Madison Adams

Fort Myers

News Reporter at WBBH-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

@NBC2 News Reporter Covering Southwest Florida See news that’s not being covered? I’ll cover it! [email protected]

Articles

Bear spotted roaming through Fort Myers neighborhood and cemetery

5 days ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Madison Adams

Residents of the McGregor Reserve neighborhood woke up Friday morning to an unexpected — and wild — visitor: a large Florida black bear strolling across a front yard. “It’s become our Colonial Summerland bear,” said Priscilla Ahlert, a longtime Fort Myers resident. “We have a few woods around here.
Englewood man accused of locking dog in hot car, running over good Samaritan trying to help

6 days ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Madison Adams

An Englewood man is accused of locking his dog in a hot car, then running over a good Samaritan who tried to rescue the overheating pet. Anthony Panagoplos fled the scene but was later arrested and faces a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. However, no charges have been filed for leaving the puppy in the dangerously hot car. The incident occurred in the parking lot outside the Bealls store in Placida on Friday.
Two accused of squatting on boat in Charlotte County; one linked to boat theft

1 week ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Madison Adams

Two people are accused of squatting on an anchored boat near Eldred's Marina. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office arrested Tristan Royer and Taylor Farrell for burglary. Bobby Joe Weston said he received a troubling phone call from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies informed Weston that two squatters had broken into his boat, which was anchored at Eldred’s Marina near Boca Grande. Authorities say the couple forced open the cabin door and began living inside.
Port Charlotte man arrested for throwing can of corn through neighbor’s window

1 week ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Madison Adams

Charlotte County deputies arrested a man for throwing a can of corn through his neighbor's window. Residents along Martin Drive Northeast in Port Charlotte said they are living in fear after years of bizarre and dangerous behavior from a neighbor who they claim routinely throws hazardous objects at their homes, including a bottle of urine, canned goods, raw meat, and even chunks of metal.
Man accused of attacking 79-year-old on Rotunda golf course

2 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Madison Adams

AGAIN STARTED THE CHASE THAT ENDED NEAR PALM BEACH BOULEVARD. >> MEANING OF ALL MEN OVER GOLF. IT SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN. >> FROM HITTING LINKS TO GETTING THROWN IN THE CLINK AND OLDER GOLF COURSE EMPLOYEE TELLS HIM AND HIS GOLFING TOO SLOW AND HOLDING OTHER PEOPLE UP AND INSTEAD OF TAKING IT IN STRIDE, THE YOUNGER MAN ATTACKS GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER MADISON ADAMS HAS MORE. >> THIS ALL WENT DOWN RIGHT HERE AT THE COVERT 100 GOLF CENTER. DEPUTIES SAY A 24 YEAR-OLD MAN ATTACKED A 79 YEAR-OLD EMPLOYEE.
Man accused of attacking 79-year-old on Rotunda golf course

2 weeks ago | abc-7.com | Madison Adams

AGAIN STARTED THE CHASE THAT ENDED NEAR PALM BEACH BOULEVARD. >> MEANING OF ALL MEN OVER GOLF. IT SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN. >> FROM HITTING LINKS TO GETTING THROWN IN THE CLINK AND OLDER GOLF COURSE EMPLOYEE TELLS HIM AND HIS GOLFING TOO SLOW AND HOLDING OTHER PEOPLE UP AND INSTEAD OF TAKING IT IN STRIDE, THE YOUNGER MAN ATTACKS GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER MADISON ADAMS HAS MORE. >> THIS ALL WENT DOWN RIGHT HERE AT THE COVERT 100 GOLF CENTER. DEPUTIES SAY A 24 YEAR-OLD MAN ATTACKED A 79 YEAR-OLD EMPLOYEE.
Wall collapse sparks alarm over invasive iguana infestation in Florida community

3 weeks ago | wesh.com | Madison Adams

A crumbled brick wall at the corner of Cape Coral Parkway East and Del Prado Boulevard has sparked concern among residents, but not for reasons you might expect. Locals aren’t blaming storms or vandals—they’re pointing to an infestation of invasive green iguanas that have overrun the abandoned building on the busy intersection. The structure, a former bank, partially collapsed overnight, leaving rubble scattered on the ground.
Wall collapse in Cape Coral sparks alarm over invasive iguana infestation

3 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Madison Adams

A crumbled brick wall at the corner of Cape Coral Parkway East and Del Prado Boulevard has sparked concern among residents, but not for reasons you might expect. Locals aren’t blaming storms or vandals—they’re pointing to an infestation of invasive green iguanas that have overrun the abandoned building on the busy intersection. The structure, a former bank, partially collapsed overnight, leaving rubble scattered on the ground.
Wall collapse in Cape Coral sparks alarm over invasive iguana infestation

3 weeks ago | abc-7.com | Madison Adams

THOUGH, RIGHT? >> THE RISE. WE HAVE A MOVIE SET LIKE FROM THE END OF THE WORLD OR SOMETHING. >> INVASIVE IGUANAS ARE TAKING OVER AN ABANDONED BUILDING IN CAPE CORAL. I MEAN, IT IS ALL GULLY. GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER MADISON ADAMS SPOKE TO ONE NEIGHBOR WHO SAYS THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THEM RUNNING AROUND. >> IT'S LITERALLY LOOKS LIKE A SCENE OUT OF A DISASTER MOVIE. NEIGHBORS SAY IT WASN'T CAUSED BY VANDALISM OR STORM, BUT INSTEAD IT KIWANIS AGES CURRY LIKE.
Chaos erupts at Byron Donalds's town hall at Estero High School

3 weeks ago | abc-7.com | Madison Adams

COAST. YOUR NEWS AT 11 STARTS RIGHT NOW. WE DON'T WANT TO BE HEARD. >> I'M TIRED OF LISTENING TO LIVE. I'VE BEEN A POLITICAL ALL MY LIFE. >> DO YOU THINK YOUR VOICES HEARD TONIGHT? NO. MAYBE THIS IS SOMEBODY TO THIS. CHAOS BREAKS OUT AT A TOWN HALL MEETING WITH CONGRESSMAN BYRON DONALDS. GOOD EVENING AND THANK YOU FOR COUNTING ON GULF COAST NEWS. I'M CHRISTY SOTO. THE MEETING GOT SO HEATED. PEOPLE ARE BEING ESCORTED OUT BY DEPUTIES GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER MADISON ADAMS SHOWS US THE INTENSE MOMENTS. MADISON.