Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast UniversityMissing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres
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.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
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.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
Coach T. CREDIT: Delphia Jackson This woman’s infectious smile will only live on through pictures after a tragic crash in Collier County. Tenequa Smith, lovingly known as Coach T, worked as an aquatics supervisor for the city of Naples. Florida Highway Patrol said that late Sunday night, a driver crossed into oncoming traffic and slammed into Coach T’s car, killing them both. It happened on Immokalee Road near Camp Keais Road. There were three things repeated over and over about Coach T from family and friends. One, how beautiful her smile was. Two, how kind she was, and three, how the world will never again know someone quite like her. RELATED: 2 people killed after crash on Immokalee Road Who was Coach T? “She was just one of the most pure souls I think anyone could come across,” said Kei’ana Johnson, a friend. “She was just vibrant, and she exudes life. She was confident in who she was. Just about as best of a friend as you could get.” Ask anyone who knew Tenequa Smith and one of the first things they’ll mention is her beautiful smile. “It lit up the room, any room she was in,” Johnson said. Or the smile she’d give you. “She was going to say something that would make you laugh or something that was going to make you smile,” said Chad Merritt, parks, recreation and facilities director, city of Naples. She did it every day at the River Park Aquatic Center, where she started out as a lifeguard in 2013 and then became the aquatics supervisor. “She taught kids to swim. She taught kids about life. She was gonna do big things,” Merritt said. But Coach T’s life was tragically cut short Monday when FHP said a car crossed into the westbound lane on Immokalee Road, slamming into Tenequa’s car, killing both her and the driver, a man from Naples. “That road is dangerous. It scares us. It scared us for years,” Johnson said. Now, coworkers, family and friends are grappling with the fact that she’s gone. “She’s gonna be a soul we’re never going to get to experience again, and somebody was truly going to be missed,” Johnson said. The city told us it plans to honor Coach T and her contributions to the community sometime in the near future. What that will look like hasn’t been determined yet, but as soon as we know more, we’ll bring that to you. Mercy Puente, River Park Manager, also had some words for Coach T: “Tenequa ‘T’ was an amazing soul that, through her smile and kindness, impacted many lives. Her loss has had an enormous impact on her family, the community she served, and her co-workers. We have experienced an overwhelming out-pour of condolences from family’s she taught swim lessons to as well as former lifeguards. We have received calls from people in Colorado, Gainesville, FSU, and all across the state. All of them have expressed the positive influence she had on their lives, and they are devastated by this loss. I have watched her grow up, personally and professionally, and she has left a legacy here in the River Park Community. She is going to be missed tremendously.”