Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort MyersThe Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics
FORT MYERS Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort Myers The Lee County GOP is hosting the Trumparilla Boat Parade in support of the Republican nominee.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics Get ready for a typical Southwest Florida weekend. It’s going to feel like the triple digits before rain rolls in and we’re watching the tropics.
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.
FORT MYERS Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort Myers The Lee County GOP is hosting the Trumparilla Boat Parade in support of the Republican nominee.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics Get ready for a typical Southwest Florida weekend. It’s going to feel like the triple digits before rain rolls in and we’re watching the tropics.
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.
Friday is the last day for some parents to pick which school their child will go to next year. Open enrollment ends Friday for kindergarten through fourth-grade kids in Lee County. The district is pushing for kids to attend schools in their neighborhood. No more busing kids all over town. Your choices must be within what the district calls your proximity zones. “4 p.m. is the cut-off; if everything is turned in online or in person by 4 p.m., then they’re you’re good. Our staff will work through the weekend to get those people’s paperwork processed and even have it all ready by Monday,” said Rob Spicker, assistant director of Media and Public Information at the school district. Lee County schools created these proximity zones in effort to keep as many kids as possible in schools near their homes while, at the same time, still giving parents options. The hope is this new plan will also make it easier to bus students to and from school. Because if a mom or dad chooses a school outside their proximity zone, the plan calls for parents to handle all transportation. Right now, the school district is short dozens of school bus drivers. “It’s been terrible, though. Lately, it’s been awful. We get texts every single day. The bus is going to be late, bus is going to be late. The bus is going to be late. We’re tired of that. You know, come on. You know, I understand once in a while. I understand that, but not every single day,” said Neil Vlack, the grandparent of an elementary school student. Vlack said he is registering his grandson for a school close to home. Right now, his grandson goes to a charter school. “You will be attending a school that’s closer to home. And for some parents, that will make a big difference in terms of being involved in the school,” Spicker said. “For so long, transportation has driven instruction. And we need to get the teaching back to driving instruction. And that’s what this does.” Spicker said bus routes will be much shorter when you have smaller zones. “The pickup times are later, and you’re much more efficient,” Spicker said. Samantha Rivera just moved here. She feared school choice. She loves the proximity zones. “It’s a big relief, like a huge relief off my shoulders, really, to be honest with you,” Rivera said. The proximity zones are for students in elementary school only. The plan is to introduce the same to middle and high schools in the future. “For so long, transportation has driven instruction. And we need to get the teaching back to driving instruction. And that’s what this does,” Spicker said. “When you have these smaller zones, your bus routes are a lot shorter, the pickup times are later, and you’re much more efficient.” Lee County school proximity zones are for students in elementary school only. The plan is to do the same with middle and high school kids in the future. If you still want to send your child to a school outside your proximity zone, you can try to do so by entering the Lee County schools assignment lottery. If you failed to meet Friday’s deadline, the district automatically assigned your child to a school within your zone.