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  • 6 days ago | news.wgcu.org | Bryant Monteilh

    The City of Fort Myers Fire Department recently earned a prestigious honor when they were awarded Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). The department met the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program. “It's a major, major accomplishment for this organization that was created in 1901 to now be accredited," Fort Myers Fire Chief Tracy McMillion said.

  • 1 week ago | news.wgcu.org | Bryant Monteilh

    FGCU’s athletic Director Colin Hargis recently announced Raina Harmon as the new Head Coach for FGCU’s Women’s Basketball team. Harmon spoke at a news conference on campus. “I can’t begin to express how excited and honored I am to stand here today as the new Head coach at the Women’s Basketball program here at Florida Gulf Coast University," Harmon said.

  • 1 month ago | news.wgcu.org | Bryant Monteilh

    In celebration of Black History Month, we bring you a moment in Black History in Southwest Florida. Dr. Ella Mae Piper was a pioneer, a prominent businesswoman and philanthropist in Fort Myers. She was born on March 8, 1884, in Brunswick, Georgia, and developed a passion for service as she was growing up, inspired by her mom, Sarah Williams. Piper attended Spelman College, then graduated from Rohrer’s Institute of Beauty Culture in New York City.

  • 1 month ago | news.wgcu.org | Bryant Monteilh

    In celebration of Black History Month, we bring you a moment in Black History in Southwest Florida. Sanibel Colored School, also known as Sanibel School, is a U.S. National Registered Historic school located in Sanibel, Florida. It was once a Baptist church, built around 1915 and became the only Colored School on Sanibel Island. Church builder James Johnson allowed black families from the island and nearby areas to educate their children there starting in about 1924.

  • 2 months ago | news.wgcu.org | Bryant Monteilh

    In celebration of Black History Month, we bring you a moment in Black History in Southwest Florida. Nelson Tillis One of the first African Americans to settle in Fort Myers in 1857. In celebration of Black History Month, we bring you a moment in Southwest Florida Black History.  Nelson Tillis arrived in our area on Christmas Day 1867. He's recognized as one of the first African American settlers of Fort Myers.

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Bryant Monteilh
Bryant Monteilh @bryantmonteilh
25 Feb 25

I had a great time Emceeing the McCullum Hall Jazz Music Walk concert this past Friday! Some amazing local talent! Thank you Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency for the opportunity and thank you Kinfay of Hopeful Images for the photo! 😊 #fortmyersflorida #jazz https://t.co/PgenYDu9Nk

Bryant Monteilh
Bryant Monteilh @bryantmonteilh
17 Dec 24

RT @AMAZlNGNATURE: A 74-year-old man in Florida pulled his puppy out of an alligator's mouth. https://t.co/CO0WHFt5xZ

Bryant Monteilh
Bryant Monteilh @bryantmonteilh
9 Oct 24

The calm before the storm…this is from about 5:30pm this evening in Fort Myers. We had tornados touch down in various areas earlier this afternoon. We’ll see what happens tonight. Praying. 🙏🏽 #hurricanemilton #hurricane #FortMyers https://t.co/2w9fHdFs84