ALVA Woodpeckers build home in 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 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.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (941) 833-4000 charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/ PLEASE NOTE: Do not depend on a particular shelter or refuge. Sites may, or may not, be opened depending on the size of the storm and the predicted landfall area. *All Charlotte County shelters are pet-friendly. PORT CHARLOTTE Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave. Kingsway Elementary School, 23300 Quasar Blvd. Liberty Elementary School, 370 Atwater St. Neil Armstrong Elementary School, 22100 Breezeswept Ave. COLLIER COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (239) 252-3600 colliergov.net/em PLEASE NOTE: Listen to local radio, check television, and visit colliercountyfl.gov/government/county-manager-operations/divisions/emergency-management/shelter-info for additional shelter openings. *Pets are accepted at all of the below elementary and middle schools. IMMOKALEE Immokalee High School, 701 Immokalee Dr. Immokalee Middle School, 401 N. 9th St. NAPLES Big Cypress Elementary School, 3250 Golden Gate Blvd. W Corkscrew Elementary School, 1065 Oil Well Road Corkscrew Middle School, 1165 Oil Well Road Cypress Palm Middle School, 4255 18th Ave. NE Golden Gate Elementary School, 5055 SW 20th Place Golden Gate High School, 2925 Titan Way Golden Gate Middle School, 2701 48th Terrace SW Golden Terrace Elementary School, 2711 44th Terrace SW Gulf Coast High School, 7878 Shark Way Laurel Oak Elementary School, 7800 Immokalee Rd. Mike Davis Elementary School, 3215 Magnolia Pond Dr. Oakridge Middle School, 14975 Collier Blvd. Palmetto Elementary School, 3000 10th Ave SE Palmetto Ridge High School, 1655 Victory Lane—Special needs shelter Sabal Palm Elementary School, 4095 18th Ave NE Vineyards Elementary School, 6225 Arbor Blvd. W DESOTO COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (863) 993-4831 desotobocc.com ARCADIA Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2250 NE Roan St.—Pet-friendly with proof of vaccination South Florida State College, DeSoto campus, 2251 NE Turner Ave. – Pre-Approved Special Needs Only; apply at: desotobocc.com/news_dept/emergency_management/special-needs-shelter-information-and-registration GLADES COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (863) 946-6020 myglades.com/departments/public_safety/emergency_management/index.php PLEASE NOTE: Not all shelters will be open in the event of an emergency. BUCKHEAD RIDGE Buckhead Ridge VFW, 29012 E. State Road 78 LAKEPORT Maple Grove Baptist Church, 12777 State Road 78 NE MOORE HAVEN Moore Haven Middle/High School, 700 Terrier Pride Dr. SW—Moore Haven High is Pet-Friendly Ortona Community Center, 2086 Ortona Locks Road MUSE Muse Community Center, 3897 Loblolly Bay Road West Glades Elementary School, 2586 State Highway 731–Special Needs and Pet-Friendly HENDRY COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (863) 674-5400 hendryfla.net/emergency_management.php PLEASE NOTE: The locations listed below are the county’s primary shelters. Secondary storm shelters will be opened only if needed. CLEWISTON Clewiston High School, 1501 S. Francisco St. Pioneer Community Center, 910 Panama Ave. LABELLE Labelle Middle School, 8000 E. Cowboy Way LJ Nobles Senior Center, 475 E. Cowboy Way—Special Needs Only. Must Pre-Register. LEE COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (239) 533-0622 leeeoc.com PLEASE NOTE: Not all shelters will be open in the event of an emergency. CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School, 2125 DeNavarra Parkway ESTERO Estero Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway FORT MYERS Dunbar High School, 3800 Edison Ave. Gateway High School, 13820 Griffin Drive S. Fort Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Road Treeline Elementary School, 10900 Treeline Ave. LEHIGH ACRES Amancer Elementary School, 641 Sunshine Blvd. E. Lee County High School, 715 Thomas Sherwin Ave. Harns Marsh Elementary School, 1800 Unice Ave. N. Harns Marsh Middle School, 1820 Unice Ave. N. Mirror Lakes Elementary School, 525 Charwood Ave. S. Tortuga Preserve Elementary School, 1711 Gunnery Road Varsity Lakes Middle School, 801 Gunnery Road N. Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 Homestead Road S. NORTH FORT MYERS N. Fort Myers Academy of the Arts, 1856 Arts Way N. Fort Myers Recreation Center, 2000 N. Recreation Park Way SAN CARLOS PARK Alico Arena, 12181 FGCU Lake Parkway E. TICE Manatee Elementary School, 5301 Tice St. Oak Hammock Middle School, 5321 Tice St.