State fines insurer $1M over Hurricane Ian violationsMichael Cohen set to take the stand at pivotal moment in Trump’s hush money trial
State fines insurer $1M over Hurricane Ian violations The Tampa-based insurer agreed to be fined and to pay $10,000 in administrative costs for violations that include failing to acknowledge receiving claims within 14 calendar days and not paying or denying claims within 90 days.
NEW YORK (AP) Michael Cohen set to take the stand at pivotal moment in Trump’s hush money trial The star prosecution witness in Donald Trump’s hush money trial is set to take the stand Monday with testimony that could help shape the outcome of the first criminal case against an American president.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs landowners will get to address concerns over Rail Trail Conversion project Bonita Springs landowners impacted by a biking and walking path stretching almost 15 miles will get to address their concerns about the project.
NORTH NAPLES 1 of 3 suspected Fort Lauderdale thieves accused of robbing North Naples retail store will be in court One of the three suspected thieves who allegedly robbed a retail store in Naples will appear in court this morning.
WINK NEWS Florida Division of Emergency Management readies for hurricane season The Florida Division of Emergency Management is already preparing ahead of hurricane season.
NAPLES At least 2 hurt following late-night shooting at Naples Manor The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight shooting that left at least two people injured in the Naples Manor neighborhood.
The Weather Authority Near-record high temperatures with isolated storms inland this evening The Weather Authority is tracking a mild and humid Monday morning with near-record high afternoon temperatures mixed with isolated storms inland this evening.
WINK NEWS Gulf Citrus Growers Association closing due to Greening Disease Florida and oranges are synonymous, or at least they were, as the Gulf Citrus Growers Association will cease operations locally due to poor crops.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Preparing for hurricane season with FDEM Hurricane season is just weeks away, and experts say It’s time to start making a plan to have in place.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents stuck living days without water Water supply has been a problem in parts of Cape Coral for months, according to one resident.
WINK NEWS Celebrating Mother’s Day with WINK News This Mother’s Day, WINK News has solicited our viewers to submit photos of themselves with their mothers.
ESTERO Gabriel Iglesias coming to Hertz Arena Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias will be performing a comedy set in Estero in November.
CAPE CORAL Water woes: Cape Coral to address water issues with townhall meeting In a city with more canals than Venice, water in Cape Coral doesn’t seem that hard to find. Interestingly enough, some people say their water is running dry. That’s why the city wants to hear from you. On Monday, the city will host a water conservation town hall. Since last November, Northeast Cape Coral has […]
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
NORTH NAPLES One Step at a Time: NAMI of Collier County Mental Health Walk Hundreds of people walked one mile with the goal of raising awareness of mental health challenges.
State fines insurer $1M over Hurricane Ian violations The Tampa-based insurer agreed to be fined and to pay $10,000 in administrative costs for violations that include failing to acknowledge receiving claims within 14 calendar days and not paying or denying claims within 90 days.
NEW YORK (AP) Michael Cohen set to take the stand at pivotal moment in Trump’s hush money trial The star prosecution witness in Donald Trump’s hush money trial is set to take the stand Monday with testimony that could help shape the outcome of the first criminal case against an American president.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs landowners will get to address concerns over Rail Trail Conversion project Bonita Springs landowners impacted by a biking and walking path stretching almost 15 miles will get to address their concerns about the project.
NORTH NAPLES 1 of 3 suspected Fort Lauderdale thieves accused of robbing North Naples retail store will be in court One of the three suspected thieves who allegedly robbed a retail store in Naples will appear in court this morning.
WINK NEWS Florida Division of Emergency Management readies for hurricane season The Florida Division of Emergency Management is already preparing ahead of hurricane season.
NAPLES At least 2 hurt following late-night shooting at Naples Manor The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight shooting that left at least two people injured in the Naples Manor neighborhood.
The Weather Authority Near-record high temperatures with isolated storms inland this evening The Weather Authority is tracking a mild and humid Monday morning with near-record high afternoon temperatures mixed with isolated storms inland this evening.
WINK NEWS Gulf Citrus Growers Association closing due to Greening Disease Florida and oranges are synonymous, or at least they were, as the Gulf Citrus Growers Association will cease operations locally due to poor crops.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Preparing for hurricane season with FDEM Hurricane season is just weeks away, and experts say It’s time to start making a plan to have in place.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents stuck living days without water Water supply has been a problem in parts of Cape Coral for months, according to one resident.
WINK NEWS Celebrating Mother’s Day with WINK News This Mother’s Day, WINK News has solicited our viewers to submit photos of themselves with their mothers.
ESTERO Gabriel Iglesias coming to Hertz Arena Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias will be performing a comedy set in Estero in November.
CAPE CORAL Water woes: Cape Coral to address water issues with townhall meeting In a city with more canals than Venice, water in Cape Coral doesn’t seem that hard to find. Interestingly enough, some people say their water is running dry. That’s why the city wants to hear from you. On Monday, the city will host a water conservation town hall. Since last November, Northeast Cape Coral has […]
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
NORTH NAPLES One Step at a Time: NAMI of Collier County Mental Health Walk Hundreds of people walked one mile with the goal of raising awareness of mental health challenges.
The Devil Tree is at the Oak Hammock Neighborhood Park in Port St. Lucie. Credit: WPEC As Halloween night approaches, many are curious about the haunted spots in South Florida. In Port St. Lucie, along Florida’s east coast, there is said to be a place known as the Devil Tree. The tree is said to be tied to one of Florida’s first serial killers, according to CBS12 in West Palm Beach. Gerard John Schaefer first surfaced as a serial killer in the 1970s, as a former Martin County Sheriff’s deputy. The Devil Tree has a knot in its trunk, about 10 feet off of the ground, in the shape of a goat’s head with horns. Author Keith Rommel wrote a book about the Devil Tree. He’s done extensive research on the tree as well as on Schaefer himself. Rommel believes this second tree is where Schaefer actually tortured and killed his victims. “This was the ideal place to take them, because no matter how loud you screamed nobody’s coming for you,” said Rommel. “Especially when somebody dressed as a sheriff’s deputy was near. He was a sheriff’s deputy so he killed, he killed a lot.” Schaefer received two life sentences in 1973 for killing two teenage girls, Susan Place and Georgia Jessup. Upon searching his home, law enforcement recovered jewelry, teeth and other personal items belonging to women they believe Schaefer also killed. Before being killed by another inmate in prison in 1995, Schaefer spoke of killing more than 30 women and girls. “The detective that was diagnosing his behavior and the killings that he did said that, in comparison to Ted Bundy, he made Bundy look like a Boy Scout,” said Rommel. “He was very, very mean and evil.” Rommel wants some of the other cases to get attention so that the family of Schaefer’s possible victims can have a chance at closure. MORE: For more information about his story, head to our sister station CBS12’s website.