New ovarian cancer treatmentsLargest Lee County land deal closes, $100M for 1,745 acres in northwest Cape Coral
New ovarian cancer treatments Ovarian cancer is a problematic disease because of symptoms such as nausea, bloating and diarrhea.
Largest Lee County land deal closes, $100M for 1,745 acres in northwest Cape Coral The most lucrative land deal in Lee County history just closed at a price of $100 million for 1,745 acres in northwest Cape Coral, where building up to 3,500 homes and commercial property to support it has been in the planning stages for almost two years.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Major 2 vehicle crash shuts down NB lanes of U.S. 41 in Charlotte After a major traffic accident near Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte County, all Northbound lanes of U.S. 41 were closed.
FORT MYERS Apple AirPods lead LCSO to an arrest ; over $100,000 worth of stolen items recovered Through the use of Apple Airpods, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate nearly $100,000 worth of stolen items, leading to an arrest.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral officials approve replacement funding for hurricane-damaged stop signs The Cape Coral City Council has approved funding to replace stop signs damaged during Hurricane Milton, resulting in an emergency purchase.
Holiday events happening in Southwest Florida Southwest Florida is embracing the holiday spirit with a variety of festive events this Christmas season.
Collier man accused of supplying fentanyl-laced pills, enough to kill 531,500 people The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of supplying more than 10,000 fentanyl-laced pills disguised as prescription painkillers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into city The Cape Coral City Council has approved a resolution requesting support from Lee and Charlotte counties to prioritize state and federal funding for the Interstate 75 Interchange at Slater Road.
PUNTA GORDA Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park Crews are working to remove derelict boats from Gilchrist Park after several of them washed ashore during Hurricane Milton in October.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther has been killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon After waking up to a cold morning, the Weather Authority is tracking warming conditions to the low 70s this Thursday.
Police release threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
New ovarian cancer treatments Ovarian cancer is a problematic disease because of symptoms such as nausea, bloating and diarrhea.
Largest Lee County land deal closes, $100M for 1,745 acres in northwest Cape Coral The most lucrative land deal in Lee County history just closed at a price of $100 million for 1,745 acres in northwest Cape Coral, where building up to 3,500 homes and commercial property to support it has been in the planning stages for almost two years.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Major 2 vehicle crash shuts down NB lanes of U.S. 41 in Charlotte After a major traffic accident near Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte County, all Northbound lanes of U.S. 41 were closed.
FORT MYERS Apple AirPods lead LCSO to an arrest ; over $100,000 worth of stolen items recovered Through the use of Apple Airpods, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate nearly $100,000 worth of stolen items, leading to an arrest.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral officials approve replacement funding for hurricane-damaged stop signs The Cape Coral City Council has approved funding to replace stop signs damaged during Hurricane Milton, resulting in an emergency purchase.
Holiday events happening in Southwest Florida Southwest Florida is embracing the holiday spirit with a variety of festive events this Christmas season.
Collier man accused of supplying fentanyl-laced pills, enough to kill 531,500 people The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of supplying more than 10,000 fentanyl-laced pills disguised as prescription painkillers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into city The Cape Coral City Council has approved a resolution requesting support from Lee and Charlotte counties to prioritize state and federal funding for the Interstate 75 Interchange at Slater Road.
PUNTA GORDA Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park Crews are working to remove derelict boats from Gilchrist Park after several of them washed ashore during Hurricane Milton in October.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther has been killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon After waking up to a cold morning, the Weather Authority is tracking warming conditions to the low 70s this Thursday.
