Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoonStudents react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
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.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
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.
Nelson J. Saylor and Robert Lamothe. CREDIT: Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Two men have been arrested in Charlotte County for taking the belongings of residents who evacuated due to Hurricane Milton. Charlotte County residents heeded the warning to evacuate their homes for safety prior to Hurricane Milton; however, some returned to find their homes broken into and their possessions stolen. Charlotte County residents in zones A, B, and C were told to evacuate due to Hurricane Milton, which was approaching. Hundreds, if not thousands, of residents evacuated to stay safe from the storm. For some Charlotte County residents, they returned to find that their homes had been burglarized. On Oct. 8, an Englewood resident left her home on Beach Rd. and returned on Oct. 14 to find her front window had been broken with a fire extinguisher and the front door unlocked. Deputies responded and cleared the home, finding jewelry, tools, a generator, a laptop and a black backpack missing. They also discovered a safe broken open and an open can of soup left on the counter. A suspect, later identified as Nelson J. Saylor, who was a person of interest in a separate Englewood burglary, was stopped near the Englewood Walmart on Oct. 17. When deputies confronted Nelson with their findings, he claimed that his boat had been sinking during the storm, so he swam to shore and stayed with a friend whom he knew and had left a note for. Nelson was placed under arrest in connection to the burglary on Beach Rd. and a burglary in the area of Sand Dollar Ln. On Oct. 17, deputies also arrested a suspect, later identified as Robert Lamothe. After Milton had passed, deputies said Lamothe entered Hideaway self-storage at 835 Tamiami Trail, where he entered a storage unit and stole over $2,000 worth of items while the business was without power or security footage. Several items, including Airpods and an Apple watch, were reported missing. Lamothe had started selling the items on Facebook Marketplace. The victim, doing his own investigation, discovered his AirPods for sale. The victim arranged to purchase them and contacted CCSO to be there when the seller arrived. The serial number confirmed that the AirPods belonged to the victim, and Lamothe was placed under arrest. Sheriff Bill Prummell said, “I would first off like to thank my deputies for bringing these cases to a quick close so these individuals could be brought to justice, and the families can move forward. It makes me sick to think that people who headed the warnings and evacuated for their safety, returned to this unnecessary stress. To take advantage of someone during a state of emergency is simply despicable, and I hope these two take time to think about that behind bars.”