19yo accused of street racing and making “donuts” near fuel pumpsSearch suspended for missing 70-year-old boater after departing from Marco Island
CAPE CORAL 19yo accused of street racing and making “donuts” near fuel pumps The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man accused of street racing and making “donuts” near fuel pumps and pedestrians.
MARCO ISLAND Search suspended for missing 70-year-old boater after departing from Marco Island The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended their search for a missing 70-year-old man after departing from Rose Marina in Marco Island.
the weather authority Hotter and drier for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a hotter Friday as several Southwest Florida counties will be under a heat advisory.
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.
17-year-old arrested after fatal crash on SR-82 A 17-year-old is facing vehicular homicide charges after a deadly crash on State Road 82.
NAPLES Former Israeli ambassador comments on presidential debate Former Israeli Ambassador, Michael Oren spoke with the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples to discuss the war going on, antisemitism and strengthening the relationship with Israel and the American-Jewish community.
TICE 2 scenes see massive deputy response, family says home was tear-gassed The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is not saying much about two connected crime scenes, one of which saw a house raided where one person was taken into custody after he was smoked out with tear gas.
NORTH NAPLES Deadly crash makes Collier deputies crack down on dangerous drivers The Collier County Sheriff’s office said they are targeting aggressive drivers, speeders and red-light runners in an effort to reduce crashes like the one at the Immokalee Road and Logan Blvd. intersection.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte teen charged with murder has violent past Polk County charged 17-year-old Collin Griffith with murder after he called 911 claiming his mom fell on a knife during a struggle.
Is someone tracking you with an Apple AirTag? AirTags have helped to solve a life-long problem. Add the Apple devices to your keys and you will always be able to find them. Throw the mini trackers in a suitcase when you fly and you may actually help the airline find them.
Week 3 Band Performances Before we kickoff Week 4 of high school football, let’s check out some of the high school band performances from Week 3.
LEHIGH ACRES New fire station to provide critical help in Lehigh Acres The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue celebrated the opening of Fire Station 107 on Thursday at the corner of Leonard Boulevard and Owen Avenue South.
LEHIGH ACRES Dump truck flips over in front of 7-Eleven in Lehigh Acres A dump truck flipped over in front of a 7-Eleven, destroying the greenery in front of the station.
SANIBEL 120,000 boulders are fortifying Sanibel Causeway As many as 120,000 boulders are helping rebuild the Sanibel Causeway to ensure that it can withstand severe weather events.
CAPE CORAL 19yo accused of street racing and making “donuts” near fuel pumps The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man accused of street racing and making “donuts” near fuel pumps and pedestrians.
MARCO ISLAND Search suspended for missing 70-year-old boater after departing from Marco Island The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended their search for a missing 70-year-old man after departing from Rose Marina in Marco Island.
the weather authority Hotter and drier for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a hotter Friday as several Southwest Florida counties will be under a heat advisory.
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.
17-year-old arrested after fatal crash on SR-82 A 17-year-old is facing vehicular homicide charges after a deadly crash on State Road 82.
NAPLES Former Israeli ambassador comments on presidential debate Former Israeli Ambassador, Michael Oren spoke with the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples to discuss the war going on, antisemitism and strengthening the relationship with Israel and the American-Jewish community.
TICE 2 scenes see massive deputy response, family says home was tear-gassed The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is not saying much about two connected crime scenes, one of which saw a house raided where one person was taken into custody after he was smoked out with tear gas.
NORTH NAPLES Deadly crash makes Collier deputies crack down on dangerous drivers The Collier County Sheriff’s office said they are targeting aggressive drivers, speeders and red-light runners in an effort to reduce crashes like the one at the Immokalee Road and Logan Blvd. intersection.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte teen charged with murder has violent past Polk County charged 17-year-old Collin Griffith with murder after he called 911 claiming his mom fell on a knife during a struggle.
Is someone tracking you with an Apple AirTag? AirTags have helped to solve a life-long problem. Add the Apple devices to your keys and you will always be able to find them. Throw the mini trackers in a suitcase when you fly and you may actually help the airline find them.
Week 3 Band Performances Before we kickoff Week 4 of high school football, let’s check out some of the high school band performances from Week 3.
LEHIGH ACRES New fire station to provide critical help in Lehigh Acres The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue celebrated the opening of Fire Station 107 on Thursday at the corner of Leonard Boulevard and Owen Avenue South.
LEHIGH ACRES Dump truck flips over in front of 7-Eleven in Lehigh Acres A dump truck flipped over in front of a 7-Eleven, destroying the greenery in front of the station.
SANIBEL 120,000 boulders are fortifying Sanibel Causeway As many as 120,000 boulders are helping rebuild the Sanibel Causeway to ensure that it can withstand severe weather events.
Fifteen years ago Jaylen Watkins lead Cape Coral to an undefeated season. Now number seven is back to try and do it again, this time on the sidelines. “Before I knew it I was like, ‘Okay, I think this is something I want to do,'” Watkins said. The Seahawk legend turned Super Bowl champion has taken over as defensive coordinator at his alma mater. “It’s just a part of my journey. I went to school here with my wife. I met my best friends. Once you go off and you come back you always want to pay homage to the places that you came from.” Watkins first left southwest Florida for the swamp, playing defensive back at the University of Florida after being recruited by Urban Meyer’s staff. Then he went even further, in 2014 he was taken in the fourth round of the NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. That began a seven year stint in the NFL with various teams that included a Super Bowl win with the Eagles. But what took him all the way to the top was everything he did off the field. “Show up on time, be accountable, be a high character teammate. That will take you far in life, no matter what. Whether it be football, whether it be trying to be a business owner, a partner, these traits are very vital, but it’s not just for this sport.” He and several of his former teammates are committed to teaching this year’s Seahawks team the same values and the importance of brotherhood. “It was an entire culture here and we’re here. We’re just trying to get that back.” Lucky for him, most kids are willing to listen to a Lee County Athletic Conference Hall of Famer. Watkins has the road map to success and a road named after him to show for it. His most important lesson for the defense: optimism. “My coaches would always say every time the grass is green and the paint is on the field, that’s an opportunity to make a play or make something happen. Every time we run out whether it’s a pick on offense or a fumble on offense, we’re backed up. That’s an opportunity. We smile. We’re happy about it, because we like football.” Watkins told WINK Sports reporter Sylvie Sparks he adapted that from his college coaches to his NFL career and it’s not the only thing he brought from Gainesville to the Cape. The Seahawks’ new head coach is Watkins’ college roommate, former Gator quarterback Tyler Murphy. This summer Murphy and Watkins lead team workouts together. Ultimately Watkins called himself a great defensive coordinator, but said Murphy is the man for the leading role. “I love the school so at the end of the day I want success for the school and for the kids,” Watkins said. “I think they get the best success right now with Tyler and me supporting him and the staff supporting him.” Watkins came home to run his business, D1 Training. Getting to coach his alma mater with his best friends is just a bonus. “As long as I’m in Fort Myers, I’ll be at Cape High so if that’s 20 years or 30 years. I hope to see complete success for this program for a very long time.” If they succeed in restoring Cape Coral football to its former glory, that will be icing on the cake.