Police release threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
Hakema Brown, Keyashya Trusty, Benjamin Voelker This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers or your local law enforcement. Call 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). Here are three fugitives wanted by Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. Hakema Brown [CAPTURED] Hakema Brown (DOB 3/3/79) – wanted in Lee County for violation of probation – possession of cocaine. His current woes started with something as minor as a traffic stop, which quickly morphed into a felony arrest. When officers pulled him over, they first noticed that his vehicle reeked of marijuana. As it turns out, pot wasn’t the only illegal substance in Brown’s possession, with a considerable amount of cocaine stashed in the car, as well. This wasn’t Brown’s first go-around with the law, with 32 previous bookings under his belt for charges that include battery, obstruction, domestic violence, resisting, hit and run, grand theft auto, fleeing and eluding, burglary, the sale and delivery of cocaine and heroin, and being a deadbeat dad, among other crimes. He’s also been sent to the state pen six times for burglary, grand theft and drug charges, and, in fact, his last prison release was barely seven months ago, and already he’s found himself back in trouble with the law. He is a registered convicted felon who is 5’6”, 210 pounds. He has multiple tattoos, including “239 Boyz” on his hands, “freak lady” on his right leg “Tisha Boy” on his left arm and a Bible on his right arm. He was last known to be living in Lehigh and upon his arrest, he will be held without bond. Keyashya Trusty Keyashya Trusty (DOB 3/3/97) – wanted in Lee County for violation of probation – grand theft, fraudulent use of a credit card, and criminal use of personal identification. Trusty was jailed for using credit cards stolen from a car burglary. She is also accused of impersonating the victim by using her driver’s license and bank withdrawal slip, which had been stolen from her, to withdraw $500 in cash through a drive-through. Fortunately, the bank had good cameras installed, which allowed detectives to trace the license plate back to Trusty. She has a rap sheet that started when she was just 16 with several counts of felony theft. Trusty is 5’2”, 170 pounds, and was last known to be living in Lehigh Acres. She has a prominent tattoo on her right forearm of the word “beauty” and upon her arrest, she will be held without bond. Benjamin Voelker Benjamin Voelker (DOB 12/4/77) – wanted in Lee County for violation of probation – burglary, grand theft, trafficking in stolen property, and providing false information to a pawnbroker. Deputies say Voelker went to great lengths to bust his way into the business, where he stole jewelry, a knife collection, cash, and even the wig off a mannequin. They say this wasn’t Voelker’s first foray into the criminality, with previous arrests for battery, grand theft auto, burglary, DUI, drugs, and aggravated battery causing bodily harm or disability. Volker is 5’9”, 170 pounds, and was last known to be living in Cape Coral. And upon his arrest, he will be held without bond in the Lee County Jail. CAPTURED Zachary Gray Kelly and Robert Kottick [CAPTURED] Zachary Gray Kelly (DOB 2/20/97) – wanted in Lee County for violation of probation on charges of burglary and grand theft. He was found guilty of breaking into his employer’s business after-hours and stealing, among other things, a large generator, gas cans, and pallets of wood. He then loaded up a friend’s truck and brought all the stolen goods to Sanibel Island for a bonfire party. After all the fun was over, Gray Kelly ditched the generator and never bothered to show back up for work. He has previous addresses of record in Lehigh, although could be living in the Estero area, near FGCU. He is 5’9”, 180 pounds and upon his arrest, he will be held without bond. [CAPTURED] Robert Kottick (DOB 9/3/90) – Wanted in Lee County for violation of probation for grand theft. His initial arrest on this charge came after he was busted for breaking into a home in Lehigh Acres, and subsequently sold all the stolen items on the streets. He was ultimately sentenced to two years in state lock up, and just completed his sentence in April, at which time he was placed on probation. Last month, he violated those terms and has gone on the run. To date, he’s been booked 36 times in Lee County, with his first felony at age 12 for robbery. Since then, he’s been jailed for multiple counts of burglary, illegal weapons possession, aggravated assault, drugs, grand theft, lewd and lascivious behavior, resisting arrest and dealing in stolen property. He is 5’11”, 155 pounds and has a noted history of violence. He has several tattoos, including the words “God’s Goon” on his right wrist and 100% real on his neck. And upon his arrest, he will be held without bond. If you have a tip on the whereabouts of any of these wanted suspects contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000. Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) or southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com