FORT MYERS Precautionary boil water notice issued for parts of Fort Myers Multiple neighborhoods in Fort Myers are dealing with a boil water notice after a water main break Tuesday night.
SANIBEL Search continues for missing swimmer A beach day for four friends took a turn for the worst Tuesday afternoon. Multiple agencies, including the Sanibel Police Department, were called to the scene in search of a missing teenage swimmer at Blind Beach Pass.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers businesses struggle after Caloosahatchee Bridge closure Local businesses are struggling to stay busy after the Caloosahatchee bridge shut down earlier this summer.
FORT MYERS Shoppers see increase in grocery prices ahead of Fourth of July Shopping for Independence Day almost feels like shopping for a major holiday; with the fireworks, food, and travel, all of it can add up to booming expenses.
Man causes chaos in Naples restaurant Oliver Oxenham was arrested Saturday afternoon after creating chaos at Vergina in Naples.
CAPE CORAL Global Flag Football League is revolutionizing professional sports ownership Fifteen years ago, Cape Coral native Jay Lawrence hatched a plan. After more than a decade of workshopping the idea, the Global Flag Football League is finally here.
Unlocking the secrets to super-aging Most people’s goal is to live long and in good health. Experts say it is possible to do both. In fact, more people are living at an advanced age with a good quality of life than ever before.
PORT CHARLOTTE Free legal help for Hurricane Ian survivors Maybe a contractor stole your money, you’re battling insurance or can’t find your important legal documents. Whatever it is, Florida Rural Legal Services can help, and they do it for free.
PORT CHARLOTTE Former Charlotte County MLB player accused of decades-long sexual abuse A woman is accusing a former Major League Baseball player from Charlotte County of sexually abusing her for years.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 arrested after road rage shooting in Lehigh Acres A person is fighting to recover after being shot in Lehigh Acres, and we now know that this was a road rage shooting.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee bridge: Timeline, traffic and 4th of July impact As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, construction on the Caloosahatchee River Bridge continues to progress ahead of schedule. According to the latest update from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on June 19th, the project is currently 103 days ahead of schedule.
Saw palmetto berry bandits facing harsher punishments A new law is cracking down on saw palmetto berry bandits, who are known for stealing the berries and selling them by the pound.
Cape Coral removes ribbons honoring veterans from Jaycee Park People with the Support Jaycee Park organization are outraged after the ribbons and decorations they placed on trees in Jaycee Park were taken down by the City of Cape Coral.
WASHINGTON (AP) Judge delays Trump’s hush money sentencing until at least September after high court immunity ruling Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush-money case has been postponed until at least September after the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
NAPLES WINK News speaks with victim in Uber high speed chase The chase started on Davis Boulevard shortly after 2:30 A.M. On Sunday and ended on Goodlette-Frank Road.
FORT MYERS Precautionary boil water notice issued for parts of Fort Myers Multiple neighborhoods in Fort Myers are dealing with a boil water notice after a water main break Tuesday night.
SANIBEL Search continues for missing swimmer A beach day for four friends took a turn for the worst Tuesday afternoon. Multiple agencies, including the Sanibel Police Department, were called to the scene in search of a missing teenage swimmer at Blind Beach Pass.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers businesses struggle after Caloosahatchee Bridge closure Local businesses are struggling to stay busy after the Caloosahatchee bridge shut down earlier this summer.
FORT MYERS Shoppers see increase in grocery prices ahead of Fourth of July Shopping for Independence Day almost feels like shopping for a major holiday; with the fireworks, food, and travel, all of it can add up to booming expenses.
Man causes chaos in Naples restaurant Oliver Oxenham was arrested Saturday afternoon after creating chaos at Vergina in Naples.
CAPE CORAL Global Flag Football League is revolutionizing professional sports ownership Fifteen years ago, Cape Coral native Jay Lawrence hatched a plan. After more than a decade of workshopping the idea, the Global Flag Football League is finally here.
