Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot LakeThe story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
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CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Suspect accused of robbing Gold Rush Arcade on Cypress Lake Drive. (CREDIT: SWFL Crime Stoppers) SWFL Crime Stoppers is looking for a suspect accused of taking a large amount of money from Gold Rush Arcade on Cypress Lake Drive on Aug. 4. Another arcade robbery and the crook is still on the loose, video shows them calmly walking out of the arcade with a bag full of cash. An employee at a barbeque restaurant told deputies he thinks he served the would-be robbery suspect just 15 minutes before the robbery took place. He said the woman he served was acting suspiciously and was wearing the same clothing as the person who robbed The Gold Rush Arcade minutes later. While investigators have not shared details on the person they’re searching for, they’re hoping someone recognizes the individual from the arcade’s surveillance video. The person walks right up to the employee counter and investigators said the suspect passed a note demanding cash. And, less than 60 seconds later, the person walks out of the arcade heading east on Cypress Lake Drive. “It’s possible some of these robbers were actually customers at some of these facilities,” said Rich Kolko, safety and security specialist. “So, they’ve been at these places. They see how much cash is there. They see how quickly the cash moves around the room. Does it go into a safe? Where is it stored? They consider it an easy mark.” WINK News spoke with employees at the businesses east of the arcade and one person said he spoke with deputies believing he served the suspect 15 minutes before the robbery. “Kind of like ‘stuttery’ and quick. And then we usually have them pull into a parking spot and then we bring their order out when it’s ready,” said Landon Flett, who works near the arcade. “She wouldn’t pull into a parking spot. She pulled up right alongside of the sidewalk. And then she tried to leave actually before we could give her her food.” It’s unclear if it’s the same person or not, but Flett saw the surveillance video for himself and said the woman he served was wearing the same clothing. “She was rushing out of here. And when she paid, she paid with cash,” said Flett. “And I noticed she was like digging through a ‘zip-lock’ bag of cash to pay. And I was like, ‘seems a little strange’.” The business is sending its surveillance video to the sheriff’s office. And Flett said he’ll feel a sense of pride if it ends up leading deputies to the person who robbed the arcade. “It’s weird… um… especially if it was the same person,” said Flett. “That’s weird that they like, ‘hey let me get a quick bite, then go rob a casino’.” On August 4, 2022, the suspect entered Gold Rush Arcade located on Cypress Lake Dr., passed a note demanding money and fled the business on foot. If anyone has any information, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/IZBa9jgICG — SWFL Crime Stoppers (@SWFLCrime8477) August 5, 2022 If you have any information on this incident or can identify the pictured individual, call Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS (8477), submit a tip online at SWFL Crime Stoppers. WINK News reached out to investigators for more details on this crime, including exactly how much money was taken, we’re waiting to hear back.