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.
Giving gifts always makes you feel good. There are presents that pay it forward to charities. You buy a present; they give to someone or something in need. Here are companies you can buy a gift for a loved one from and also pass on the job this holiday season. Screenshot from The Feed Project website Giving back to children in need A reusable grocery bag from The Feed Project provides 50 meals to school kids around the world. As of December 7, 2023, the company’s website claims it’s given close to 127,000,000 school meals. Buy a sustainable, bamboo toothbrush from Mable and you gift one to a US child in need. Half of all of Fazl Socks‘ profits goes to orphanages in India. Screenshot of Who Gives a Crap website Giving back to people in need Each bag bought from The Tote Project flights human trafficking and supports survivors. Totes cost between $25-$38. Over the past 10 years, they’ve donated $50,000 to the cause. A succulent garden from Lula’s Garden will provide six months of water for someone in a developing country. Your roll goes a long way at Who Gives A Crap. Half of all its profits help build toilets and improve sanitation around the world. Eyewear company Warby Parker has its ‘Buy a Pair, Give a Pair’ program. It claims its distributed more than 15 million pairs of glasses to people who need them around the world. Every pair of Bombas socks sold, they donate socks/shirts/underwear to homeless shelters, transitional living centers, street outreach teams, rehab centers, schools, etc. For every 10 Leesa mattresses sold, the company donates 1 to a family in need. Thrive Market is an online grocer where you can shop natural and organic products for less. Every annual membership sponsors a free membership for a family in need. That includes students, teachers, veterans, nurses and other first responders. Screenshot from Fahlo website Giving back to animals in need At Fahlo, you can buy a bracelet that’s linked to a real-life animal in the wild, like sea turtles, polar bears, lions and more. You can then track it. Giving back to the environment For every clothing or accessory purchased from Tentree, a tree is planted. So far, they’ve planted more than 100,000,000. With every t-shirt purchased over at Amour Vert, a tree is planted in North America. The company has planted more than 373,000 trees since 2010. Screenshot of Packed with Purpose website Giving back to multiple organizations in need of your support At Packed with Purpose, you can find gifts with impact for every occasion. Choose chocolates and help create jobs for veterans. Popcorn supports sustainable farming. Cookies open barriers for employment. Since they’ve launched, they’ve impacted a million and a half lives. Lotto Love puts a charitable spin on scratch-off lotto tickets. Just buy the ticket, give the gift, watch as they reveal which charities their gift helped. Buy a pair of socks from Conscious Socks, and you get to choose which organization your money will help. RELATED: A gift from the heart doesn’t have to cost a lot