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Exclusive video shows why family of 13-year-old hit and killed in Cape Coral is filing civil rights complaint
In a newly released exclusive video sent to WINK news, you can see the moments before a 13-year-old was fatally struck while riding his electric scooter in Cape Coral. The family of Justin Argenti, who was hit while riding his electric scooter on Sept. 9, 2023, at the intersection of West Rotunda Parkway and Academy Boulevard, has now filed a civil rights complaint with the Department of Justice.
Cape Coral man charged with felony after allegedly backing into Publix employee
A man on a grocery store run turned into a hit-and-run after he allegedly backed into a Publix employee, according to the arrest report. “I took a screenshot of his license plate,” said witness Juliane Grano to WINK News reporter Camila Pereira over the phone. “Called the police, reported it to the police and then went to see whether or not the young man was alright. It’s the nurse in me; I can’t help but do that.”
12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116
A 12-vehicle crash temporarily closed all lanes of Interstate 75 near mile marker 116. Traffic is currently fully open as crews continue to work the scene on the southbound shoulder Thursday at 5 p.m. Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene along with Florida Highway Patrol. Tow trucks helped get...
Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student
The family of a student who was sexually abused and sent graphic images by a former teacher sued the District in a civil lawsuit for “an excess of $50,000 in damages.” The lawsuit claims the student incurred medical and psychological injuries from her experience at Diplomat Middle School in Cape Coral.
Child on scooter injured after crash with SUV near Gulf Elementary in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A child is recovering after a car hit him Tuesday afternoon in Cape Coral. The crash reportedly happened near Gulf Elementary School at the intersection of SW. 17th Place and SW. 34th Street. Surveillance video shows the moment two kids in an electric scooter blew...
1 hospitalized, baby saved in northeast Cape Coral crash
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A crash at the intersection of Santa Barbra Boulevard N. and Jacaranda Parkway E. in northeast Cape Coral had at least one person loaded into a helicopter and flown to the hospital Monday. “I heard there was a baby, a 3-year-old kid, in the back...
One transported to hospital after rollover crash in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A woman was reportedly taken to the hospital after being trapped in her van following a rollover crash in Fort Myers. Officials responded to the scene of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Edison Avenue and Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard on Tuesday morning. Reports say...
LCSO investigating possible connection between shooting and fire in North Fort Myers
Deputies are investigating the alleged shooting of a family’s camper home, which was then burned down by a fire in North Fort Myers. The fire was reported to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the North Fort Myers Fire District at around 6:12 a.m. on Thursday. A large...
1 person dead in motorcycle crash at Fowler St and Winkler Ave in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — One person was killed in a crash between a motorcycle and an SUV in Fort Myers Thursday afternoon. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, the crash happened at the intersection of Winkler Avenue and Fowler Street. FMPD said there will be road closures and...
Driver reportedly loses control of Humvee, crashes into trees in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A driver operating a military-style Humvee was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash in front of 1803 Surfside Boulevard in Cape Coral on Wednesday morning. According to witnesses, the driver nearly struck a man walking his dog and several objects, including telephone poles and mailboxes, before...
2 K-9s help arrest Fort Myers man in drug bust
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Two K-9s helped arrest a Fort Myers man after they found drugs during a traffic stop. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, K-9 Officers Hink and Bane arrived at the scene and conducted a free-air sniff of the car. Sheneyder Cadet, 25, was charged...
Fort Myers man accused of fatally shooting neighbor and dog begins trial after years of delay
The trial for a Fort Myers man accused of fatally shooting his neighbor and his neighbor’s dog in Lee County has begun after years of delay. Luis Walker, 50, appeared in court Tuesday morning for the March 2020 deaths. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said he was walking his...
Deputies investigating reports of man pulling rifle on Waste Pro worker in Lehigh Acres
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of a man pulling a rifle on a garbage truck worker in Lehigh Acres. WINK News spoke with a woman who was too afraid to speak on camera, but she said she did see the incident on Monday. She said she...
NBC2 follows code enforcement officer amid water shortage
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — You may have noticed a lot more Cape Coral Code Enforcement trucks around your neighborhood lately. That's because the city is cracking down on water violations. In a time when some are out of water, the city says it's important everyone does their part to conserve.
Fort Myers police detective cleared in shooting death of city resident Christopher Jordan
A Fort Myers Police Department detective has been cleared after a State Attorney's Office probe concluded his shooting and killing of a Fort Myers man was "justified." State Attorney Amira Fox on Thursday afternoon said the detective James Moschella fired in self-defense after police responded when Christopher Jordan's sister, Cynthia Jordan, claimed her brother had a firearm and threatened to harm her and others.
Vehicle crash involving deputy car in Lehigh Acres
A vehicle crash involving a Lee County deputy and another car has occurred in Lehigh Acres. The collision was reported to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at around 6:12 a.m. on Wednesday, near the intersection of Bell and Jaguar Boulevard. The deputy involved in the crash was sent to...
FHP arrest Lehigh Acres driver accused of shooting at family in another car
A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting into another car on Interstate 75 in Collier County and fleeing the scene. On May 5, the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a reported shooting at mile marker 53 on I-75 at approximately 5:09 p.m. The suspect’s vehicle was described as a...
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