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.
Memorial benches, plaques and trees will be relocated at Jaycee Park, and some parkgoers are not happy with the decision. Tony Karp is a Cape Coral resident and he frequents Jaycee Park. He said many people come to the park to memorialize their families. RELATED: Proposal made to rename Jaycee Park “The surviving members of the families, they still come down here,” said Karp. “They walk their dogs and come down with other family members on their birthdays to memorialize them and enjoy the park together.” One of those surviving members is Scott Kempe who has two benches. One is in honor of his wife, Judi, with a plaque for his friend Barbara, and a second one for one of his two dogs. “This park was so important to us, it was a way of demonstrating my love for her and how Bo and Maisie loved her as she loved them,” said Kempe. “We also had a great friend of this park. We added this plaque to Barbara, honoring her and sort of dedicating the center seat of this bench in her memory.” There is also a second memorial bench that Kempe owns that is already in jeopardy. “I also dedicated a bench to my dog, Bo, who eventually died from cancer, and that’s the bench that now is a controversy for me with the city,” said Kempe. Kempe expressed his concern to Cape Coral’s Assistant City Manager in hopes of keeping his second bench at the park. Instead, he was given three options. “One, it could go over to Wagon Tails Dog Park,” said Kempe. “Two, gave owners various options in terms of taking the bench home with their assistance, and then the last one was they would dispose of it.” The City of Cape Coral said, “The city reached out to people who own memorial benches and plaques at Jaycee Park and asked to review those options and notify the city of their preferred course of action.” The list provides four options for people and three options for pets: Scott Kempe, I emailed the city’s assistant city manager, Connie Barron, to explore other ways to keep his second memorial bench in honor of his dog, Bo. Pet Bench Options Option 1. The City’s preference is to relocate these pet benches to Wagging Tails Dog Park at Rotary Park on Rose Garden Road. This is a great location for these benches where other dogs are frolicking around the dog park. Please note: While the City will take all due care regarding the condition of any memorial benches remaining at the park, these benches will not be replaced should they become damaged or otherwise. Even though the benches will be relocated, the City still intends to memorialize these nine pets within the Pet Plaza area of the park. In this area, there will be a dog misting station, pet photo booth, and large boomerang bench for seating, where we will attach a custom bronze plaque with the names of the pets. We also will have a custom-painted covered bench right across from the Plaza (see blue arrow in Plaza pic) with dog-themed images. View the attached Faye Cove image for bench style and the Dog Park image for example of a custom-painted bench. If any owner of a pet bench has interest in having their pet’s name and/or image on this covered bench, please respond with the name on your pet bench and a picture of your pet (if you want their image added to the custom bench). Option 2. Relocate the bench to a residence/home. If your desire is to remove the bench from Jaycee Park and relocate it to your home or another home in Cape Coral, the City will assist in this effort. Our Parks staff will coordinate with you and arrange for delivery of the bench to the address. Option 3. Relocate the bench to a residence/home. If your desire is to remove the bench from Jaycee Park on your own and relocate it to your home or another home in Cape Coral, our Parks staff will arrange a time for you to pick up the bench. If you choose this option, please coordinate with our Parks staff to ensure the transfer is completed safely. Kempe said he feels that none of the options are suitable for his pet. Kempe agreed with the city to keep his first bench at the park with plans to move it somewhere throughout the park during the renovation process. In terms of his second bench he’s still in the process of deciding.