Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day oneMan arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024.
Boy’s journey of overcoming short bowel syndrome The road can be long and difficult for children born with short bowel syndrome. Rare and sometimes fatal, the best shot at good quality of life involves a transplant.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024.
Boy’s journey of overcoming short bowel syndrome The road can be long and difficult for children born with short bowel syndrome. Rare and sometimes fatal, the best shot at good quality of life involves a transplant.
Officers helping baby overdosing on fentanyl. CREDIT: FMPD Warning: some viewers may find this video disturbing. Officers scrambled to save a baby’s life, and thanks to their heroic efforts, he survived. WINK spoke to them for the first time. READ MORE: Fort Myers mother arrested after baby overdoses on fentanyl In the bodycam video, you can see the officers doing CPR for several minutes. By the time the EMTs arrived, the baby showed signs of life. At the hospital, they found traces of fentanyl exposure in his blood. The mother, Mary Sinopoli, said she was driving the baby to the hospital when officers intercepted her. She’s since been arrested. The Fort Myers police officers who saved that baby said that, first and foremost, they were thinking that they needed to save this baby’s life. They performed CPR until paramedics arrived and remained calm, even when they had a feeling this baby had been exposed to fentanyl. No one ever expects that when trying to help a 6-month-old. This was simply a miracle. Fentanyl kills tens of thousands of people every year. “I think it’s wild,” said FMPD officer Darian Lutz. “I mean, I just kind of zoned out. To be honest with you, I was kind of focused on the baby and the baby itself.” The bodycam video shows them bringing the 6-month-old boy back to life. “The dispatcher let us know before we got there, so without even saying anything, we just worked together, done what we know to do,” said FMPD officer Zach Shifflet. Calmly placing two fingers on the boy’s chest, steadily performing chest compressions, all while trying to figure out what led to this baby no longer breathing. In the video, you hear Sinapoli in tears, frantically explaining her side. This was on the way to the hospital. Officers met her on the side of the road to attend to her lifeless 6-month-old after she called 911. “I just heard crying in the background,” said Cassandra Newell, 911 operator, “and somebody said the baby’s not breathing, and then they hung up on me, so I think my thing was just to be persistent and just keep calling because I knew I had to get these people, and then the EMS as well, just to try to save their baby. It definitely tugged at my like mom’s heartstrings.” “This affected me quite a bit while I was there,” said FMPD officer Kelley Whyt. “When I had him down on the floor doing chest compressions, so I was just looking at his face and just thinking about my daughter, like, what if it was her? I definitely went home after that and hugged her pretty tight.” The officers said they were thankful for the 911 call operator’s persistence because fentanyl can kill fast. The baby’s mother faces an aggravated child abuse charge.