Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Aaron Bradley Stein (CREDIT: Knoxville Police Department) The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has identified the now-deceased suspect wanted for the attempted kidnapping of a jogger at Naples Park in 2020. DNA evidence from the woman helped identify the suspect as 36-year-old Aaron Bradley Stein, the sheriff’s office said. He died on Aug. 9, 2021, after being caught by Tennessee authorities for a separate crime. Stein had been on the run for a suspected carjacking in Jefferson County, Tenn. that occurred in Aug. of 2021. He shot himself as he was being taken into custody by Tennessee law enforcement, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. The Naples Park incident happened on Nov. 10, 2020, when a woman was forced into a van after a man threatened her with a knife. “I was running, and this man in a minivan came up to me while I was running, and he could have potentially kidnapped me,” said the woman while speaking with a 911 operator. The woman was able to fight the man off and flee. Sketch of the suspect wanted in connection with the attempted kidnapping of a jogger and the luring of four other women all in Naples Park in November 2020. Credit: Collier County Sheriff’s Office. A composite of the suspect led to the discovery of four other incidents that also occurred in the same area. On Dec. 3, 2021, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement notified the sheriff’s office of a possible DNA match from DNA taken from the victim. The DNA provided by the victim and the DNA from Stein were entered into CODIS, the Combined DNA Index System, where they were shown to be a match. During the investigation, deputies received more than 200 leads, many of which were tips from the public. Two of the tips identified Stein as the suspect. He lived in North Fort Myers and worked in Collier County at the time of the attempted kidnapping, the sheriff’s office said. Detectives followed up with the tips but were “unable to lawfully and with evidence connect him to the attempted kidnapping.” He then moved to Tennessee. “I am grateful for the diligent work of our detectives that led to the identification of the suspect,” said Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk. “I also want to thank the public for providing the Collier County Sheriff’s Office with valuable information during the investigation.” UPDATE: Aaron Bradley Stein was taken into custody early this morning in Jefferson County, Tennessee. He was transported to the UT Medical Center with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. https://t.co/zrv8WwzBEU pic.twitter.com/dScdLndwZh — Knoxville Police TN (@Knoxville_PD) August 9, 2021 “The case is closed, but it’s still a tragedy,” said Ina Kacani, who lives near where the woman was abducted. Neighbors who spent more than a year concerned for their safety were shocked to learn that not only was the suspect identified but that he died last August. “I was concerned. I didn’t know whether it was a local person,” said Kacani. While he was being investigated, deputies say stein moved from Florida to Tennessee. “That gives you closure. If you never hear what happened, then you never know,” said Kacani. People hope this is closure for the women who were targeted as well. “They might never feel safe walking around here again. Hopefully, they can find some peace with it all,” said Jacquelyn Tanis. Although DNA evidence only linked Stein to one abduction, four other similar incidents were also being investigated in this area. The sheriff’s office believes he is responsible for those as well.