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.
Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Lee County Domestic Animal Services seized 24 puppies from a Petland store on College Parkway right as they were dropped off last week. Many were disgusted by the filthy conditions these puppies endured on their way to Fort Myers. “Hard to believe that can be happening in a major pet store. You know this is something you think may be happening in some kind of hidden garage somewhere,” said visitor Kevin Doran. Lee County seized the dogs after they arrived by a Missouri Company—Puppy Travelers LLC. Investigators says the puppies were kept in crowded cages full of feces and urine without any water. “To think that they’re sending them out in large numbers like that is totally unacceptable,” said pet owner Lisa Martin. The company admits to investigators they don’t clean the feces until they’re back in Missouri. At one point, animal services say there were up to 127 puppies inside the truck. “Most of them are in the business because they love pets, but obviously this company may have different motives in how they’re handling and transporting the pets,” said visitor Diane Doran. Investigators say some of the puppies’ documentation was also altered, incomplete or missing—some didn’t have health certificates. “It’s hard to believe that’s going on right here in Lee County, right here in Fort Myers but it breaks my heart,” Martin said. Now, many are rethinking where they get their pets from. Right now, the puppies are with Lee County Domestic Animal Services, being quarantined for several issues. A Petland manager says they were unaware of the traveling conditions on their way to the store. Warning: Graphic photos could be disturbing to some people. Viewer discretion is advised. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report. Dozens of puppies heading to local Petland found in filthy conditions. Photo via Domestic Animal Services report.