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.
Firefighters are battling several brush fires burning throughout Southwest Florida. Friday’s high winds are fueling the flames. The Florida Forest Service says there is a fire in Collier County near Wilson and Jung boulevards. They say that the fire is 300 acres and 25% contained. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office was conducting evacuations in the area. The fire department says all evacuation orders in Collier County related to the fire have been lifted. The Greater Naples Fire Chief says three homes nearby have caught fire, and more homes were in danger. CCSO says all roads that were closed due to the fire have reopened. The Florida Forest Service has been using tankers and helicopters to try and get a handle on the flames, dropping hundreds of gallons of water. Frightened families have been displaced for hours. Some cannot reach their pets stuck inside their homes in the evacuation zone. Juan Maderos is worried for his little dog’s safety. “My little dog is here. He’s very nervous. I don’t know what happened.” Collier County brush fire. (Credit: FHP) Jack Emery was waiting in the car with his son Henry for word on the condition of their home. “My wife was home with all four dogs. She had just gotten evacuated, and all the police were knocking on the door. Telling her to leave right away is a huge sense of urgency.” Victor Chiriguaya has been on the phone with his son and son’s girlfriend for hours. The couple was stuck outside one of the homes under evacuation, waiting in their car with the dogs. The fire department said thick smoke would be in the area throughout the night. A cause for the fire has not been determined. In North Port, the city says a fire is burning near Toledo Blade & Price boulevards. Toledo Blade was shut down in places between I-75 and Price Blvd. but has since reopened. Some businesses in the area were evacuated precautionarily, including Imagine School, North Port Gymnastics, and Building Blox Daycare. They were moved to Morgan Family Community Center at 6207 W. Price Blvd. North Port police say all the evacuated kids have been picked up. “We got all the kids out of their locations they were at for after-school. So, you know, that was a top priority. We’re very fortunate so far. I don’t know of any reports of any structures going up,” said Josh Taylor, public information officer for North Port police. Kings Plastics, The Pink Tequila, a music store, and other businesses were also evacuated. North Port brush fire. (Credit: Non-Stop Air Conditioning) In a matter of minutes, Angel Bartolotta says the whole area went up in flames. He could feel the intense heat from the door of his business. “We just saw the smoke moving, so we knew it was kind of hopping.” He’s one of the people from this shopping center on Toledo Blade Boulevard and Price Boulevard who was evacuated. Taylor says the windy conditions caused embers from the fire to jump streets and canals and catch other areas on fire. Four total fires scorched close to 50 acres of land. “There’s a big canal, so that helped us out. And it would have gotten over that canal. There’s a place (sic) where they do some sort of equipment. It was in jeopardy. I mean, it was right across the canal from it,” Taylor said. He says the canal acted as a containment line and protected nearby homes and businesses. North Port say they are confident their containment perimeter will keep the fire from spreading further. They said they would remain on the scene overnight to ensure the fire did not reignite. North Port police say they will investigate the cause of the fire. In Charlotte County, the fire off McCall Road near Englewood East threatens several buildings, including a church. A fire department helicopter has been seen dumping water on the fire. Charlotte Fire says the fire is about 8.5 acres and is under control. They said some old boats and vehicles were burned, but no homes were damaged. The Florida Forest Service says there is a 15-acre fire off Garden Boulevard and NE 24th Ave in Cape Coral. They say the fire is 80% contained. A brush fire has also sparked in Hendry County. The Florida Forest Service says the fire is near Dooly Grade Road and is roughly 350 acres. They say that the fire is 90% contained. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.