Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast UniversityMissing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
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.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
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.
MGN Bonita Springs’ first medical marijuana dispensary, Curaleaf, opened Thursday on Bonita Beach Road. “It’s definitely changed my life.,” Laura Miller said. For many clients like Miller, the new dispensary provides easier access to medical marijuana in all its forms. Miller is a Curaleaf client, and she made the drive from Naples to get an order filled that helps treat her lupus. “I’ve been given so many opioids and drugs for it,” Miller said. “This is the first thing that’s worked for me.” Before the facility opened, Miller and others in Collier County like Paul Whelan would make a trip to Fort Myers to seek help. “I’m a combat veteran who’s been diagnosed with PTSD,” Whelan said. Whelan said medical marijuana treats his aliments better than pharmaceuticals he took previously to treat his PTSD symptoms. Collier continues to ban medical marijuana dispensaries, so that continues to be the main reason Collier residents continue to travel for medical marijuana. Governor Ron DeSantis wants to end the state’s ban on smoking medical marijuana. A court previously ruled a ban on smoking medical marijuana violates the constitutional amendment many have supported. DeSantis told the state legislature Thursday to drop an appeal on the decision, or he will do himself. He also criticized the slow implementation of the amendment. “When over 70 percent of Floridians vote in favor of the medical use of marijuana for people with really serious debilitating conditions, that is about as big a majority as you can get,” DeSantis said. “We need to have the peoples’ will represented in good law that is doing what they intended.” Sp, with the governor’s announcement, people like Donna Forsythe and Claire Aizenstadt hope things can change. “I would think that if somebody has the license and the product was in a smoke form that they should be legally allowed to smoke it,” Forsythe said. Aizenstadt is on board with the same though process as well. “I’m all for it, “ Aizenstadt said. The employees at the newly opened Curaleaf in Bonita hope to bring relief to a population seeking help. “A lot of people have lost their quality of life,” Curaleaf Spokesperson Michelle Terrell said. “They have something right here in Bonita, so they don’t have to travel two or three hours.” This is one reason Miller is glad the doors are now open. “It’s definitely made my life better,” Miller said. As a reminder to those seeking treatment with medical marijuana, clients may not walk in a buy whatever they want. A doctor’s order must be acquire first in order to get products at Curaleaf. Once you get an order, they are tracked electronically, so people can’t buy more marijuana than they need.