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FGCU among Florida schools closing doors to undocumented students in 2027
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—The Florida Board of Governors voted at FGCU to ban students without legal immigration status from attending any state university. About 8,000 students without legal status graduate from Florida high schools every year, according to a report from the President's Alliance of Higher Education and Immigration. The new rule will bar undocumented students from enrolling at all 12 of Florida's public universities, including FGCU.
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Ida Baker Bulldogs dominate IMG Academy 35-17 in week 3 football win
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—Ida Baker High School hosted IMG Academy for a Thursday night football showdown in week three of the high school football season. The Bulldogs were looking to bounce back after a 34-10 loss to Aubrey Rogers. IMG Academy was returning from a bye week after falling to North Port in its season opener.
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GCG Week 2: Dunbar-North Fort Myers matchup canceled as storms disrupt Friday night football
FORT MYERS, Fla. — One of Southwest Florida’s anticipated Week 2 matchups never got the chance to kick off Friday night. North Fort Myers was scheduled to host Dunbar in a battle of undefeated teams, but Friday night lights were largely overshadowed by heavy rain and thunderstorms that swept through the area around the scheduled kickoff.
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Take Interest: Marco Island Academy Prepares For Powderpuff
The countdown to Marco Island Academy’s annual Pink versus Blue powderpuff game is underway, with players, cheerleaders and coaches gathering for an interest meeting Sept. 2 as students prepare to take the field. Organized by the Student Government Association, the powderpuff game is one of several events designed to...
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SW FL Football Week 3: Thursday, Friday game previews and predictions
Southwest Florida high school football preview capsules for Week 3, Sept. 3-4, 2026. All games at 7:30 p.m. unless noted. FRIDAY Riverdale (1-1) at Bishop Verot (0-1) Time: 7 p.m What to watch for – Riverdale: The Raiders let one slip away last week as South Fort Myers scored two touchdowns in the final three minutes to rally for a 20-17 win. Riverdale’s defense was impressive for most of the game, holding down the Wolfpack’s explosive offense and forcing two key turnovers, including a fumble that linebacker Ky’moni Gordon returned for a touchdown. However, the unit ran out of gas late as the Raiders’ offense couldn’t manage to hold the ball and bleed the clock. Bishop Verot: The Vikings saw their scheduled game with Tampa Jesuit cancelled due to inclement weather. In an opening 17-0 loss at John Carroll Catholic, Bishop Verot’s defense played well, allowing less than 200 total yards, but turnovers by the Vikings’ offense proved costly. That defense will be challenged by Riverdale’s physical running game, but more importantly, Bishop Verot’s offense will need to limit its mistakes against the Raiders’ defensive ballhawks. This is just the fifth all-time meeting between Riverdale and the Vikings and the
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Heights CareerTech Institute Opens in Fort Myers
The building incorporates a combination of classroom and specialized technical-training environments to accommodate both academic instruction and hands-on learning. | Photo Credit: RG Architects. Project: Heights CareerTech Institute. Location: Fort Myers, Fla. Opening: Aug. 28, 2026. Developer: The Heights Foundation. Architect: RG Architects, P.A. MEP Engineer: Matern Professional Engineering. Programming:...
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North Fort Myers High School athletic director suspended pending termination
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — The School District of Lee County confirmed on Thursday that North Fort Myers High School athletic director Joseph Bowen is suspended pending termination. Parents picking up their children from school expressed surprise at the suspension, with many unaware of the situation. "I'm an [alumna]...
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GCG Week 2: Naples falls to Manatee on the road 28-17
BRADENTON, Fla. — The Naples Golden Eagles were defeated by the Manatee Hurricanes in Week 2 of the high school football season by a score of 28-17. Manatee quickly jumped out to a 21-3 lead and didn't look back, as the Golden Eagles had to play catch-up on the road throughout.
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North Fort Myers High School athletics and activities director suspended
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — The North Fort Myers Athletics and Activities Director has been suspended, according to the Lee County School District. Athletic director Joseph Bowen is under investigation, but further details have not been released yet. The principal of North Fort Myers High School, Chris Drake,...
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Pads Pop at Marco Island Academy’s Intrasquad Battle
Marco Island Academy football fans got their first look at the upcoming season on August 21st, when the Manta Rays took the gridiron at Manta Ray Field for an intrasquad scrimmage. While the coaches evaluated how the athletes performed, players got used to game speed, the heat, and physical pace...
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Gulf Coast Gridiron: Week 2 of the 2026 high school football season in Southwest Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The high school football season got off to a great start in Southwest Florida, and we're now in full swing in Week 2!. *All games are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET unless otherwise noted. SCOREBOARD FOR THURSDAY, AUG. 27. East Lee County Jaguars...
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Tim Aten Knows: Plans shown for church, school in Estates
A neighborhood information meeting this week provided a public introduction to the proposed St. John Paul II Parish on the southwest corner of Immokalee Road and Wilson Boulevard in Golden Gate Estates. Parish plans propose a campus with a new 40,000-square-foot Catholic church with a maximum of 1,250 seats; a...