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.
MGN The Associated Press Top 10 Florida high school football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records, rating points and previous rankings: Class 8A Record Pts Prv 1. Christopher Columbus Catholic (13) 8-0 130 1 2. Atlantic Community 8-0 100 2 (tie)Vero Beach 7-0 100 3 4. Charles Flanagan 7-1 78 4 5. West Orange 7-1 68 5 6. Mandarin 8-0 62 6 7. Apopka 8-1 51 7 8. Kissimmee Osceola 8-1 41 8 9. Lake Brantley 8-0 27 9 10. Deerfield Beach 7-1 24 10 Others receiving votes: Boca Raton Community 14, Coral Gables 11, South Dade 6, Manatee 3. Class 7A Record Pts Prv 1. Dwyer (12) 8-0 129 1 2. Braden River 8-0 113 2 3. St. Thomas Aquinas (1) 6-1 106 3 4. Kathleen 9-0 91 4 5. Columbia 7-1 70 5 6. Venice 7-1 55 6 7. Buchholz 7-1 49 7 8. Oakleaf 7-1 37 8 9. Plant 7-2 33 9 10. Mater Academy 8-0 20 10 Others receiving votes: Lakeland 8, Sickles 3, Edgewater 1. Class 6A Record Pts Prv 1. Armwood (13) 8-0 139 1 2. Mainland (1) 8-1 118 3 3. Navarre 8-0 103 4 4. Naples 7-1 91 5 5. Charlotte 8-0 89 6 6. Miami Central 7-2 50 7 7. Niceville 7-1 49 8 8. St. Augustine 7-1 46 2 9. Heritage 7-1 31 9 10. Tate 7-1 16 T10 Others receiving votes: Sebring 15, Miami Carol City 7, Boyd Anderson 5, Miami Northwestern 5, Mitchell 3, Matanzas 2, Ocala Vanguard 1. Class 5A Record Pts Prv 1. Plantation American Heritage (11) 7-1 134 1 2. Bishop Moore (3) 8-0 127 2 3. Hallandale 7-1 109 3 4. North Marion 8-0 104 4 5. Jesuit 8-0 84 5 6. Wakulla 7-1 64 6 7. Suwannee 6-1 50 7 8. Nature Coast Tech 8-0 43 8 9. River Ridge 8-0 35 9 10. Bay 7-1 10 NR Others receiving votes: Merritt Island 4, Palm Bay 3, Coconut Creek 1, West Florida 1, Ponte Vedra 1. Class 4A Record Pts Prv 1. Raines (12) 8-0 137 1 2. Bolles School (1) 8-1 122 2 3. Dunnellon 8-0 112 3 4. Cocoa (1) 6-2 95 4 5. Walton 8-0 43 NR Others receiving votes: Avon Park 33, Glades Central 18. Class 3A Record Pts Prv 1. Trinity Christian-Jacksonville (13) 8-0 130 1 2. Lakeland Christian 8-0 116 2 3. Clearwater Central Catholic 9-0 105 3 4. Westminster Christian 7-1 76 4 5. Tampa Catholic 7-1 62 5 Others receiving votes: Oxbridge Academy 13, Trinity Prep 12, Delray American Heritage 6. Class 2A Record Pts Prv 1. Northside Christian (12) 8-0 129 2 2. Cambridge Christian 8-0 113 3 3. Admiral Farragut 7-1 91 4 4. Dade Christian 6-1 73 5 5. University Christian (1) 6-2 67 1 Others receiving votes: First Baptist 26, Community School of Naples 15, Moore Haven 6. Class 1A Record Pts Prv 1. Trenton (9) 8-0 133 2 2. Pahokee (5) 7-1 131 3 3. Fort Meade 6-1 103 1 4. Port St. Joe 6-1 92 4 5. Fort White 6-2 52 NR Others receiving votes: Blountstown 25, Union County 18, Dixie County 6.