Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoonStudents react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
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.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
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.
Caloosahatchee River. Credit: WINK News. Making sure our water and our environment don’t fall through the cracks, Southwest Florida leaders joined other local officials in the state in our nation’s capital to advocate for our natural environment. Elected leaders were in Washington D.C. Thursday, representing Florida to convince federal leaders their help is essential to our water quality and the Everglades. “We are here to visit with our delegation to ask them to support $200 million in continuous funding for improving our water infrastructure in the Okeechobee basin, Port St. Lucie River basin, and of course, the Caloosahatchee River basin,” Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson said. The St. Lucie River is the vital waterway on the east cost of the state, and Port St. Lucie Mayor Gregory Oravec joined local leaders in our area to advocate for the state’s water quality in D.C. He spoke about the history of the federal government making Florida’s natural resources an important priority over the years. “But in 2000, Congress and the State of Florida came together and said, ‘Hey, the Everglades is important. We’re going to fund it on a 50/50 basis. We’re going to get it done,’” Oravec said. “But here we are going on 20 years later, and we’re not done.” Bonita Springs Mayor Peter Simmons said the Everglades are not simply a prime focus for all of us in Florida. “Around the country and around the world, the Florida Everglades are on everybody’s map,” Simmons said. So leaders statewide want make sure the Everglades and Florida’s water stay on our shorelines and lawmaker’s maps. “The Army Corps of Engineers actually has what’s known as the ‘Integrated Delivery Schedule,’” Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane said. “The 68 projects that are essential obviously for infrastructure, we advocate for those projects.” These are projects to restore the Everglades and protect our state’s most precious resource. “We’re all connected, not only by the Everglades and the lake, but we’re connected by water,” Oravec said. “As human beings on planet Earth, we all require clean water to live.” And support is needed from beyond Southwest Florida to make it happen. A win for Florida natural resources came Thursday when Sen. Marco Rubio announced the approval of a bill that includes $650,000 to enhance water quality and seagrass monitoring in the Caloosahatchee estuary and Indian River Lagoon. It also includes looking at Lake Okeechobee discharges and harmful algal blooms. “It’s really America’s Everglades,” said James Evans, City of Sanibel’s director of natural resources. “It’s a natural treasure.”