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.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Victim identified in December I-75 fatal shooting, homicide investigation opened The person shot on Interstate 75 near Alico Road in December has died, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office says. The victim, Ronald Green, 30, was transported to the hospital with “significant injuries” on Dec. 16 after being struck by gunfire on the interstate. It is now a homicide investigation, the sheriff’s office says. It is […]
TICE Vehicle drives toward crowd in Tice forcing a deputy to shoot A Lee County Sheriff’s deputy was forced to shoot at a vehicle that drove toward a group of people. Deputies were investigating a scene on the 300 block of Royal Palm Park Road in Tice, around 9:45 p.m. Saturday, when a vehicle “aggressively came toward the group despite demands to stop” the sheriff’s office said. […]
Cape Coral, Fort Myers Election Results With all precincts reporting, below are the unofficial election results for November 3, 2015. CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL District 2 John Carioscia: 50.59% Kirk Lagrasta: 43.94% District 3 Chris Cammarota: 42.36% Marilyn Stout: 52.58% District 7 Timothy Barrier: 43.7% Jessica Cosden: 50.25% CAPE CORAL REFERENDUMS No. 1 – Charter Review Commission Yes: 67.7% No: 29.2% […]
Flood watch in effect for parts of SWFL A flood watch is in effect for Lee and Charlotte counties until 8 p.m. Monday. Heavy rain is falling over the area that will cause flooding. Up to 8 to 10 inches of rain have already fallen over the last couple of days. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause ponding of water in urban areas, […]
Florida man wins Hemingway look-alike contest in Key West KEY WEST, Fla. – A white-bearded Florida man has won the “Papa” Hemingway Look-Alike Contest on his 15th attempt. Retired air traffic controller Charlie Boice of Palm Beach Gardens prevailed Saturday night at Sloppy Joe’s Bar, a hangout of Ernest Hemingway during his Key West residency in the 1930s. A panel of former contest winners […]
Tips help guide search for missing Jacksonville boy JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Authorities say tips are helping guide the search for a missing 21-month-old Jacksonville boy. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Sunday was searching retention ponds, neighborhoods near a highway and a mobile home park for Lonzie Barton. The boy disappeared early Friday after his mother’s boyfriend said he left Lonzie in a car. […]
American in capsule bound for space station BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan – A Souyz space capsule blasted off from the Russian manned launch facility in Kazakhstan on Thursday, carrying a Russian, an American and a Japanese to the International Space Station. The rocket lifted off at 3:02 a.m Thursday (5:02 p.m. ET Wednesday) and was to dock with the orbiting laboratory about six hours later. […]
Hillary Clinton launches second bid for president WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton jumped back into presidential politics on Sunday, announcing her much-awaited second campaign for the White House. “Everyday Americans need a champion. I want to be that champion,” she said. As she did in 2007, Clinton began her campaign for the 2016 Democratic nomination with a video. But rather than […]
FGCU advances with 75-67 win over Cowgirls TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Kaneisha Atwater scored 26 points and Whitney Knight added 19 points and 10 rebounds to help Florida Gulf Coast win its 26th straight game with a 75-67 victory over 10th-seeded Oklahoma State in first-round play of the NCAA Tournament Saturday. It was a sweet win for the seventh-seeded Eagles (31-2), who […]
Three stabbed in Collier County COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – Three people are in the hospital after being stabbed during a fight early Sunday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. A spokeswoman tells WINK News one of the three people stabbed was flown in a medical helicopter to Lee Memorial Hospital in serious condition. The other two people stabbed were […]