Body found in same area authorities had been searching for missing Fort Myers womanMan caught on camera robbing Fort Myers Papa John’s at gunpoint
NORTH FORT MYERS Body found in same area authorities had been searching for missing Fort Myers woman A body has been recovered in the same area where authorities had been searching for a missing Fort Myers woman. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has yet to confirm that the body recovered was that of 21-year-old Arielle Reis Coutinho Valdes who has been missing since Wednesday evening. LCSO’s marine unit launched to search in […]
FORT MYERS Man caught on camera robbing Fort Myers Papa John’s at gunpoint Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for robbing a Fort Myers pizza shop at gunpoint.
FORT MYERS Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium opening delayed The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium will remain closed pending a final inspection following a hazmat situation in July.
LEE COUNTY Lee County student with stutter gets letter from President Joe Biden A Lee County student received a letter from President Joe Biden after the student had a bad day with his stutter and wrote to the president.
the weather authority The Weather Authority: Scattered storms for your Labor Day The Weather Authority is tracking scattered showers and storms throughout Southwest Florida this Labor Day.
CAPE CORAL Annual Field of Flags event honors 9/11 victims The annual tradition of honoring those who died on Sept. 11, known as the Field of Flags, is set to begin in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS One injured in shooting on Palm Avenue in Fort Myers There is a large scene on Palm Avenue in Fort Myers. Multiple police units are present.
lehigh acres Volunteers clean up bus stops to increase student safety Community members have come together to clean up student bus stops throughout Lee County.
Boating incident leaves one injured in Matlacha Pass The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a boat crash that occurred in North Matlacha Pass on Saturday night.
NAPLES Two people hospitalized after lightning strike by Naples Pier According to authorities, two individuals were in the gulf waters near the Naples Pier when a lightning strike occurred Saturday evening.
FORT MYERS Memorial site for five teens killed in Top Golf Way crash vandalized Someone vandalized the memorial site for the five teenagers who were killed and drowned during a crash near Top Golf Way last year.
LEHIGH ACRES 7th annual Stef’An Strawder Memorial Showcase continues to honor late basketball star’s legacy Tragically, 18-year-old Strawder and 14-year-old Sean Archille’s lives were taken during the Club Blu mass shooting back in 2016.
LEHIGH ACRES Two Immokalee men arrested for allegedly street racing Thursday night, Florida Highway Patrol troopers conducted a traffic stop on two vehicles, a Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger, for racing on State Road 82 near Alabama Road in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Suspect identified in stabbing at Fort Myers 7-Eleven Allyson Landreth was arrested Saturday night for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon against Rachel Harper.
Afternoon and evening showers with average temperatures We made it to September, and we are starting the month off with average temperatures reaching the low 90s by the afternoon.
NORTH FORT MYERS Body found in same area authorities had been searching for missing Fort Myers woman A body has been recovered in the same area where authorities had been searching for a missing Fort Myers woman. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has yet to confirm that the body recovered was that of 21-year-old Arielle Reis Coutinho Valdes who has been missing since Wednesday evening. LCSO’s marine unit launched to search in […]
FORT MYERS Man caught on camera robbing Fort Myers Papa John’s at gunpoint Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for robbing a Fort Myers pizza shop at gunpoint.
FORT MYERS Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium opening delayed The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium will remain closed pending a final inspection following a hazmat situation in July.
LEE COUNTY Lee County student with stutter gets letter from President Joe Biden A Lee County student received a letter from President Joe Biden after the student had a bad day with his stutter and wrote to the president.
the weather authority The Weather Authority: Scattered storms for your Labor Day The Weather Authority is tracking scattered showers and storms throughout Southwest Florida this Labor Day.
CAPE CORAL Annual Field of Flags event honors 9/11 victims The annual tradition of honoring those who died on Sept. 11, known as the Field of Flags, is set to begin in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS One injured in shooting on Palm Avenue in Fort Myers There is a large scene on Palm Avenue in Fort Myers. Multiple police units are present.
lehigh acres Volunteers clean up bus stops to increase student safety Community members have come together to clean up student bus stops throughout Lee County.
Boating incident leaves one injured in Matlacha Pass The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a boat crash that occurred in North Matlacha Pass on Saturday night.
NAPLES Two people hospitalized after lightning strike by Naples Pier According to authorities, two individuals were in the gulf waters near the Naples Pier when a lightning strike occurred Saturday evening.
FORT MYERS Memorial site for five teens killed in Top Golf Way crash vandalized Someone vandalized the memorial site for the five teenagers who were killed and drowned during a crash near Top Golf Way last year.
LEHIGH ACRES 7th annual Stef’An Strawder Memorial Showcase continues to honor late basketball star’s legacy Tragically, 18-year-old Strawder and 14-year-old Sean Archille’s lives were taken during the Club Blu mass shooting back in 2016.
LEHIGH ACRES Two Immokalee men arrested for allegedly street racing Thursday night, Florida Highway Patrol troopers conducted a traffic stop on two vehicles, a Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger, for racing on State Road 82 near Alabama Road in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Suspect identified in stabbing at Fort Myers 7-Eleven Allyson Landreth was arrested Saturday night for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon against Rachel Harper.
Afternoon and evening showers with average temperatures We made it to September, and we are starting the month off with average temperatures reaching the low 90s by the afternoon.
History is slowly disappearing all throughout Southwest Florida. A home on Poinciana Avenue near the Caloosahatchee River was built in 1919, making it 105 years old. Hurricane Ian damaged it, and now it’s being torn down. Neighbors said they’re saddened to learn the home will soon be demolished. Neighbors said the former homeowners, Robin and Greg Donavan, owned the home for 30 years and left quite an impact on the people who lived in the Historic River District. District local historians like Joanne Miller have been studied for years. “Mr. Van Duel was the one that built the home,” said Joanne Miller, volunteer at Southwest Florida Historical Society. “He built these grand old homes. If you read that newspaper article in 1922, you can read the details of the home. It’s absolutely incredible.” From there, the home would soon be owned by the Donavans, who were known as the cool kids on the block. The Dovnavans would also welcome neighbors like Ericka Brigham into their home. “They were a great couple. This was their pride and joy. I mean, they loved this house,” said Ericka Brigham, from the Historic River District. According to Greg Donavan’s cousin Gary Moats, the Donavans also knew how to have a great time. “I used to go there every day and we used to have parties there all the time, I know people from AC DC came there from Allman Brothers Band and the 100-year birthday party for the house. There was a lot of people that came there. I don’t know anybody that didn’t like Robin and Greg; they were really popular.” Now, the home is still suffering from the damage left by Hurricane Ian. “It sustained extensive damage and flooding and wind during the hurricane. It’s historical, so it’s not up to code, and that is an issue with a lot of the homes that they’ve had to demolish in this neighborhood,” Brigham said. Folks in the neighborhood would like to save some of the historical pieces from the teardown to preserve some of its history from the teardown. “I would hope that they keep the new build in line with the feel of the neighborhood, keep some of the historic type architecture involved,” Brigham said. “I’m sure historians in town would love to salvage like a doorknob or something rather than all go into a rubble,” Miller said. The Donavans passed away a few months after Hurricane Ian in 2022. Neighbors said the current property owner plans to turn the property into Airbnb or a bed and breakfast establishment for people visiting. WINK News reporter Ashley French did contact the property owner to learn more about his plans for the historic home. French has not yet received a response, but as soon as she does, more information will be added.