Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast UniversityMissing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
A Port Charlotte man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder after a September homicide investigation in North Port. While Southwest Florida was preparing for Hurricane Ian, police in North Port believe Michael Douglas had revenge on his mind. Detectives say he raped and stabbed a woman 38 times, killing her. “When you have someone who’s violently attacked like this, and it is gruesome,” said Josh Taylor, with the North Port Police Department. The victim wasn’t just any woman. “You get a pretty good indication that this is possibly a crime of passion,” said Taylor. It was the woman Douglas said he loved. “I still have chills right now because I was like in shock that that would be the guy that does something sinister,” said Tyler Starr, who knew Michael Douglas. On September 26, two days before the hurricane made landfall, North Port police found a storm of blood at a house on Haberland Boulevard. North Port home where an unidentified woman was murdered. (Credit: WINK News) A neighbor said the victim’s daughter called 911. Detectives haven’t released the victim’s name, but they want everyone to see pictures of her suspected killer. Michael Douglas, 53. Credit: North Port Police Department “I recognized the guy, and I asked Cindy. I said this guy delivered our DoorDash, at least 20 times! We had him all the time,” said Starr. Starr knew Douglas because Douglas was a DoorDash delivery driver. Their conversations were frequent, at least once a week. Douglas even became familiar with how much the family tipped him. “He thanked me. He’s like, ‘thank you so much. I’m going through hard times, and this money that you’re giving me is helping me do this, and that,’ and I was probably helping fund him stalk a lady that he was gonna kill,” said Starr. There was no way Starr could have seen the murder coming. “He just didn’t come across as one of those guys that would be demonic.” Douglas had no criminal record before the killing. North Port police said this came out of nowhere but said they have evidence the relationship between Douglas and the victim was deteriorating. “What this may have been revolving around was our suspect wanting more of a relationship,” said Taylor. “Understanding who was in our victim’s life was very important.” Police say a dying relationship led Douglas to end the victim’s life. The life of a woman he said loved. “Our victim helped us in this situation because the DNA that was found on her and under her nails and that sort of thing fighting back,” Taylor said. “The one thing that’s helpful in these situations.” The nature of the crime gave the cops their lead. “Typically, when something like this is done, you get a pretty good indication that this was a crime of passion. Probably not a random act, robbery gone wrong, something like this. This is somebody who’s very upset,” said Taylor. What we don’t realize is that the people who witness our relationships might know the most about us. The victim’s daughter helped police find the man who is suspected of killing her mother. “The victim’s daughter being able to tell us what she talks to this person, this person, this person that really speeds things up,” said Taylor. WINK News knocked on the daughter’s door, but she did not answer.