ALVA Woodpeckers build home in woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers? FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building. PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate. SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists. The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet. Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week. FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing. FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia. SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business. Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election. Gulfshore Business View all Tim Aten Knows: Construction expanding Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples Two outparcel buildings under construction simultaneously on the north and west side of the CVS pharmacy at Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads will have new spaces for restaurants, stores and a variety of additional service concepts at the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, said P.J. Hill, leasing manager for the sprawling retail center in North Naples. Blue Zones Project SWFL, NCH to end 10-year contract Blue Zones Project SWFL and Naples Comprehensive Health have announced their partnership in the program focused on improving community health and well-being will conclude when their current contract expires Aug. 31. Demolition of Punta Gorda hotel structures continues next month Interior demolition work began earlier in the month at the Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel and Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill, and structural demolition is expected to begin next month. New owner acquiring LowBrow Pizza in East Naples As of Aug. 1, the popular LowBrow Pizza & Beer in East Naples will have a new owner. New Collier County CRA director pushes forward with development Collier County’s new Community Redevelopment Agency director, the third in the last year, has promised he isn’t going anywhere and wants to overcome challenges to continue the redevelopment momentum. Charlotte County approves final site plans for 3 new developments The Board of Charlotte County Commissioners on July 23 approved final site plans for three developments with first phases that will bring 1,304 more residential units to the Burnt Store corridor area. US Open Pickleball Championships set records After hosting the largest Minto U.S. Open Pickleball Championships since its 2016 inception, the new owners have plans that will grow the international tournament, add new facilities and lessen the burden on county funds. Latest local news delivered to your inbox daily. Investigations Powdered, pills, no matter how you slice it – fentanyl kills Fentanyl does not discriminate. Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them. LCSO searching for Three Oaks Park fatal shooter, suspected to be male The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that it is making progress in the search for the suspect who shot and killed a young man in Three Oaks Park early Thursday. Florida Attorney General’s Office sent nearly $71,000 to a suspected imposter Anyone can fall victim to cyber attacks, including the government. The Florida Attorney General’s Office paid nearly $71,000 to someone pretending to be from a law firm they worked with. Now the Office is trying to get its money back. Former battalion chief files lawsuit after losing job over failed drug test A former Collier County EMS employee allegedly maliciously discriminated against when he was terminated. State News View all Florida begins proposing rules for upcoming social media ban for children A Florida law aimed at banning children under a certain age from accessing social media will take effect on January 1, 2025; however, how will it be enforced? Sen. Rick Scott holds news conference ahead of Netanyahu’s address to Congress Florida Sen. Rick Scott joined several Republican senators to welcome Israel’s Prime Minister and the Biden-Harris administration. New law enforces regulations for homeowner associations Homeowner’s associations can bring a lot to a community, but a Florida law that took effect July 1 aims to crack down on HOAs and push for more transparency and accountability. NCH ranked among top 50 hospitals for cardiac care NCH announced on Monday that it has been ranked as the 50th best hospital in the nation for cardiac care by Money. Cape Coral traffic stop leads to arrest of couple with 9 warrants and drugs A couple with nine warrants has been arrested after allegedly being caught with drugs during a traffic stop in Cape Coral. Health & Medical View all Code orange alert issued at Lee Memorial Hospital A Code Orange alert was issued at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers on U.S. 41 Thursday afternoon after emergency services responded to the Calusa Nature Center for a hazmat situation. New technology revolutionizes upper spine treatment Medication, therapies and surgeries can offer relief, but a new technology is helping people with upper spine issues. Patch developed at UCF revolutionizes Parkinson’s treatment Treating Parkinson’s is like treating a stubborn lock that refuses to open with the same key over time. However, a new patch being tested could help. Lee Health using physical therapy to treat scoliosis Scoliosis is an irregular curve of the spine which is most often diagnosed and treated in childhood. Surgery is needed for the most serious cases, but now Lee Health is using an innovative form of physical therapy to stabilize the backbone. “It’s crazy this has just come up now”; Toxic metals in tampons causing health concerns A first-of-its kind study looked into the presence of metals and found trace amounts of more than a dozen metals in 14 different brands. Researchers find ways to reduce