New blue-light system to be implemented to flag red-light runnersNew Punta Gorda City Council accepts city manager’s resignation
New blue-light system to be implemented to flag red-light runners Green means go, red means stop and blue means you just ran a red light.
New Punta Gorda City Council accepts city manager’s resignation Punta Gorda’s new City Council accepted City Manager Greg Murray’s resignation Nov. 20 and agreed to pay toward hurricane repairs and provide several months of rent abatement to business owners who lease space at city-owned Herald Court. Debi Lux was named mayor and Greg Julian vice mayor by the new-look Council, which saw three incumbents […]
Vehicle catches on fire after crash at intersection of Alico and Oriole Rd. A vehicle caught on fire after a crash at the intersection of Alico Rd. and Oriole.
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New blue-light system to be implemented to flag red-light runners Green means go, red means stop and blue means you just ran a red light.
New Punta Gorda City Council accepts city manager’s resignation Punta Gorda’s new City Council accepted City Manager Greg Murray’s resignation Nov. 20 and agreed to pay toward hurricane repairs and provide several months of rent abatement to business owners who lease space at city-owned Herald Court. Debi Lux was named mayor and Greg Julian vice mayor by the new-look Council, which saw three incumbents […]
Vehicle catches on fire after crash at intersection of Alico and Oriole Rd. A vehicle caught on fire after a crash at the intersection of Alico Rd. and Oriole.
NAPLES A first look inside the Gulfshore Playhouse What does it take to become a candidate for Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year?
WINK NEWS Best time to shop for Black Friday Long gone are the days of people camping out overnight, waiting for their favorite store to open after Thanksgiving.
WINK NEWS Thanksgiving events across Southwest Florida Thanksgiving in Southwest Florida is a blend of tradition, offering both classic holiday gatherings and unique local events.
CAPE CORAL Caught on Camera: Social media influencer arrested for theft at Cape Coral Target The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a woman accused of stealing items worth nearly $500 from a Target.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers woman pleads guilty to possessing loaded firearm as person with felony convictions Fort Myers woman pleaded guilty to possessing a loaded firearm and ammunition as a person with felony convictions.
CAPE CORAL What’s next for Cape Coral City Council after repealing stipend? The City of Cape Coral elected five new council members Wednesday night, and their first motion was to repeal the controversial self-imposed stipend.
FORT MYERS California man pleads guilty to distributing drugs to Lee County A California man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl to Lee County.
Holiday events scheduled in Lee County throughout December It is the most wonderful time of the year, as Lee County is preparing for several Christmas and holiday-themed events in December.
FORT MYERS BEACH 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship begins on Fort Myers Beach The resilience of the Southwest Florida community is on display Thursday morning in the form of sand on Fort Myers Beach.
the weather authority Decreasing humidity and mostly sunny skies for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping humidity and temperatures on this Thursday afternoon.
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.
A still image before the moments Justin Argenti was struck and killed in Cape Coral. CREDIT: WINK News In a newly released exclusive video sent to WINK news, you can see the moments before a 13-year-old was fatally struck while riding his electric scooter in Cape Coral. The family of Justin Argenti, who was hit while riding his electric scooter on Sept. 9, 2023, at the intersection of West Rotunda Parkway and Academy Boulevard, has now filed a civil rights complaint with the Department of Justice. Robert Argenti, Justin’s grandfather, who raised him since his birth, said the driver did not face any citations or charges related to the crash, so now he’s pushing for something more to be done. He also alleges a Cape Coral police officer told the driver what to write in his witness statement detailing the crash. The Cape Coral police report stated that their investigation determined the driver was going 48 mph in a 35 mph zone. Justin Argenti “He’s traveling at a high rate of speed to a residential area entering an intersection on a Saturday afternoon when the kids are out of school and people are all out and about,” Argenti said. “He’s drugged, driving in a reckless manner and struck and killed my son who had just turned 13 years old.” In his civil rights complaint filed Monday, Argenti argues the never-before-seen Nest camera video proves the driver was speeding and negligent in his grandson’s death. The video above shows the deadly impact, but we froze it because of its graphic nature. RELATED: 13-year-old dies after scooter collides with oncoming car Argenti also said the body cam footage in the video at the top of this article shows a Cape Coral Officer telling the driver what to write in his account of what happened. “It was obvious he was coaching. You’re not supposed to say anything to him,” Argenti said. “You give him your statement to write out, and he writes it out. If he can’t speak English, if he only speaks Spanish, he writes it in Spanish, and then you interpret it. You don’t tell him what to say.” Argenti said the mayor and Cape Coral Police Chief have not responded to his requests to speak with them over the last few months, so now he’s relying on the NAACP and the Department of Justice. “My son was killed in this city, and these people don’t give a damn, nobody cares. They don’t care. They just want to go on cover it up. It’s just totally unacceptable, and I’m not going to stop. I’m going to keep pushing,” Argenti said. “I tried to reach out to the chief of police numerous times that I’ve called his office and left messages for him, the deputy chief. They would never return my calls. This went on for weeks.” Cape Coral Police will not talk about the civil rights complaint. As for the crash itself, investigators concluded Justin failed to stop or even slow down on his scooter as he approached the intersection. While Argenti is white, his grandson is black, and he believes race played a factor in Cape Coral Police not pursuing charges against the driver. The NAACP plans to hold a press conference later this week with the family of Justin Argenti at the Cape Coral Police Department.