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.
Cody J. Curtis’ mugshot. Credit: The Lee County Sheriff’s Office The man who allegedly killed an 80-year-old woman at That BBQ Place while driving under the influence in Matlacha appeared in court on Tuesday. Cody Curtis, 24, stands accused of DUI manslaughter when he slammed into outdoor tables at the restaurant, hitting five people and killing 80-year-old Mary Lou Sharp. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Curtis was driving a 1992 Nissan eastbound on Pine Island Road when he veered off the road and into the restaurant’s outdoor seating area. Video recordings from the night of the incident saw Curtis conversing with FHP, with investigators stating that his blood alcohol level was at .1374 four and a half hours after the crash occurred During his court appearance on Tuesday, Curtis appeared without a lawyer, stating that he signed up for a public defender on May 16. Following his evaluation in the courtroom, Curtis pleaded not guilty to the above-mentioned charges. Danielle Darna, Sharp’s grandaughter, was at the court appearance on Tuesday. “Today, seeing him for the first time was very sad. Tears just rolled down my face. Every day is harder and harder without my grandma,” Darna said. She sat in the same room as her grandmother’s accused killer face-to-face. “I had a chance to stare at him. I was locked, and I couldn’t break the focus. But, he’s not really what I imagined someone that would have killed my grandma. But, yes, when I looked at him today, I was very upset, and the tears poured down. There was really no words that I can say when I saw him today. If he approached me, I wouldn’t even know what to say,” Darna said. When she heard “not guilty,” she couldn’t believe it. “It’s heart-wrenching, it really is, to know that he hurt so many people and, you know, did what he did, and the videos that show what he did, and he can have the nerve to stand there and plead not guilty. Really makes it that much harder for me. And I really hope that he gets the fullest of his sentence, the maximum sentence, that the courts will allow,” Darna said. She continued to say, “There’s really no justice for my grandma because she’s never going to be back, but hopefully, in the end, we’ll get where we need to be, and then our family can kind of move on with our broken hearts and go from there.” Darna’s sister, Kasha Darna, was also at the arraignment. She sent WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean this comment: “I can’t begin to explain how the loss of our Grandmother has affected our family. The “not guilty” plea this morning tells me that he’s not sorry for his actions and will continue to prove his own innocence. As for me, I will continue to fight for justice in memory of my Grandmother. Our deepest thoughts & prayers go to those still recovering.” Danielle said she plans to be at court for all of the hearings, not just for her grandmother but for the other four victims: Butch, Tom, Sharon, and Mike. Curtis’s next court date is on July 23.