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.
Credit: Getty Images via CBS News. After a year of extreme turbulence brought on by the coronavirus epidemic, the airline industry is ramping up its incentives to travelers, with major airlines in the U.S. and abroad attempting to coax COVID-leery passengers into returning to the skies by offering 2-for-1 deals and other creative promotions. One airline is offering unlimited travel for a fixed price until March 2021, while another carrier recently ended a deal that allowed one passenger an entire row of seats for the price of one. Such sales gimmicks are part of a new aggressive tactic on the part of airlines to drum up demand and push passengers past their fears of flying in time for the crucial holiday travel season. Simply put, airlines are desperate for passengers, one expert said. “There is a fear of flying right now unless there’s an urgency, and even businesses are cutting business travel,” said Ahmed Abdelghany, who teaches airline management at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. “Airlines are hoping they can break the fear by offering good incentives and lowering the ticket prices.” Alaska Air Group had a buy one, get one promotion, which ended October 31, in which customers who bought one ticket could get a second ticket on the same itinerary for just the cost of taxes and fees. Alaska Air marketed the deal as a way for customers to get an entire row of seats to themselves, as middle seats were blocked for social distancing for the same duration as the promo. Alaska Air declined a request for comment about the promotion. Malaysia’s largest airline, AirAsia, is currently offering unlimited flights within the country at a fixed price “to stimulate and revitalize Malaysia’s domestic tourism,” according to a company statement. Ireland-based Ryanair is giving customers a buy one, get one free ticket on flights across the United Kingdom. It is the first time the budget airline has ever offered such a promotion. Such incentives bring in a small amount of revenue, but the true goal behind the deals is to get people talking about their flights after the fact, Abdelghany said. Airlines are hoping that recent passengers will tell friends and family how clean and safe their trips were and slowly eat away the fear of flying that has taken over as a result of the pandemic, Abdelghany said. As it stands, airlines have been decimated by the impact of the coronvirus on the travel industry, and continue to lose billions of dollars in revenue. Passenger air travel fell 70% in August compared to the same period last year, according to the most recent federal data available. Airlines got a $25 billion bailout from the Trump administration seven months ago, but the industry’s largest trade group still predicts a grim future for air carriers globally. Bookings for all North American-based flights fell 53% in the first half of 2020, according to the International Air Transport Association. Revenue from passengers across all companies worldwide is expected to plummet by $314 billion, the trade group said. Alexandre de Juniac, the trade group’s CEO, said in a statement that next summer may determine the fate of many airlines. “The fourth quarter of 2020 will be extremely difficult and there is little indication the first half of 2021 will be significantly better, so long as borders remain closed and arrival quarantines remain in place,” he said. “Without additional government financial relief, the median airline has just 8.5 months of cash remaining at current burn rates.”