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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Second leading cause of chest pain The leading cause of cardiac chest pain is coronary artery disease, which affects over 18 million adults in the United States.
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.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 11, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Second leading cause of chest pain The leading cause of cardiac chest pain is coronary artery disease, which affects over 18 million adults in the United States.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to Express Car Wash near Gladiolus Drive in south Fort Myers after receiving a call about an attempted robbery Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Credit: WINK News. A woman was ambushed at a car wash recently. Deputies say a man snuck up behind her and tried to snatch her purse before taking off. Tuesday, Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to Express Car Wash near Gladiolus Drive in south Fort Myers after receiving a call about the attempted robbery. According to the deputy report, the woman fought back, and the unknown suspect was unable to get away with money or anything else. The woman did not let go of her purse, and when the strap broke, the man ran away. Investigators are searching for a male person of interest shown in the image above in connection to an attempted robbery that happened at Express car Wash in south Fort Myers Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Credit: Southwest Florida. Crime Stoppers. Investigator say the male was wearing a red, flat-brimmed hat and an unknown colored Under Armour-brand shirt. We spoke to car wash owner Bob Haley Wednesday, who is very upset about what happened, and he’s offering a reward to help get the attacker off the street. Before 10 a.m. the day of attempted robbery, the woman was looking for change in her purse at the car wash when the accused man came running up behind her. “Next thing you know … he’s wrestling her to the ground, and she is hanging in there and fighting back, and she really did well,” Haley said. Investigators say the attacker called the woman a bad word and told her to hand over her purse. “I was shocked because it happened in the middle of the day,” Haley explained. “I wish I was there because the outcome might have been a little bit different. Maybe things wouldn’t have happened at all, but I just thank God she’s OK.” Glenn Weissman is also thankful the woman is OK, but he’s not sure it was a good idea to fight over something that could be replaced. “My mother used to tell me, ‘If somebody is trying to take something, just give it to them,’” Glenn Weissman said. “It’s not worth, you know, possibly losing your life or getting injured over like money or financial stuff, which can be replaced.” Haley says he never imagined something like this happening at his car wash and hopes it never happens again. “My hat’s off to her because she did a heck of a job,” Haley said. “She held onto her purse. She did not give up. She screamed, and finally, the attacker gave up, and I’m actually pretty proud of her for that.” In total, Haley said he’s offering $1,000 to anyone who can give information that leads to an arrest for this crime. Investigators are working to release new pictures of the attacker.