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.
Hemchand Bhagwandin, 68, was beaten and murdered by masked men. (Credit: LCSO) Having emigrated from India to the small, South American nation of Guyana and, subsequently, to the United States, the Bhagwandin family sought nothing more than a peaceful existence and a better life. Hemchand Bhagwandin, a 68-year-old retired automobile mechanic, and his wife, Sabitree, were babysitting for their young granddaughter on the evening of March 15, 2015, when two masked men entered their Lehigh Acres residence between the hours of 10:15 and 11:15. The men reportedly restrained Mrs. Bhagwandin using zip-ties, pillaged and ransacked the home and savagely beat Hemchand Bhagwandin. Having been ruthlessly and mercilessly kicked, stomped upon and abused, having had bleach poured upon him (and on his wife), Mr. Bhagwandin succumbed to the gruesome beating. Hemchand was a peaceful man who savored gardening and, of course, playing with his grandchildren. As nothing was taken from the home, the incident generates more questions than details. Still, detectives categorize this event as a home invasion robbery. “He’d give his last piece of bread to a stranger – even if he was hungry,” stated Nirmala Bhagwandin, the victim’s daughter. SWFL Crime Stoppers Coordinator, Trish Routte, remarked, “What compounds the pain and loss the family is feeling are the unanswered questions of who could commit such a heinous crime on a senior citizen and for what reason?” Hemchand’s other daughter, who chooses to have her name omitted, displays cogent concern for her mother’s suffering. “The vision of my father lying there, deceased, does not leave her mind. These are things that will never go away,” she shared. “They could have taken anything they wanted and left. But they chose to exercise extreme brutality and then leave. They took away a great man. A man that nobody had a bad thing to say about. No one.” “She’s struggling. She lost her partner in life and on top of losing that, they stole her quality of life. She’s living in fear,” added Nirmala. “We lost the foundation of our home. Even though we don’t all live in the same home, that’s the blood that runs through our veins that just keeps bleeding and bleeding for all of us. Knowing that the individuals who were involved in this are behind bars will help my father’s soul to rest in peace.” Detectives remain hopeful that someone will come forward with information…even if only sharing what might seem to be unimportant…and help move this case forward. Should you have any information regarding the unidentified male suspects mentioned above, you are urged to call SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS. All persons submitting tips can remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward of up to $3,000. Anonymous tips may also be made online at www.southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com.