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This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser. No compatible source was found for this media. Session ID: 2024-04-20:e6a71b91edfec9881d17822c Player Element ID: 6351265106112. A Florida man came home to find a reptile guarding his front door in Fort Myers. The WINK News team was on edge when...
Man arrested for exposing himself in South Fort Myers Walmart
This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser. No compatible source was found for this media. Session ID: 2024-04-19:ece0d2f31fdab94b3a348f91 Player Element ID: 6351266962112. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for allegedly exposing himself to people in a South Fort Myers Walmart. According to...
Kissimmee man arms himself with machete after chasing customer out of Florida Dollar Tree, deputies say
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - A Kissimmee man armed with a machete is accused of robbing Dollar Tree, chasing a customer outside, and taking deputies on a chase. Around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Scott Pierre walked into the Dollar Tree located at 11500 Oceanspray Blvd, announced a robbery and then chased a customer outside into the parking lot, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
Fort Myers woman wanted for violating probation after having children help her rob neighbor
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A woman is wanted after violating her probation following an arrest for burglary and grand theft. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, Yasmeen Barron, 32, had children help her rob her neighbor's house while she was out of town. When the victim got home, she...
'Extensive crash scene': Six days after 'Matlacha's Grandmother' killed, probe continues
About a week after a driver struck four people seated outside a Matlacha restaurant, killing one, and causing property damage, authorities say the probe continues. The Florida Highway Patrol has identified the driver as a 24-year-old Cape Coral man, but his name and condition remained undisclosed Friday morning. A preliminary report issued Sunday morning indicated the driver wasn't injured.
Take Two Coffee to celebrate grand opening in Fort Myers
The opening of Take Two Coffee’s retail store has been brewing since last fall, with founders Caleb MacPherson and Hunter Keslar set to celebrate its grand opening April 20 at 2633 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fort Myers. Keslar said Take Two will have a lot of...
Cape Coral firefighters battled vehicle engulfed in flames
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral firefighters battled a vehicle engulfed in flames on Friday morning. Cape Coral Fire responded to the 1600 block of Southwest 33rd Street for reports of a truck on fire in a driveway at approximately 3:30 a.m. A neighbor and one of the residents...
Two school buses involved in Bonita Springs crash, district says; no students aboard
A Thursday afternoon school bus crash caused backups and delays, the Lee County Sheriff's Office confirmed. "Two of our buses were involved," Rob Spicker, spokesperson for the Lee County School District said. He added the school district follows DOT guidelines and requires drug testing after an accident when their driver is ticketed and a vehicle is towed or someone is transported for their injuries.
When do cicadas emerge? Are there cicadas in Cape Coral?
After a long hiatus, a trillions of cicadas will emerge this summer. But will they be flocking to the Sunshine State for vacation?. Two broods, or groups, or cicadas will emerge in over a dozen states: The 13-year brood Brood XIX and the 17-year Brood XIII. Here's what we know...
WATCH: Florida police rescue 2 people, including amputee, from burning home
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Police officers in Southwest Florida are being celebrated as heroes for jumping into action to save a couple from their burning home. The dramatic rescue was captured on body camera video released by the Cape Coral Police Department. The fire happened on March 27 at...
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