Recent legal settlement means big changes for real estate transactionsRevive The Vibe Fest returns to Fort Myers Beach
Recent legal settlement means big changes for real estate transactions For those buying or selling real estate and agents representing them on either side of the transaction, the landscape changed dramatically in May when the National Association of Realtors settled several class-action lawsuits over its compensation rules for sellers’ and buyers’ agents.
FORT MYERS BEACH Revive The Vibe Fest returns to Fort Myers Beach The Revive The Vibe festival is returning to Fort Myers Beach, bringing in a tidal wave of local artists, musicians and businesses.
SARASOTA Mosquito-borne illness advisory issued in Sarasota Florida’s recent rainy climate has created a breeding ground for mosquitoes, raising concerns over the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for attacking Charlotte County inmate A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to attack another inmate with a weapon in Charlotte County.
MARCO ISLAND Boater missing after departing from Marco Island A boater has been missing since Monday after departing from Rose Marina in Marco Island and traveling between Sanibel and Stump Pass.
COLLIER COUNTY Lehigh Acres man accused of reckless driving, fleeing on foot A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after allegedly driving recklessly and then fleeing on foot in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL 18yo Cape Coral woman arrested for driving over 100 mph, drug possession The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a woman who stands accused of reckless driving, drug possession and running from law enforcement.
CAPE CORAL Duo arrested for Cape Coral armed robbery, fleeing from officers Two people have been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Cape Coral arcade armed with guns earlier this week.
FORT MYERS Massive police presence reported at Schandler Hall Park Several Lee County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were seen responding to Schandler Hall Park in Fort Myers.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County increasing school police presence over social media threats As parents send their kids to school Thursday, they’ll see extra police and deputy presence on campuses due to threats posted on social media.
The Weather Authority More rain and storms for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased chance of rain and storms throughout this Thursday afternoon.
Pet cat recovering after being shot in Port Charlotte A pet cat that had been missing for several days turned up at his Port Charlotte home in rough shape.
NAPLES Man accused of exposing himself at Naples Pier The Naples Police Department arrested a man who stands accused of exposing himself publicly at the Naples Pier.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral focusing on evacuation routes for hurricanes The city of Cape Coral is focusing on evacuation routes to make things smooth and safe for residents leaving during severe weather events.
Fort Myers talks about proposed parking lot in Dean Park Residents are trying to stop the warehouse in the Dean Park Historic District from becoming a parking lot for the city’s truck fleet.
Recent legal settlement means big changes for real estate transactions For those buying or selling real estate and agents representing them on either side of the transaction, the landscape changed dramatically in May when the National Association of Realtors settled several class-action lawsuits over its compensation rules for sellers’ and buyers’ agents.
FORT MYERS BEACH Revive The Vibe Fest returns to Fort Myers Beach The Revive The Vibe festival is returning to Fort Myers Beach, bringing in a tidal wave of local artists, musicians and businesses.
SARASOTA Mosquito-borne illness advisory issued in Sarasota Florida’s recent rainy climate has created a breeding ground for mosquitoes, raising concerns over the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for attacking Charlotte County inmate A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to attack another inmate with a weapon in Charlotte County.
MARCO ISLAND Boater missing after departing from Marco Island A boater has been missing since Monday after departing from Rose Marina in Marco Island and traveling between Sanibel and Stump Pass.
COLLIER COUNTY Lehigh Acres man accused of reckless driving, fleeing on foot A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after allegedly driving recklessly and then fleeing on foot in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL 18yo Cape Coral woman arrested for driving over 100 mph, drug possession The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a woman who stands accused of reckless driving, drug possession and running from law enforcement.
CAPE CORAL Duo arrested for Cape Coral armed robbery, fleeing from officers Two people have been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Cape Coral arcade armed with guns earlier this week.
FORT MYERS Massive police presence reported at Schandler Hall Park Several Lee County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were seen responding to Schandler Hall Park in Fort Myers.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County increasing school police presence over social media threats As parents send their kids to school Thursday, they’ll see extra police and deputy presence on campuses due to threats posted on social media.
The Weather Authority More rain and storms for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased chance of rain and storms throughout this Thursday afternoon.
Pet cat recovering after being shot in Port Charlotte A pet cat that had been missing for several days turned up at his Port Charlotte home in rough shape.
NAPLES Man accused of exposing himself at Naples Pier The Naples Police Department arrested a man who stands accused of exposing himself publicly at the Naples Pier.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral focusing on evacuation routes for hurricanes The city of Cape Coral is focusing on evacuation routes to make things smooth and safe for residents leaving during severe weather events.
Fort Myers talks about proposed parking lot in Dean Park Residents are trying to stop the warehouse in the Dean Park Historic District from becoming a parking lot for the city’s truck fleet.
Ethan Cartwright was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Anne Fleury and her mother Jeanne Pierre Charles Andre in San Carlos Park in 2021. WINK News reporter Maddie Herron sat down with Anne’s family to hear their response to the sentencing. The family told her Cartwright’s sentencing was just not enough. WINK sat down with Remy Fleury, the father of one of the victims, and he said it’s because no punishment could bring back his only child or her mother. Two life sentences and over 400 months in prison, the price Ethan Cartwright will pay for murdering two women at a San Carlos Park home in Nov. of 2021. “That’s not enough, because life in prison cannot replace my loved ones,” said Fleury. Cartwright, Anne’s boyfriend, shot her and her mother, multiple times. Their murders were caught on video, the scenes filled the courtroom with chilling audio from the women’s final moments. A scene Judge Robert Branning said warrants his decision, “Mr. Cartwright, the video shown during the trial is one of the most chilling things I’ve ever seen in my professional career. A life sentence is completely warranted.” Fleury showed us the letter his family carefully crafted for the judge. After years of trial dates, Fleury said it was the first time his family had a voice in court, seeking justice for his only child and her mother… Two women he adored. “They did everything in their life to survive,” said Fleury. Moments before his sentencing, Cartwright brought a letter of his own. He shed tears reading to the court: “I show mercy. I show you mercy. Forgive me, for I go through a spiral of emotional affliction every day, my soul cries out…” These cries for remorse were empty words to Remy Fleury. An apology the grieving father said he does not accept. Fleury said, “He apologized for what he did, but that…it’s not fair. It’s too late.” In addition to two consecutive life sentences and some change, Cartwright has to pay restitution and costs of the prosecution and public defender. Fleury told us this does not mean justice, but it is a step to start moving forward.