CRIME & SAFETY
Cape Coral police search for four women in $12K armed home robbery
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Police are searching for the suspects involved in an armed robbery at a Cape Coral home on Saturday, March 30. Four women (pictured below) reportedly broke into a residence near Hancock Bridge Parkway and Hunter Boulevard. They stole over $12K worth of jewelry, credit cards, a gun, and a driver's license.
JOYRIDE?: Man staying at Airbnb fires gun while driving in Cape neighborhood
As of Monday, police told Cape Coral's Community Correspondent Colton Chavez they were still trying to determine what motivated the 31 year old suspect to go on such a dangerous drive Sunday night.
Fort Myers man receives 45-year prison sentence in murder-for-hire case
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for his part in a2019 murder-for-hire scheme that left a 'Bucktown' gang member dead in a shooting. According to the State Attorney's Office, 25-year-old Marvin "Mesh" Harris Jr. hired two people, Latrel "Kobe" Jackson and D.S. (deceased), to travel from the Chicago area to Fort Myers to commit in exchange for $10,000.
Influencer shooting victim ‘Hood Fishing’ is stable and recovering
A local internet star injured during a shooting in broad daylight on a Fort Myers street is still recovering from what happened. Rasheen Bailey, who goes by “Hood Fishing” on social media platforms Instagram and TikTok, competes in fishing tournaments all over the country. As of noon on...
NBC2 gives you an exclusive look into the high-pressure world of 911 operators
FORT MYERS, Fla. — On your worst day, the dispatchers at the Fort Myers Police Communications Division have to be their best. "It gets extremely busy; sometimes it depends on there’s an influx if there is a traffic crash, people involved, and people that are watching are all calling in at the same time," Jessica Butorac said.
Man accused of murder in Fort Myers will be in court for arraignment
The man accused of shooting and killing a man near Roberto Clemente Park in Fort Myers is scheduled to be in court today. Fort Myers police detectives arrested 34-year-old Tanorish Jones in April. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, police responded to a call about an assault. When they...
Middle school tech worker uses CPR skills to save pickleball player’s life
It was the right place, at the right time, and that right place was near the pickleball court. A man’s heart stopped while playing on the courts near Lexington Middle School in Fort Myers. His friend rushed for help, finding a school tech worker. WINK News talked with the...
Black Bear spotted by police in Fort Myers
Fort Myers police are monitoring a black bear in the area of Broadway and Vitoria Ave on Monday morning. Police say they have contacted Florida Fish and Wildlife officials to relocate the bear. FMPD asks that you avoid walking in the area until the bear is under control. This content...
Fight Like Nichole Benefit helps woman injured in boating accident
The Fight Like Nichole Benefit is happening Sunday in Cape Coral for a young woman recovering from a boating accident. On Saturday, Apr. 20, Nichole Hall suffered severe injuries and was hospitalized after a boating incident in North Matlacha Pass. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Boating incident in North Matlacha Pass leaves woman...
Caught on Camera: Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at FGCU
San Carlos Park Fire District responded to a dumpster fire Sunday afternoon. Shortly after 2 p.m., firefighters extinguished a dumpster that caught on fire at South Bridge Loop at Florida Gulf Coast University. No injuries have been reported related to the fire. At this time, the cause of the fire...
Man who fatally shot neighbor in North Fort Myers held without bond, cited fear for dog
A man accused of fatally shooting a neighbor driving by, thinking he'd run over his dog, is being held without bond. Andrew Perkins, 22, faces one count of second-degree murder and one count of attempted second-degree murder after authorities say he shot into a vehicle with two people inside. The...
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