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.
The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man they say was sexually battering a child daycare in Cape Coral. Police responded to a call about the abuse on Thursday after an 11-year-old girl’s mother discovered evidence of it. According to police, the mother of a girl who attends daycare on Northeast 19th Avenue discovered a letter in her daughter’s backpack addressed to ‘Bobby’ that referenced sexual activity. Cape Coral police identified ‘Bobbo’ as Bobby D. Holland, 37, the live-in boyfriend of the daycare operator. Detectives investigating the case learned that Holland had sex with the girl and encouraged her to keep it a secret so he would not get in trouble. Police say the girl was also encouraged to write ‘love letters’ to Holland. Police say she stayed at the day overnight several nights a week due to her mother’s overnight work schedule. “They stayed there for many nights throughout the week, so the child described in detail exactly what happened. That child also stated this occurred just about every night that they were there,” said Cape Coral Police PIO Brandon Sancho. Cape Coral police say the daycare is unlicensed and has been issued a cease and desist. Police say the parents of children known to use the facility have been contacted and informed. Any parent continuing to utilize the services of this facility could face separate and individual criminal charges. Elaina Louchart knew something was off the moment she first saw Besties Babysitting, the daycare where the abuse is alleged to have taken place, seven months ago. “Immediately. Like, when I walked into the door, I was like, I’m not sure why I even decided to come in here. Just by the outside. I was only there for about less than a minute. And I was like, this is not going to work for me,” said Louchart Looking into the daycare for her son, Louchart says the red flags were hard to ignore. “The outside of the house was messy. And like, ranked marijuana. And we walk into the house, and I see all the kids like 10-15 kids, and they’re in like a little corner. Like being neglected,” said Louchart. ‘It just didn’t, just didn’t look right.” While she didn’t see Holland, she says the woman she did speak with didn’t leave a good impression. “I got a couple weird vibes. Like it was not really easy to have a conversation with her,” Louchart said. “I just was like, I mean, I can’t do this to my baby. It felt disgusting. And I didn’t feel safe. It just didn’t seem right. It didn’t feel right. It didn’t sit right with me.” Needless to say, she’s grateful she listened to her gut and didn’t settle for the daycare just because it was affordable. “I am so glad I listened to my gut. You gotta like pay attention to your surroundings and not just be desperate for childcare. I mean, I was desperate but not that desperate,” Louchart said. Holland faces a charge of sexual battery on a child less than 12 years of age. He is being held without bond.