Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast UniversityMissing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
File photo: MGN RENO, Nev. (AP) – JetBlue Airways’ plans for the first, daily non-stop flights linking Reno and New York City have local business and tourism officials excited about the potential impact on the region’s broader economy. New opportunities range from filling hotel rooms and luring new business, to bolstering the area’s image based on the sheer prestige of having “New York” and “nonstop” in the same sentence, officials say. “Talk about instant credibility,” said Chris Baum, CEO of the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority. Last week’s announcement drew more than 100 business leaders and others to Reno-Tahoe International Airport, where JetBlue Airbus A320s will begin daily nonstop flights to and from JFK International on May 28 – some as cheap as $450 roundtrip. “This is more significant than just having a new flight,” said John Farahi, CEO of Monarch Casino & Resort Inc., which operates the 824-room Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in south Reno. “JetBlue opens up the whole East Coast. The dam has been broken. That market has opened for the first time ever,” he told the Reno Gazette-Journal (http://tinyurl.com/krto24s). Elliott Parker, economics professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, said it helps bring attention to the region at a time of growing economic recovery with the likes of Tesla’s $5 billion battery gigafactory, the just-announced $1 billion Switch data center, and continued shrinking unemployment and rising home prices. “Having another company like JetBlue show they think our trend is up, not down. That is a big deal,” Parker said. “It would also be a selling point to financial firms or others who need access to the New York market, as we can now say that moving here does not mean that it will be harder to get across the country.” Baum said air access to Reno long has been the biggest challenge the region has faced in winning coveted conventions and business meetings. The lack of nonstop service to the East Coast in particular was cited as one reason Reno lost the mammoth Safari Club International convention, with more than $20 million in local economic impact, last year. “Our sales people hear it every day,” Baum said of lack of “connectivity,” the industry term for getting someplace with minimal time and hassle. “The West Coast? Not a problem. Midwest? Not too bad. But the East Coast has been problematic,” he said. “For people in Boston, D.C., Atlanta, New York, it eats up an entire day getting here. Adding New York nonstop is both psychologically and logistically a very big deal for us.” For business travelers, there are few factors more important than reliability in reaching destinations, said Mike Kazmierski, CEO of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada. “It’s been a major concern with companies forever. Executives do not like smaller communities with limited access,” Kazmierski said. “Reliability is what worries them. This (New York) gives them some comfort that they can get here. Airport spokesman Brian Kulpin said they already are working to promote Reno-Tahoe on the other side of the country. “We’re talking with JetBlue about bringing the New York media to the region to introduce them to our gaming properties, our skiing,” he said. “They’re going to be introduced to a whole different part of the world.”