Chris Grisby
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Fort Myers, FL, United States
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Port Charlotte community honors heroes of school bus fire for saving lives
The Port Charlotte community held a celebration Sunday honoring some heroes after 14 children with special needs are saved from a bus fire. The children were headed home from school on August 23, when they were trapped by the flames. Bus driver Vincent Adamo said they just did what they had to do, “If we … → Read More
Fort Myers councilman weighs in bad living conditions, crime at Jones Walker apartments
Rundown and breeding crime. That’s what the Fort Myers City Council thinks about the Jones Walker Palm Garden Apartments complex. The City now wants the owner of the apartments to clean up these problems. The complex sits along Blount Street, which is just north of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. People living at the … → Read More
Businesses and employees suffer financially from effects of red tide
Employees who work in Charlotte County pushed hard for a local state of emergency for the red tide problem and commissioners decided to issue one, but what does that exactly mean for those workers? Timothy Birdsey, Owner of TNT Bait & Tackle is known as the ‘Crab Man’ to people in Charlotte County, and he started … → Read More
Bear breaks into North Naples home
A woman in North Naples said a bear made a huge mess in her home. She picked up the phone right away to call 911. “My kids opened the door and I see this huge mess. My refrigerator doors were open. Everything was pulled to the ground,” said North Naples resident Nicole Iannaccone. “My dishwasher … → Read More
Bear breaks into North Naples home
A woman in North Naples said a bear made a huge mess in her home. She picked up the phone right away to call 911. “My kids opened the door and I see this huge mess. My refrigerator doors were open. Everything was pulled to the ground,” said North Naples resident Nicole Iannaccone. “My dishwasher … → Read More
Car crashes into Fort Myers building
A car crashed into a building Sunday afternoon on Evans Avenue. The crash happened around 3:36 p.m. at the intersection of Evans Avenue and Willard Street, according to the Lee County Public Safety Active Incidents website. It’s unclear if the driver sustained any injuries. Trust WINK News for more information as details become available. → Read More
Law enforcement swarm several Fort Myers scenes
There was a heavy law enforcement presence Sunday morning at several scenes. A search is underway for a suspect, and witnesses say shots were fired. New York Drive is closed at Marsh Avenue, but has since opened. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office chopper and K-9 unit are also assisting in the search. The circumstances leading … → Read More
Law enforcement swarm several Fort Myers scenes
There was a heavy law enforcement presence Sunday morning at several scenes. A search is underway for a suspect, and witnesses say shots were fired. New York Drive is closed at Marsh Avenue, but has since opened. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office chopper and K-9 unit are also assisting in the search. The circumstances leading … → Read More
Rip currents, waves, wind a deadly combination for SWFL beachgoers
For some in SWFL, enjoying Memorial Day on the beach means splashing around in the ocean. But heavy waves are creating ideal conditions for rip currents to form along the SWFL coastline. “I’d probably stay out of the water today,” said Anthony Valentino with the Bonita Springs Fire Department. Valentino says swimming around in the … → Read More
Rip currents, waves, wind a deadly combination for SWFL beachgoers
For some in SWFL, enjoying Memorial Day on the beach means splashing around in the ocean. But heavy waves are creating ideal conditions for rip currents to form along the SWFL coastline. “I’d probably stay out of the water today,” said Anthony Valentino with the Bonita Springs Fire Department. Valentino says swimming around in the … → Read More
Fort Myers Beach businesses say poor weather has hurt sales for holiday weekend
Tourists and SWFL locals are happy to see the sun finally shining through the clouds on this Memorial Day weekend. “Doesn’t look like there’s a storm,” said visitor Sheila Cruz. Subtropical Storm Alberto dropped several inches of rain on Fort Myers Beach Sunday morning, but the sky has cleared since. Fish washed up from the … → Read More
Bonita neighbors voice concerns over flooding as weekend rain pours in
Neighbors living in Bonita Springs are keeping a close eye on the Imperial River. After heavy rains last year from Hurricane Irma, neighborhoods along the river were flooded, with some areas sitting under several feet of water. “I just hope that it won’t happen again here,” said neighbor Verne Hayhurst. As Subtropical Storm Alberto makes … → Read More
Bonita neighbors voice concerns over flooding as weekend rain pours in
Neighbors living in Bonita Springs are keeping a close eye on the Imperial River. After heavy rains last year from Hurricane Irma, neighborhoods along the river were flooded, with some areas sitting under several feet of water. “I just hope that it won’t happen again here,” said neighbor Verne Hayhurst. As Subtropical Storm Alberto makes … → Read More
SWFL doctor arrested, taken off plane at RSW
A doctor accused of scamming his patients was arrested on an Air Canada flight at Southwest Florida International Airport Tuesday afternoon. There was a warrant out for the arrest of Darren Kurtzer, 33, when he was located on the flight. The details of the arrest are laid out in his five-page warrant which police say … → Read More
SWFL doctor arrested, taken off plane at RSW
A doctor accused of scamming his patients was arrested on an Air Canada flight at Southwest Florida International Airport Tuesday afternoon. There was a warrant out for the arrest of Darren Kurtzer, 33, when he was located on the flight. The details of the arrest are laid out in his five-page warrant which police say … → Read More
Man accused of animal cruelty in Collier preserve faces judge
One of two men accused of animal cruelty faced a federal judge Monday. Investigators were first alerted by the Youtube video, where Torres appears to be wrangle and kiss an alligator in the Big Cypress National Preserve. Alfredo Lopez de Queralta and Javier Torres are facing charges of eight counts of unlawful possession of an … → Read More
Man accused of animal cruelty in Collier preserve faces judge
One of two men accused of animal cruelty faced a federal judge Monday. Investigators were first alerted by the Youtube video, where Torres appears to be wrangle and kiss an alligator in the Big Cypress National Preserve. Alfredo Lopez de Queralta and Javier Torres are facing charges of eight counts of unlawful possession of an … → Read More
Family that lost son raising funds to prevent kids from dying of heat stroke
Through music, clothing and posters, James Polsenberg is keeping his son’s spirit alive. “He’d just have a great big smile on his face. He’d be like ‘dad that’s cool, that’s awesome,’ and he would be ear to ear grin,” said Polsenberg, of Cape Coral. Zach Polsenberg’s life was cut short after suffering from a heat … → Read More
Naples man celebrates 110th birthday, 35th wedding anniversary
Saturday marked Naples resident Francis B. Smith’s 110th birthday. On such a rare event, Smith wanted his special day to serve as a reminder to everyone not to take a day for granted. “The most important thing in life is to keep breathing. If you can do that, then you can accomplish anything you wish,” … → Read More
Body found in Cape Coral pond
A body was found Sunday afternoon in a pond on Del Prado Boulevard South. The body was found in the water behind Cape Coral Hospital on 636 Del Prado Blvd. S. The body appeared to have been there for some time. There is an active investigation, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. The circumstances … → Read More