33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee CountyCool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther was killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Milton.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther was killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Milton.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
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.