ALVA Woodpeckers build home in 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 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.
Blackened Fish and Shrimp w/ Citrus Aioli Ingredients: 2 each 7 oz Fish Fillets (Grouper, Redfish, or Cobia work well) 6 each 16/20 count Shrimp, Peeled and deveined with tail on 2 each Bamboo Skewers, 8” long 1 TBSP Blackening Spice Pinch of Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Black Pepper 5 Spritz of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Whole Lemon, Cut in half 2 TBSP Citrus Aioli Directions: 1. Fire up the grill to 400°F. 2. Place the fish and shrimp on a flat tray. 3. Place three shrimp on each skewer through the thick, head end. (This will make them easier to handle) 4. Sprinkle both sides of the fish and shrimp with blackening spice, sea salt, and black pepper. Ensure both sides have been evenly coated. 5. Spray the hot grill with extra virgin olive oil. Spray the fish and shrimp as well. 6. Place the fish on the grill at 2 o’clock position and cook 1-2 minutes. Use a spatula to rotate the fish to 10 o’clock position. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes. 7. Flip the fish over carefully and repeat step 6. 8. After flipping the fish, place your shrimp on the grill. Grill each side for 1-2 minutes. 9. Place the lemon halves on the grill for 1-2 minutes until they have light caramelization. 10. Transfer the fish, shrimp, and grilled lemons to a serving platter. 11. Drizzle each fish fillet with 1 TBSP of citrus aioli. Plate each fish with a grilled lemon half and serve immediately. Ingredients for Citrus Aioli: 2 Garlic Cloves 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Cup Mayonnaise 1 Orange 1 Lime Directions for Citrus Aioli: 1. Mince the garlic cloves. 2. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a small sauté pan until hot. 3. Sauté the garlic 30-60 seconds or until soft and translucent. 4. Allow the sautéed garlic to cool to room temperature. 5. Zest the orange and lime. Next, juice the orange and Lime. 6. Combine the cooled garlic, orange zest and juice, lime zest and juice, and mayonnaise in a mixing bowl. 7. Whisk well to fully combine. Refrigerate until ready to use. Fresh Strawberry Rosé Martini Ingredients: Volume: 1 bottle your favorite Rosé 1 oz St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur ¾ oz fresh squeezed lemon juice ¾ oz simple syrup 3 each Whole Strawberries 1-2 each Blackberries, as needed 2-3 each Raspberries, as needed Procedure * In a martini shaker, or pint glass, drop in 3 whole strawberries that are de-stemmed. * Add a blackberry or two for a darker, more savory flavor. * Add raspberries for a brighter, slightly sweeter martini. * Then add simple syrup to your pint glass. * Muddle your fresh fruit and simple syrup until puree-like. * Add ice to the top of your glass and top with Rose, St. Germain liqueur, fresh squeezed lemon juice. * Shake thoroughly until martini is icy cold. * Strain through a fine mesh strainer in to a martini glass. * Garnish with your fresh berries. Wild Orchid Martini Ingredients: Volume: Tropical Flavored Rum 2 oz. Coconut Water .75 oz. Simple Syrup .50 oz. POM Wonderful .25 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice .50 oz. Pineapple Juice .75 oz. Procedure: * Combine all the ingredients and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with an orchid for some tropical flair!