Gina Tomlinson

Of course, firefighters are expected to respond when there is a blaze somewhere. But firefighters we spoke to also charge themselves to make personal connections with the senior communities they serve. Lehigh Acres Fire Department spoke to us about the friendships it makes with senior citizens in the community after it responded to a local […]

Vice President Mike Pence is expected to return to Southwest Florida, visiting Sanibel Island, Thursday. With Pence set to arrive that also means an expectation for busy roads on the island to kick off the new year. Even with potential for busy traffic, people we spoke to are excited for the vice president’s return. Sarah […]

After a three-week search for the person in a gruesome sexual assault of an elderly woman in North Port, a suspect has been arrested after he fled to West Virginia. The suspect, Robert Junior McKenzie, 28, faces charges of sexual battery, and battery on someone 65-years and older in North Port. While in West Virginia, […]

This is the very first year the Annual Menorah Lighting was held in front of the Bonita Springs Chabad’s very own building. Now, every candle on their Menorah is lit and will shine until Monday morning. Celebrating the last night of Hanukkah for the first time somewhere people like Anita Sigell and her family can […]

2020 is just days away and many people are gearing up for their New Year’s resolutions. So what’s the best way to tackle them and stick to your goals? One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is losing weight and pretty soon, hopeful goal-setters will pack the gyms. Some personal trainers we talked to […]

It’s the time of year to make each other smile and show kindness to one another. That’s what a local ice cream server did when he played his guitar and sang for a child, whose mother needed some help at the ice cream parlor. A teen employee Nat Marrero at Hershey’s Ice Cream of Cape […]

Even bigger than Black Friday, “Super Saturday” is supposed to be the biggest shopping day of the year this weekend. According to some predictions, it’s supposed to be $3 billion bigger. ”I think it’s pretty similar. These are the last-minute shoppers,” Julie Arensman said. “And I think the Black Friday people might have more wisdom […]

A 12-year-old male student was removed from class at Lee County school after they were found with a loaded gun, according to Rob Spicker with the School District of Lee County. Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 12-year-old student at Harns Marsh Middle School in Buckingham Friday after they were found in possession of a […]

Neighbors say it was so dark in Cape Coral they could barely see Diamond the dog with a flashlight but knew she was struggling. They say she’s lucky because they’ve caught bull sharks right out of the canal she was trapped in, and the water was so cold. Luckily, Diamond is safely back with her […]

Patrons at a restaurant in Charlotte County decided to pay it forward, and it started a chain reaction during the holiday season in Southwest Florida. Saturday, when good Samaritans decided to pay it forward at Nicola’s Italian Kitchen in Englewood, everyone began to jump on board. Before all was said and done, servers received a […]