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.
Wisner Desmaret during his jury selection. Credit: WINK News Five years after the shooting death of Fort Myers police officer Adam Jobbers-Miller—following multiple lawyers, competency hearings and the dismissal of potential jurors—his accused killer Wisner Desmaret is set to start his trial. On Monday, opening statements start in Desmaret’s trial. In 2018, the Fort Myers Police Department arrested him after it says Desmaret shot Jobbers-Miller in the head. Shellie Desmaret says her brother is not competent to represent himself in this trial, especially because he could face the death penalty. Desmaret has had multiple deputies accompany him into the courtroom due to his outbursts. Doctors had to rule him competent in order for him to represent himself in this trial. Multiple witnesses including EMS and hospital workers said Desmaret told them he shot a cop, but Desmaret denied that. Jurors also heard from Jobber Millers’ partners, other officers on the scene who stepped up to help and make sure the public was safe. But, the shocking moment in the courtroom was when one of the witnesses told the jury that Desmaret said I should have shot all of you, mere moments after getting taken down. “sat up from his gurney looked at Officer Miller and said yes ***** *** ************ should’ve left me alone everyone is going to know I killed a cop,” Officer Marshella said. “I don’t attack womens I don’t even attack mens,” Desmaret responded. All last week, during the jury selection process, Desmaret asked the pool of potential jurors bizarre questions about witchcraft and sexual orientation rather than focusing on their thoughts about the death penalty. Shellie Desmaret says what we saw and heard in the courtroom is what her family sees every day. “We have, you know, conversations where he may seem OK; the next conversation, like, he’s talking some off-the-chart stuff like he… he’s not here,” Shellie said. “You see it right in front of your eyes. You can see talking to someone that doesn’t comprehend. I don’t feel like he’s able to represent himself.” “I’m just waiting on to see what the state… what they got going on,” Desmaret said last week. The judge had to dismiss three jurors for discussing the case. “I came up on top and I won, that cop should have left me alone,” Demaret said. “He looked over at myself and another officer and told us I’ll shoot y’all too, **** everyone here is gonna know I killed **** cop.” At one point on Monday, while the prosecution presented its case, Desmaret asked Judge Robert Branning if there were any witnesses on his behalf, to which the judge replied, “I don’t know.” Judge Branning said this trial could last three weeks.