Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher JordanFGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut
FORT MYERS Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher Jordan The NAACP and Jordan’s family said this isn’t the end for them
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut FGCU softball players are ready to play in their first NCAA Tournament game against No. 4 Florida.
FORT MYERS Expert weighs in on ‘justified’ police shooting of Christopher Jordan We spoke with Dr. David Thomas – a forensic studies professor from FGCU and a former officer – who supports the idea of officer-involved shooting investigations going to a grand jury.
West Palm Beach 360-degree storm documentation: A closer look at Hurricane Ian’s aftermath At the Governor’s Conference exhibit hall, Dylan Faraone, Regional Director of Mosaic, showcased his work using a 360-degree camera mounted on his car to document the aftermath of major storms, including Hurricane Ian’s impact on southwest Florida.
GAINESVILLE FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville for NCAA Tournament FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville, where she fell in love with the sport again playing for Santa Fe College.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
CAPE CORAL Suspect in custody after a North Fort Myers family loses everything in a fire Their investigation led them to the area of Hancock Bridge Parkway in Cape Coral. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a suspect from the Bogart Drive incident is in custody.
FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Fowler and Winkler Avenue on Thursday.
Sarasota How well does a diverging diamond really work? The Sarasota diverging diamond is located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway. It was put in to alleviate heavy traffic.
FORT MYERS RSW experiencing terminal expansion delay Lee County commissioners gave us an update on the RSW terminal expansion project, which is long overdue. Now we know why.
IMMOKALEE National Weather Service surveys storm damage in Immokalee The National Weather Service in Miami concluded after a survey the damage wasn’t from a tornado. It was from a downburst of straight-line wind between 60 – 70 mph.
SANIBEL Sanibel considering e-bike changes Biking is almost as common as driving on Sanibel, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee wants to keep that trend going.
CAPE CORAL Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student Family sued Lee County School District for failing to keep their student safe.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
FORT MYERS Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher Jordan The NAACP and Jordan’s family said this isn’t the end for them
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut FGCU softball players are ready to play in their first NCAA Tournament game against No. 4 Florida.
FORT MYERS Expert weighs in on ‘justified’ police shooting of Christopher Jordan We spoke with Dr. David Thomas – a forensic studies professor from FGCU and a former officer – who supports the idea of officer-involved shooting investigations going to a grand jury.
West Palm Beach 360-degree storm documentation: A closer look at Hurricane Ian’s aftermath At the Governor’s Conference exhibit hall, Dylan Faraone, Regional Director of Mosaic, showcased his work using a 360-degree camera mounted on his car to document the aftermath of major storms, including Hurricane Ian’s impact on southwest Florida.
GAINESVILLE FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville for NCAA Tournament FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville, where she fell in love with the sport again playing for Santa Fe College.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
CAPE CORAL Suspect in custody after a North Fort Myers family loses everything in a fire Their investigation led them to the area of Hancock Bridge Parkway in Cape Coral. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a suspect from the Bogart Drive incident is in custody.
FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Fowler and Winkler Avenue on Thursday.
Sarasota How well does a diverging diamond really work? The Sarasota diverging diamond is located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway. It was put in to alleviate heavy traffic.
FORT MYERS RSW experiencing terminal expansion delay Lee County commissioners gave us an update on the RSW terminal expansion project, which is long overdue. Now we know why.
IMMOKALEE National Weather Service surveys storm damage in Immokalee The National Weather Service in Miami concluded after a survey the damage wasn’t from a tornado. It was from a downburst of straight-line wind between 60 – 70 mph.
SANIBEL Sanibel considering e-bike changes Biking is almost as common as driving on Sanibel, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee wants to keep that trend going.
CAPE CORAL Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student Family sued Lee County School District for failing to keep their student safe.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
Shane Lloyd, left, and his son Jakob Lloyd COURTESY A family in Windsor is mourning the loss of two of their family members after a suspected impaired-driving crash in Orlando. Shane and Jakob Lloyd were killed in a car crash Sunday afternoon while in Florida for college orientation. The duo, who lived in Larimer County, are being remembered as caring and family-oriented. “It is unreal. You are furious. You are numb. Your heart shatters,” said Brandy Bowden, the sister of Shane Lloyd. Bowden said her sister-in-law received an unimaginable call on Sunday afternoon saying her husband and son were killed in an apparent drunk-driving crash. The suspect in the case, 40-year-old Leslie Gehret, survived the collision and was treated for minor injuries before being booked in a Florida jail. Gehret has a criminal record including previous impaired driving arrests. Bowden said the suspect’s criminal history made her alleged role in the Sunday afternoon crash even more inexplicable. Leslie Gehret ORANGE COUNTY CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT “It wasn’t an accident, and I think that’s what’s the worst,” Bowden said. Police in Florida said the Lloyds were legally turning through an intersection with the right of way when Gehret allegedly ran the red light and crashed into the side of their vehicle at a high rate of speed. Jakob was pronounced deceased on location, while Shane was taken to a local hospital where he later passed away. “There’s no way to describe how we’re actually feeling. It’s a hurt I never thought would exist,” Bowden said. Jakob recently graduated from Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins. Bowden said he was known to always wear shorts no matter how cold it was outside. That was part of the reason he decided to go to college in Florida, where he hoped to become either a lawyer or a forensic chemist. “For such a young man who was going to have a bright future, and it ends so abruptly, it’s not fair,” Bowden said. “He played the bass in the orchestra, he played lacrosse, he played football. He was really good at everything. And that athletic bone came from their dad.” Shane was described as a protective yet gentle brother, uncle, father and husband. He and his wife had been married for more than two decades. Bowden said the only time she ever saw Shane cry, away from funerals, was the day he married the love of his life. “He was the best dad. He was a wonderful husband,” Bowden said. “Everyone just aspired to be like him, and we all wanted to make him proud.” The family said their heartache only grew after they learned the suspect in the case qualified for a bond, especially after knowing she had a criminal history which included previous DUI convictions. Bowden encouraged the public not to drink and drive in honor of her loved ones. “Do not get behind the wheel of a car (when you are intoxicated), because a split second can change somebody’s life,” Bowden said. “And the one who was drinking is always the one who walks away with minor injuries. And it’s not right.”