Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.