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.
Close up photo of volunteers preparing donation boxes with food at the food and clothes bank. Jars, cans, food and drink on the table. (Photo Courtesy iStock/ FilippoBacci) FOOD DISTRIBUTION Distribution Points – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, unless otherwise noted. LEE COUNTY Bonita Springs: Old Bonita Library, 26876 Pine Ave., Bonita Springs Cape Coral: Cape Coral Sports Complex, 1410 Sports Blvd., Cape Coral Cape Coral: Leonard Street, 4820 Leonard St., Cape Coral Cape Coral: Coral Oaks Golf Course, 1800 Northwest 28 Ave. Cape Coral: Hector A. Cafferata Elementary School, 250 Santa Barbara Blvd. N.; Oct. 7 from 9-11am; distributing free dog and cat food Estero: Estero High School Ballfield Park, 9100 Williams Road, Estero Fort Myers: Kelly Road Soccer Complex, 10750 Kelly Road, Fort Myers Fort Myers: Fleamasters Fleamarket, 4135 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers. Fort Myers: Convoy of Hope, 4701 Summerlin Rd., Ft. Myers, FL 33919; Saturday, Oct. 8 from 10am-2pm; drive-thru distribution of food, water and supplies; please enter property through Colonial Dr. North Fort Myers: North Fort Myers Recreation Center, 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers Lehigh Acres: Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 Homestead Road S., Lehigh Acres COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE 3429 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33916. Pop-up mobile food pantries; location changing daily—visit their Facebook for updated locations. Thursday, Oct. 6 at 10am: Suncoast Community Center, 2241 Case Lane, North Ft. Myers MERCY CHEFS Serving warm meals at these five locations across Lee County- follow them here for any time/location changes. Bonita Springs: Integrity Church, 10421 Pennsylvania Ave.; from 4-6pm Fort Myers: Next Level Church (East), 11081 Gateway Blvd.; from 11am-1pm (lunch) and 4-6pm (dinner); serving hot meals Fort Myers: Next Level Church (Downtown), 3637 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.; today through Oct. 8; from 11am until meals run out; distributing water and essentials, while supplies last North Fort Myers: Suncoast Community Center, 2241 Case Lane, N. Fort Myers, FL 33917 (2pm until meals run out) North Fort Myers: Good Shepard Lutheran, 4770 Orange Grove Blvd., N. Fort Myers, FL 33903 (5pm until meals run out) SALVATION ARMY Bonita Springs: Bonita Beach Parking Lot, 5901 Bonita Beach Rd. SW; from 4pm, while supplies last Bonita Springs: Bonita Springs Academy, 3971 Via Del Ray; from 4pm, while supplies last COLLIER COUNTY Visit Collier County’s website for the most up-to-date points of distribution. Naples: Sugden Park, 4284 Avalon Dr.; from 8am-6pm; distributing water, ice and food, while supplies last Everglades City: Everglades City, 603 Collier Ave.; from 8am6pm; distributing water, ice and food, while supplies last Immokalee: Immokalee Farmers Market, 424 New Market Rd. E.; from 8am-6pm; distributing water, ice and food, while supplies last Marco Island: San Marco Church of Marco Island, 851 San Marco Rd.; daily from 7-9am and 4-6pm; distributing meals Naples: Meals of Hope and East River Park, 301 11th St. N.; daily from 10am until supplies last; distributing meals Naples: Our Daily Bread and Harmony Shores, 119 River Rd.; daily from 1-2:30pm; food pantry Naples: Our Daily Bread and Lely High School, 1 Lely High School Blvd. (enter on Broward St.); daily from 4-5:30pm; food pantry Naples: Catholic Charities and St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 5225 Golden Gate Pkwy.; daily from 9am-1pm and 5-7pm Naples: New Hope Naples Church, corner of Bayshore Dr. and Coco Ave.; daily from 12pm until supplies are out; distributing meals Immokalee: Meals of Hope and Farm Workers Village, Farm Workers Way and Bell Cir.; daily from 3-5pm; distributing meals Naples: Meals of Hope and Golden Gate Senior Center, 4898 Coronado Blvd.; daily from 2-4pm ST. MATTHEW’S HOUSE Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd. S., Naples; Oct. 10 from 10am-12pm; free food, while supplies last Naples Alliance Church, 2504 Estey Ave., Naples; Oct. 11 from 10am-12pm; free food, while supplies last Center Point Community Church, 6590 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples; Oct. 13 from 10am-12pm; free food, while supplies last Coastland Mall near Dillards 1900 Tamiami Trail N., Naples; daily from 11am-1pm; food pantry SALVATION ARMY Naples: Capri Church, 111 Hilo St.; from 4pm while supplies last Naples: Celebration Park, 2880 Becca Ave.; from 4pm while supplies last WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN The meal sites will begin service at 11:30am and the organization will continue to operate at these sites with free, freshly prepared meals. Port Charlotte Walmart: 19100 Murdock Cir., Port Charlotte Ocean Church: 2016 Kismet Pkwy. E., Cape Coral Ft. Myers Beach: 33 Tropical Shore Way, Ft. Myers Beach Broadway Palm Dinner Theater: 1380 Colonial Blvd., Ft. Myers Ann and Chuck Dever Park: 6941 Casa Dr., Englewood HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK Distributing food and water from 10am-noon. Distribution points are continuously changing, check for updates here. Friday, Oct. 7 Boys and Girls Club Naples 7500 Davis Blvd, Naples Ocean Church 2016 Kismet Pkwy. E., Cape Coral Cape Coral Elementary (Emergency site) 4519 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral HCFB Parking Lot (Emergency site) 3925 Evans Ave., Fort Myers CanoHealth Group will be on-site with a medical mobile unit offering free services, including measuring blood pressure, heart rate and glucose checks, wound care, and some lab services depending on the case. Saturday, Oct. 8 Harns Marsh Middle School 1820 Unice Ave. N., Lehigh Acres Deep Creek (Emergency site) 1500 Cooper St., Punta Gorda Sunday, Oct. 9 HCFB Parking Lot (Emergency site) 3925 Evans Ave., Fort Myers San Jose Mission Church (Emergency site) 10750 Gladiolus Dr., Fort Myers