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.
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.
Eric Adams. Credit: CBS News. Democrat Eric Adams, a former captain in the New York Police Department and Brooklyn borough president, was elected the 110th mayor of New York City on Tuesday, becoming just the second Black mayor in the city’s history. He defeated Republican Curtis Sliwa for the position. In his victory speech Tuesday night, Adams, 61, spoke about the significance of his win after growing up facing significant adversity. On his campaign website, he details how he and his five siblings were raised in Queens by a single mom who cleaned houses. At many times, he says, is family wasn’t sure if “they would come home to an eviction notice on the front door or food on the table.” “For a young man from South Jamaica, Queens who grew up with all of the challenges that every New Yorker faces, tonight is not just a victory over adversity, it is a vindication of faith,” Adams said. “It is a proof that people of this city will love you if you love them.” Democrat Eric Adams speaks to supporters after being elected as New York City’s second-ever Black mayor: “We are so divided right now, and we’re missing the beauty of our diversity…Today, we take off the intramural jersey and we put on one jersey: Team New York” pic.twitter.com/kC5tbg8q8D — CBS News (@CBSNews) November 3, 2021 Adams said his campaign was for “the underserved, the marginalized, the abandoned” and emphasized to his constituents, “I am you.” “This campaign was for the person cleaning bathrooms, and the dishwasher in the kitchen who feels they are already at the end of their journey. It was for those who feel they were there, but forgotten,” he said. “…My mother cleaned houses. I washed dishes.” And he recounted the story of how as a teen he was mistreated by police — an encounter that inspired him to join the force and try to bring change from the inside. “I was beaten by police and sat in their precinct holding cell certain that my future was already decided and now I will be the person in charge of that precinct and every other precinct in the City of New York because I’m going to be the mayor of the City of New York.” Adams also touched on what it was like growing up in poverty and dealing with a learning disability. Throughout his campaign, Adams has advocated for better educational support for dyslexic students, and has said that he did not learn about his own learning disability until “late in life.” “There may be a young person out there right now that believes that they are not smart enough to go to college and to succeed. I did too,” he said. “But I overcame a learning disability and went to college and was able to obtain my degrees.” It’s official — our five-borough, knock-every-door, reach-every-voter campaign was successful: We have won the race for Mayor of New York City! This is my dream come true, and I couldn’t be more proud to represent the City that we all love as your Mayor-elect 🗽🍎 — Eric Adams (@ericadamsfornyc) November 3, 2021 The victory for Adams marks just the second time in history that New Yorkers have elected a Black mayor. David Dinkins, the city’s first, was elected in 1989. He died last November at age 93. Adams retired from the police force as a captain after 22 years and entered politics in 2006, winning a seat as a New York state senator. In 2013, he took office as Brooklyn borough president, a position he was the first African American to hold. Adams harnessed his law enforcement background as a major talking point throughout his campaign, which comes a year after protests against police brutality and racial injustice erupted around the world, including in New York City. In July, Adams told “CBS Mornings” that his experience, both as an officer and as someone who was “assaulted by police officers,” has helped him better understand the situation. However, Adams has also been criticized for saying that some controversial tactics, including “stop-and-frisk,” can help police officers on the job. He’s said he would not allow the practice to be misused as it was in the past. “I became a police officer, I understand crime, and I also understand police abuse,” he told “CBS Mornings” after winning the city’s hard-fought Democratic primary. “And I know how we can turn around not only New York, but America. We’re in a terrible place, and we can turn this country, this city, around.” Adams said he ran for mayor to “turn pain into purpose” as many feel they have been “betrayed” by leadership. “My fellow New Yorkers, that betrayal stops on January 1,” he said. “We are going to make a difference.”