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.
Credit: WINK News. The School District of Lee County will be distributing Chromebooks to elementary school students who need a computer for distance learning. Students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade will be assigned a Chromebook if they don’t have access to a computer at home. “Nothing replaces face-to-face; nothing replaces hands-on learning,” said Dr. Jeff Spiro, the District’s chief academic officer. “We know this is the best of making out a great scenario that we’re trying to think of every possible resource we can provide our families.” The district said students who have a sibling in grades six through 12 will not be given a Chromebook, as middle and high school students already have one. Students in kindergarten through 2nd grade will be able to pick up Chromebooks during the week of March 23. All schools in Florida will be closed until April 15, and Lee County is among those districts making plans for students to learn from home. The district said families that choose not to use computer-based learning can pick up 10-day instructional packets at their school during the Chromebook pick-up times. Spiro did say the District ordered 2,000 more Chromebooks to meet the new demand. He said when families go to pickup a device, they’ll be asked if they have internet. If they don’t, the District said it will help to connect them to extended Wi-Fi areas being provided by companies such as Comcast. Between the laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots, the bill comes to around $500,000. The money budgeted to pay for it comes form the half cent sales tax fund. While students are asked to check in daily, school assignments will be due on a weekly basis. Information on free internet access for low-income families is below. Qualifying students can sign out a Chromebook from the school they attend on the following dates and times: Chromebook Distribution Date Times Grade Level Parents of Students with Last Names Beginning with: March 19 8am–10am Grade 5 A – M March 19 10am–12pm Grade 5 N – Z March 19 1pm–3pm Grade 4 A – M March 19 3pm-5pm Grade 4 N – Z March 20 8am–10am Grade 3 A – M March 20 10am–12pm Grade 3 N – Z *March 20 1pm–5pm Grades 3 – 5 **March 21 9am–11am Grades 3 – 5 *For families unable to pick up Chromebooks on Thursday **For families unable to pick up Chromebooks on Thursday or Friday FREE INTERNET ACCESS Low-income families in Comcast service areas can receive 60 days of free internet, which includes access to hot spots. This applies to new Comcast customers only. To get Internet Essentials, go to internetessentials.com or call toll-free 1-855-846-8376. The offer is not available in Comcast stores. Comcast will send new customers a self-installation kit, which includes a cable modem and Wi-Fi router. There will be no term contract or credit check and no shipping fee. After 60 days, customers will need to call Comcast to cancel the service or keep it for $9.95 a month. Qualifications: Families enrolled in HUD Housing. Families currently receiving support from these federal programs must provide proof of participation: MEDICAID: copy of card or most recent eligibility letter for an adult in your household (copy of front and back of card required.) Public housing assistance: documentation such as lease, housing assistance payment (HAP) contract, or eligibility documentation from HUD. SNAP: letter indicating you are approved for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. TANF: eligibility letter for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. SSI: eligibility letter for Supplemental Security Income. NSLP/Head Start: copy of a letter indicating participation in the National School Lunch Program or Head Start, with child’s name, school name, and address of where you are requesting service. LIHEAP: letter confirming eligibility for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. WIC: eligibility letter for the Women, Infants, and Children program. VA Pension: pension eligibility determination letter from the Veterans Administration. Tribal assistance: eligibility letter, including TTANF, FDPIR, etc.