddenly burning and tearing from something in the room. As I listened to Council’s comments, I leaned back in my chair and pulled my mask over my eyes to protect them. I did not consider how this may have looked to those in attendance, which was a mistake.” “I apologize to my fellow Council members, those in attendance and the community for my actions. I also want to apologize to Jay LaGace for an email response that I sent reacting to his social media post earlier that day. My comments in that email were out of line. I’d like to reaffirm my continuing commitment to representing all our Cape Coral residents in a professional and respectful manner.” Cape Coral mayor’s statement Cape Coral Mayor Joe Coviello released a statement in reference to Williams wearing a mask over his eyes. “It’s extremely concerning for a member of council to act with such disregard and disrespect towards the people he represents,” coviello shared in a statement with WINK News. “It’s now up to Council Member Williams to explain his action to the mayor, fellow council members and his constituents.” Mayor Coviello did not respond to our request for comment about Williams’ email.