ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva 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 Alva 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.
MGN DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that Democrats running for president in 2016 should embrace the record that he and President Barack Obama have built. “Run – yes, run – on what we have done,” Biden told a crowd at Drake University. He said that Democrats, not too long ago, were distancing themselves from the Obama administration and its economic policies. Biden said continuing that would be a “terrible mistake” and he predicted a further economic resurgence if the country follows policies that have proved successful. “Some say it would amount to a third term for the president,” Biden said. “I call it sticking with what works.” While in Iowa, where the caucuses will kick off the election calendar in early 2016, Biden did not offer any insight into his political plans. He said the next election will come down to a choice between continuing Obama’s policies or going with a Republican approach focused on tax cuts and deregulation. “Are we going to continue this resurgence, focus on growing the middle class, or are we going to return the policies that have failed the middle class,” Biden said. During the speech to more than 800 people in the auditorium and an overflow space, Biden called out to prominent figures in the crowd, including Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie, a Democrat and former Democratic Gov. Chet Culver. He also praised former Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin, and expressed appreciation to Republican Gov. Terry Branstad for meeting him at the airport. While his visit fueled speculation about Biden’s future, there were few signs that he was taking steps toward a third run for the presidency. Hillary Rodham Clinton has built an elaborate campaign-in-waiting, and a few other Democrats are nibbling around the edges of the campaign. By contrast, Biden’s name has faded from the mix of expected candidates. Aides and political advisers say he is not organizing in early voting states such as New Hampshire and Iowa. He has not set up an exploratory committee for a 2016 race. No staff has been lined up to take on important roles in a potential bid. No Democrats in the early voting states are organizing a “Draft Joe” movement. Biden dropped by Smokey Row Coffee in Des Moines and spoke with parents and educators about the value of early childhood education. Later, he was scheduled to participate in a discussion at Des Moines Area Community College about expanding access to higher education. It’s the kind of visit that might normally indicate a potential candidate is preparing to get in the race. But a former Iowa Democratic Party chairwoman, Sue Dvorsky, said the only signs of Democrats organizing in Iowa have come from former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. “Not a whisper from Veep,” she said in an email. Republicans were more interested in what Biden’s visit might say about Clinton. Cody Hoefert, co-chairman of the state GOP, said Biden’s presence only highlighted how long it’s been since Clinton has spent time in the state. “Say what you will about Vice President Biden, but at least he’s here,” Hoefert said in a statement. By this time in 2007, Sen. Biden had declared his candidacy, started a website, committed his first campaign gaffe – comments about then-Sen. Barack Obama that rubbed some the wrong way – and cleaned up after the stumble. Biden still says it’s possible he will run again and says there’s plenty of time to decide. Biden has told associates that he feels little pressure or political necessity for a quick decision, according to Biden’s advisers, who spoke under condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss his deliberations publicly. That’s in part because Clinton, who had been expected to announce her candidacy in the spring, now seems on track to delay until the summer. Biden plans to hold off for as long as possible, concerned about undermining the administration’s work by hastening Obama’s lame-duck status.