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.
Vietnam-era ‘Huey’ medical helicopter. (Credit: WINK News) The future of a Huey helicopter that means a lot to Charlotte County veterans is unclear after the Punta Gorda City Council voted not to allow further discussions about relocation. The Vietnam-era medivac helicopter stands tall outside the Military Heritage Museum in Punta Gorda. Its owner and several veterans want to move it to the Vietnam Wall of Southwest Florida. The Punta Gorda City council made a decision last September to not allow the Huey to be a part of the memorial. The president of the Vietnam memorial and the owner of the Huey spoke at the council meeting on Wednesday. They asked them to reconsider, saying they’ve addressed all the council’s concerns. However, in a 3-2 vote, the council decided not to allow any more discussions about relocating the helicopter to the memorial. Councilmember Jaha Cummings said the council did not have all the information they needed to make a fair decision on whether or not to allow the helicopter to be relocated to the Vietnam memorial wall. He said the decisions were based on ignorance. Others at the meeting took that personally. Moments later, the council voted not to allow any more discussions about the helicopter on the agenda. The vote came as a disappointment to retired Air Force Major General Dick Carr, who helped plan the memorial. “If you were there, on the ground especially, but like me, if I ever punched out and was in the jungle, I’d damn well welcome a Huey. And these guys, a lot of them, were brought back out in Hueys and lived. An awful lot of them, of course, didn’t,” said Carr. Concerns over liability to the city were brought up as an argument against relocation. General Carr said he would gladly pay for liability insurance. The owner of the Huey said its current home at the Military Heritage Museum was only supposed to be a temporary stop before it landed at the memorial. “Getting Vietnam veterans together, sharing an experience with the Huey, we’ve had people come up and hug the Huey because of its importance to them. We’ve had people pat it and say, ‘this machine saved my life.’ It’s a vehicle for them to express those feelings and perhaps, move toward healing,” said Gus Hawkins, the Huey’s owner. The executive director of the museum where it now sits doesn’t know where it will end up but says it’s an important reminder of the history many in our country lived and experienced. “Wherever it goes, it should be in a place that enables people to see it, learn about it, understand it, especially today’s young people. You know, we got to remember, Vietnam War was 50+ years ago,” said Gary Butler, executive director of the Military Heritage Museum. The helicopter’s owner said he is now looking for the best home for the Huey, saying it needs to be respected and displayed with dignity. General Carr said Wednesday’s decision would not stop him from continuing his work of expanding and adding to the memorials at the park.