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.
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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.
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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.
Phil! Gold / Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 2.0 BALTIMORE (AP) – The overnight sit-in at Baltimore City Hall by young, activists exposed the deep divide between the government in this troubled city and a population that has been feeling increasingly marginalized and under siege. As many as 50 protesters, some of them teenagers, disrupted a meeting Wednesday night where city officials were recommending the interim police chief be permanently hired. The activists said they were upset at their lack of input into the appointment, six months after the death of Freddie Gray, a man who sustained mortal injuries while being transported in the back of a police van. Gray’s death led to protests and riots and galvanized many in Baltimore who say their city’s government has long ignored their pressing needs: safe housing, better schools, a less confrontational police department. “We’re trying to hold the police accountable. Our voices are not being heard and that’s disgusting,” said Tawanda Jones, whose brother died in an encounter with police in 2013. The protest erupted with activists chanting, “All night, all day, we will fight for Freddie Gray!” at the end of a city committee hearing about whether to hire Kevin Davis as the permanent police chief. As attention turned to the protesters in the balcony, the committee below quietly voted to approve Davis’ appointment, which is scheduled to be voted on Monday by the City Council. Frustrated at being ignored, the activists refused to leave, in a protest that took police eight hours to break up. “No justice, no peace. If we don’t get it shut it, shut it down,” the activists chanted. The group called for a sit-down meeting with Davis and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, and refused to leave until officials agreed to meet a list of demands that included better treatment for protesters, a significant investment in public schools and social services and a promise that police would avoid using armored vehicles and riot gear. The protesters also asked that officers always wear badges and name tags. Davis tried to defuse the situation. “I’d like to propose this to you, because we can accomplish a lot more at a table where we can all fit,” he said. “You have our demands, you let all your supporters speak,” someone in the balcony yelled back. “I will be more than happy to meet with your entire group,” Davis said. “Now! This is the space where we can talk,” someone yelled back. Davis eventually left. Police kept the demonstrators sequestered in the balcony. After several hours, some of the demonstrators left after being threatened with arrest, they said. About 4 a.m. Thursday, the demonstration ended with at least 12 of the remaining activists led off in plastic handcuffs and loaded into transport vehicles “The remaining protesters refused to leave the building. As a direct result of their failure to comply, the remaining protesters have been arrested and charged with trespassing,” a police statement added. Some watching the police operation shouted at the officers: “It is our duty to fight for our freedom! We have nothing to lose but our chains!” Police said they charged 16 people, including three juveniles, with trespassing. Those arrested ranged in age from 16 to 38. The complex was largely quiet by 5 a.m. “All we are doing is peacefully demonstrating. We were disrespected by Kevin Davis. He didn’t take us seriously,” said Kevin Wellons, 19, who left the sit-in around 3:30 a.m. with several others. Kwame Rose, an organizer who also left before police moved in, said activists will continue to press for police reforms. “The politicians, they failed us today,” Rose said. “All (Davis) had to do was come upstairs for 10 minutes. All we wanted was for the commissioner to meet the people he’s attacking. And now he’s attacking us again.” Davis took the interim role in July after predecessor Anthony Batts was fired amid a spike in violent crime in Baltimore following Gray’s death. If approved by the City Council, Davis would earn $200,000 a year under a contract to run through June of 2020. Three of the committee’s five members voted in favor of Davis. Councilman Nick Mosby, who is married to State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, voted against the confirmation, while Carl Stokes, who is running for mayor, abstained. Marilyn Mosby is prosecuting six officers in connection with Gray’s death. After Mosby’s decision and the widespread unrest, homicides began to rise and residents in crime-addled neighborhoods accused police officers of abandoning their posts. Addressing the committee Wednesday, Davis said he remains committed to training officers to actively engage and interact with community members. Davis also emphasized his commitment to “respect and fight for the right for Americans to assemble and peacefully protest.”