ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
The man accused of killing Adam Jobbers-Miller, a Fort Myers Police Officer, is helping pick who will decide if he’s guilty. Jury selection started on Monday for the trial of Wisner Desmaret, and he is representing himself. Consequently, Desmaret would get to ask potential jurors questions. Desmaret fought for months for the chance to represent himself. And while in court on Monday, he made it clear he thinks the community is out to get him, including potential jurors. Desmaret said they all want to see him dead. Inside courtroom 8B, dressed in a navy sport coat and light blue button down, with a carefree grin on his face, Desmaret appeared ready to select the men and women who will determine if he is guilty of killing FMPD officer Jobbers-Miller in 2018. “If there’s some people in here that’s trans, they might look at me like I’m guilty just because I’m straight,” Desmaret said. “Are there witches in here am I being judged by sorcerers who are trying to kill me?” Desmaret asked. “These jurors are not to pick for my case. They way older than me and they looking at me like I’m a gangster a murderer,” Desmaret said. Desmaret is acting as his own lawyer in the death penalty case. Judge Robert Branning warned him, his life is on the line before bringing in the first set of possible jurors. “They are seeking the death penalty. It is the most grievous punishment we have,” Judge Branning said. “I’m going to ask you one final time before I bring jury up. Would you like me to appoint counsel to represent you in this matter?” “Nah,” Desmaret said. Standing to the right of Desmaret, attorney Lee Hollander, sits, just in case. “27 years of defense where I’ve never been standby counsel. And basically, I sit there like a potted plant,” Hollander said. Hollander had a busy day, spending much of the time covering his face, shaking his head, unable to stop Desmaret from speaking. “I’m afraid I’m going to, like if something gets said, jump up at object just a reflex,” Hollander said. Jimmy Mera, Desmaret’s brother, seen in the back row of the courtroom with unwavering belief in his brother’s innocence. “I know my brother. I watched him grow since I was younger. You know, I know his heart. So I know, the image that they’re portraying, that he’s being accused of, I know, that’s not matching,” Mera said. One by one Desmaret questions potential jurors to the point of interrogation. Desmaret does not ask about the death penalty. Instead, he merely asks each candidate a four-worded question. “Do I look familiar?” Desmaret asks. Jury selection will resume Tuesday morning. It’s difficult to seat a panel of 12 in any death penalty case. With Desmaret acting as his attorney, jury selection might take a bit longer. The state said once a jury is stead, the trial could last as long as three weeks.