Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh AcresSchool District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements
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.
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.
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.
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.
The tools were stolen from the electrician’s truck while it was parked at a hotel. Photo via WTSP BRANDON, Fla. (WTSP) He came to Florida to help restore the massive power outages after Hurricane Irma, but now one electrician is leaving without much of his equipment after it was stolen from his locked truck. David Schoenfeld, owner of Florida Lighting Maintenance, said his close friend and electrician Colm Corrigan is in town from Illinois to help the company restore power to area gas stations and businesses. But several thousand dollars’ worth of equipment and materials were stolen from Corrigan’s locked truck while it was parked overnight Wednesday at the lot at Extended Stay America hotel in Brandon. “When we’re working this hard to restore power and get our community back up and running, it’s just a kick in the face,” Schoenfeld said. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to 10News the theft had been reported and was under investigation. Schoenfeld said he was told the hotel did not have security cameras in the area. Schoenfeld said his friend woke up to find what had happened. He says the thief or thieves cut through locks on the truck and took aluminum parts, copper wiring and tools like a chainsaw and a drill that’s worth about $700. He estimates about $15,000 worth of stuff was stolen. “These are not little tools, it’s a big hit,” Schoenfeld said. “To replace it is incredibly hard because they’re things he’s accrued over 20 years of his business, you can’t just go to Home Depot and buy and electrician toolkit.” The equipment was not insured, something Schoenfeld said is a tough lesson that’s been learned for a new, small business like his. In a statement to 10News, Corrigan called what happened an “act by an opportunist that will not stop me from putting a smile on face … and going out to help the wonderful people of Florida,” but emphasized he felt there are others who are “truly in need of help.” “I can’t do everything I need to but I can still do something, stuff can be replaced, but there are folks here that are truly in need of help,” he said. “We’re not going to allow this setback to stop us from restoring services to those that need them. While they are chalking up the entire ordeal as a total loss, what’s not lost on Schoenfeld or Corrigan is the overwhelming response their story has received. Corrigan suggested if everyone gave a single dollar to hurricane relief, “we could really affect the lives of those that need it.” “I’ll challenge all that have looked at this post to do just that,” he said. Schoenfeld’s post about the situation on FLM’s Facebook page has been shared more than 8,000 times since Sept. 21. A GoFundMe has raised more than $2,000 as of Saturday evening. “I had no idea the community would come together like that, it chokes me up talking about it,” Schoenfeld said. “It’s just amazing that people would reach out to us like that, that they care that much.” Florida Lighting Maintenance is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.