Police investigate homicide in front of Fort Myers beauty salonWINK Neighborhood Watch: road rage, domestic violence and camper fire
FORT MYERS Police investigate homicide in front of Fort Myers beauty salon The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a homicide after police found a man’s dead body in the parking lot of a Fort Myers beauty salon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: road rage, domestic violence and camper fire This weeks segment of WINK Neighborhood watch features: An angry driver, a posterior puncture, and a family camper up in flames.
OCALA Memorial held for migrant bus crash victims A memorial was held in Ocala Friday night after a bus crash left eight people dead and 45 injured this past Tuesday.
IMMOKALEE ROAD 3 injured in deadly crash on Immokalee road The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a deadly crash on Immokalee road.
NAPLES Collier deputies investigating car submerged in water The Collier County Sheriffs Office is investigating the scene of a submerged vehicle in Naples.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy FGCU softball reflects on the historic season following their elimination doubleheader Saturday as well as what made this team special.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
FORT MYERS Police investigate homicide in front of Fort Myers beauty salon The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a homicide after police found a man’s dead body in the parking lot of a Fort Myers beauty salon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: road rage, domestic violence and camper fire This weeks segment of WINK Neighborhood watch features: An angry driver, a posterior puncture, and a family camper up in flames.
OCALA Memorial held for migrant bus crash victims A memorial was held in Ocala Friday night after a bus crash left eight people dead and 45 injured this past Tuesday.
IMMOKALEE ROAD 3 injured in deadly crash on Immokalee road The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a deadly crash on Immokalee road.
NAPLES Collier deputies investigating car submerged in water The Collier County Sheriffs Office is investigating the scene of a submerged vehicle in Naples.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy FGCU softball reflects on the historic season following their elimination doubleheader Saturday as well as what made this team special.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
The Fort Myers Police Department has seen an increase in property crimes and shootings in recent weeks. From Nov. 16-29 there have been at least seven shootings in Fort Myers. Some have led to arrests, others have not. One happened early last week on Lime Street. Another, Tuesday, Nov. 21 at The Lennox apartments on Red Cedar Drive. A third, Wednesday, Nov. 22 on Dale Street. A fourth, Nov 21 on Edison Avenue. A fifth, Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Boardwalk. A sixth, Friday morning. A seventh was a double shooting at Rennaissance Preserve. FMPD said two people were shot. One was injured, but is in stable condition. The eighth shooting happened Wednesday, near the Taco Bell on Cleveland Avenue. FMPD spokeswoman Kristin Capuzzi said one man was arrested Thursday for the shooting on Dale Street. He faces two charges: firing a weapon from A vehicle and damage of property criminal mischief. In the shooting on Cleveland Avenue, Capuzzi said detectives are making progress, but so far no arrests have been made– same with The Lennox Apartment shooting on Red Cedar Drive. According to FMPD, the shooting at the Boardwalk has not resulted in an arrest, but detectives are still working the case and say both parties, the victim and alleged shooter, have been cooperative. According to an incident report from Fort Myers Police, one person was arrested after police responded to a “shot spotter” alert on Edison Avenue. Officers found an abandoned truck with a bullet hole and a man in a nearby residence claiming he was shot at. Despite his initial reluctance, the man later agreed to press charges of aggravated battery by a deadly weapon. The truck was towed pending a search warrant. The shooting that happened Friday morning at Renaissance Preserve resulted in one person injured, but the victim is in stable condition. FMPD said this was a double shooting, and no one is in custody. This is an active investigation, and police said no danger is posed to the community. Capuzzi said detectives are making progress in each and every case. “These are very complex– sometimes– cases, and you know, we’re looking for successful cases as well,” said Capuzzi. “Therefore, sometimes it does take time waiting for forensic information to return from testing and stuff like that.” There have been some arrests, but Capuzzi said those arrests are not necessarily directly connected to the shootings. However, the arrests are still somehow connected to the case. FMPD said detectives do not believe these shootings are gang-related. But are the shootings related? As detectives work to gather information, there are times they will find a connection between cases. “Hypothetically, a lot of these are social media beef, like, you know, just disagreements between people. It could be property crimes,” said Capuzzi. “There’s a lot of different things that go on, you know, that cause people to, you know, retaliate in that manner. We absolutely, you know, stress that gun violence is never the answer.” Capuzzi said these shootings are not random. They are targeted and isolated. That doesn’t mean people with information should stay quiet. “We are still working on all of these cases; They are still all active. We’re always open to community input information; you can remain anonymous through our Atlas One Application or through Crime Stoppers,” said Capuzzi. You can also contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8744 or submit tips online or on the P3 Tips mobile app. Remember, you can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward.