Fort Myers police investigate crash on Colonial Boulevard, 3 injuredWitnesses recall moments leading to the loss of Sergeant Elio Diaz
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CHARLOTTE HARBOR Witnesses recall moments leading to the loss of Sergeant Elio Diaz It’s been one day since Charlotte County Sergeant Elio Diaz was killed in the line of duty.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County mourns the tragic loss of Sergeant Elio Diaz Sergeant Elio Diaz is the second deputy the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has lost in the last two years.
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Memorial created for deputy killed in line of duty By all accounts, Sergeant Diaz was beloved in his community and never hesitated to help those in need. Those who knew him say he was funny, selfless and a hero which is why a memorial in his honor was started Monday. The memorial is located at the Chevron where Diaz passed away. People who knew […]
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB Town Council approves luxury condos at Red Coconut RV park Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved development plans on Monday to turn the RV park into 137 luxury condos with beachfront views.
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A brotherhood in mourning: Sergeant Elio Diaz’s legacy lives on Deputies and police officers know the danger they face the moment they put on that badge and step out the door.
PUNTA GORDA Deputies clear scene where colleague was killed in the line of duty WINK News is remembering the life of Charlotte County deputy Elio Diaz, after deputies have left the scene following an hours-long investigation.
FORT MYERS Families impacted as Fort Myers cracks down on cemetery decorations The City of Fort Myers is asking people to remove flowers and more from the gravesites of their loved ones.
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PUNTA GORDA ‘All-around great guy and officer’; Community mourns fallen CCSO deputy WINK News is hearing from people who had firsthand encounters with the late Sgt. Elio Diaz, people who say Diaz changed their lives.
OCHOPEE FWC releases statement on Ochopee airboat crash that injured 24 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released a statement on the two airboats that crashed into one another in Ochopee.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police investigate crash on Colonial Boulevard, 3 injured The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that occurred at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Challenger Boulevard.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Witnesses recall moments leading to the loss of Sergeant Elio Diaz It’s been one day since Charlotte County Sergeant Elio Diaz was killed in the line of duty.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County mourns the tragic loss of Sergeant Elio Diaz Sergeant Elio Diaz is the second deputy the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has lost in the last two years.
NAPLES ‘Magic of Lights’ display brings holiday cheer to Naples The Paradise Coast Sports Complex will be hosting a drive-through holiday event throughout December.
ESTERO FGCU Hall of Famer Chris Sale reflects on comeback season Following one of the best seasons for a pitcher this century, Atlanta Brave and FGCU Hall of Famer Chris Sale needs more room on his mantle.
FORT MYERS Fatal crash involving motorcycle in Fort Myers A crash between a motorcycle and a car has left at least one person dead in Fort Myers.
Memorial created for deputy killed in line of duty By all accounts, Sergeant Diaz was beloved in his community and never hesitated to help those in need. Those who knew him say he was funny, selfless and a hero which is why a memorial in his honor was started Monday. The memorial is located at the Chevron where Diaz passed away. People who knew […]
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB Town Council approves luxury condos at Red Coconut RV park Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved development plans on Monday to turn the RV park into 137 luxury condos with beachfront views.
NAPLES Naples doctor makes breakthrough in spinal fusion surgery Of all the back surgeries, a spinal fusion is probably the most dreaded, but that could change thanks to a breakthrough procedure pioneered right here in southwest Florida.
A brotherhood in mourning: Sergeant Elio Diaz’s legacy lives on Deputies and police officers know the danger they face the moment they put on that badge and step out the door.
PUNTA GORDA Deputies clear scene where colleague was killed in the line of duty WINK News is remembering the life of Charlotte County deputy Elio Diaz, after deputies have left the scene following an hours-long investigation.
FORT MYERS Families impacted as Fort Myers cracks down on cemetery decorations The City of Fort Myers is asking people to remove flowers and more from the gravesites of their loved ones.
CAPE CORAL Miracle Moment: Daughter of Cape Coral officers battles cancer Officers at the Cape Coral Police Department are taught to be prepared for anything; however, one can never be prepared to hear the gut-wrenching diagnosis of cancer.
PUNTA GORDA ‘All-around great guy and officer’; Community mourns fallen CCSO deputy WINK News is hearing from people who had firsthand encounters with the late Sgt. Elio Diaz, people who say Diaz changed their lives.
OCHOPEE FWC releases statement on Ochopee airboat crash that injured 24 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released a statement on the two airboats that crashed into one another in Ochopee.
It’s been one day since Charlotte County Sergeant Elio Diaz was killed in the line of duty. He was shot with a rifle during a traffic stop at the Chevron gas station near Sunseeker Resort. Deputies quickly found his killer at the Popeyes on Kings Highway. They said he reached for his rifle again, and deputies opened fire, ending his life. WNK News anchor Taylor Wirtz learned more about the moments surrounding the shooting and spoke with witnesses. She’s learned that up until the moment shots were fired, it seemed like a normal traffic stop. But what happened next is something they’ll never forget: A sergeant killed in the line of duty, a manhunt shutting down major roads and a suspect taken out by law enforcement. Jakquan Jackson was one of those witnesses, and he told WINK News, “This was all happening in a split second. Felt like I was there for, like, five minutes.” But why did it happen in the first place? That’s a question people who were at the Charlotte Harbor Chevrolet station on Sunday keep asking themselves. Joseph Murphy and his wife noticed Sergeant Elio Diaz conducting a traffic stop, and they said everything appeared normal. “There was no arguing between the officer or the suspect,” said Murphy. That is until the sergeant went back to his car. When he returned, the driver, 24-year-old Andrew Mostyn, opened fire. “The man turned around out of the front seat of the truck with an automatic rifle and just started opening fire on him,” Murphy explained. “I’ll never forget that man’s face a day in my life. It was just the most disturbed, lost look on anyone’s face I’ve ever seen.” Jakquan Jackson and his wife were in the middle of a U-turn when they heard the shots. “We counted seven shots,” Jackson said. Murphy said, “I just saw a body, and it receiving multiple rounds more than necessary. So I knew it wasn’t, it wasn’t an act of defense.” “We all knew that someone lost their life before our eyes,” said Jackson. Then, the shooter just drove off. Murphy said, “He just got in the truck like nothing ever happened.” We know after fleeing the Chevron station, Mostyn led deputies to a nearby Popeyes. Once surrounded, he reached for his rifle yet again and was shot, dying shortly after. At the Chevron on Monday night is a growing memorial for a beloved father and husband, someone people realize put his life on the line for others.