Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concernsThe environmental effects of artificial sweeteners
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.
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.
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.
Lee County Parks & Recreation to offer free parking this weekend for certain locations Lee County Parks & Recreation sites offering free swimming or free parking this weekend to include parks, beaches and boat ramps.
Tim Aten Knows: Construction expanding Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples Two outparcel buildings under construction simultaneously on the north and west side of the CVS pharmacy at Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads will have new spaces for restaurants, stores and a variety of additional service concepts at the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, said P.J. Hill, leasing manager for the sprawling retail center in North Naples.
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.
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.
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.
Lee County Parks & Recreation to offer free parking this weekend for certain locations Lee County Parks & Recreation sites offering free swimming or free parking this weekend to include parks, beaches and boat ramps.
Tim Aten Knows: Construction expanding Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples Two outparcel buildings under construction simultaneously on the north and west side of the CVS pharmacy at Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads will have new spaces for restaurants, stores and a variety of additional service concepts at the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, said P.J. Hill, leasing manager for the sprawling retail center in North Naples.
In the latest video game trend, players excitedly click their way to a treasure box of sorts. Proponents say it improves the experience, but critics say it could loot parents’ wallets…or worse. We’re talking about loot boxes. For 12-year-old gamer Lilly Hamnett, she turns to loot boxes to keep up with her older brothers, saying it gives her an advantage, allowing her to win items that can help her progress faster in a game. Loot boxes, sometimes called prize crates, are digital treasure chests within many popular video games and are designed to help a player get to the next level. The cost can be anywhere from one dollar to 40 dollars or more for a bundle. Lilly’s mom says Lilly buys hers with her allowance money saying, “She’s allowed to make decisions about how she spends her money and, so, she sometimes chooses to buy loot boxes.” The boxes are popping up in all kinds of games. While players always get something, they don’t know what until a box is opened. That’s what bothers Chris Lee, a state representative from Hawaii who says, “A loot box is a mechanism similar to a slot machine. It could be something of value. It could be something virtually worthless,” and likens the boxes to gambling. Lee says, “They’ve really been set up to exploit a lot of the folks out there who play games, especially those who are young adults who are not cognitively mature enough.” We reached out to Dr. Timothy Fong, Co-director of Gambling Studies at UCLA, who tells us there’s not enough research to know if loot boxes can contribute to unhealthy gambling practices down the road, but he does say that video game addiction is very real and they’re doing more and more research on “Internet Gaming Disorder,” and emerging diagnosis. Dr. Fong says it’s important to remember that gaming should bring joy. If it’s impairing regular activities or impacting physical or mental health, contact a professional. The World Health Organization is looking into loot boxes too saying, “Loot boxes may increase the intensity of gaming behaviors and, most probably, associated health risks.” Representative Lee has drafted legislation in his state that will prohibit the sale of games containing loot boxes to those under 21 and require complete transparency when loot boxes are involved. He hopes other states will follow suit adding, “We expect this coming year there’s going to be bills introduced at the state level to create transparency and ensure oversight so that people are protected.” The gaming industry doesn’t buy the concern. We reached out to the Entertainment Software Association which says, “Loot boxes are a voluntary feature meant to enhance the in-game experience and is not gambling.” But one thing is for sure, game makers are taking notice of the loot box debate. Electronic Arts recently announced that loot boxes in Star Wars Battlefront 2 are free in the latest update. And Apple’s new policy says apps must now be transparent about the odds of attaining randomized goods, before consumers actually purchase. Lilly’s mom says her daughter is simply having fun trying to beat her brothers and, as a parent, she will take the lead when it comes to monitoring her daughter’s spending adding, “I don’t think that needs to be left up to a third party. I think that’s about teaching your kids how to be responsible and that’s something that should be taught at home.”