WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA Judge upholds decision in fight over building heights and density on Captiva Island After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
ESTERO SWFL Lady Hammerheads find community through rugby The southwest Florida Lady Hammerheads are the Florida Women’s Rugby Union’s newest team.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
Punta Gorda City Council searches for new home Punta Gorda City Council sought a temporary solution when it was unable to meet Jan. 9 at the Military Heritage Museum because elevators weren’t working, which would have been a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Heavy metal drummer turns Winkler House into Stet’s Bar rock venue Stet Howland, who as a drummer has an affinity for heavy metal music, bought a longtime Fort Myers dive bar and then transformed it into a haven for rock and roll.
CAPE CORAL 40th annual Cape Coral Art Festival to close roads Cape Coral Parkway will close off Coronado Parkway to Del Prado Boulevard for this weekend’s 40th annual Art Festival.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County man arrested after holding woman at knifepoint The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for holding a woman at knifepoint during a domestic disturbance.
2 accused of multiple thefts while using stolen vehicle in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men accused of multiple thefts and driving a stolen vehicle.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA Judge upholds decision in fight over building heights and density on Captiva Island After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
ESTERO SWFL Lady Hammerheads find community through rugby The southwest Florida Lady Hammerheads are the Florida Women’s Rugby Union’s newest team.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
Punta Gorda City Council searches for new home Punta Gorda City Council sought a temporary solution when it was unable to meet Jan. 9 at the Military Heritage Museum because elevators weren’t working, which would have been a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Heavy metal drummer turns Winkler House into Stet’s Bar rock venue Stet Howland, who as a drummer has an affinity for heavy metal music, bought a longtime Fort Myers dive bar and then transformed it into a haven for rock and roll.
CAPE CORAL 40th annual Cape Coral Art Festival to close roads Cape Coral Parkway will close off Coronado Parkway to Del Prado Boulevard for this weekend’s 40th annual Art Festival.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County man arrested after holding woman at knifepoint The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for holding a woman at knifepoint during a domestic disturbance.
2 accused of multiple thefts while using stolen vehicle in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men accused of multiple thefts and driving a stolen vehicle.
Christopher Jordan. Credit: WINK The state attorney’s office says a Fort Myers police officer who shot and killed a man who was believed to have had gun during a confrontation with police was “justified in deadly force.” Fort Myers police said they did not find a gun on Christopher Jordan after shooting him dead on Dec. 1, 2023. However, state attorney Amira Fox said the shooting was justified despite the fact no one found a gun because the officer believed he and others were at risk. On the night of the shooting, Jordan’s sister Cynthia Jordan called 911, saying her brother was threatening her with a firearm. Fort Myers police responded and cleared everyone away from the home, and for 40 minutes or so tried to convince the brother to give himself up. He refused. The investigation — relying on bodycam video and witness statements — revealed that two witnesses and a detective on scene — saw Christopher Jordan moving around in a bedroom and saw a gun. Then, according to Fox, detective James Marcella confirmed the gun and fired. “Detective Marcella stated, ‘I got one hand, gun,” said Fox. “Detective Marcella then fired one round from his rifle. The round struck Christopher Jordan in the chest.” The state attorney also said that nobody else is being charged. We have yet to hear from FMPD on the state attorney’s decision, but Mayor Kevin Anderson said, “What a lot of people don’t understand is that every time a police officer makes that decision to use deadly force, there are hundreds of times when the decision was made not to use deadly force.” The NAACP, however, did have something to say right after the SAO’s announcement. “This is a nation of laws,” said James Muwakkil, president of the Lee County NAACP. “That’s what governs us in our everyday lives we depend on. Justice is for everyone. It’s for people that you like, people who are a different race, speak a different language, different religion, different gender. It’s for everyone, even a 58-year-old, mentally ill drug user, petty thief. It’s for him too.” Fox said Jordan’s sister had lied to police about the gun. “These allegations instructed law enforcement on how to proceed,” she said. That did not fly with Muwakkil. “So this state attorney is saying that it doesn’t matter that they lied?” said Muwakkil. “Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me?” The State attorney said complicating matters was the report by police that Jordan was playing a recording of gunfire. Citing an officer, she said, “Christopher Jordan was playing sounds of automatic rifle fire and making statements to shoot him.” Forty-eight minutes after the call to 911, Moschella fired the fatal shot to Jordan’s chest. Angelo Ruth, Jordan’s brother, said the fight for justice for his brother is not over, in fact, he said he’s just getting started. “It’s sad for my brother to go out like that. It’s a sad day,” he said. He said they are not giving up fighting for justice for his brother. Ruth, along with the NAACP has put their faith in the Department of Justice. In the meantime, they plan to protest in front of the state attorney’s office next week.