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Derrick Shaw

Fort Myers

Associate Publisher at Rainbow Pages

Digital Content Manager at WBBH-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

Digital Content Manager at WZVN-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

Digital Content Manager at Hearst Television

Digital Content Manager, Hearst Television (NBC2/ABC7) | Father, husband, news junkie and journalist | techie, foodie, boating & camping lover | He/him

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  • Middle school boy dies, father critically injured after car plunges into Cape Coral waterway

    5 days ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Derrick Shaw

    A 12-year-old boy has died, and his father is left in critical condition after their vehicle landed in a lake during a crash on Veterans Memorial Parkway in Cape Coral on Tuesday.According to the Cape Coral Police Department, two vehicles collided, causing one to veer off the road and submerge in a small lake near the road.The boy, a student at Gulf Middle School, was pulled from the vehicle but did not survive, CCPD said.

  • Lee County school district proposes $9K incentives for teachers at low-performing schools

    5 days ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Derrick Shaw

    The Lee County school district may soon approve new salary incentives for teachers who agree to work in struggling schools or hard-to-fill subject areas, with potential bonuses reaching $9,000 annually. According to the School District of Lee County, the proposal, Resolution 2025-0603, aims to retain and attract "high-quality educators" in 10 schools labeled as having the greatest need for staffing and academic improvement.

  • Lee County eyes crackdown on smoking and vaping at public parks and beaches

    5 days ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Derrick Shaw

    Lee County officials will hold a public hearing to consider a measure banning smoking and vaping at public parks and beaches.

  • Exclusive interview: Tom Llamas reveals Florida focus as he begins new era as NBC Nightly News anchor

    6 days ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Derrick Shaw

    Veteran news anchor and Florida native Tom Llamas will debut Monday night as the new host of NBC Nightly News. Gulf Coast News anchors Peter Busch and Kellie Burns sat down with Llamas for a one-on-one interview on how he plans to blend local and national coverage. Llamas emphasized the importance of focusing on telling the stories that matter to viewers. “We are going to be there for you guys,” Llamas said.

  • Watch the 2025 hurricane special 'Gulf Coast Weather: Plan, Prepare & Protect' Friday at 8 p.m.

    1 week ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Derrick Shaw

    Gulf Coast residents are preparing for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, with experts predicting an active period from June 1 to November 30.The "Gulf Coast Weather: Plan, Prepare & Protect" hurricane special and guide to the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season aims to equip residents with the knowledge to safeguard their families and properties.The 2024 season was notably destructive, with 401 fatalities and $129 billion in damages, making it the third costliest season on record.

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1 Oct 24

RT @NBC2: Welcome to Florida! Over the weekend, a baby bull shark was seen swimming in the lake at Lakes Park in south Fort Myers. The lake…

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11 Sep 24

RT @NBC2: Vehicle crashes into McGregor Baptist Food Pantry in Fort Myers https://t.co/Uw30P4FSSL

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RT @NBC2: Settlement reshapes Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill https://t.co/6hnhsWxeaq