Tim Aten Knows: Landert Bread rolling out local retail storeIsolated rain can impact your Valentine’s Day evening plans
Tim Aten Knows: Landert Bread rolling out local retail store Landert Bread’s European rolls, bread, cakes and pastries will be available to more Naples area residents starting this month. A wholesale operation for more than 12 years, Naples-based Landert is launching a retail store in Collier County.
the weather authority Isolated rain can impact your Valentine’s Day evening plans The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain that may impact your Friday or Valentine’s Day outdoor plans.
Ponte Vedra Beach Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Ponte Vedra Beach Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Ponte Vedra Beach.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman accused of running over ex-boyfriend after condiment vandalism A Port Charlotte woman is accused of vandalizing her ex-boyfriend’s car by throwing eggs and condiments and then running him over with her car.
FORT MYERS Dog rescue in Fort Myers holds fundraiser as founder fights cancer A beloved dog rescue service in Fort Myers is facing uncertainty as its founder, Carey Kendzior, battles cancer.
Woman arrested for stealing $3,400 in goods from Target in Collier County More than 150 items worth thousands of dollars were reportedly stolen from a Target in Collier County. Deputies arrested Kimberly McDonnell, 36, on charges of grand theft.
Egg prices leading to some locals raising their own chickens High egg prices have some people considering raising their own chickens, but it’s not as simple as it sounds.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach Library to reopen following Hurricane Ian The Fort Myers Beach Library plans to reopen its doors to the public on March 16.
FORT MYERS Save This Life pet microchips closes down For many, protecting your pet is as important as keeping your kids safe.
Rosie, dog lost during I-75 crash, back home with family New information has been released about Rosie, the dog that went missing in a car crash last weekend and was found Wednesday.
Gatorama owner loses finger at feeding show The owner of Gatorama in Palmdale was bitten by one of his gators during a feeding show over the weekend and lost a finger.
WWII Veteran hits 100th birthday milestone Hundreds of people came to celebrate WWII veteran Vernon Nelson’s 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Volunteers boost Harry Chapin Food Bank’s reach The Harry Chapin Food Bank relies heavily on its volunteers to make a significant impact in the community.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Twins’ superfan attends Spring Training for more than two decades Twins’ superfan Neil Pierce lives more than one thousand miles away from Hammond Stadium and never misses a game in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival of Light with safety in focus The parade will begin at Fort Myers High School, travel up U.S. Highway 41, and conclude in downtown Fort Myers.
Tim Aten Knows: Landert Bread rolling out local retail store Landert Bread’s European rolls, bread, cakes and pastries will be available to more Naples area residents starting this month. A wholesale operation for more than 12 years, Naples-based Landert is launching a retail store in Collier County.
the weather authority Isolated rain can impact your Valentine’s Day evening plans The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain that may impact your Friday or Valentine’s Day outdoor plans.
Ponte Vedra Beach Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Ponte Vedra Beach Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Ponte Vedra Beach.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman accused of running over ex-boyfriend after condiment vandalism A Port Charlotte woman is accused of vandalizing her ex-boyfriend’s car by throwing eggs and condiments and then running him over with her car.
FORT MYERS Dog rescue in Fort Myers holds fundraiser as founder fights cancer A beloved dog rescue service in Fort Myers is facing uncertainty as its founder, Carey Kendzior, battles cancer.
Woman arrested for stealing $3,400 in goods from Target in Collier County More than 150 items worth thousands of dollars were reportedly stolen from a Target in Collier County. Deputies arrested Kimberly McDonnell, 36, on charges of grand theft.
Egg prices leading to some locals raising their own chickens High egg prices have some people considering raising their own chickens, but it’s not as simple as it sounds.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach Library to reopen following Hurricane Ian The Fort Myers Beach Library plans to reopen its doors to the public on March 16.
FORT MYERS Save This Life pet microchips closes down For many, protecting your pet is as important as keeping your kids safe.
Rosie, dog lost during I-75 crash, back home with family New information has been released about Rosie, the dog that went missing in a car crash last weekend and was found Wednesday.
Gatorama owner loses finger at feeding show The owner of Gatorama in Palmdale was bitten by one of his gators during a feeding show over the weekend and lost a finger.
WWII Veteran hits 100th birthday milestone Hundreds of people came to celebrate WWII veteran Vernon Nelson’s 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Volunteers boost Harry Chapin Food Bank’s reach The Harry Chapin Food Bank relies heavily on its volunteers to make a significant impact in the community.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Twins’ superfan attends Spring Training for more than two decades Twins’ superfan Neil Pierce lives more than one thousand miles away from Hammond Stadium and never misses a game in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival of Light with safety in focus The parade will begin at Fort Myers High School, travel up U.S. Highway 41, and conclude in downtown Fort Myers.
Rehan Staton (center) recently found out he was accepted to Harvard Law School — as well as to law schools at Columbia, UPenn, USC and Pepperdine. (Credit: Rehan Staton via CBS News) Rehan Staton recently found out he was accepted to Harvard Law School — as well as to law schools at Columbia, UPenn, USC and Pepperdine. For Staton, the sky’s the limit, but it wasn’t always that way. He once worked as a sanitation worker in Maryland before following his dreams and applying for law school. Staton, 24, was raised by a single father who worked hard to provide for him and his brother. “I mean, we would literally watch our father work three different jobs, break his back. And literally, he didn’t have much fun,” Staton told CBS News’ Vladimir Duthiers. Staton said growing up was tough and he used to struggle in school. One teacher even suggested he switch to a special education class. But with help from a tutor, who worked with Staton for free, he ended up excelling. “I actually ended up getting honor roll that same year, in 7th grade, when my teacher tried to stick me in special education. And I actually ended up getting an A in his class,” he said. Staton was a high school athlete, focusing on martial arts and boxing. After suffering an injury, Staton said his options for college dwindled. “It ruined the chances of me turning professional in sports. So, that being said, when applying to college, I got denied by every single one,” he said. Instead of pursing higher education, Staton started working at Bates Trucking & Trash Removal, which he said changed his life in ways he never imagined. “I said, ‘I want to go work here because here’s something I could do to help my dad pay for the mortgage and things of that nature.’ What I didn’t expect to happen was, most of the people I worked with were formerly incarcerated … So, it caught me by surprise how much they uplifted me and really wanted me to make something of myself.” “It was the people that were on the bottom of the hierarchy who really lifted me up,” he said. His coworkers encouraged him to enroll in Bowie State University in 2014, and in 2016, he transferred to the University of Maryland, where he thought he could grow as a student. “After I started doing well [there], I just knew I wanted to go and practice law,” Staton said. He took the LSAT and applied to nine schools — getting accepted to five and waitlisted at the other four. Staton and his friends decided to film his reactions to reading the law school acceptance emails. Email after email, Staton and his friends were in shock and elation to read the good news. Ultimately, Staton decided to commit to Harvard Law School — and he’ll never forget all the people who helped him get there. “Throughout this time, people kind of ask me, ‘How did you do it?’ It’s more so how could I not do it when everyone is breaking their backs for me, and pushing for me to win,” he said. Staton said when you have a support system, you want to give them your best shot. “Because as much as you’re investing into yourself, you have others investing into you too. And you got to make sure that investment is good, as long as it’s genuine,” he said. © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved.