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.
FILE – Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a televised debate against Democratic opponent Charlie Crist, at Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce, Fla., Oct. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File) Gov. Ron DeSantis, who’s considering a run for the presidency, made overtures to congressional Republicans during a visit to Washington, D.C., Tuesday, as notable GOP members from his home state decided to back former President Donald Trump. Lawmakers who attended DeSantis’ policy discussion said they were keeping their powder dry and wouldn’t make any endorsements just yet. Republicans at Tuesday’s event described it as a very casual, mellow discussion over cocktails. Held at the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank’s office near Capitol Hill, lawmakers said DeSantis offered brief remarks about his successes in Florida and his legislative agenda, before chatting one-on-one with them. Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah attended DeSantis’ event, and maybe “well over two dozen” House Republicans came by, some attendees estimated. Reps. Chip Roy of Texas, Ken Buck of Colorado and Randy Feenstra of Iowa were listed as special guests in attendance. Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Dan Meuser called the Florida governor a “significant” Republican leader and said during the event that DeSantis had “alluded to the idea that he’s giving [a 2024 run] consideration” during his remarks. But Meuser and others say they haven’t decided who to endorse and are hoping for a crowded primary. Several mentioned Trump and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, and possible candidates former Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Tim Scott. The Florida governor is expected to make a final decision to enter the race sometime after his state’s legislative session ends in early May. “I think the people should have a lot of options. I encourage everybody to run,” said Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw after the event. He added that he would not be endorsing anyone in the 2024 GOP presidential primary. While some have floated the idea that DeSantis may have already missed his window, Crenshaw dismissed the notion: “I don’t think so,” he said. “There’s a lot of time left.” “I just want to beat Democrats. A lot of Republicans can beat Democrats, it shouldn’t be that hard to beat Biden’s record,” he added. Virginia Rep. Bob Good, who hasn’t made any endorsement yet, called DeSantis “America’s governor” and opined that “there’s a whole lot of Americans that would be excited about him running.” Seven members of Florida’s congressional delegation, including three this week, endorsed Trump over DeSantis, while one, Rep. Laurel Lee, who is also a former Florida secretary of state, is backing a DeSantis run. Texas Rep. Lance Gooden attended DeSantis’ event Tuesday but said in a statement afterward that he’s endorsing Trump. Though he said DeSantis “has done commendable work in Florida,” Gooden wrote in a tweet that “there is no doubt in my mind that President Trump is the only leader who can save America from the leftist onslaught we are currently facing.” . Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles gave little weight to the early endorsements from Florida, saying, “it’s a part of politics” and that candidates sometimes get “caught up in the endorsement game.” Justin Sayfie, a longtime Republican strategist who worked on Florida Governor Jeb Bush’s 2016 campaign, noted that Bush had more congressional endorsements than Trump in that primary. “I’m not sure it had an impact that people thought it would have,” Sayfie said. “I think in all of politics endorsements from elected officials are a lot less valuable today than they were 30 years ago,” he said. Rep. Buck was listed as a special guest but did not reveal who he would endorse. He said while “it’s an honor” to have DeSantis in town, it’s more important for his potential candidacy to keep connecting with voters outside the Capitol. “The real Americans suffering are outside the Beltway. They’re the ones that need to talk to these candidates,” he said.