3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrestedDeath investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
FORT MYERS New affordable housing program in Fort Myers begins Affordable housing is a rare sighting these days, but one city is making it a priority.
NAPLES ‘Live simply and never give up’ – Motto for Naples couple needing a helping hand A husband wants nothing more than to share the world with his wife while she is suffering from an illness determined to keep them separated.
NAPLES Music teacher dilemma at Gulf Coast High School leaves students anxious Parents are outraged, and students are unsure what the future holds after one of their two beloved music teachers was told they will have to transfer.
FORT MYERS Mom celebrates first Mother’s Day with cancer-free daughter We have one of the best weekends ahead, a time to celebrate mothers everywhere, and as any mother knows, celebrating with your family matters most.
Glades County Should commissioners have to live in the District they represent? WINK Investigates why one commissioner doesn’t The Glades District 1 Commissioner was elected while living in that district. He has since moved. What does that mean for his position?
FORT MYERS Boats stuck since Hurricane Ian being removed from Centennial Park area Boats that have been stuck since Hurricane Ian are in the process of being removed from a messy yard next to Centennial Park and Joe’s Crab Shack.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of waving knife at Metro PCS workers in Cape Coral Two women try to help a customer and end up fearing for their lives. One man started waving a seven-inch knife in the faces of two Metro PCS workers.
Overloaded circuit sparks house fire in Jamaica Bay community A Jamaica Bay community home was damaged in a fire sparked by an overloaded circuit, according to the South Trail Fire & Rescue Service District.
LEE COUNTY Could Guardian Caps make their way to high school football games? With the NFL allowing Guardian Caps during regular season games, could we see Guardian Caps during high school football games?
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.
New treatment stops essential tremors and shaking More than ten million people experience shakes known as essential tremors, which can make everyday tasks like eating and talking challenging.
NAPLES Ex-wife faces new charges for involvement in near-fatal Naples shooting The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the ex-wife of a shooting victim who nearly lost his life.
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
FORT MYERS New affordable housing program in Fort Myers begins Affordable housing is a rare sighting these days, but one city is making it a priority.
NAPLES ‘Live simply and never give up’ – Motto for Naples couple needing a helping hand A husband wants nothing more than to share the world with his wife while she is suffering from an illness determined to keep them separated.
NAPLES Music teacher dilemma at Gulf Coast High School leaves students anxious Parents are outraged, and students are unsure what the future holds after one of their two beloved music teachers was told they will have to transfer.
FORT MYERS Mom celebrates first Mother’s Day with cancer-free daughter We have one of the best weekends ahead, a time to celebrate mothers everywhere, and as any mother knows, celebrating with your family matters most.
Glades County Should commissioners have to live in the District they represent? WINK Investigates why one commissioner doesn’t The Glades District 1 Commissioner was elected while living in that district. He has since moved. What does that mean for his position?
FORT MYERS Boats stuck since Hurricane Ian being removed from Centennial Park area Boats that have been stuck since Hurricane Ian are in the process of being removed from a messy yard next to Centennial Park and Joe’s Crab Shack.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of waving knife at Metro PCS workers in Cape Coral Two women try to help a customer and end up fearing for their lives. One man started waving a seven-inch knife in the faces of two Metro PCS workers.
Overloaded circuit sparks house fire in Jamaica Bay community A Jamaica Bay community home was damaged in a fire sparked by an overloaded circuit, according to the South Trail Fire & Rescue Service District.
LEE COUNTY Could Guardian Caps make their way to high school football games? With the NFL allowing Guardian Caps during regular season games, could we see Guardian Caps during high school football games?
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.
New treatment stops essential tremors and shaking More than ten million people experience shakes known as essential tremors, which can make everyday tasks like eating and talking challenging.
NAPLES Ex-wife faces new charges for involvement in near-fatal Naples shooting The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the ex-wife of a shooting victim who nearly lost his life.
An independent review of an internal affairs investigation into a former high-ranking Fort Myers police official has been completed. The internal affairs investigation looked into whether then Major William Newhouse had ordered a subordinate to lie to city council about cost overruns for a new Fort Myers Police Department headquarters at the old News-Press building at 2442 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The internal affairs investigation cleared Newhouse of any wrongdoing. Newhouse retired soon after. The complaint that led to the investigation was made by then FMPD Inspector General Donald Oswald. Oswald, who retired from the department, made claims that the internal affairs investigation into Newhouse was undermined because it was conducted by another Newhouse subordinate. This prompted the city to request an independent review of the investigation. The city’s investigation concluded Fort Myers police Chief Derrick Diggs made the wrong call when he declared the allegations unfounded. Instead, he should have ruled they were not sustained. Not sustained doesn’t mean the allegation is untrue, it means there is not enough evidence to prove either way. “The chief says it’s unfounded. It’s unfounded. That’s it. Bottom line,” said Newhouse’s attorney Robert Burandt. “You can second guess him all day long. You can say he mislabeled it, but he is the chief, right, wrong or indifferent. He has that authority.” David Seide, Oswald’s attorney, said the chief smeared Oswald’s name. “The chief called the inspector general a liar,” Seide said. “His reputation has been hurt by the unfair, just the unfounded finding is a blot on his career.” The report also found that even though Diggs has the authority to issue the finding in the case, he was also a witness. The chief was in the room when Newhouse told a lieutenant to keep quiet about the cost “until after (council members) spend the $36 million already budgeted and are in too deep to back out.” The report states: “The question remains whether (Diggs) can possibly remain impartial reviewing the facts of an investigation when they themselves were a witness to the alleged incident.” Seide calls it a “flat out blatant black and white conflict of interest.” “It’s just, it’s basic common sense that you can’t be the judge, jury and witness on the same case,” Seide said. But Burandt said the chief is the boss. “It doesn’t matter whether he’s a witness or not. And whether or not he can be impartial. He could have fired Newhouse right on the spot, said that was an inappropriate comment, you’re fired,” Burandt said. WINK News spoke to Newhouse in the fall. Newhouse said this had all been a misunderstanding and that he never gave an illegal order. “If he thought what I said was wrong he had a duty to say so then at that meeting, he should have said no, explain what you mean. But he didn’t do that,” Newhouse said. Burandt said he believes this report “glossed over that fact.” Something the report did get into is the chief allowed a subordinate of Newhouse to investigate him which is something Oswald said from day one should never have happened. “When you see how this matter was handled, it’s indicative of the fact that he’s part of the problem,” Oswald said then. Burandt said anyone who could have done the investigation reported to Newhouse, who oversaw the internal affairs investigation department. A Fort Myers police spokesperson told WINK News Diggs tried to get an outside agency to do the Newhouse internal affairs investigation. “Chief Diggs initially asked the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to investigate the complaint against the former Major. Unfortunately, it was not within FDLE’s parameters. Chief Diggs also met with the City Attorney requesting his office, or an outside law firm, conduct the investigation, but those requests were denied,” the spokesperson said. Fort Myers city council will hear recommendations from the firm during their meeting on Monday night. One suggestion includes that Fort Myers police form a relationship with another police department if a conflict arises again. A city spokesperson said no one will offer a comment on the review before Monday.