Lee County deputies swarm Lehigh Acres neighborhoodJudge halts law requiring more extensive financial disclosures from local officials
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County deputies swarm Lehigh Acres neighborhood Over the weekend, Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies swarmed a Lehigh Acres neighborhood near Lee Boulevard and Gunnery Road.
Judge halts law requiring more extensive financial disclosures from local officials A federal judge ruled that a 2023 state law requiring municipal elected officials and candidates to disclose detailed financial information violates their rights, siding with municipal officials who sued.
downtown fort Myers Downtown Fort Myers businesses see foot traffic decline since bridge closure Since the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure, some businesses in downtown Fort Myers have noticed a decline in foot traffic due to the closure.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee Civic Center brings dinosaurs to Southwest Florida Fathers and their children filled the Lee Civic Center to celebrate the big day with a Jurassic experience.
the weather authority Hotter day ahead with isolated rain this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot but breezy Monday with isolated rain showers expected in the afternoon.
FORT MYERS Truck slams into Fort Myers home, 1 injured The Florida Highway Patrol and the Fort Myers Police Department are investigating a truck crashing into a home on Superior Street.
Rare tropical system could form off Florida’s Atlantic coast It’s unusual for a June storm to develop in the Atlantic and make landfall from the east.
MATLACHA Construction on Little Pine Island Bridge continues If you’re taking a trip to Matlacha this week, you might begin to see some traffic back ups.
LEHIGH ACRES LCSO deputies investigating attempted carjacking The Lee County Sheriffs office is investigating a scene they say was an attempted carjacking.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Road rage and drug trafficking This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features road rage, drones, and drugs.
NORTH FORT MYERS Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp kicks kids off to good start School’s out for summer, but on Saturday morning, more than 300 kids learned what it takes to be a football player at the annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp.
NORTH NAPLES Water contaminating some Southwest Florida gas tanks With the record amount of rain we received, some people in Southwest Florida have struggled with an issue that isn’t visible to the eye, like street flooding.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A bit drier today; not a bad day to head out on the boat A great day to celebrate dad. Drier weather with temps topping out in the low 90s under mostly cloudy skies.
NAPLES FC Naples debuts club name, crest and colors FC Naples, the USL League One soccer club, debuted its name, crest and colors Saturday morning.
NAPLES Fire rescue exhibit gives children firefighter experience Children learned how to put out fires from real-life firefighters and got tips on how to stay under the flames with the help of Tank the K9.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County deputies swarm Lehigh Acres neighborhood Over the weekend, Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies swarmed a Lehigh Acres neighborhood near Lee Boulevard and Gunnery Road.
Judge halts law requiring more extensive financial disclosures from local officials A federal judge ruled that a 2023 state law requiring municipal elected officials and candidates to disclose detailed financial information violates their rights, siding with municipal officials who sued.
downtown fort Myers Downtown Fort Myers businesses see foot traffic decline since bridge closure Since the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure, some businesses in downtown Fort Myers have noticed a decline in foot traffic due to the closure.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee Civic Center brings dinosaurs to Southwest Florida Fathers and their children filled the Lee Civic Center to celebrate the big day with a Jurassic experience.
the weather authority Hotter day ahead with isolated rain this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot but breezy Monday with isolated rain showers expected in the afternoon.
FORT MYERS Truck slams into Fort Myers home, 1 injured The Florida Highway Patrol and the Fort Myers Police Department are investigating a truck crashing into a home on Superior Street.
Rare tropical system could form off Florida’s Atlantic coast It’s unusual for a June storm to develop in the Atlantic and make landfall from the east.
MATLACHA Construction on Little Pine Island Bridge continues If you’re taking a trip to Matlacha this week, you might begin to see some traffic back ups.
LEHIGH ACRES LCSO deputies investigating attempted carjacking The Lee County Sheriffs office is investigating a scene they say was an attempted carjacking.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Road rage and drug trafficking This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features road rage, drones, and drugs.
NORTH FORT MYERS Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp kicks kids off to good start School’s out for summer, but on Saturday morning, more than 300 kids learned what it takes to be a football player at the annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp.
