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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.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 11, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Second leading cause of chest pain The leading cause of cardiac chest pain is coronary artery disease, which affects over 18 million adults in the United States.
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.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 11, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Second leading cause of chest pain The leading cause of cardiac chest pain is coronary artery disease, which affects over 18 million adults in the United States.
Chabad Jewish Center damage. (Credit: WINK News) A rabbi is stepping up security after a man threw bricks at the Chabad Jewish Center in Cape Coral and smashed a car in the parking lot. A member who was inside at the time said it sounded like gunshots. The guy who did it is still on the run. The suspect is described as a man in his 50s, six feet tall, and roughly 200 pounds. He is described as having glasses and is nearly bald. Witnesses say they would recognize him if they saw him again. One was even able to snap a photo of the suspect’s car, an older model Ford Edge. “I was just standing over here. What is it? 10 feet? 10 feet from the door?” said Chabad Jewish Center Rabbi Yossi Labkowski. He was just 10 feet from where a man threw a brick at the door. “I see this gentleman picking up a brick and just throwing it out the door once, twice, three times, four times trying to break the glass trying to get in,” said Rabbi Labkowski. Chabad Jewish Center damage. (Credit: WINK News) Rabbi Labkowski said the violence didn’t start at the door. It began at a painted menorah that has sat outside of the Chabad Jewish Center since Hanukkah. “We hear this loud, loud noise. We were just about to go outside to see what happened. It was the menorah outside he knocked down,” Rabbi Labkowski said. Chabad Jewish Center menorah painting. (Credit: WINK News) Then the still unidentified man moved to the door, throwing brick after brick where shabbos services had just ended. A few congregants, including Jacob Ben-Haim, were still in the building. “I thought for a moment, this is a gunshot,” said Ben-Haim. The bricks didn’t break through the hurricane-impact glass, so the man moved to the rabbi’s car and smashed the windshield. “People from nearby heard that loud noise was like a real loud noise that was so they came they came they were pulling into the driveway,” said Rabbi Labkowski. Chabad Jewish Center vandalism suspect. (Credit: Cape Coral Police Department) That’s how they ended up with a picture of the suspect’s car. Above is a view of the driver’s side front end of an older model Ford Edge. Witnesses say it had Florida plates. This act of violence does not shy Jewish people away from their faith because love will always be stronger than hate. “Seek God and get the hate. Just remove the hate from you. People are out there to help. People are out there… there’s a lot of love—a lot of good. A lot of kindness,” Rabbi Labkowski said. Kindness goes a long way, and security helps too. Rabbi Labkowski said there would be a sheriff’s office watch tower placed in addition to increased police patrols. The Chabad Center is also installing cameras on the outside of the building, so if anyone tries this again, it won’t be as easy to get away.