Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot LakeThe story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Screenshot via Ivanhoe Newswire video Inflammatory bowel disease refers to two conditions: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis that cause serious digestive symptoms like severe abdominal pain, and cramping. They are conditions that can be misdiagnosed, and are often misunderstood. Below is the story about a young performer working to put IBD front and center. Analise Scarpaci is a petite teen with a big voice and even bigger plans. Analise wants to star on Broadway. “That was the dream since I was 10 years old,” Scarpaci said. She’s already landed Broadway roles in A Christmas Story: The Musical and Matilda. Pretty impressive considering she’s been fighting a health battle since age ten. The first signs were evident after a summer ballet camp. “I was under a lot of pressure and a lot of stress, and I came home and I went to the bathroom and I forgot to flush the toilet, as ten year olds do sometimes. And my dad noticed that there was blood in the toilet,” Scarpaci told Ivanhoe. Analise’s doctor referred her to Dr. Robbyn Sockolow, an expert in pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases. “In the past, we would think about people who had inflammatory bowel disease as being malnourished, having bloody stools, having chronic abdominal pain,” said Pediatric Gastroenterologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian, Dr. Robbyn Sockolow. In Analise’s case, her tiny size compared to her classmates was a concern. It’s a less well-known sign of Crohn’s disease. “It was me and then the second shortest person was up to here,” said Scarpaci. “If you find that your child really has not grown, and that you don’t see any difference in the length of their pants or the size of their shoes, that might be something that may raise a flag,” Dr. Sockolow told Ivanhoe. For Analise, an IV infusion of a drug called infliximab every eight weeks helped her grow, gain weight, and for now, keep symptoms at bay. “I could be walking in the street and people don’t necessarily know that I am sick. And even though I’m in remission, I’m still sick,” Scarpaci said. A young woman determined not to let what is going on in her stomach interfere with the dreams in her heart. Analise volunteers as the chairperson for Broadway for Bellies, a team raising money for the annual Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation walk in her New York hometown. She has also just completed her freshman year at Pace University where she is majoring in Musical Theater. Contributors to this news report include: Cyndy McGrath, Producer; Katie Campbell, Assistant Producer; Kirk Manson, Videographer; Bob Walko, Editor.