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.
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Their starter has a sore shoulder, bruised ribs and who knows what other ailments. Their backup could be facing NFL discipline. The Browns’ quarterback situation — always convoluted — is even more of a mess. With Josh McCown unable to throw because of a right shoulder injury sustained last week when he was roughed up in St. Louis, the Browns don’t know yet if he’ll be able to start Sunday when they host Arizona. And McCown’s injury isn’t the team’s only QB concern. Johnny Manziel, who replaced McCown in the fourth quarter against the Rams, was expected to meet Wednesday with league investigators, who are looking into whether he violated the personal conduct policy during an Oct. 12 argument with his girlfriend. According to an Avon, Ohio, police report, Colleen Crowley accused Manziel of hitting her and pushing her head against his car’s window during their argument. Browns coach Mike Pettine described Manziel’s meeting as “imminent” before the team’s practice. Manziel was not in the locker room during the time it was open to reporters following the workout, but the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner was seen in a hallway neat the entrance to the team’s facility. Pettine did not divulge the time or place of Manziel’s appointment, but confirmed the league hopes to have its inquiry wrapped up quickly. “There’s a sense of urgency to it,” said Pettine, who was asked if he was confident Manziel would be available for Sunday’s game. “We’ll just wait and see. The league has its protocol on how they handle these situations, and we’ve been ultra-cooperative to date and will continue to be.” The league could fine or suspend Manziel if it feels he violated its personal conduct policy, which was revised and strengthened last year following the high-profile case involving former Ravens running back Ray Rice. Investigators have already spoken with the police officers who were at the scene of Manziel’s incident, which began on a busy interstate highway and ended on a gravel driveway. Manziel told police that he and Crowley had been drinking alcohol before their fight. He denied striking Crowley and police determined he was not intoxicated before allowing him to drive Crowley home. As they wait for a possible ruling on Manziel, the second-year QB took snaps with Cleveland’s first-team offense Wednesday as McCown watched from the sideline while wearing a baseball cap. McCown said he’s feeling better and had hoped to test his shoulder and ribs by throwing before heading home. The 36-year-old was sacked four times by the Rams — he’s been sacked 21 times in the past five games — and also took a vicious shot to the chin before finally staggering to the sideline. “He looked how we all felt,” said Pettine, who has been impressed by the veteran’s resilience and durability. “It is amazing what a couple days off will do for you to get you back going. Afterwards, it didn’t look good, and when you watch the tape, he took some unnecessary hits, but as we all know, he is as tough as nails.” McCown has taken more than his share of hard knocks in 13 seasons. There isn’t a week when something isn’t hurting, and McCown forced a smile when asked how long it takes after a season for his body to feel “normal.” “In February,” he said. “It’s part of the job description.” Pettine made it clear that if McCown is healthy, he’ll play. While there’s a vocal segment of Browns fans who would rather see the team play Manziel to see if he can be their long-term answer at quarterback, Pettine is sticking with McCown, who has played better than expected but isn’t winning. McCown said Pettine’s faith in him means a great deal. “I can understand both sides of it and I understand the situation I’m in,” McCown said. “We drafted Johnny in the first round for a reason. At some point that time will come to see what he can do, but for me, that’s not my decision and that’s not what I get caught up worrying about. “I focus on being ready to play and getting myself healthy and getting ready to play against the Cardinals. That’s where my mind’s at.” NOTES: Browns Pro Bowl CB Joe Haden returned to practice after missing two games with a concussion. S Tashaun Gipson also returned. He missed the past three games with an ankle injury. … Rookie RB Duke Johnson was excused from practice for personal reasons. ___ AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL