Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort MyersThe Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics
FORT MYERS Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort Myers The Lee County GOP is hosting the Trumparilla Boat Parade in support of the Republican nominee.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics Get ready for a typical Southwest Florida weekend. It’s going to feel like the triple digits before rain rolls in and we’re watching the tropics.
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 charged 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.
FORT MYERS Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort Myers The Lee County GOP is hosting the Trumparilla Boat Parade in support of the Republican nominee.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics Get ready for a typical Southwest Florida weekend. It’s going to feel like the triple digits before rain rolls in and we’re watching the tropics.
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 charged 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.
Credit: Eddie Maloney from North Las Vegas, USA [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)] Thousands of people travel through Southwest Florida each day with Allegiant Air flights. But a new report shows the airline is dealing with the aftermath of multiple safety issues. And the people overseeing the fixes aren’t doing enough to protect air travelers. Allegiant has dealt with various mechanical issues since 2011, including in-flight engine shutdowns, aborted takeoffs and unscheduled landings. The Office of the Inspector General recent report found the FAA, which oversees operations, missed opportunities to limit safety risks in a timely manner. MORE: Office of the Inspector General report on FAA’s oversight of Allegiant Still, there are passengers who fly Allegiant who say they have never experienced any difficulties or worries during an Allegiant flight. “Every experience that I’ve ever had has been good,” said Mindy Stenson from Canal Winchester, Ohio. “And that is just what keeps me coming back.” At Punta Gorda Airport, passengers on Allegiant flights have experienced similar issues to those reported nationally. “There was a loud rumbling, and something felt like it wasn’t going to come down all the way,” said Melissa Iannuzzi, describing her previous experience during an Allegiant flight. The issues with Allegiant flights have gained national attention. In April 2018, when a 60 minutes investigation found the airline is 3-point-5 times more likely to have mechanical failures than other airlines. “They all have that chance,” said Sharon Norris in North Port. “You just have to trust and have faith that you are not going to be one of the statistics.” Safety risks recognized by the inspector general mainly happened on Allegiant’s MD-80 airplanes, which the airline retired in late 2018. “Just never really thought about it because it was never a flight that happened to me or my family,” Norris said. Allegiant tells us it continuously works to exceed all federal standards, with safety as a top priority. Allegiant Air statement: Safety has always been — and will remain — at the heart of our operation, and fundamental to everything we do. We vehemently dispute any implications to the contrary. We continue to work with the FAA and other regulatory agencies to ensure we meet and exceed all Federal standards, and plan our future with complete commitment to vigilant monitoring and continuous improvement. It is also important to note that this report primarily centers upon work with the FAA which occurred years ago, involving an aircraft type since retired from Allegiant’s fleet. With the completion of a planned, multi-year transition to an all-Airbus fleet, and as the first US airline to adopt Airbus’ cutting-edge preventative maintenance technology platform, today we are an industry leader in reliability and service. The inspector general wants the FAA to make improvements in nine areas, including developing better monitoring procedures and training modification. The FAA says it will work with the inspector general’s office on its recommendations FAA statement: “The FAA has initiated compliance actions at Allegiant Air that have improved safety for the flying public, are generally consistent with FAA’s Compliance Program, and are in accordance with Safety Assurance System (SAS) policies. Nonetheless, the FAA continually strives to enhance the agency’s oversight posture and, and we will work with the OIG regarding its draft report recommendations.” Allegiant is the eleventh largest passenger airline in the United States. More than 14 million people flew on its planes in 2018. Other passengers we spoke to say Allegiant’s issues are in the past and out of their control. “It’s life, honey,” Milton Oliver said in Venice. “God will watch over you. You don’t have to worry.”