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.
Monday marked the start of what AAA calls the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers. This year alone, there have been several deadly crashes involving teenagers in Southwest Florida. A Babcock Ranch crash killed a 16-year-old boy, and a high school graduate recently lost his life on a motorcycle. Summertime is when young drivers hit the road, and whether it’s for work or play, teenagers drive a lot after school lets out. Matt Jenkins, the AAA spokesman, agreed that teens drive more in the summertime. “This is a time of year when inexperienced teen drivers are spending a lot more time behind the wheel than they would during the school year,” Jenkins said. “Some of the biggest risk factors for teen drivers are distractions, speeding and not wearing your seatbelt.” Statistics show that teens drive more recklessly than experienced drivers. The statistics say that traffic crashes nationwide are the leading cause of death for teenagers 16 to 19. Between now and Labor Day, there’s a 30% spike in deaths involving teenagers. That’s why AAA wants to get the word out now to parents to teach their kids to ignore distractions when they go to their destinations. Avery Edenhofer, a driver, sees those distractions all too often. “When I first got my permit, I didn’t care,” Edenhofer said. “I would be doing everything dumb you could be; it’d be drinking a soda in this hand, texting in this hand. Now, when I look at it, I freak out.” He freaks out because he knows the damage it could cause. He wants his younger family members, like Luciana, 9, to do better when he finally gets behind the wheel. “I am going to watch out for a car, so I won’t get in a car crash with my family,” she said. “There is a lot of people getting in car crashes around.” And what will she do with her phone? “I’m going to set it down. I gotta focus on the road,” Luciana said. Alex Hemerson, 19 years old, is a self-proclaimed good driver. “The Florida State of Motor Vehicles, they release a handbook,” Hemerson said. “You can look at it on the DMV’s or the office, the.gov website.” Newer drivers, like teenagers, have a lot to learn while being in the midst of lots of distractions, like friends, phones and music. It can be hard to ignore every distraction, but future driver Noelle is prepared for when she does drive. “I’m gonna drive safely,” Noelle said. “I’m gonna put my phone down. And when someone texts me, I’m not gonna answer it.” It all comes at once, but that’s why Hemerson said he drives the way he drives. “Allowing the safe distance, following distance, using your blinker, not speeding,” Hemerson said. AAA says the most important thing for teenagers to see is a good driving role model, and teaching them those defensive driving skills if they don’t read the handbook like Alex.