LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico RoadCharlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
Christopher Jordan, who died in a police-involved shooting. CREDIT: WINK News The future of police oversight in Florida is up in the air after a bill continues to make its way through the legislature that would do away with police review boards. That news has become a huge concern for many, including the NAACP. The group has been outspoken, saying the Fort Myers Police Department has lacked transparency since the officer-involved shooting death of Christopher Jordan back in December. Monday, at the Fort Myers City Council meeting, members of the NAACP wore white to protest a lack of answers regarding Jordan’s death. Due to these sorts of events, the organization says, “We cannot afford to lose any of the additional oversight that we do have.” Dressed in white with receipts in hand, members of the Lee County NAACP sat in Monday’s Fort Myers City Council meeting to let our representatives know, they are in the dark. “We want them to know that we are being ignored,” said James Muwakkil, the President of the Lee County NAACP. Since the officer-involved shooting that killed Jordan, every question, record request and meeting request has been ignored, says Muwakkil. “Where is that gun? Who was that officer? Who made that call? Where are those now? Where are those body cam videos that the public needs to see,” asks Muwakkil. FMPD immediately turned the investigation over to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. They can’t answer those questions while they investigate. However, they confirmed the referring agency in this case FMPD can. Muwakkil and the family believe Jordan did not have a gun and find FMPD’s lack of evidence suspicious. Nevertheless, they hope they’re wrong. “If we’re wrong, that means that our constitution is doing what it’s supposed to be doing. But if we’re right, that means that the Constitution is failing us at this moment,” said Muwakkil. While NAACP’s Sarah Wilson planned to discuss transparency with the shooting, she used her time in front of the council to discuss a potentially large threat to the future of police accountability, House Bill 601. “It’s a power grab to take power from you all,” said Wilson. The bill proposed by Representative Roach would eliminate civilian law enforcement review boards. They sent out the letter Monday morning saying we can’t afford to lose any additional oversight over our law enforcement departments. They say groups like the Fort Myers Citizens Review Board, while flawed, ensure accountability and transparency, which Councilmember Streets agrees. “Law enforcement departments belong to the people and not law enforcement themselves,” said Councilmember Streets.