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.
Jasmine Battle mug shot after turning herself in for downtown Fort Myers shooting. (CREDIT: LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE) A report on the Fort Myers Police Department’s investigation into a shooting in downtown Fort Myers on August 14 sheds light on how they identified their suspect. The report details 23-year-old Shanquisha Perry’s, the victim, account of events, what led up to the shooting, and how police identified Jasmine Battle, 29, as the suspect in the shooting. According to the report, the shooting incident began when Perry entered Celcius nightclub and was ‘bullied’ by three women and a man. Perry later identified one of the women as Battle and the man as Willie Daniel James Jr. Police say Perry left the club because she was being ‘bullied’ by the group for a post she had made on Facebook. Police say Battle and Perry went back and forth for months over the Facebook post and say Battle told friends she wanted to fight Perry. Surveillance video from a nearby parking lot captured the confrontation and shooting. The report describes the video as showing a man and two women walking in the parking lot toward a car in a parking space. Perry told police that the three people had followed her back to her car, and she told them to leave her alone. In the video, the report says the man is seen kicking Perry’s car before she drives out of the parking space. That is when a woman in a grey shirt is seen taking a gun from a nearby car and handing it to a woman in a yellow shirt. Perry later identified the woman in yellow as Battle, according to the report. The woman identified as Battle is seen pointing the gun at the car as it drives away before firing a single shot into the back window. The report says that the bullet hit Perry in the back, paralyzing her from the waist down and causing her to crash their car into several other vehicles nearby. “The victim is still in the hospital and is paralyzed,” said a prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office during Battle’s first appearance. The report says Battle then put the gun back in the car it was initially taken from and appeared to be celebrating in the parking lot. According to the report, the car the gun was pulled from in the video was registered to Battle. Roughly 10 minutes after the shooting, the report says the car registered to Battle was seen driving east on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. “This happened in a public place with innocent bystanders as clubs were letting out,” said a prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office. Investigators searched the scene and found a single shell casing in the parking space where Battle’s car had been, as well as a piece of paper from DCF with Battle’s name and date of birth on it. While Perry was recovering in the hospital, investigators showed her two photo lineups, and she picked out Battle and James Jr. Investigators say they showed Perry a still from the surveillance video and identified Battle as the woman who was seen in the video firing the gun. Battle turned herself in after Fort Myers police announced they were looking for her concerning the shooting. During Battle’s first appearance, her mother said, “She’s a victim also. You know.” The prosecutor described Battle as dangerous and “A threat to the community.” She is facing charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, firing a gun into a vehicle, and possession of a firearm by a felon. She is being held in the Lee County Jail without bond due to a probation violation. Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.