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.
Bell Tower decided to call off some upcoming events because of the record-breaking heat in Southwest Florida. While we are in the thick of the dog days of Summer, our unfortunate four-legged friends can’t go to Yappy Hour at Bell Tower because it’s canceled. Also, an outdoor event scheduled for Saturday is canceled due to the unrelenting heat. While adults casually enjoy happy hour from time to time, Yappy Hour might be better. “There is usually 20-25… 30? There’s a lot of dogs, all different sizes, little ones, big ones. Happy ones, some lazy ones,” said Al Dasilva, a Yappy Hour regular. Two adorable regular guests of Yappy Hour. CREDIT: WINK News Benny and Henry attend the meet-up at Bell Tower on the second Friday of every month. “We just love coming here,” said Dasilva. Little did Benny and Henry know, they were in for some rough news for the next event. “I know. It’s okay. It’s okay,” said Dasilva. The extreme heat roasted the event away. “Usually, we’re battling the rain this time of year, you always take that risk when you have events. But this extreme heat has definitely, you know, created a new hurdle for us if you will, and definitely want to keep everybody safe,” said Shannon Palzer, a Bell Tower marketing manager. Palzer said this isn’t the only event impacted. Another event called Christmas in July, will look substantially different with all the outdoor activities canceled. “We were going to have a lot of games and activities outdoors. But again, to keep everybody safe, we canceled all the outdoor activities, but you can still come and shop. Santa will be strolling around and this summer attire and we’ll have the Grinch over at Fleet feet inside. So he’ll stay cool,” said Palzer. “And throughout, they’ll have drinks and light bites that you can enjoy still safely.” Palzer noted that this is a decision Bell Tower has never had to make before. However, the record-breaking heat has forced Bell Tower into this position. “It’s really hot out here,” said Dasilva. “I’ve been down here seven years now and I think this is for sure the hottest I’ve ever felt it,” said Palzer. Palzer remains hopeful that by next month things will be back to normal, and it’s safe to say Henry and Benny do too. “I think it’s really too hot for it to have dogs out here today. Hopefully, it gets cooler next month, and we’re back out here with the other dogs barking along,” said Dasilva. Bell Tower will have Christmas in July sales for the rest of the month with the actual event begining at noon. As for the next Yappy Hour, as long as the weather cooperates, it’ll be back on the second Sunday in August. All proceeds from Yappy Hour will go to the Gulf Coast Humane Society.