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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 11, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Second leading cause of chest pain The leading cause of cardiac chest pain is coronary artery disease, which affects over 18 million adults in the United States.
Villanova University / Facebook / MGN PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Villanova fans descended on downtown Philadelphia on Friday to cheer their NCAA championship basketball team, flooding the city in a raucous sea of blue. Thousands of people filled Market Street and Dilworth Park to celebrate Villanova’s victory over North Carolina in Monday night’s final. Chants of “Let’s Go, Nova!” grew louder as the team made its way along the five-block parade route toward City Hall. Senior Jordyn Gaines said campus this week has been “absolutely insane.” Her friend Caitlin Duggan called the championship “the perfect ending, for our year to be their year.” “We rose up with the team,” she said. “I can still remember being a freshman and rushing the floor … when we beat Syracuse.” Fans lined up 10-deep on some city sidewalks and blue and white confetti fluttered between office buildings as the players passed by, tossing T-shirts into the crowd from a double-decker bus. Others caught the celebration passing by from office building windows and lobbies. The parade capped an emotional week for the Roman Catholic university. Classes were canceled the day after the big win and for Friday’s festivities. “A lot of teachers have been joking that class is done,” Gaines said. Jared Dawson, a 2015 Villanova grad, took the day off and came down from New York City to celebrate with fellow alums. On behalf of his class, Dawson took partial credit for the team’s victory, saying, “We laid the groundwork.” Philadelphia sports fans have been yearning for a chance to celebrate. The city’s four major pro teams have been mediocre to terrible of late. The Phillies were the last to win a title – in 2008. Villanova’s last title came in 1985, and the city threw a parade in their honor then, too. Coach Jay Wright predicted the drought won’t last as long going forward. “We are a city of champions again. I promise you this is just a warmup,” he said. The Wildcats beat North Carolina thanks to a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by junior forward Kris Jenkins. He explained how to coach kids to make shots like his clutch game-winner. “Just tell them one, two step and let it fly!” Jenkins told the roaring crowd at City Hall. Senior cheerleader Raquel Doke said she was touched that the team arrived back home Tuesday to find fans honking their horns, waving flags from overpasses and making “V” signs. “I got tears in my eye just to see the entire city of Philadelphia just rooting for us and so proud of us,” said Doke, 22, of Manhattan Beach, California.