Man accused of fatal North Fort Myers shooting held without bondLake Park Diner expands with Founders Square location
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal North Fort Myers shooting held without bond The North Fort Myers man arrested for allegedly shooting into a truck, killing a man is being held without bond following a court appearance.
Lake Park Diner expands with Founders Square location Not only will the new Founders Square location of Lake Park Diner serve the growing population in North Naples and Golden Gate Estates, the second helping of the local dining spot will serve as the prototype for future iterations of the casual restaurant concept.
IONA Woman discovered in Bayside Inlet, condition unknown According to the fire district, reports of a woman in a canal were issued at around 7:50 a.m. at Junonia Court in Iona.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis waives entrance fees for Florida State Parks for Memorial Day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of all entry fees in Florida state parks during Memorial Day weekend.
FORT MYERS Annual SWFL Wellness Fair in Fort Myers to promote well-being The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is partnering with the SWFL Wellness Fair to offer a day of fun and inspiration in Fort Myers.
Tampa Gov. DeSantis to hold a news conference in Tampa Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tampa.
NEW YORK (AP) Protesters take over Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall in escalation of anti-war demonstrations Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading the entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag out of a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Dry Tuesday morning before isolated storms develop this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry Tuesday morning with the possibility of isolated rainstorms throughout the afternoon and into the evening
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral red tag hearings soon to begin Residents of Cape Coral have experienced confusion, frustration and possibly fines due to red tags popping up on buildings under construction.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal North Fort Myers shooting held without bond The North Fort Myers man arrested for allegedly shooting into a truck, killing a man is being held without bond following a court appearance.
Lake Park Diner expands with Founders Square location Not only will the new Founders Square location of Lake Park Diner serve the growing population in North Naples and Golden Gate Estates, the second helping of the local dining spot will serve as the prototype for future iterations of the casual restaurant concept.
IONA Woman discovered in Bayside Inlet, condition unknown According to the fire district, reports of a woman in a canal were issued at around 7:50 a.m. at Junonia Court in Iona.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis waives entrance fees for Florida State Parks for Memorial Day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of all entry fees in Florida state parks during Memorial Day weekend.
FORT MYERS Annual SWFL Wellness Fair in Fort Myers to promote well-being The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is partnering with the SWFL Wellness Fair to offer a day of fun and inspiration in Fort Myers.
Tampa Gov. DeSantis to hold a news conference in Tampa Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tampa.
NEW YORK (AP) Protesters take over Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall in escalation of anti-war demonstrations Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading the entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag out of a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Dry Tuesday morning before isolated storms develop this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry Tuesday morning with the possibility of isolated rainstorms throughout the afternoon and into the evening
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral red tag hearings soon to begin Residents of Cape Coral have experienced confusion, frustration and possibly fines due to red tags popping up on buildings under construction.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
A woman’s chance for justice is in an evidence bag locked by a password only known by the Uber driver suspected of raping her. Felix Torres has been in jail since December of 2022. READ MORE: Court hearing for Uber driver accused of rape in Villas Investigators say a video from the Ashlar Apartments in Fort Myers shows Torres putting on a mask as he follows his passenger to her door. Moments later, he’s accused of covering her mouth, raping her and leaving her on the ground. Detectives quickly arrested Torres, but there’s been little to no progress in the case. It’s all because a judge ruled Torres won’t go to trial, and he will remain in jail until he gives up the passcode to his phone. But what if that never happens? We spoke with people about this case and got their thoughts on what they think about a judge keeping someone in jail because they won’t give up their phone password. People are split. On one hand, some told us, if you’ve got nothing to hide, why not give up the password to your phone? Others said their entire lives are on their phones, and they can see why something like that should be considered protected information. A constitutional attorney we spoke with said it’s extremely rare for someone to be held in contempt of court for more than a year. The details of the case are horrifying, simply put, but there is an interesting constitutional question here. “The first amendment, the fourth amendment, the fifth amendment, the sixth amendment and the eighth amendment. All of those are jumping right jumping right up,” said Pamella Seay, legal expert and FGCU law professor. Let’s say you’re the only person who knows the password to your phone. Should a judge be allowed to toss you in jail and keep you there until you give up your password? “If you do have something on your phone, it’s incriminating. If you don’t, you’re going to get jail time, so, either way, it’s a lose-lose situation for yourself,” said Jasmine from Maryland. Seay said investigators can use your fingerprints, or your face to unlock your phone, but your password is something only you might know and giving it up could incriminate yourself something the bill of rights protects you from. “This is my passcode; this is my password. Only I know it you can’t you can’t make me. Well, some courts say that’s protected. Others say it’s not, and the supreme court hasn’t really come right out and said yeah, kind of the only thing they have said I said if you have a warrant. Yes, you can get it, but it’s in my head, and I forgot. How are you going to get it now?” Seay said. Torres waived his right to a speedy trial. Otherwise, Seay said he could demand one and wouldn’t be allowed to remain behing bars this long in contempt. How long could torres be kept in jail while the judge waits for him to give up his phone’s password? Seay said that after a six month period, generally people are entitled to a jury trial specifically over the contempt charges. If the jury sides with the court, Seay said the judge can add another six months. His trial was supposed to begin this January.