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.
11 suspects still sought by Charlotte County deputies after Operation Poison Fruit: Anthony Thomas, 30; Walter Bushman, 36; Rebecca Callahan, 24; Jimi Clemens, 36; Brittany Cross, 30; Jacqueline Hamilton-Lee, 47; Toni Layton, 47; Jennifer Olson, 40; Jackie Palon, 58; Suzanne Silva, 28; Darryl Haynes, 34. Credit: Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office 54 suspects have been arrested and 11 more are still sought by deputies following a six-month drug operation by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. According to CCSO, its narcotics unit has been conducting “Operation Poisonous Fruit” over the past six months, resulting in the arrest of 54 people, who now face “an abundance of drug charges.” Eleven others are still at large and are actively being searched for by law enforcement. A large percentage of the arrests stemmed from an area of Charlotte County near Mango Street off US-41, referred to by CCSO as the “fruit streets.” During the, 54 cases were developed in which CCCSO says the people involved sold and delivered fentanyl or methamphetamine. 27 more cases were made involving the trafficking of those drugs, which hold at least a three-year minimum/mandatory sentence. All of them face additional charges of simple possession, which adds up to 81 additional charges. Approximately 1000 grams of methamphetamine and 78.7 grams of fentanyl were seized during Operation Poisonous Fruit, which CCSO says is enough to end the lives of 79,000 people. The following suspects were arrested: Dustin Badke, 31 Gregory Bores, 57 Nicholas Bores, 28 Jessica Brown, 32 Joshua Browning, 35 John Brugman, 54 David D Butler, 51 Quwan Capers, 40 David Caro, 34 Leonard Dorris, 41 Major Evans, 46 Peggy Ford, 39 Askia Forman, 35 Christopher Gore, 43 Franklin Grove, 37 Anthony Heathcock, 51 William Hughes, 28 Corie Bennett, 44 Gene Hughes, 40 Thaddeus Majtyka, 37 Jacqueline MacLeod, 50 Taylor Neuman, 28 Shane Wozniak, 34 Kristy Farnsworth, 42 Julie Chambers, 33 Kimberly Diggins, 39 Brian Edwards, 49 Christopher Ridgeway, 34 Thomas Paige, 35 Brandy Gibson, 37 Alicia Descalzo, 38 Melissa Roesing, 38 Chelsea Smith, 29 Eric Conner, 38 Ryan Gros, 43 Ryan White, 41 Walter Long, 43 Kayla Williams, 31 Brandon Tufts, 37 Jennifer Orlick, 39 Christopher Whitis, 47 Andrea Burns, 50 Jason Lamka, 36 Taylor Costales-Plaja, 22 Kellie Rudy, 64 ]Barbara Ridgeway, 44 Megan Perkins, 36 Robert Rhinesmith, 53 Charles Rife, 59 Xavier Sanchez, 26 Amanda Scoles, 44 Joshua Nowak-Hahlbohm, 42 Karl Patureau, 63 Pamela Peak, 52 Those WANTED are as follows: Anthony Thomas, 30 Walter Bushman, 36 Rebecca Callahan, 24 Jimi Clemens, 36 Brittany Cross, 30 Jacqueline Hamilton-Lee, 47 Toni Layton, 47 Jennifer Olson, 40 Jackie Palon, 58 Suzanne Silva, 28 Darryl Haynes, 34