Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal12 vehicle crash shuts all lanes of I-75 near MM 116
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
IMMOKALEE Strong storms cause wind damage in Immokalee, power outages reported Powerful storms leading to flood advisories and severe thunderstorm warnings have been impacting Southwest Florida for most of Thursday.
NAPLES Busy summer on horizon for top SWFL recruit The wide receiver has more than 30 offers from NCAA Division I programs, the majority of which are in power five conferences.
Port Authority, Lee County to work together on terminal expansion project A delay of at least a year in finishing the Southwest Florida International Airport terminal expansion construction project prompted elected officials to make a change.
FORT MYERS SAO: FMPD ‘justified’ in shooting Christopher Jordan The state attorney’s office says a Fort Myers police officer who shot and killed a man who was believed to have had gun during a confrontation with police was “justified in deadly force.”
Punta Gorda City Council denies extension to Fishermen’s Village receiver At a May 15 meeting, Punta Gorda City Council unanimously denied the request of Fishermen’s Village representatives to extend the deadline to market and sell the property.
WASHINGTON (AP) Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift The Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy.
Collier commissioners discuss allowing guesthouse rentals in Urban Estates Collier County commissioners moved forward with a plan to allow urban estates homeowners to rent guesthouses.
Punta Gorda, YMCA inch closer to New Operation Cooper Street lease Punta Gorda City Council and representatives of the YMCA of Southwest Florida approached a lease agreement for New Operation Cooper Street during a special session May 14 where members of the public commented on the matter.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral ranked 3rd worst city for commuters Cape Coral drivers, has your work commute worsened? It’s not just your imagination, as a study ranked the worst cities for commuters.
BOSTON (AP) Teen died from eating a spicy chip as part of social media challenge, autopsy report concludes A teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from ingesting a high amount of a chili pepper extract.
The Weather Authority Strong storms moving through SWFL Minor flooding in low-lying and poor-draining areas is expected in Southwest Florida due to stormy conditions.
BOKEELIA Waterspout spotted near the Bokeelia Fishing Pier A WINK News viewer spotted a water spout near the Bokeelia Fishing Pier on Thursday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man accused of groping woman in North Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man accused of groping a woman of 65 years or older in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
IMMOKALEE Strong storms cause wind damage in Immokalee, power outages reported Powerful storms leading to flood advisories and severe thunderstorm warnings have been impacting Southwest Florida for most of Thursday.
NAPLES Busy summer on horizon for top SWFL recruit The wide receiver has more than 30 offers from NCAA Division I programs, the majority of which are in power five conferences.
Port Authority, Lee County to work together on terminal expansion project A delay of at least a year in finishing the Southwest Florida International Airport terminal expansion construction project prompted elected officials to make a change.
FORT MYERS SAO: FMPD ‘justified’ in shooting Christopher Jordan The state attorney’s office says a Fort Myers police officer who shot and killed a man who was believed to have had gun during a confrontation with police was “justified in deadly force.”
Punta Gorda City Council denies extension to Fishermen’s Village receiver At a May 15 meeting, Punta Gorda City Council unanimously denied the request of Fishermen’s Village representatives to extend the deadline to market and sell the property.
WASHINGTON (AP) Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift The Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy.
Collier commissioners discuss allowing guesthouse rentals in Urban Estates Collier County commissioners moved forward with a plan to allow urban estates homeowners to rent guesthouses.
Punta Gorda, YMCA inch closer to New Operation Cooper Street lease Punta Gorda City Council and representatives of the YMCA of Southwest Florida approached a lease agreement for New Operation Cooper Street during a special session May 14 where members of the public commented on the matter.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral ranked 3rd worst city for commuters Cape Coral drivers, has your work commute worsened? It’s not just your imagination, as a study ranked the worst cities for commuters.
BOSTON (AP) Teen died from eating a spicy chip as part of social media challenge, autopsy report concludes A teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from ingesting a high amount of a chili pepper extract.
The Weather Authority Strong storms moving through SWFL Minor flooding in low-lying and poor-draining areas is expected in Southwest Florida due to stormy conditions.
BOKEELIA Waterspout spotted near the Bokeelia Fishing Pier A WINK News viewer spotted a water spout near the Bokeelia Fishing Pier on Thursday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man accused of groping woman in North Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man accused of groping a woman of 65 years or older in North Fort Myers.
After Hurricane Irma hit, the Boczers needed work done to their family condo. But getting it all done turned into a different type of storm. How it happened Sister Amy and Karyn, and their father, Bill, hired Divine Design and Floor Covering in Naples for the job. They contracted for flooring and other cosmetic updates, totaling around $7,500. But what should have taken a month dragged on for eight months, the family says. “It’s never his fault. He always had some sort of excuse from going through a bad divorce; he was in a car accident; his dog needed surgery. I mean, we heard every excuse from this guy,” Amy said. And the guy Amy is referring to? “A contractor named Chris Divine – or at least that was the name I was led to believe,” Amy said. But Chris’s last name is actually Pascale, and he owns Bonita Springs Floor Covering, a business WINK investigated after customers complained about work not getting done. We matched the names using the state’s business registration site, Sunbiz. The Boczers also identified him in a prior mugshot. In 2018, Pascale was arrested for contracting without a license, but court records show the case was dropped. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the state’s licensing board, investigated Pascale for working without a license and fined him thousands. The state said Pascale never paid those fines. The attorney general investigated Bonita Springs Floor Covering for not completing work, reaching a deal last year. Pascale agreed not to take deposits if he couldn’t do a job and to pay customers back more than $30,000. The Attorney General’s office said they’re “pursuing enforcement of the terms covered in the deal.” But the Boczers didn’t know any of this because they searched online for Chris Divine. “Chris is a very talented liar. He’s never good at the actual work,” Amy said. The Problems Pictures provided to WINK by the family show the costly workmanship. Floor molding that doesn’t match up, cabinets hung wrong. “He (Pascale) would literally look at me, but doesn’t it look beautiful? Doesn’t it look great? And I would say no. I am not happy,” Amy said. Boczer said to help make peace, Pascale offered to throw in a kitchen backsplash. “They were all jagged. There was no spacing to put grout. Then, within 24 hours, the tiles literally started to peel off the wall, Amy said. The floor, they thought, was the only thing done right until the manufacturer’s representative stopped by. “They came out, and the lifetime warranty is voided because of installer error and installation,” Amy said. The Boczers hired a lawyer and went after Pascale for damages, saying his work cost them thousands to correct. They settled, and the Boczer’s signed a gag-order. But after some of Pascale’s payments bounced, they spoke up, posting flyers and calling us to make sure it does not happen again to anyone else. “I hope just to get his name out his face out there,” Amy said. State records now list Divine Design and Floor Covering as inactive, but Bonita Springs Floor Covering as active. Pascale’s Response WINK reached out to Pascale about the Boczer’s complaints. Pascale told us Amy Boczer was never a client and that her accusations are false. WINK obtained the signed Boczer settlement with what appears to be Chris’s signature on the bottom. The signature looks similar to what is signed on the Attorney General’s agreement. WINK also obtained their contract with Divine Design, a cashed check by Divine Design, and emails with Chris’ first name. State records also show Chris Pascale as the company’s president. http://www.myfloridalegal.com/EC_Edoc.nsf/0/58F7704E8F31A8C285258528004EAE8B/$file/L18-3-1215+AVC+Bonita+Springs+Floor+Covering.pdf