Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into cityCrews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into city The Cape Coral City Council has approved a resolution requesting support from Lee and Charlotte counties to prioritize state and federal funding for the Interstate 75 Interchange at Slater Road.
PUNTA GORDA Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park Crews are working to remove derelict boats from Gilchrist Park after several of them washed ashore during Hurricane Milton in October.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther has been killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
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 Milton.
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.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into city The Cape Coral City Council has approved a resolution requesting support from Lee and Charlotte counties to prioritize state and federal funding for the Interstate 75 Interchange at Slater Road.
PUNTA GORDA Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park Crews are working to remove derelict boats from Gilchrist Park after several of them washed ashore during Hurricane Milton in October.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther has been killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
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 Milton.
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.
The Lee County NAACP held a news conference in front of Babcock Neighborhood School, and called for victims and neighbors to come together to speak out against what they call the “racist culture” at the school. The news conference Thursday comes after multiple racial discrimination lawsuits were filed against Babcock Neighborhood School. Three families are seeking justice for their children, who they said were called names like “monkey” and “cotton picker.” There was also a picture of a bi-racial student at Babcock Neighborhood School photoshopped in a cotton field and a video of volleyball players taunting a black teammate. The NAACP and the attorneys representing three families suing the school claim these are examples of what goes on inside these school walls. Also, the NAACP branch of Lee County is filing a federal civil rights complaint and calling for the leaders of the school to be fired. Lee County NAACP president James Muwakkil was joined by Connie Payne, president of the Charlotte County NAACP. Also in attendance was Joe North and Joe North Jr., the attorneys representing the three families suing the school. Members of the Babcock Diversity group, people who live in the community also joined. Together, they announced the Department of Justice has responded to the call from the Lee County NAACP to get involved. According to a spokesman with the Babcock Diversity Group, the U.S. Attorneys Office in Tampa will help facilitate a program called United against Hate. Muwakkil said there will be more details to come in the days ahead. Speakers at Thursday’s news conference also called on the principal and multiple teachers and coaches at Babcock Neighborhood School to resign and called on the school to take immediate action. The Florida Charter School Alliance, the group representing Babcock Neighborhood School declined WINK News’ request for an interview. Instead, the group sent this statement, Thursday: “On September 27th, Babcock Neighborhood School offered via telephone to Mr. Muwakkil and in writing to meet with the NAACP. The proposed meeting included the School’s Principal and Governing Board chair. They did not respond. The Principal had multiple conversations with representatives of the Babcock Diversity Crew, which includes representatives of the NAACP. A meeting was set for October 17th which was cancelled by the Babcock Diversity Crew and has not been rescheduled. The School remains ready, willing, and able to meet with the NAACP. This offer was reiterated to Mr. Muwakkil today via telephone and written correspondence.” WINK News asked Muwakkil why the Lee County NAACP did not respond to these requests. “We’ll meet with them, but it will not solve why we’re meeting with them,” said Muwakkil. “Students need to be disciplined.” WINK News asked what the NAACP wants the school to do at this moment. “Have zero tolerance from this point on for any type of racial aggression– zero tolerance– and let there be consequences and accountability if students do not comply,” said Muwakkil. Attorneys North and North Jr. compared the racial discrimination at Babcock Neighborhood School to an onion and said they’re peeling more layers back day after day. North Jr. said his law firm is working with two more families on two more lawsuits against Babcock Neighborhood school and anticipates more families to come forward.