Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort MyersThe Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics
FORT MYERS Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort Myers The Lee County GOP is hosting the Trumparilla Boat Parade in support of the Republican nominee.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics Get ready for a typical Southwest Florida weekend. It’s going to feel like the triple digits before rain rolls in and we’re watching the tropics.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner charged for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
FORT MYERS Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort Myers The Lee County GOP is hosting the Trumparilla Boat Parade in support of the Republican nominee.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics Get ready for a typical Southwest Florida weekend. It’s going to feel like the triple digits before rain rolls in and we’re watching the tropics.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner charged for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
FILE Photo of The Atrium in south Fort Myers in 2017. Credit: WINK News. According to records obtained by WINK News, a young Southwest Florida entrepreneur who made headlines in 2017 with his plans to develop a rundown office complex is now the subject of a government investigation. Florida’s Office of Financial regulation received at least two complaints against Matt Hurley, a 24-year-old who graduated from Cypress Lake High School who describes himself as an investor, entrepreneur, and political hack on his social media profiles. One complainant claimed to invest $400,000 with Hurley’s company Youngbloods, Inc under the premise that it would pay an eight percent dividend. But then, the complainant was never able to redeem shares or reach Hurley by phone or certified mail. OFR said another complaint was considered exempt from public records because it was part of an ongoing investigation. In March, OFR said in a letter to a complainant it would not be opening its own investigation into Hurley or his company because another government agency already had a case file. Matthew Hurley was found in contempt of court in June 2020. “Typically, what you see the government do is they’re going to follow the money. If money was given to him for one purpose and then diverted elsewhere, those are going to be more indicative of criminal fraud,” said Davis Haas, a former US Attorney for Florida’s middle district who prosecuted economic crimes. He is not connected to the investigation against Hurley. Haas reviewed the allegations against Hurley documented in several lawsuits and said typically, the SEC or the FBI would lead an investigation into that type of case. As of publication, no criminal charges have been filed against Hurley. The WINK News investigative team found court records that show Matt Hurley owes at least $2 million in civil judgments and other pending lawsuits seeking nearly $1 million in damages. The lawsuits stretch from Florida to North Carolina and involve everything from real estate development and racecar teams to cryptocurrency and political consulting. “The only way we are going to get the money, he is going to have to rob Peter to pay Paul, it seems like,” said Shane Lee, a former NASCAR driver from the Charlotte area, whose family invested more than a million dollars with Hurley. He planned to redevelop the Atrium Executive Center complex at the southwest corner of College Parkway and Winkler Road in south Fort Myers, calling it the “H2 Innovation Center,” but then he never paid more than $200,000 in rent. The Atrium owners were awarded a judgment against Hurley in 2019, totaling nearly $450,000 for unpaid rent, late fees, and attorney’s costs. “I never believed his story,” said Gloria Jordan, a restaurateur who owned the Mermaid Cafe inside the Atrium. Hurley canceled Jordan’s lease and other long-time tenants of the building when he took over management of the complex. She sued Hurley for breaking her lease and said, to date, she’s only collected a portion of what he owes her. By the time the Atrium deal went bust, Hurley was already off to the races in North Carolina, starting up “H2 Motorsports.” Lee said Hurley sold himself as a tech-guru who had sold his company. He entered into promissory agreements with Lee’s family where they would loan him $1.5 million to start up a racing team, and then they’d be paid back once sponsorships came through. Lee was the driver for the team. “We made five or six races into it before stuff started blowing up. The bills weren’t getting paid. Some of the race cars hadn’t been paid for,” said Lee. Hurley then terminated Lee from the team, citing poor performance. And according to Lee, Hurley hadn’t paid him the full terms of his contract as a driver. Lee, his father, and an LLC associated with the family was awarded a judgment totaling more than $1.74 million in late 2019. Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.