Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge RoadLCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
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.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
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.
Whether it was at Barron Collier High School, University of Central Florida or now at Florida State University, pitcher Jacob Marlowe belongs on the mound. “Just being able to compete against yourself basically,” Jacob said. “That’s the favorite thing that I like about pitching is always trying to be better every time you go out there.” Marlowe hasn’t had that opportunity with the Seminoles yet. He’s redshirting this season. Last fall, he was told he needed to have open heart surgery to correct his aortic valve leaflets, which were fused together creating one. He’s had the condition since he was born. The surgery was a surprise to Jacob and his family. “It was out of the blue,” Jacob explained. “I was told that I wouldn’t need it in college originally. But then as soon as I got the echo in the fall, it just hit me like a truck basically.” “At first we were all scared but we knew he’s strong and he’ll push through it,” Jacob’s brother Mitch said. Jacob went up to Massachusetts for the procedure. Doctors worked to repair his aortic valve. On the fourth day of his recovery, his heart rate dropped drastically. “They start putting the defibrillator patches on my chest and they tell my parents to leave the room,” Jacob recalled. And they have no idea what’s going on and I just remembered them making sure that I stayed awake. They were pumping me with morphine the whole time. And I’m just wondering what is going on right now.” Jacob went on to say, “I just remember turning around to look at the monitor and it said like 23. And I was like holy crap. This is not good.” Once it stabilized, they had to put in a temporary pacemaker and Jacob was rushed into another surgery. Through it all, his family and friends were by his side. As Jacob started his road to recovery, it was clear what the goal was. “The first thing I did was put a baseball in his hand,” Jacob’s high school coach Charlie Maurer said. “Because I needed him to know that was the goal. You know you’re out of surgery you made it were good. Now this is the next goal.” “I’m more determined than ever,” Jacob said. “I want to be better than how I was. You know who knows what if this gave me super powers? What if I’m better?”