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.
14-year-old fights for his life as he awaits a bone marrow transplant. (Credit: WINK News) A simple swab of your cheek could help save a local boy. That is the message a Naples mom is desperate to get out. “It all started with him getting sick on a Saturday morning with the flu,” Grae Salerno said. “By Sunday, we had to rush him to the ER.” Grae’s son, Dalton Sidener, is fighting for his life after a sudden diagnosis of aplastic anemia in April. The condition is when the bone marrow stops working. Dr. Craig McCarthur works at Golisano Children’s Hospital, where Dalton, 14 years old, was diagnosed. He said aplastic anemia, a rare disease seen once a year at the hospital, is when the patient does not have enough blood cells and suffers medical consequences. A bone marrow transplant is the only way to fix the problem. It is unique because it is one of the few things living donors can share with patients. The procedure is similar to kidneys and partial liver transplants. But the solution is proving to be difficult in Dalton’s case. “In the nationwide registry, right now, we don’t have a matched donor,” Craig said. Not having a matched donor is not a unique problem. There is a perception that getting a donor is as simple as matching a person’s blood type with the patient in need. But, bone marrow tissue varies from person to person. The challenge is to find someone who matches the patient’s tissue type the closest. Jay Feinberg, founder and CEO of the Gift of Life, which matches donors with patients, said there is an urgent need for donors. Jay is a bone marrow recipient himself. “It took me four years to find a match,” Jay said. He told WINK News there are about 30 million marrow donors around the world. None of them match Dalton because of his rare and unique condition. But, bone marrow is not the only thing patients are waiting for years. When it comes to organs, more than 113,000 patients were waiting for things, such as kidneys, livers and lungs, as of January, according to the U.S. government. It also said 20 people a day die while waiting for a transplant. Grae does not want her son to become another statistic. Right now, Dalton is isolated because of his risk of infection. He has medicine that can help boost his immune system. But he needs that transplant to live a long, healthy life. “He’s got a bright future ahead of him,” Grae said. “He just needs some help at this time.” Help people can provide by registering through Gift of Life as a potential donor. It will send you a kit to swab the inside of your cheek for cells to see if you are a match. Donations through organizations, like the Gift of Life, are paid for by the patient’s insurance or the organization itself. “For a very minimal effort,” Grae said, “you can help save someone’s life.” ______ For more information on donations visit the Gift of Life Marrow Registry online HERE. Dalton is receiving cards at this address: Cornerstone United Methodist Church 8200 Immokalee Rd Naples, Fl. 34119.