Dump truck flips over in front of 7-Eleven in Lehigh Acres120,000 boulders are fortifying Sanibel Causeway
LEHIGH ACRES Dump truck flips over in front of 7-Eleven in Lehigh Acres A dump truck flipped over in front of a 7-Eleven, destroying the greenery in front of the station.
SANIBEL 120,000 boulders are fortifying Sanibel Causeway As many as 120,000 boulders are helping rebuild the Sanibel Causeway to ensure that it can withstand severe weather events.
FORT MYERS Game of the Week: Fort Myers Green Wave vs. South Fort Myers Wolfpack After losing to the Green Wave for the last two years, the Wolfpack is hungry to get back in the win column this time.
FORT MYERS Massive police presence reported at Schandler Hall Park Scores of Lee County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were seen responding to Schandler Hall Park in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS 40 Under 40: Local breast surgical oncologist championing women’s health From a young age, Natalia Spinelli wanted to be a doctor, directing her time and talents toward women and breast cancer.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 2 men arrested for stealing nearly $5K worth of hygiene products in Collier County Collier deputies arrested two Miami men after discovering thousands of dollars’ worth of suspected stolen merchandise in their possession.
Burnt Store corridor rezoning could lead to a Publix, other services Charlotte County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 10 unanimously approved rezoning a 41.31-acre parcel at 17150 Burnt Store Road. The owners of the property are trying to attract more commercial development to the area.
Recent legal settlement means big changes for real estate transactions For those buying or selling real estate and agents representing them on either side of the transaction, the landscape changed dramatically in May when the National Association of Realtors settled several class-action lawsuits over its compensation rules for sellers’ and buyers’ agents.
FORT MYERS BEACH Revive The Vibe Fest returns to Fort Myers Beach The Revive The Vibe festival is returning to Fort Myers Beach, bringing in a tidal wave of local artists, musicians and businesses.
SARASOTA Hendry County spraying after Mosquito-borne illness advisory issued in Sarasota Florida’s recent rainy climate has created a breeding ground for mosquitoes, raising concerns over the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for attacking Charlotte County inmate A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to attack another inmate with a weapon in Charlotte County.
MARCO ISLAND Boater missing after departing from Marco Island A boater has been missing since Monday after departing from Rose Marina in Marco Island and traveling between Sanibel and Stump Pass.
COLLIER COUNTY Lehigh Acres man accused of reckless driving, fleeing on foot A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after allegedly driving recklessly and then fleeing on foot in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL 18yo Cape Coral woman arrested for driving over 100 mph, drug possession The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a woman who stands accused of reckless driving, drug possession and running from law enforcement.
LEHIGH ACRES Dump truck flips over in front of 7-Eleven in Lehigh Acres A dump truck flipped over in front of a 7-Eleven, destroying the greenery in front of the station.
SANIBEL 120,000 boulders are fortifying Sanibel Causeway As many as 120,000 boulders are helping rebuild the Sanibel Causeway to ensure that it can withstand severe weather events.
FORT MYERS Game of the Week: Fort Myers Green Wave vs. South Fort Myers Wolfpack After losing to the Green Wave for the last two years, the Wolfpack is hungry to get back in the win column this time.
FORT MYERS Massive police presence reported at Schandler Hall Park Scores of Lee County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were seen responding to Schandler Hall Park in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS 40 Under 40: Local breast surgical oncologist championing women’s health From a young age, Natalia Spinelli wanted to be a doctor, directing her time and talents toward women and breast cancer.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 2 men arrested for stealing nearly $5K worth of hygiene products in Collier County Collier deputies arrested two Miami men after discovering thousands of dollars’ worth of suspected stolen merchandise in their possession.
Burnt Store corridor rezoning could lead to a Publix, other services Charlotte County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 10 unanimously approved rezoning a 41.31-acre parcel at 17150 Burnt Store Road. The owners of the property are trying to attract more commercial development to the area.
Recent legal settlement means big changes for real estate transactions For those buying or selling real estate and agents representing them on either side of the transaction, the landscape changed dramatically in May when the National Association of Realtors settled several class-action lawsuits over its compensation rules for sellers’ and buyers’ agents.
FORT MYERS BEACH Revive The Vibe Fest returns to Fort Myers Beach The Revive The Vibe festival is returning to Fort Myers Beach, bringing in a tidal wave of local artists, musicians and businesses.
SARASOTA Hendry County spraying after Mosquito-borne illness advisory issued in Sarasota Florida’s recent rainy climate has created a breeding ground for mosquitoes, raising concerns over the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for attacking Charlotte County inmate A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to attack another inmate with a weapon in Charlotte County.
MARCO ISLAND Boater missing after departing from Marco Island A boater has been missing since Monday after departing from Rose Marina in Marco Island and traveling between Sanibel and Stump Pass.
COLLIER COUNTY Lehigh Acres man accused of reckless driving, fleeing on foot A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after allegedly driving recklessly and then fleeing on foot in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL 18yo Cape Coral woman arrested for driving over 100 mph, drug possession The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a woman who stands accused of reckless driving, drug possession and running from law enforcement.
A 9-year-old child is in the hospital with serious injuries after a car struck him at a Lehigh Acres bus stop. Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the scene located on Columbus Boulevard and Ermine Street at around 7:14 a.m. on Friday. According to LCSO, the boy was hit by the car while sitting at a school bus stop. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an SUV driver was waiting at the southeast corner of the bus stop. The child was sitting on the edge of the roadway, directly in front of the SUV. After the school bus arrived and stopped at its designated location, children began to board the bus. The bus then departed. After departing, the SUV driver began to drive away from the bus location, unaware of the child sitting on the ground directly in front of the car. According to FHP, the child was waiting for a second school bus to arrive. The vehicle then hit the child. After hitting the boy, the driver immediately backed up and stopped the vehicle. “I was here this morning when it happened, and I called 911, and my wife, she assisted the child until the paramedics and cops got here,” said Tedd Darnell. Tedd Darnell, a veteran, was with his own son waiting for the bus when the boy got hit. “There’s lots of adrenaline going, and it’s intense, but you do what you need to do in the moment. My wife and I were both prior military, so some of that training kicks in, and you just do what you need to do,” said Darnell, Darnell said he and his wife tried to keep the child calm while they waited for help. “He’s in a lot of distress, a lot of pain, but of course, scared,” said Darnell. FHP reported that the child was taken to the Golisano Children’s Hospital via a med flight to treat his sustained serious injuries. “I think that’s the biggest thing is just scared and trying to explain to a young kid that things are going to be okay, and it’s an unfortunate event, but he’ll be okay,” said Darnell. But their good deeds didn’t stop there for the day. “It’s a busy intersection, a busy spot, and there’s no place for children, or, you know, kids or anybody to hang out and sit and be out of the way safely. And so we took it upon ourselves to help out with that,” said Darnell. “So we went, picked up a bench and brought her a picnic table and brought it out here for people.” Darnell saw how busy the road was during bus drop-off times. Shortly after his interview with WINK, reporter Annalise Iraola even helped stop traffic so a young boy could cross and use the bench for the first time. “There was a there’s a situation and a problem, and we were able to, hopefully help with it. So just part of, part of helping out,” said Darnell. The Lee County School District released a statement regarding the crash: “We are aware of the accident and looking into it. We remind our entire community that students are at the bus stop every morning and afternoon, and it’s up to all of us to drive carefully and keep them safe.” WINK News will keep you updated if we learn about the boy’s condition and recovery. The crash remains under investigation.