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.
Fort Myers Beach. Credit: WINK News. The Fort Myers Beach town council voted Wednesday in favor of a mandatory mask requirement. A mask will be required inside businesses, but not at public parks, beaches, inside hotel rooms, in church, if you have a disability, are a member of law enforcement (police, fire, EMS) or under the age of 6. If you are found without a mask in any indoor, public space where you are not able to social distance, you could face a fine of $50. The mask requirement is considered an “emergency declaration,” not an ordinance, and will go into effect midnight Thursday. The rule does not apply to those seated at restaurants and outdoor spaces like public parks and beaches where you can social distance. As for beach access, there will be no restrictions implemented for Fort Myers Beach. “They’re going to be everywhere. People are going to pile on top of each other; they already are,” said Fort Myers Beach Mayor Ray Murphy. “They’re piling on top of each other on the county pier, their piling on top of each other in the county park and it’ll be up and down the island over the weekend so, God help us all.” The declaration passed 3-2. Their decision comes after Collier County and the cities of Naples and Marco Island implemented restrictions for the weekend. The restrictions were put in place after East Coast counties announced their beaches will be closed all weekend, raising concerns that people from there will travel across the Alley to Southwest Florida’s beaches. County Manager Roger Desjarlais on Wednesday took exception to Collier County Commissioner Penny Taylor saying those from the East Coast should travel north to Lee County. “Yesterday, Collier County commissioners placed restrictions on beach hours for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, as is their right,” Desjarlais said. “Collier Commissioner Penny Taylor, however, in an on-camera interview, irresponsibly took it a step too far by inviting people from Florida’s East Coast to inundate Lee County beaches. For local governments, it’s challenging enough to navigate through the pandemic and keep residents’ best interests in mind without a Collier commissioner making such a parochial statement at the expense of Lee County’s residents. We encourage people who visit our beach parks this weekend to follow all CDC guidelines, hold themselves accountable and act responsibly.” Lee County is reiterating it has no plans to close county-owned beaches this weekend but will still increase staff presence for the Fourth as it does every year. There will be an increased deputy presence in parks and on county-owned beaches, and park rangers will be placed in beach parks from Bonita Beach to the Causeway Islands. The county said rangers can write citations for violations of county ordinances. For trespassing someone from a Lee County park site, rangers coordinate with Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies. The county is encouraging visitors to beaches and parks to follow CDC guidelines. Beaches in Collier County will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to dusk starting on Friday, July 3. County or city parking stickers are required. Collier commissioners voted to keep those restrictions in place until Miami-Dade and Broward counties open their beaches. As for the City of Naples, they have chosen to also adopt these same rules, but for Friday through Monday. In addition, the City Pier will be closed to foot traffic and fishing, the City Dock will be closed to foot traffic but fuel sales and charter fishing will be allowed, and City Landings boat ramp will be open. Marco Island announced Tuesday afternoon it will also adopt the county restrictions for their city beaches for Friday through Sunday.