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.
Caloosahatchee FC Multiple brush fires are currently active across Southwest Florida. The most active is burning on 116th Avenue near U.S. 41 in the Picyuane Strand Forest. The fire is 2,200 acres and only 10 percent contained as of Saturday evening. At least one home was evacuated from the area, and others are being told to prepare to leave. Smoke from this fire covered most of Alligator Alley Saturday afternoon. Now, the Florida Forest Service is working on keeping that fire deep in the Picayune Strand State Forest and away from homes in Collier County. Crews are staged at two major locations—on the North and East ends of the fire. Officials say the fire has two heads and could threaten people living on both of those ends. Another fire in Collier, the Greenway fire, has reached 3,000 acres, and has covered the county is smoke and ash. At least one business said they were prepared to fight off the flames as they inch closer and closer. “It’s not good, it’s really scary,” said Naples resident John Sidie. As shoppers visited a citrus grove off Sabal Palm Road, many stopped to stare as huge plumes of smoke billowed less than a mile away. “It’s like there’s snow coming down, there’s so much ash,” Sidie said. “I was very surprised,” said Naples resident Bob Forster. “I didn’t realize that fires could travel that fast and that far.” Owner Bobby Smits says fire crews are standing by to protect his business if the flames continue to spread. But he and his employees are ready to protect their crops. “We’ve got 120 acres here,” Smits said. “It could jump you know. We’ve seen it before. It’ll jump a half a mile to a mile too.” Knowing flames could destroy businesses like his and nearby homes, many are thinking about what they just went through with Hurricane Irma. “People are still getting repairs from the hurricane and now they have this to worry about,” Sidie said. The fire danger across the state remains extremely high, and the Florida Forest Service says conditions range from high to extreme, meaning more fires could pop up. In Collier County, fire crews have told residents to be on alert, as flames are approaching. People who live in the Verona Walk, Sabal Palm and Winding Cypress communities have been put on notice that the fires are spreading and could potentially cause evacuations in the near future. Brush trucks and firefighters have been working tirelessly to contain the fire for several days. Neighbors say they have tractors filled with water ready to fight the flames if they get closer to threatening properties or nearby orange groves. People living in these communities say they’re worried the wind direction could shift and send smoke and flames near communities off of Collier Boulevard. Officials have already warned residents and visitors to south Collier County, including those on Marco Island, of smoke-filled skies. Anyone with respiratory or breathing problems should remain indoors, officials say. Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.