NORTH NAPLES Water contaminating some Southwest Florida gas tanks With the record amount of rain we received, some people in Southwest Florida have struggled with an issue that isn’t visible to the eye, like street flooding.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A bit drier today; not a bad day to head out on the boat A great day to celebrate dad. Drier weather with temps topping out in the low 90s under mostly cloudy skies.
NAPLES FC Naples debuts club name, crest and colors FC Naples, the USL League One soccer club, debuted its name, crest and colors Saturday morning.
NAPLES Fire rescue exhibit gives children firefighter experience Children learned how to put out fires from real-life firefighters and got tips on how to stay under the flames with the help of Tank the K9.
LEE COUNTY Mark Sievers files motion for new trial Mark Sievers has filed a motion for a new trial Tuesday evening. According to the motion, Sievers and his lawyer, Michael Mummert, believe the verdict is “contrary to the weight of the evidence.” Sievers was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death on Jan. 3, 2020 for the murder of his wife, Dr. Teresa […]
FORT MYERS Jury finds Mark Sievers guilty of first-degree murder in his wife’s brutal killing In only four hours of deliberations, the jury found Mark Sievers guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in his wife’s 2015 brutal killing. Because Sievers was found guilty of first-degree murder, he now faces the possibility of the death penalty. Judge Bruce Kyle has asked all members of the jury, prosecutors and […]
FORT MYERS Mark Sievers trial: Wright implicates defendant in murder: Day 2 The hitman in the murder of a Bonita Springs doctor gave testimony at the Lee County Courthouse Thursday afternoon. Holding his right hand in the air, Curtis Wayne Wright was sworn in. The first question the state asked Wright, 51, was who killed Dr. Teresa Sievers in 2015. The victim was the wife of the […]
FORT MYERS Mark Sievers Trial: Defense begins calling on witnesses: Day 8 Today marks a milestone in the four-year quest for justice for murdered doctor, Teresa Sievers. The defense team for her husband, Mark Sievers, who is accused of orchestrating her killing, will call witnesses today. If Sievers were to testify, he would be their last witness, but the defense is going to have an uphill battle […]
FORT MYERS Teresa Sievers’ family looking to move on after guilty verdict given to Mark Sievers The family of Doctor Teresa Sievers is focused on the future now, after a jury recommended the death penalty for Mark Sievers, Teresa’s husband who orchestrated her murder. “This man is a sociopath and he is where he belongs, and I want to move forward with my life with these two beautiful children that my […]
FORT MYERS Mark Sievers trial: Final jury selected as case prepares for trial: Day 6 Day 6 of jury selection for Mark Sievers’ trial marks the end as the 12 jurors and two alternates have been selected to hear the case. Attorneys asked a group of 37 potential jurors general questions to get a better understanding of their thoughts on the law and judicial system. Former jury consultant Dr. Erica […]
FORT MYERS Mark Sievers trial: State rests its case: Day 7 The murder trial for Mark Sievers continued Monday morning after the court had been on a break since Wednesday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The state is expected to call its five final witnesses today. We're back in the courtroom for complete coverage @winknews https://t.co/ER1Cn5MmVB — Taylor Petras (@TaylorPetras) December 2, 2019 Mark Sievers is […]
FORT MYERS Mark Sievers trial: Testimony continues: Day 4 Testimony in the murder trial of Mark Sievers picked up for its fourth day Monday morning. The judge presiding over the case says he plans to hold court through Wednesday and will take a break over the holiday. On Friday, we saw the trail of evidence that connects Mark Sievers to his wife, Doctor Teresa […]
FORT MYERS Mark Sievers trial: Jury selection continues: Day 3 Another long day of jury selection began Thursday morning, continuing to prove the issue of potential jurors being familiar with the case. Mark Sievers back in the court room for day 3 of jury selection. 100 jurors are downstairs. 50 will be brought up for questioning first. Judge Kyle asked if Sievers was feeling better […]
FORT MYERS Jurors in the Mark Sievers trial talk about their experience in first TV interview For the first time, two jurors who convicted Mark Sievers of planning the murder of his wife, Dr. Teresa Sievers, take us inside their deliberations. A panel of 12 jurors sentenced Sievers to death last month. He hired his best friend, Wayne Wright, who beat Teresa to death with a hammer. WINK News Reporter Morgan […]