Unlocking the secrets to super-aging Most people’s goal is to live long and in good health. Experts say it is possible to do both. In fact, more people are living at an advanced age with a good quality of life than ever before.
PORT CHARLOTTE Free legal help for Hurricane Ian survivors Maybe a contractor stole your money, you’re battling insurance or can’t find your important legal documents. Whatever it is, Florida Rural Legal Services can help, and they do it for free.
PORT CHARLOTTE Former Charlotte County MLB player accused of decades-long sexual abuse A woman is accusing a former Major League Baseball player from Charlotte County of sexually abusing her for years.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 arrested after road rage shooting in Lehigh Acres A person is fighting to recover after being shot in Lehigh Acres, and we now know that this was a road rage shooting.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee bridge: Timeline, traffic and 4th of July impact As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, construction on the Caloosahatchee River Bridge continues to progress ahead of schedule. According to the latest update from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on June 19th, the project is currently 103 days ahead of schedule.
Saw palmetto berry bandits facing harsher punishments A new law is cracking down on saw palmetto berry bandits, who are known for stealing the berries and selling them by the pound.
Cape Coral removes ribbons honoring veterans from Jaycee Park People with the Support Jaycee Park organization are outraged after the ribbons and decorations they placed on trees in Jaycee Park were taken down by the City of Cape Coral.
WASHINGTON (AP) Judge delays Trump’s hush money sentencing until at least September after high court immunity ruling Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush-money case has been postponed until at least September after the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
NAPLES WINK News speaks with victim in Uber high speed chase The chase started on Davis Boulevard shortly after 2:30 A.M. On Sunday and ended on Goodlette-Frank Road.
The decision by State Attorney Amira Fox to not press charges against the Fort Myers Police Detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan on December 1 has now led to protestors planning to take the streets in front of her office. Every Thursday, Project Justice, along with the NAACP, said they would protest her decision and the events that led to Christopher Jordan being killed. They’re calling on State Attorney Amira Fox to change her decision. Christopher Jordan. Credit: WINK News “Chris’s life had value, and it mattered. Had FMPD and the State’s Attorney’s Office believed that Christopher’s life mattered and had value, charges would be pressed, he’d probably still be here today, and this wouldn’t even be a conversation,” Sarah Wilson, the President of Project Justice, said. Wilson said there needs to be policy reform in the Fort Myers Police Department because they had been called out to the Jordan home multiple times in the past and a home with that history should have different protocols in place. “The police had been called out there 15 times in 2023 with the same report proven to be untrue. How in the world do our cops go out there and spend 45 minutes and don’t know that history?” Wilson continued, “The police were called at 8:19 p.m. They arrived on site within about 10 minutes. Christopher was shot at 9:06 p.m. and declared dead at Lee Memorial Hospital by 9:47 p.m. It was barely an hour before they called and got him all the way to the hospital and declared him dead. So, he was shot in less than 45 minutes.” Wilson, along with the NAACP, said they have a meeting planned with the Chief of Fort Myers police to discuss what needs to change inside FMPD. “Out of 15 times, were any resources offered to this family that was clearly in mental distress? Were any resources provided or offered? That’s the kind of community policing we are seeking, where when our police go out, and they see a problem, they’re able to identify it and get resources necessary to help the situation so that we don’t end up here 15 times.” Wilson continued, “They should have never been at that house that night. There should have been resources in place prior, there should have been something done prior, and that’s what we’re fighting for, to make sure that our community members are seen and heard and protected.” They’re also calling on State Attorney Amira Fox to overturn her decision not to press charges, but that’s something Dr. David Thomas, a professor of Forensic Sciences with an extensive law enforcement background, said he’s never seen done. “In my 30-some-odd years of living in Florida, and in being involved in law enforcement in some aspect for over the last 40 years, I’ve never seen a state attorney ever go back on their word or change their decision, and, honestly, all she’s doing is looking at the investigation. That was the findings that were presented to her, and my experience with FDLE is that it’s really pretty unbiased,” Thomas said.