mastectomies New research has discovered a method to isolate dangerous mutations, finding a way to fix them. The Environment View all Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists. FWC introduces the Florida Bass The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has given a different designation to the Florida bass to separate it from the largemouth bass. The new Florida bass and the largemouth bass are still considered the same species. Using technology to save Southwest Florida’s precious resource, the mangroves There’s a tool that goes on iPhones and uses LIDAR to create 3-D models of mangroves. An FGCU student is using it to help save the schrubs. WINK Sports View all Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio. Type One Timer Youth Hockey Camp helps kids with Type 1 Diabetes The Type One Time Youth Hockey Camp helps kids with type one diabetes both on and off the ice. Unfinished business brings FGCU forward back to the Nest FGCU graduate forward Keeshawn Kellman has unfinished business in the Nest so he’s returning for one more basketball season with the Eagles. FMPD officers compete in jiu-jitsu Fort Myers Police officers compete in jiu-jitsu at the Heroes Grappling Tournament and finish in fourth place. Naples resident combats Alzheimer’s in the swimming pool Swimming a lap in an Olympic sized swimming pool was a check off the bucket list for the 83-year-old Naples resident. Lee County teen gets international basketball experience A SWFL teen had what he called the opportunity of a lifetime: suiting up for team USA in a Student Athlete World basketball tournament. Lehigh’s Jeremiah Davis jumping to Paris for Olympics Lehigh Senior High grad and current Florida State long jumper Jeremiah Davis earns Olympic bid. Two championships in a month for Jake and Paul Maurice The father and son duo of Paul and Jake Maurice are each celebrating championships with their respective teams, the Florida Panthers and Florida Everblades. Riverdale alum Cole Schneider wins UFL Championship Former Riverdale lineman and current Birmingham Stallions center Cole Schneider wins UFL Championship in league’s first year. Youth hockey popularity in SWFL and success of professional teams A Florida team is competing in the Stanley Cup Finals for the fifth straight year getting SWFL kids excited about the sport. Campaign Central View all Candidate responds to women upset their photo was used in political ad Two different moms of two different homes say they are being targeted in a campaign ad. Now, the school board candidate whose campaign used the photo is responding. Will the support of the ‘Divine Nine’ have an impact on voters? There are four African American sororities and five fraternities. All of them together make up the Divine Nine. Democrats hope Harris’ bluntness on abortion will translate to 2024 wins in Congress and White House President Joe Biden might not often use the word “abortion” when he talks about the overturning of Roe v. Wade, but Vice President Kamala Harris sure does.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Tim Aten Knows: Construction expanding Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples Two outparcel buildings under construction simultaneously on the north and west side of the CVS pharmacy at Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads will have new spaces for restaurants, stores and a variety of additional service concepts at the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, said P.J. Hill, leasing manager for the sprawling retail center in North Naples.
Blue Zones Project SWFL, NCH to end 10-year contract Blue Zones Project SWFL and Naples Comprehensive Health have announced their partnership in the program focused on improving community health and well-being will conclude when their current contract expires Aug. 31.
Demolition of Punta Gorda hotel structures continues next month Interior demolition work began earlier in the month at the Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel and Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill, and structural demolition is expected to begin next month.
New owner acquiring LowBrow Pizza in East Naples As of Aug. 1, the popular LowBrow Pizza & Beer in East Naples will have a new owner.
New Collier County CRA director pushes forward with development Collier County’s new Community Redevelopment Agency director, the third in the last year, has promised he isn’t going anywhere and wants to overcome challenges to continue the redevelopment momentum.
Charlotte County approves final site plans for 3 new developments The Board of Charlotte County Commissioners on July 23 approved final site plans for three developments with first phases that will bring 1,304 more residential units to the Burnt Store corridor area.
US Open Pickleball Championships set records After hosting the largest Minto U.S. Open Pickleball Championships since its 2016 inception, the new owners have plans that will grow the international tournament, add new facilities and lessen the burden on county funds.
Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
LCSO searching for Three Oaks Park fatal shooter, suspected to be male The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that it is making progress in the search for the suspect who shot and killed a young man in Three Oaks Park early Thursday.
Florida Attorney General’s Office sent nearly $71,000 to a suspected imposter Anyone can fall victim to cyber attacks, including the government. The Florida Attorney General’s Office paid nearly $71,000 to someone pretending to be from a law firm they worked with. Now the Office is trying to get its money back.
Former battalion chief files lawsuit after losing job over failed drug test A former Collier County EMS employee allegedly maliciously discriminated against when he was terminated.
