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.
Four children are back with their family just a day after a van slammed into their home on Braman Ave in Fort Myers. READ MORE: Church van crashes into children’s bedroom in Fort Myers What used to be a children’s bedroom now sits as a bunch of rubble. CREDIT: WINK News On Tuesday night around 8 p.m., the walls were boarded up and an inspector slapped a red note on the front door saying the house was unliveable. The family of the home spent the day back at their house, but the four kids and two parents are sleeping in a hotel. A family’s safe space is their house, but yesterday, not for a Fort Myers family. Marc Shapiro, the personal injury attorney for the family whose house was hit, told us what the family’s plan is. “They’re staying at a hotel for tonight, but long term, they don’t know what’s going to happen,” Shapiro said. He said the family rented here for six years and are in shock. “I don’t believe they’ve ever experienced anything like this. I mean, I’m not sure I have experienced anything like this and I’ve been practicing 33 years,” Shapiro said. On Tuesday around 11 a.m., a church van flew into one of the children’s bedrooms. Witnesses said the van was speeding and swerving down Royal Palm Ave before hitting the house. Four children, 1-10 years old, were taken to the hospital, with only minor injuries to one child. “They have extensive medical records. They did some X-ray tests on them. There’s nothing life-threatening, but they have some level of discomfort,” Shapiro said. Discomfort to say the least. The scene on Tuesday was massive. WINK News was the only media on the scene to see the entire chain of events. CREDIT: Marc Shapiro EMS fire, and police were all on the scene to help assist. Red Cross showed up shortly after and spoke to the family. They offered them food and water. The Fort Myers Police Department helped find the family temporary housing. A tow truck was also on the scene. It took around 30 minutes to get the car out of the house. WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean exclusively spoke with the tow operator right after the difficult task as well as the Fire Marshal. CREDIT: WINK News “From my limited knowledge in looking at the damage inside, it looks like this is not going to be able to be fixed overnight,” Shapiro said. Those on the scene said the driver was the only one in the car and had low blood sugar at the time of the crash. The van belonged to the First Haitian Baptist Church of Fort Myers. WINK News has reached the church several times since the incident and has not heard back. The crash report says the driver suffered some type of medical episode but there is no cause or diagnosis at this time. It is unclear if the 78-year-old driver is still in the hospital. Remains of the church van are still on the scene even though it was towed. The side mirror of the van currently sits on the side of the house: a stark reminder of what was lost here.