Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoonStudents react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
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.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
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.
On Wednesday, Law enforcement filled up a neighborhood to get down an important task, which put a smile on a child’s face. Two-year-old Angad Palande has been battling leukemia for almost his entire life, and after some tough hospitalizations, his mom sent out a plea to the community for her son. “You receive this kind of news, you know, your world turns upside down,” said Maddie Palande, Angad’s mother. Maddie said she knew something was wrong when her baby was just 9 months old. He got sick over and over again. “Everybody kept saying, ‘Well, he’s in a daycare. It’s very normal, very common,’ including his pediatrician,” Maddie said. At 16 months old, Angad got so sick that he couldn’t sit up on his own. He wouldn’t eat and wouldn’t sleep. Maddie rushed her boy back to his pediatrician and demanded blood work. “Which is when we found out that he had leukemia,” Maddie said. He started chemotherapy and has been in and out of the hospital. A couple months ago, Maddie posted to her Facebook page called The Real Moms of Naples, telling Angad’s story and asking fellow mothers if they have any ideas how to surprise her son ahead of his October birthday, with none other than his favorite thing in the world: police cars. “I posted it, you know: Where can I take him to see a police car up close? You know? He’s gonna lose his mind if he can,” she said. Mom after mom began reaching out to Maddie, some saying that they had connections with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Then, Corporal Matt Vaill reached out. “He was like, ‘I want to make this event very special for him, and you know we can actually make it a lot bigger than you were imagining, expecting,'” Maddie said. On Wednesday, Collier County deputies showed up with some friends. Marco Island Police, even Florida Highway Patrol, showed up to the Palande’s front yard and driveway en masse with cars, motorcycles and even a boat. “He sat in every single vehicle, including the boat, including the motorcycle, and he played with the sirens. He played with the lights, and he hugged every single officer. You know, fist bumps and smiles, and it was just a very special day for us, extremely special,” Maddie said. All to give one special little boy the surprise of a lifetime, and surely he did enjoy it. “It’s a keepsake, you know? These are memories for a lifetime, everlasting for sure,” Maddie said. Angad is currently in the maintenance phase of chemo. He has another year to go. Plus, he has surgical procedures nearly every month to protect his spinal cord and brain. Maddie said that memories like this will outweigh the pain he is going through. After the surprise, FHP sent WINK a statement saying troopers were so happy to share their time, and they sent well wishes to their new special friend.