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.
FWC Officer Julian Keen (Credit: FWC) After FWC Officer Julian Keen was killed last weekend, support from the tight-knit community in LaBelle came pouring in. On Monday they will hold a memorial for “LaBelle’s Son.” The memorial is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday, June 22 at The Venue at Mudge Ranch. Everyone is being asked to park onsite and once that area is full, there will be a shuttle service taking people from the hay pasture on the corner of Loblolly Bay Rd and Fernwood Lane. Golf carts and side-by-sides will assist in shuttling those that need assistance. Handicap parking will be limited but provided near The Venue. Organizers are expecting upwards of 2,000 people so they recommend arriving early to pay your respects. They are asking that everyone is respectful and turn all cell phones off upon arriving. If unable to attend for any reason, there will be a live stream available. Additionally, it will be posted after the service has concluded. Masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged by the organizers. In lieu of flowers please make donations to LaBelle High School Athletics in his honor. And to show support on social media, they are asking people to use the hashtag #BeLikeJulian. The full address is: The Venue at Mudge Ranch 1323 Loblolly Bay Rd SW LaBelle, FL 33935 “When Julian was taken from us, to see so many people coming together and expressing their love, I’m like, is this why? I would do anything to have him back. but the love that he gave, the love that he showed, the man he was… he was just an amazing person,” said Shywona Williams, of Labelle. Everyone who interacted with Keen, and even those who didn’t, seemed to love him. “That was one thing about Julian. He impacted everyone’s life,” said Charles Barnes, another friend of Keen. “He made that big of an impact on the community in the 30 years he was here.” Williams said she could feel that there was tension building in her community even before this life was taken. “In the weeks leading up to this so much was happening in LaBelle, I felt like I was watching the city that I grew up in fall apart. There was so much going on… so much drama, so much tension. And when Julian was taken from us, to see so many people coming together and expressing their love, I’m like, is this why? I would do anything to have him back. but the love that he gave, the love that he showed, the man he was… he was just an amazing person,” she said. Williams, a friend of Keen also had this to say, “If you’ve read anything on Facebook, everything that you’ve seen is 1000% true about Julian.” Keen was known throughout the community for mentoring young men and training with younger athletes. Authorities say Keen was shot and killed June 14 in LaBelle after he attempted to stop suspect Eliceo Hernandez who reports say was driving recklessly. Eliceo Hernandez, 20. Photo via Hendry County Sheriff’s Office