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Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Sun, clouds, humidity, rain – it’s all in your weekend forecast Saturday afternoon will be hot and humid, with a mix of sun and clouds.
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Sun, clouds, humidity, rain – it’s all in your weekend forecast Saturday afternoon will be hot and humid, with a mix of sun and clouds.
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Jatavion Kaijal Adams Craig (Credit: LCSO booking photo) The Lee County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference Thursday afternoon to announce an arrest was made in the shooting that occurred Monday on Fort Myers Beach. The suspect is 18-year-old Jatavion Kaijal Adams Craig of Eufala, Alabama. Sheriff Carmine Marceno says he fired several rounds at the beach during the Memorial Day incident and then got away from the scene. Local police found and arrested him in southeastern Alabama. “Our detectives are there now as we speak, and they are bringing this thug back to Lee County to face his charges,” Marceno said during the press conference. “Let me make myself clear, this violence and reckless disregard for human life will not be tolerated in our county.” Marceno said Craig has family ties to Lee County but is not a resident. Deputies say a group of people began fighting and someone fired a gun on the beach, which was crowded for Memorial Day. They released photos of two men they wanted to question, hoping someone would identify them. One of them was later confirmed to not be a suspect but rather a witness investigators wanted to speak with. No one was injured in the shooting. Craig faces charges for aggravated assault with a firearm and discharging a firearm in public, and he could still face added charges. Craig was booked into the Lee County jail early Friday and went before a judge hours later. Bond was set at $325,000, and because LCSO considers him to be a flight risk, he’ll have to wear a GPS monitor if he released from jail. People told us they’re thankful the suspect is in custody. They’re also thankful no one was shot while crowds of people were here enjoying the holiday. “Citizens who choose to enjoy a day at the beach will not be disturbed and terrified with chaos,” Marceno said. Now, many we spoke to hope the shooting doesn’t hurt tourism and keep people away from Fort Myers Beach. “If you’re here as a tourist, you’re here for a couple days. You can get in trouble, go home. You think nobody knows anything,” said David Proulx. After the shooting, investigators say tips came flooding in, leading them to Craig. “I guarantee you 99.9% of the people that come here and visit, they’re awesome. I love it. I love tourist season down here,” Proulx said. “People are great. They’re fun. But you always got that .1%.” Because of the holiday weekend, more deputies were patrolling the beach, which meant a faster response time. That’s one reason why people say they feel comfortable and safe coming back. “Things happen all the time,” said Alec Paulsell. “Tempers flare, beef, you know there’s beef within everyone here. But hopefully, it won’t escalate to that kind of circumstance going forward.” You can watch the LCSO press conference announcing Craig’s arrest below or by clicking here.