the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
ESTERO SWFL Lady Hammerheads find community through rugby The southwest Florida Lady Hammerheads are the Florida Women’s Rugby Union’s newest team.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
ESTERO SWFL Lady Hammerheads find community through rugby The southwest Florida Lady Hammerheads are the Florida Women’s Rugby Union’s newest team.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
Wisner Desmaret during his jury selection. Credit: WINK News On Friday morning, a jury recommended life in prison for Wisner Desmaret, convicted of murdering Fort Myers Police Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller. Desmaret was found guilty of the murder on Wednesday. After the penalty phase began the following day, the jury decided and heard impact statements from Jobbers-Miller’s family. His official sentencing is scheduled for June 5. Lee Hollander thinks jurors recognized Desmaret is struggling with severe mental health issues. Which Hollander claims explains his outbursts and confusion displayed throughout the trial. For five years, families waited patiently for a trial. And all it took was two days for the trial to end. “The trial court shall impose a sentence of life without the possibility of parole,” the judge said. Then, 2,500 pages of psychiatric records detailing mental health issues. Issues that Hollander, Desmaret’s standby attorney, believes influenced the jury’s recommendation. “I think the jury realized his mental health issues, and they recognized it. Even though they found aggravating factors, they found that whatever happened did not require a death sentence,” Hollander said. “Giving death sentences to people who are psychiatrically not all there… we’re supposed to be a little better than that in society,” Hollander said. However, the state attorney, Amira Fox, said Desmaret deserves to die for his crime. “He wanted to kill a cop,” Fox said. She said Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller sacrificed his life for others and instantly lost it to Desmaret. Steadfast in his refusal to let Hollander speak on his behalf, Desmaret represented himself throughout the entire trial. “He and I were not best buddies, and a lot of it stems from the fact that he did not want to bring up his psychiatric issues. I mean, he didn’t want his brother to testify to the jury about it,” Hollander said. Hollander attempted multiple times to have his mental competency revisited, stating his paranoia and schizophrenia caused Desmaret to shoot Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller. “He’s not taking his meds. He’s not all there,” Hollander tried explaining to the judge. “I’m hearing voices… when I’m alone… I hear things… See them,” Desmaret said. Desmaret said throughout the trial he thought the police were trying to kill him. “I wasn’t born with HIV. And I think that’s what’s making me a target a lot of these people that’s infected with HIV they need new blood if he would have shot and killed me when we get to the hospital, all they do is take my blood out of my take my blood out of me,” Desmaret said. Just one of the numerous shocking remarks made by Desmaret during the trial. Hollander said he plans to file an appeal. Officer Jobbers-Miller’s father nor the state spoke after the jury came back on Friday. The plan to once the judge makes the sentence official.