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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.
Othal Wallace, accused of shooting police officer Jason Raynor, has been captured near Atlanta. (CREDIT: Daytona Beach Police Department) A man accused of shooting a Daytona Beach police officer has been arrested outside of Atlanta. Othal Wallace was found hiding in a treehouse on a property near Atlanta associated with NFAC, a Black nationalist paramilitary organization, said Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young. The 29-year-old was arrested just after 2:30 a.m. He was found with flashbangs, rifle plates, body armor, two rifles, two handguns and several boxes of ammunition, Young said. “He actually did make a statement,” Young said of Wallace. “What he said was you guys know who I am, you know what I am capable of and it could have been a lot worse.” “That was his statement,” Young added. Young said will be extradited to Florida to face charges of attempted first-degree murder of a police officer. The Wednesday shooting of Daytona officer Jason Raynor was caught on his body camera. It shows Wallace tousling with Raynor before a shot is fired, injuring Raynor in the head. During the early morning press conference, Young said Raynor was recovering. “As of yesterday there were very positive signs of improvement,” Young said. “He still has a way to go.” Doctors determined the 26-year-old officer was strong enough to endure more testing, Young said. “As of right now his outlook is a positive one,” Young said. In the 56 hours it took to capture Wallace, Young said, the police department was flooded with tips on his whereabouts. But ultimately it was technology and surveillance that led them to the multi-acre property, Young said. Young said the property had two structures along with a trailer, a tree-house and another three acres of wooded area. Four other people were also found on the property, but Young said he is unsure what charges they might face. According to the Associated Press, the NFAC is a pro-gun group known to demonstrate against white supremacy and police violence. Young said the treehouse was fortified with weapons and ammunition. Young said he was unsure if the gun used in the shooting of Raynor was recovered. Raynor’s family was informed of Wallace’s capture, Young said. “They request we continue to keep officer Raynor in our prayers,” Young said. The reward for tips leading to Wallace’s arrest was increased to $200,000. Four Daytona Beach police officers were present for the arrest along with U.S. Marshals, the FBI and Homeland Security, Young said. As is customary, Wallace was detained with Raynor’s handcuffs. IN CUSTODY!!! pic.twitter.com/YgaqVHMQwM — Chief Jakari Young (@ChiefJakari) June 26, 2021