Player of the week: Romeo SararoCollier County Sheriff’s Office speaks on school safety in wake of threats
NAPLES Player of the week: Romeo Sararo Aubrey Rogers football is on a two-game win streak. Coming off last year’s two and eighth seasons, it’s a positive start for the Patriots.
Collier County Sheriff’s Office speaks on school safety in wake of threats The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has investigated over a hundred potential school threats in the last two weeks.
ESTERO Two FGCU alumni featured in Gulfshore 40 under 40 At Florida Gulf Coast University, alumni are proving they still bleed blue and green years after they graduate.
NAPLES Naples man helps rebuild school in Ukraine A former Naples student who works to help others is gaining national attention in Ukraine.
NAPLES Is your child’s car seat safe? Car seats are one of the main tools used to keep children safe, but they are usually installed incorrectly.
BOKEELIA House fire rips through Bokeelia home A raging fire has ripped apart a two-story home in Bokeelia leaving a man homeless.
NORTH NAPLES WINK News Game of the Week: Port Charlotte at First Baptist Our WINK News Game of the Week for Week 5 is First Baptist hosting Port Charlotte with several top recruits taking center stage.
How an implantable device can help deal movement disorders Whether it’s from Parkinson’s disease or another movement disorder, hand tremors can be debilitating.
ARCADIA Arcadia woman arrested for threatening DCSO sergeant An Arcadia woman is in jail for threatening to blow up a DeSoto County sergeant’s home. The sergeant is now pressing charges for her threat.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man accused of having child-like sex doll A man from Bonita Springs was arrested earlier this week after allegedly possessing a sex doll that resembled a child.
FORT MYERS Man pleads guilty to possessing loaded gun during Fort Myers traffic stop A man with previous felony convictions has pleaded guilty to possessing a loaded firearm and ammunition during a Fort Myers traffic stop.
NORTH PORT Lockdown lifted at Imagine School after ammunition found on school bus The North Port Police Department is investigating after ammunition was found on an Imagine School bus, which has led to the school’s lockdown.
FORT MYERS Publix teams up with Harry Chapin to fight hunger September is Hunger Action Month, and Publix is partnering with the Harry Chapin Food Bank to help the Southwest Florida community.
ARCADIA 2 men accused of sexual misconduct with Arcadia student Two men were arrested last week after they allegedly engaged in sexual acts with a young student in Arcadia.
New Naples dining venue faces city scrutiny The local business venture at 1200 Central Ave. was the subject of more than three hours of discussion during the Sept. 4 meeting of City Council.
NAPLES Player of the week: Romeo Sararo Aubrey Rogers football is on a two-game win streak. Coming off last year’s two and eighth seasons, it’s a positive start for the Patriots.
Collier County Sheriff’s Office speaks on school safety in wake of threats The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has investigated over a hundred potential school threats in the last two weeks.
ESTERO Two FGCU alumni featured in Gulfshore 40 under 40 At Florida Gulf Coast University, alumni are proving they still bleed blue and green years after they graduate.
NAPLES Naples man helps rebuild school in Ukraine A former Naples student who works to help others is gaining national attention in Ukraine.
NAPLES Is your child’s car seat safe? Car seats are one of the main tools used to keep children safe, but they are usually installed incorrectly.
BOKEELIA House fire rips through Bokeelia home A raging fire has ripped apart a two-story home in Bokeelia leaving a man homeless.
NORTH NAPLES WINK News Game of the Week: Port Charlotte at First Baptist Our WINK News Game of the Week for Week 5 is First Baptist hosting Port Charlotte with several top recruits taking center stage.
How an implantable device can help deal movement disorders Whether it’s from Parkinson’s disease or another movement disorder, hand tremors can be debilitating.
ARCADIA Arcadia woman arrested for threatening DCSO sergeant An Arcadia woman is in jail for threatening to blow up a DeSoto County sergeant’s home. The sergeant is now pressing charges for her threat.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man accused of having child-like sex doll A man from Bonita Springs was arrested earlier this week after allegedly possessing a sex doll that resembled a child.
FORT MYERS Man pleads guilty to possessing loaded gun during Fort Myers traffic stop A man with previous felony convictions has pleaded guilty to possessing a loaded firearm and ammunition during a Fort Myers traffic stop.
NORTH PORT Lockdown lifted at Imagine School after ammunition found on school bus The North Port Police Department is investigating after ammunition was found on an Imagine School bus, which has led to the school’s lockdown.
FORT MYERS Publix teams up with Harry Chapin to fight hunger September is Hunger Action Month, and Publix is partnering with the Harry Chapin Food Bank to help the Southwest Florida community.
ARCADIA 2 men accused of sexual misconduct with Arcadia student Two men were arrested last week after they allegedly engaged in sexual acts with a young student in Arcadia.
New Naples dining venue faces city scrutiny The local business venture at 1200 Central Ave. was the subject of more than three hours of discussion during the Sept. 4 meeting of City Council.
Marco Island Vice Chairman, Erik Brechnitz is facing DUI charges after police found him asleep in his vehicle in the parking garage of 5000 Royal Marco Way. After responding to the scene, at around 2:19 p.m. Friday, Marco Island police noticed Brechnitz was unsteady on his feet and asked what happened. According to the police report, Brechnitz stated he was very tired because he had been playing tennis earlier in the day and had taken a nap in his car. According to witnesses, Brechnitz had been unconscious for about an hour and would not wake up despite knocking on his window. Police advised Brechnitz to get evaluated by EMS due to his bloodshot eyes, confusion and the smell of alcohol on his breath. Brechnitz tried to leave the area, claiming his wife was sick and told the reporting officer “not to be stupid.” Brechnitz was evaluated by EMS and refused to go to the hospital. Police officers asked Brechnitz if he had been drinking earlier in the day, to which he originally replied no. After being asked why the officer could smell alcohol on his breath, he replied that he had drank, but not enough to be drunk. Police officers then asked Brechnitz if he would be willing to participate in some field sobriety tests. Brechnitz responded that he was fine. The officer then explained that if he refused to participate, he could be arrested based on the officer’s observations that he was too impaired to drive. Brechnitz then agreed to participate, stating that it was a waste of time and asked the officer, “Don’t you have something better to do?” The responding officer administered three field sobriety exercises, which Brechnitz completed with varying success. Brechitz was then placed under arrest for driving under the influence. As he was being placed into custody, Brechitz repeatedly asked to call “Tracy” to straighten the situation out, referring to Marco Island Police Chief Tracy Frazzano. According to the police report, Brechnitz repeatedly made comments about how the situation was a waste of time and continued to ask the officer if he had anything better to do. Upon arrival to the station, Brechnitz provided a breath sample of .036 BAC. The legal limit for drivers over 21 in Florida is .08. Police said though he was under the legal amount, he still showed signs of impairment under the influence. After completing the sample, Brechnitz reportedly looked at the officer and stated, “I am going to be talking to Tracy about how you handled this.” Brechnitz was booked on Friday without further incident.