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.
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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.
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.
Krisroy Lloyd (CREDIT: Lee County Sheriff’s Office) It was a few days after Hurricane Irma ravaged Southwest Florida in 2017. The stress of the aftermath is what led to the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Aden Wright by Krisroy Lloyd at a Lehigh Acres intersection on Sept. 14, 2017, according to opening statements on Wednesday. The interaction between the two began at the intersection of Leonard Boulevard North and Leonard Boulevard South when Wright was weaving it and out of traffic and then became stuck behind Lloyd whose truck was parked in the roadway, said Assistant State Attorney Hamid Hunter. “Mr. Lloyd gets out of the SUV and approaches Mr. Wright’s blue Mustang,” Hunter said. “Mr. Lloyd is upset.” Aden Wright That’s when Wright reaches for a gun, Hunter said, adding that he wanted Lloyd to drive away. But it was Wright who drove away and as he did, a single gunshot was fired from Lloyd’s gun as he pointed it out of the window. It struck Wright in the head. “People are hot, they’re dirty, really not sleeping very well because we don’t have air conditioning,” said Donald MacFarlane, who is representing Lloyd. “At worst those experiences can be a recipe for short fuses and bad decisions.” Wright is driving aggressively, and begins tailgating Lloyd, MacFarlane said. When Lloyd begins to approach Wright to see what his problem is, he sees the gun on Wright’s lap. And that is when he goes back to his car to arm himself, MacFarlane said. “Remember he just had a gun pulled on him. He’s trying to arm himself. He’s scared,” MacFarlane said. “The weapon discharges.” MacFarlane called it a “very low-quality pistol.” “Throughout this incident from the moment Lloyd got out of his SUV unarmed and walked back to his car, Aden Wright armed himself and remained armed at all times,” MacFarlane said.”This isn’t a whodunit, folks. Mr. Lloyd was struggling to get a hold of the firearm and the gun discharged.” MacFarlane said the jury will return a not guilty verdict. The jury is comprised of six jurors and two alternates. Lloyd, a convicted felon, could face life in prison if found guilty. After opening statements jurors heard from numerous people who were driving near the shooting at the time. Some said they saw the cars stopped on the side of the road while others said they saw Wright’s car spin out after the shot was fired. Some stayed to call 911 and help. Many witnesses said they didn’t hear a gunshot or get a good look at the driver who fired the gun, but Timothy Howard did see Wright react. “When I looked in there I saw somebody slumped over the wheel,” Howard said. “He was still breathing. He was still shaking.” One of the witnesses who stopped to help Wright said they found him with a gun. Deputies and crime scene technicians testified Wright had not fired his gun because the chamber was full. Testimony continues on Thursday.