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1 week ago |
winknews.com | Claire Galt
The pairing of Yanko Romero and Brandt Diaz in a shared cell has raised questions about whether the Lee County Sheriff's Office violated policy. For more than a week, WINK News has reported that deputies said Romero beat Diaz while he was sleeping. Romero is now facing charges for that incident as well as the murder charges that put him in jail to begin with.
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1 week ago |
winknews.com | Claire Galt
WINK News continues to seek answers regarding an incident at the Lee County Jail. Brandt Diaz, who was reportedly on suicide watch, was attacked by his cellmate, Yanko Romero, a suspect in a deadly shooting last week. Diaz's family is demanding to know why he was placed in the same cell as Romero. Despite inquiries, the Lee County Sheriff's Office has not disclosed if the decision was due to space constraints.
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1 week ago |
winknews.com | Claire Galt
WINK News continues to seek answers regarding an incident at the Lee County Jail. Brandt Diaz, who was reportedly on suicide watch, was attacked by his cellmate, Yanko Romero, a suspect in a deadly shooting last week. Diaz's family is demanding to know why he was placed in the same cell as Romero. Despite inquiries, the Lee County Sheriff's Office has not disclosed if the decision was due to space constraints.
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3 weeks ago |
winknews.com | Claire Galt
As hurricane season approaches, many are questioning the readiness of FEMA to respond to future storms. An internal report recently surfaced, suggesting the agency was "ill-prepared," but leaders have promised to develop a plan. WINK News anchor Claire Galt spoke with Congressman Byron Donalds on San Carlos Island at the nonprofit Fort Myers Beach Strong. Donalds assured that if another major hurricane strikes, FEMA is ready, though he mentioned that the agency will look different and better.
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1 month ago |
winknews.com | Claire Galt
A new contract to install school speed zone cameras in Charlotte County could potentially cause issues similar to those faced in Cape Coral. Residents in Cape Coral have reported problems with the cameras, with some receiving tickets despite no children being present and the lights not flashing. "I got another ticket at 425," said one Cape Coral resident. "And so I knew that that wasn't correct," said another.
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