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.
The Foxmoor Lakes condos are in North Fort Myers. They were damaged in Hurricane Ian so a construction company came in. All residents moved out in November 2022 so that the repairs could be completed. Owners say there’s been delay after delay with renovations, costing them lots of money. Foxmoor Lakes, which is the Master Association of 10 associations, has a total 420 units. Palm Lakes is the specific association impacted, which has 35 units. Every month, homeowners are paying more than $500 for HOA fees, on top of having to stay with family and friends or even having to rent a new place while they wait for their home to be completed. Kelley Fulks, a Foxmoor Lakes homeowner, got emotional when WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean asked her what her home means to her. “Safety. A sense of being grounded, feel that I don’t have that feeling, not for two years,” Fulks said. “I feel like I’ve been treading water, pedaling, marking time. I haven’t done anything to progress in my life for two years because I haven’t been able to. I’ve just been trying to make it day to day.” For two years, Fulks hasn’t been able to move back into her home at Foxmoor Lakes. “I’m a retired teacher. I’m on a fixed income. I’m gonna have to get full, you know, another job, and I’m gonna be working for the rest of my life too so I can live in my condo,” Fulks said. She’s not alone. There’s a group of people. “It’s just very inconvenient, to say the least,” Sharon Ferguson, another Foxmoor Lakes homeowner unable to move into her home said. Some are on the luckier side and moved in a few weeks ago. “Should have been done, maybe within a year. That would be reasonable to me, but two years, I don’t think so,” a resident who moved in said. They say it’s because of Standpoint Construction’s slow pace at finishing the job. Homeowners blame them for the delays and financial hardships. “I understand it, and we do understand the situation,” Rene Trevino, Standpoint Construction’s Senior Vice President of Construction said. Construction crews were on scene when WINK News visited the property, so we asked some questions. They told us labor issues and material shortages are to blame. “I would be very upset too, as far as it’s been two years since I’ve been in my home. But there’s also a complexity to this that is seen or unseen, regarding the insurance process, regarding the supplemental process, and the financial piece of this that we have to keep moving forward,” Trevino said. “It’s been a nightmare. It really has,” Fulks said. Effects of Ian are felt all around southwest Florida as neighbors struggle to move back into their homes, Foxmoor Lakes being one example of that. The second week in October is when Standpoint Construction hopes to move everyone in. They said 10 of the 35 are back in their homes.