Overbilled for overflow of water; Residents stuck with hefty water billScoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit
Food drive for mental health awareness While someone may look healthy, they may be fighting a real inner battle.
FORT MYERS Overbilled for overflow of water; Residents stuck with hefty water bill The Moore’s make ends meet living at The Cove for almost a year.
ESTERO Scoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit FGCU’s Brandon Dwyer is one of the big time performers in NIL despite having never scored a single point in his entire Eagle career.
What happens after a nuisance alligator is captured? For alligators, the month of May means we are in the heart of mating season in the Sunshine State.
Exclusive: Interview with woman who shares hope of recovery on National Fentanyl Awareness Day Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that in 2020 they seized nearly two thousand grams of fentanyl. In 2023, that number jumped to over 8,000.
ESTERO FGCU star in the circle reflects on historical senior season The Eagles’ ace told WINK News she is focused on making every moment count before she hangs up her cleats for the last time.
NAPLES Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crash Pastrami Dan’s in Naples welcomed customers once again, with people waiting at the door.
FGCU Two FGCU softball players playing for those who impacted their lives Two FGCU softball players, Riley Oakes and Olivia Black, are playing for friends who impacted their lives in a major way.
Police: Cape Coral man breaks into ex-girlfriend’s home, kills fish named ‘Bean’ A man has been arrested after police said he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, damaged her property and killed her pet fish.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers family blessed with new home In about sixty days, Myrtle Dillard’s home on Lincoln Boulevard went from being run-down and unlivable to brand new.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman’s student loans forgiveness after consolidation One Port Charlotte woman was skeptical of her student loan consolidation and potential forgiveness but an email over the weekend changed her life.
FORT MYERS Accusations of animal abuse at Lee County shelter An animal activist group said a local animal shelter is failing to find homes for stray pets, among other complaints.
PORT CHARLOTTE Court hearing held for Trails End Drive murder suspects Two suspects in the Trails End Drive murders were meant to appear in court on Tuesday.
IRVING, Texas (AP) Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after police allege he threatened to stab 7-Eleven workers Police have arrested a man who threatened to stab two 7-Eleven gas station employees with a knife.
Food drive for mental health awareness While someone may look healthy, they may be fighting a real inner battle.
FORT MYERS Overbilled for overflow of water; Residents stuck with hefty water bill The Moore’s make ends meet living at The Cove for almost a year.
ESTERO Scoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit FGCU’s Brandon Dwyer is one of the big time performers in NIL despite having never scored a single point in his entire Eagle career.
What happens after a nuisance alligator is captured? For alligators, the month of May means we are in the heart of mating season in the Sunshine State.
Exclusive: Interview with woman who shares hope of recovery on National Fentanyl Awareness Day Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that in 2020 they seized nearly two thousand grams of fentanyl. In 2023, that number jumped to over 8,000.
ESTERO FGCU star in the circle reflects on historical senior season The Eagles’ ace told WINK News she is focused on making every moment count before she hangs up her cleats for the last time.
NAPLES Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crash Pastrami Dan’s in Naples welcomed customers once again, with people waiting at the door.
FGCU Two FGCU softball players playing for those who impacted their lives Two FGCU softball players, Riley Oakes and Olivia Black, are playing for friends who impacted their lives in a major way.
Police: Cape Coral man breaks into ex-girlfriend’s home, kills fish named ‘Bean’ A man has been arrested after police said he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, damaged her property and killed her pet fish.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers family blessed with new home In about sixty days, Myrtle Dillard’s home on Lincoln Boulevard went from being run-down and unlivable to brand new.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman’s student loans forgiveness after consolidation One Port Charlotte woman was skeptical of her student loan consolidation and potential forgiveness but an email over the weekend changed her life.
FORT MYERS Accusations of animal abuse at Lee County shelter An animal activist group said a local animal shelter is failing to find homes for stray pets, among other complaints.
PORT CHARLOTTE Court hearing held for Trails End Drive murder suspects Two suspects in the Trails End Drive murders were meant to appear in court on Tuesday.
IRVING, Texas (AP) Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after police allege he threatened to stab 7-Eleven workers Police have arrested a man who threatened to stab two 7-Eleven gas station employees with a knife.
The man who shot and killed a Fort Myers policeman is waiting to discover his fate. The jury that found Wisner Desmaret guilty of murdering Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller is isolated. They sequestered in a hotel ahead of the biggest decision of their lives, recommending life in prison or death. A note was handed to the judge on Thursday from the jury foreperson indicating that one juror cannot recommend death for any reason other than her conscience. The judge instructed to jury to rely on their instructions and continue deliberating. But Desmaret’s actions in the courtroom are under the microscope from legal experts who said he could be hurting his case and chances at future appeals. “She’s indicated she will only vote with her conscience; please advise,” the judge said. That was the moment WINK News learned one juror was struggling with the decision over recommending the death penalty for the convicted killer. Before deliberations, Desmaret’s family was prepared to speak on his behalf. His family would have likely argued why Desmaret should not get a death sentence. However, Desmaret refused to allow his family to speak. “No, like I said, I’m just going to go all by myself on this,” Desmaret said. Desmaret also accused his standby counsel, Lee Hollander, of making death threats. “‘I just want you dead. I want dead. I want death’. That’s what Mr. Hollander kept saying to me,” Desmaret said. To which the judge responded by saying, “So, again, I think I pointed out to you previously, that is a non-credible statement.” The jury heard from Jobbers-Miller’s uncle. “They were just starting their life together,” Jobbers’Miller’s uncle said while holding back tears. He said Jobbers-Miller had wanted to be an officer since he was six. Becoming the officer he always wanted to be was not easy. Jobbers-Miller was born premature, drug-addicted, and HIV-positive. Desmaret then accused the fallen officer of trying to steal his blood. “And I guess I looked like new blood that night. And if he would have shot and killed me and take me to the hospital, or when he get there, all they doing is withdrawing… taking my blood out of me… taking my blood out of me. And feeling to give him transfusion,” Desmaret said. Desmaret was deemed competent by the court and chose to represent himself. And legal expert Doctor Pamella Seay said he could not claim incompetence in any future appeals. “By making these decisions, he is proving himself to be incompetent, that he is not allowing for good information to be sent forward. That’s not a basis for an appeal,” Dr. Seay said. Desmaret also took issue with his standby attorney, objecting to legal issues and filing a notice of appeal on Desmaret’s behalf, telling the judge he didn’t want him there anymore. Dr. Seay said if those objections are not made now, it limits the number of appeals that can be made in the future. Court will resume Friday morning at 9 a.m.