NORTH FORT MYERS Large police presence at North Fort Myers home The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has blocked off parts of Kaidon Lane in North Fort Myers as a part of an active investigation.
lehigh acres Lehigh Acres Fire Department rescues a stuck kitten The Lehigh Acres Fire Department rescued a kitten from a storm drain.
punta gorda Death investigation on Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are conducting a death investigation around Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: child-like sex dolls, loaded guns and a hot dog This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features child-like sex dolls, loaded guns, and a puppy left in a hot truck.
fort myers Clips for Cancer: the event raising awareness for childhood cancer People gathered to spread awareness and raise money at the Clips for Cancer event put on by the Lee Health Foundation in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS 28th annual Fall Home & Garden Show kicks off in Fort Myers It’s been nearly two years since Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida, and this event has just what you need to tackle the home improvement project you’ve been procrastinating.
The weather authority The Weather Authority: Mainly dry Sunday with above-average high temperatures The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly dry Sunday, with few storms expected for your Sunday, and isolated storms throughout Monday and Tuesday.
FORT MYERS Tice investigation turns into a homicide investigation There has been an update on the investigation at Montgomery Avenue in Tice which had two women transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on U.S. 27 in Glades County A fatal hit-and-run occurred early Saturday on U.S. 27, just north of Boar Hammock Ranch Road in Glades County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.
FORT MYERS Electrical fire causes multiple power outages in Fort Myers According to the Fort Myers Police Department, an electrical fire left apartment complexes, stores and over 1,000 people in downtown Fort Myers without power.
PUNTA GORDA Fisherman’s Village holds 11th-annual Key Lime & Tropical Festival Punta Gorda residents received various key lime desserts at the 11th annual Key Lime and Tropical Festival at Fisherman’s Village on Sunday evening.
naples Collier Boulevard to undergo closures Sunday and Monday night Collier Boulevard will be closed overnight for Interstate 75 improvements.
SANIBEL International Coastal Cleanup kicks off in Sanibel Island Keeping our southwest Florida beaches beautiful: that’s the mission for Ocean Conservancy as they kick off a coastal cleanup.
FORT MYERS Motorcycle crashes into the back of vehicle, two people in hospital According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a crash occurred in the late evening hours of Friday between two motorcycles and a vehicle.
cape coral Recognize them? Cape Coral Police looking for 2 people The Cape Coral Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in the identification of two individuals.
NORTH FORT MYERS Large police presence at North Fort Myers home The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has blocked off parts of Kaidon Lane in North Fort Myers as a part of an active investigation.
lehigh acres Lehigh Acres Fire Department rescues a stuck kitten The Lehigh Acres Fire Department rescued a kitten from a storm drain.
punta gorda Death investigation on Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are conducting a death investigation around Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: child-like sex dolls, loaded guns and a hot dog This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features child-like sex dolls, loaded guns, and a puppy left in a hot truck.
fort myers Clips for Cancer: the event raising awareness for childhood cancer People gathered to spread awareness and raise money at the Clips for Cancer event put on by the Lee Health Foundation in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS 28th annual Fall Home & Garden Show kicks off in Fort Myers It’s been nearly two years since Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida, and this event has just what you need to tackle the home improvement project you’ve been procrastinating.
The weather authority The Weather Authority: Mainly dry Sunday with above-average high temperatures The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly dry Sunday, with few storms expected for your Sunday, and isolated storms throughout Monday and Tuesday.
FORT MYERS Tice investigation turns into a homicide investigation There has been an update on the investigation at Montgomery Avenue in Tice which had two women transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on U.S. 27 in Glades County A fatal hit-and-run occurred early Saturday on U.S. 27, just north of Boar Hammock Ranch Road in Glades County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.
FORT MYERS Electrical fire causes multiple power outages in Fort Myers According to the Fort Myers Police Department, an electrical fire left apartment complexes, stores and over 1,000 people in downtown Fort Myers without power.
PUNTA GORDA Fisherman’s Village holds 11th-annual Key Lime & Tropical Festival Punta Gorda residents received various key lime desserts at the 11th annual Key Lime and Tropical Festival at Fisherman’s Village on Sunday evening.
naples Collier Boulevard to undergo closures Sunday and Monday night Collier Boulevard will be closed overnight for Interstate 75 improvements.
SANIBEL International Coastal Cleanup kicks off in Sanibel Island Keeping our southwest Florida beaches beautiful: that’s the mission for Ocean Conservancy as they kick off a coastal cleanup.
FORT MYERS Motorcycle crashes into the back of vehicle, two people in hospital According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a crash occurred in the late evening hours of Friday between two motorcycles and a vehicle.
cape coral Recognize them? Cape Coral Police looking for 2 people The Cape Coral Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in the identification of two individuals.
Regina and Kyle Mullen. Courtesy of the Mullen family There are calls for reform after a New Jersey native died training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. The mother of Kyle Mullen, a Navy SEAL candidate who died after completing “Hell Week,” says the Navy’s medical negligence resulted in her son’s death, CBS New York reported Monday. Regina Mullen calls her son Kyle her best friend. The 24-year-old was full of life and was determined to serve his community when he enrolled in the Navy. “When he was out there, he was happy. He said he made the best decision of his life,” Mullen said. After becoming a seaman in 2021, Kyle Mullen was training as a SEAL candidate. On Feb 4, after he completed what’s known as “Hell Week,” an intense part of training, he called his mom. “He’s like ‘I did it Mom! I completed Hell Week,’ and I was so happy for him,” Mullen said. “And he sounded really bad. He couldn’t breathe.” Her son died a few hours later, she said. Mullen said she’s been told by people who were there that when her son was in distress, the Navy medical team was not available. By the time 911 was called, it was too late. “If he was medically monitored, to me, there is no question my son would be alive today,” Mullen said. Autopsy results have yet to be released, but the registered nurse believes her son died from a form of pneumonia caused by rigorous exercise on land and in water. To make matters worse, Mullen said she was recently sent an urn with her son’s ashes that had the wrong initials. During Easter weekend, she received a $3,200 bill for her son’s medical expenses. Mullen said the Navy has told her the bill was an error and has sent her a new urn. She says her son had no prior medical condition and his death is a tragedy. Now, she’s calling for more medical monitoring for SEAL candidates during and after training. “I need people held accountable … Who authorized the medical team to go home? Why didn’t they answer?” Mullen said. “Why aren’t they all medically checked for at least 24 hours after what they have endured?” She also wants an independent investigation done and for her son’s autopsy results to be expedited. The U.S. Navy issued the following statement to CBS New York: Naval Special Warfare continues to extend our deepest condolences and full support to the Mullen family. Multiple independent investigations are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding Seaman Kyle Mullen’s death. Until the investigations are complete, it is inappropriate to speculate on the cause of death or contributing factors. Naval Special Warfare is committed to safe assessment, selection and training of the Navy’s commandos in defense of the United States of America and to be stewards of the special trust the American people place in our force. However, after Mullen died, the group said he was not actively training at the time of his death.