Meagan Miller

3 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Meagan Miller

>> STUDENTS IN COLLIER COUNTY ARE SPREADING KINDNESS THIS SUMMER TONIGHT. IT'S YOUR POSITIVELY GULF COAST. THERE ARE KIDS IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY BREAKFAST WHEN SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION. SO STUDENTS AT LAUREL OAK ELEMENTARY ARE WORKING TO CHANGE THAT THEY'RE COLLECTING CEREAL FOR FAMILIES IN NEED. SOME STUDENTS FROM LAUREL OAKS HAVE EVEN SET UP. LEMONADE STANDS TO RAISE MONEY TO BUY BOXES. A 4TH GRADER NAMED BENTLEY JUST RAISED $850. THANKS TO PEOPLE WHO STOPPED BY HIS STAND.

3 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Meagan Miller

The secret to keeping your stress levels low could be as simple as blowing bubbles or eating chocolate. These quick fixes may not solve all your problems, but mental health experts say there are multiple things you can incorporate into your day to feel better. "There are short-term things, things that you can do at work that just take minutes, " said Dr. Sandra Mills, the Clinical Director of the Lee Health Behavioral Health Center.

3 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Meagan Miller

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS WRAPPING UP THIS YEAR'S WOMEN BUILD INITIATIVE AND CELEBRATING A LOCAL MOM ON HER PATH TOWARD HOMEOWNERSHIP. TONIGHT, IT'S A POSITIVELY GULF COAST IN THE SPIRIT OF MOTHER'S DAY HABITAT, STAFF SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS CAME TOGETHER TO BLESS AND BUILD A LOCAL MOMS. FUTURE HOME IN LEHIGH ACRES. LETS SEE IS A SINGLE WORKING MOM OF 2 TEENAGERS. THEY CURRENTLY RENTED 2 ROOMS IN A SHARED A DUPLEX, BUT SOON THEY'LL HAVE A 3 BEDROOM WITH PLENTY OF SPACE OF THEIR OWN.

1 month ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Meagan Miller

United Way of Collier and the Keys is celebrating another successful tax season.The nonprofit's free tax assistance program helped 360 local taxpayers this year, securing nearly $230,000 in refunds. It also helped families save about $100,000 in preparation fees.The program relies on community support to thrive."We don't receive funding from the federal government, from the IRS, to provide this program to our community.

1 month ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Meagan Miller

There's a new way to honor the stars and stripes in Fort Myers. Tuesday morning, city leaders unveiled a new American flag drop box. The public can use it to properly dispose of worn or damaged flags. UPS and American Legion Post 38 donated the box, and FASTSIGNS of Fort Myers donated its custom wrap. It was introduced during a ceremony outside city hall. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more.