Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoonStudents react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
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.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
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.
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.