Florida begins proposing rules for upcoming social media ban for children A Florida law aimed at banning children under a certain age from accessing social media will take effect on January 1, 2025; however, how will it be enforced?
Sen. Rick Scott holds news conference ahead of Netanyahu’s address to Congress Florida Sen. Rick Scott joined several Republican senators to welcome Israel’s Prime Minister and the Biden-Harris administration.
New law enforces regulations for homeowner associations Homeowner’s associations can bring a lot to a community, but a Florida law that took effect July 1 aims to crack down on HOAs and push for more transparency and accountability.
NCH ranked among top 50 hospitals for cardiac care NCH announced on Monday that it has been ranked as the 50th best hospital in the nation for cardiac care by Money.
Cape Coral traffic stop leads to arrest of couple with 9 warrants and drugs A couple with nine warrants has been arrested after allegedly being caught with drugs during a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
Code orange alert issued at Lee Memorial Hospital A Code Orange alert was issued at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers on U.S. 41 Thursday afternoon after emergency services responded to the Calusa Nature Center for a hazmat situation.
New technology revolutionizes upper spine treatment Medication, therapies and surgeries can offer relief, but a new technology is helping people with upper spine issues.
Patch developed at UCF revolutionizes Parkinson’s treatment Treating Parkinson’s is like treating a stubborn lock that refuses to open with the same key over time. However, a new patch being tested could help.
Lee Health using physical therapy to treat scoliosis Scoliosis is an irregular curve of the spine which is most often diagnosed and treated in childhood. Surgery is needed for the most serious cases, but now Lee Health is using an innovative form of physical therapy to stabilize the backbone.
“It’s crazy this has just come up now”; Toxic metals in tampons causing health concerns A first-of-its kind study looked into the presence of metals and found trace amounts of more than a dozen metals in 14 different brands.
Researchers find ways to reduce mastectomies New research has discovered a method to isolate dangerous mutations, finding a way to fix them.
Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
FWC introduces the Florida Bass The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has given a different designation to the Florida bass to separate it from the largemouth bass. The new Florida bass and the largemouth bass are still considered the same species.
Using technology to save Southwest Florida’s precious resource, the mangroves There’s a tool that goes on iPhones and uses LIDAR to create 3-D models of mangroves. An FGCU student is using it to help save the schrubs.
Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
Type One Timer Youth Hockey Camp helps kids with Type 1 Diabetes The Type One Time Youth Hockey Camp helps kids with type one diabetes both on and off the ice.
Unfinished business brings FGCU forward back to the Nest FGCU graduate forward Keeshawn Kellman has unfinished business in the Nest so he’s returning for one more basketball season with the Eagles.
FMPD officers compete in jiu-jitsu Fort Myers Police officers compete in jiu-jitsu at the Heroes Grappling Tournament and finish in fourth place.
Naples resident combats Alzheimer’s in the swimming pool Swimming a lap in an Olympic sized swimming pool was a check off the bucket list for the 83-year-old Naples resident.
Lee County teen gets international basketball experience A SWFL teen had what he called the opportunity of a lifetime: suiting up for team USA in a Student Athlete World basketball tournament.
Lehigh’s Jeremiah Davis jumping to Paris for Olympics Lehigh Senior High grad and current Florida State long jumper Jeremiah Davis earns Olympic bid.
Two championships in a month for Jake and Paul Maurice The father and son duo of Paul and Jake Maurice are each celebrating championships with their respective teams, the Florida Panthers and Florida Everblades.
Riverdale alum Cole Schneider wins UFL Championship Former Riverdale lineman and current Birmingham Stallions center Cole Schneider wins UFL Championship in league’s first year.
Youth hockey popularity in SWFL and success of professional teams A Florida team is competing in the Stanley Cup Finals for the fifth straight year getting SWFL kids excited about the sport.
Candidate responds to women upset their photo was used in political ad Two different moms of two different homes say they are being targeted in a campaign ad. Now, the school board candidate whose campaign used the photo is responding.
Will the support of the ‘Divine Nine’ have an impact on voters? There are four African American sororities and five fraternities. All of them together make up the Divine Nine.
Democrats hope Harris’ bluntness on abortion will translate to 2024 wins in Congress and White House President Joe Biden might not often use the word “abortion” when he talks about the overturning of Roe v. Wade, but Vice President Kamala Harris sure does.