Gina Tomlinson
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Fort Myers, FL, United States
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Investigators say they have lead in Golden Gate Estates woman's 2007 murder
A family is hoping for closure 14 years after a woman’s murder. The victim’s family described her as sweet and willing to help anyone. There are new leads in the death of 62-year-old Barbara Bisram of Golden Gate Estates. She had recently become a widow and was planning on moving closer to family before she … → Read More
Police say man jumped off boat onto bridge after they said not to
Police say a man didn’t wait for a boat to be towed to safety after it got stuck, and he ended up in police custody. Naples Police Department arrested Jospeh Turner Tuesday after he jumped off a cruise boat onto Gordon River Bridge in Naples. Police say they told Turner not to jump, but he … → Read More
Thrift store destroyed in structure fire in East Naples
Crews contained a fire that destroyed on business at a building in East Naples Tuesday. No one was injured during the fire. According to Naples Fire Rescue, firefighters were in the 2400 block of Linwood Avenue, where crews worked to put out a fire. According to Great Naples Fire Rescue District, a thrift store at … → Read More
2 bear sightings in SWFL just days apart
Two bears spotted just days apart in Southwest Florida. The first lead Naples Police on a search through the city and the second was seen strolling along Bonita Springs Beach. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says there’s no way to know whether or not it’s the same bear. But, there is a reason … → Read More
Teacher with cancer gets to see her students graduate
This is sure to be a special graduation for one teacher and her students. The 28-year-old made it a point to be there even while battling stage-three Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. And, this is her first time seeing her students since she began chemotherapy treatments. Annaleah Demasi is a dean at Mason Classical Academy. “Even though she’s … → Read More
Naples Pride postpones festival, continues growing sense of community
Naples Pride is working with the City of Naples to recognize June 16 as a day to celebrate pride. Although Pride is postponing its annual festival until November, many in the community are proud of how far the organization has come since forming in 2017. “I was always the loud gay person that most people … → Read More
Tree friction with power lines spark fire that gets close to church in Golden Gate Estates
A storm pushed trees too close to a power line Wednesday and sparked a fire near Golden Gate Assembly of God church in Golden Gate Estates. “We had some of the staff call in and say, ‘I heard the church was on fire,’” explained Senior Pastor Bill Reese. Thankfully, Reese and others who belong to … → Read More
Naples man faces at least 100 counts of child porn possession
Thursday, Collier County Sheriff’s office arrested Ryan Rumberger, 42, in Naples for possession of child pornography. Investigators say they found 14 files of child porn uploaded to an app. The pictures inside showed kids ranging in ages from 4 years old to 12 years old. We were outside Rumberger’s home Friday as a deputy paid … → Read More
Naples mayor says complaint against her meant to sabotage reputation
An ethics complaint by City IT Director Brian Dye against the mayor in the City of Naples has brought forward serious accusations. It brought up allegations of corruption and child prostitution involving high-ranking leaders in Naples and Collier County. We sat down with Mayor Teresa Heitmann who told us the complaint doesn’t look like something … → Read More
BigShots Golf approved to take over Golden Gate Golf Course
A former golf course is getting a face-lift, as a large sports facility plans to move into a Collier County neighborhood. It brings new opportunities for community fun, but it also comes with some concerns for nearby neighbors. BigShots Golf is making a new home at Golden Gate Golf Course in Golden Gate, where changes … → Read More
Some families lose homes, others damaged in Golden Gate Estates fire
Four homes in Golden Gate Estates are either destroyed or damaged due to the fire that began over the weekend, and the families who live in them have been left to figure out what’s next. Firefighters had been working for days Monday to protect homes from flames in Golden Gate Estates. Firefighters say people need … → Read More
Former student arrested for trespassing at Immokalee High School
A former student is accused of trespassing at his former school. Thursday, Collier County Sheriff’s Office says 18-year-old Emmanuel Sagent was arrested after the school resource officer at Immokalee High School caught him on campus. According to the report, Sagent blended in with a backpack and his former school ID. He told the assistant principal … → Read More
3 arrested after skimmer, fraudulent credit cards, drugs found in car
Collier County Sheriff’s Office says Florida Highway Patrol found a skimming device and dozens of fraudulent cards during a traffic stop on Alligator Alley in Collier County. A traffic stop was initially made due to the suspect car having dark window tint. Troopers also found 64 pre-packaged marijuana bags. According to the report, state troopers … → Read More
18-year-old accused of stabbing boy 6 times at park in Collier County
Tuesday, Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested Daniel Levi Jean-Denis, 18, for stabbing a boy at Palm Springs Park in Collier County earlier in May. According to the CCSO arrest report, May 7, deputies responded to a 911 call about an injured male from Circle K at 8600 Radio Lane. The caller said the victim had … → Read More
Suspect dead after dump truck chase, deputy-involved shooting with crash
Collier County Sheriff’s Office and Hendry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy-involved shooting that happened during the chase of a stolen dump truck in Immokalee Wednesday. The driver of the stolen dump truck died after shots were fired by law enforcement, leading to a crash. According to CCSO, Collier County deputies responded to a … → Read More
Red tide reported at multiple Lee County beaches
Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) reported Friday red tide blooms near Tarpon Bay Road Beach, Lighthouse Beach, Lynn Hall Beach Park, Lover’s Key State Park and Bonita Springs Beach Park. We saw dead fish washing up on some beaches after the health alert was made. That included Barefoot Beach in Bonita Springs. … → Read More
14 fallen officers honored in Collier County during National Law Enforcement Week
Families gathered during National Law Enforcement Week to honor 14 fallen officers from Southwest Florida. A memorial and candlelight service was hosted by Collier County Sheriff’s Office at First Baptist Church of Naples in North Naples Thursday night for the local officers who died in the line of duty. Among those honor was Sgt. Steven … → Read More
Sheriff's office says inmate left work detail with getaway driver
Tuesday, Collier County Sheriff’s Office apprehended an inmate after he escaped his work detail, and deputies also arrested a woman who is accused of aiding in his escape. According to the sheriff’s office Facebook post, Westley Devon Shaw, 36, is back behind bars after trying to leave his work assignment, and Latasha Michelle Stillman, 36, … → Read More
Woman claims to be police, yells racial slurs, threatens child at Naples hotel
A mother was terrified for her child’s life after they were threatened at a hotel pool. She says a woman claimed to be law enforcement, and it did not end there. The mother says the woman yelled racial slurs at her and her son. Thursday, Naples Police Department arrested Sallie Boles, 50, of North Carolina, … → Read More
Pandemic impacts certain supply availability for hurricane season
Pandemic shortages could come back to haunt us in Southwest Florida during hurricane season. Hurricane Preparedness Week begins May 9, but it could be harder to get certain items for your hurricane kit. We learned some people are already having trouble buying lumber for hurricane shutters, generators and pet food. While there will always be … → Read More