Report: Effective toddler screen time based on usage, not time

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FORT MYERS, Fla. Touchscreens can provide significant learning opportunities, with the difference being how the time is used, not the amount of time, according to a Georgetown University developmental psychologist.

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Isolated storms roll in Monday afternoon

The majority of Southwest Florida will enjoy a mix of sun and clouds until a few showers form well inland around 1 p.m., eventually developing into isolated storms near the coast and I-75 throughout the afternoon and evening.

Lee County

Lee County deputy named law enforcement officer of the year

During the Law and Order Ball Saturday night, deputy Michelle Wilson of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office won officer of the year.

Alva

Shed fire spreads to pool house in Alva

A house fire is now out after sending smoke pouring into the sky for hours in Alva Sunday morning.

Charlotte County

Cape Coral man dies after losing control of truck in Charlotte County

According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 45-year-old man from Cape Coral was killed after losing control of his car and colliding with a light pole.

NORTH FORT MYERS

Missing swimmer reported in the Caloosahatchee River

A missing swimmer has been reported near North Shore Park. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are on the scene.

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TALLAHASSEE

Report: Florida insurance changes will help, take time

Florida lawmakers last week made changes that will provide “much-needed relief” in the troubled property-insurance system, but the effects of the legislation won’t be immediate, the AM Best financial-rating agency said in a new report. The report pointed to parts of the new law designed to curb litigation, which insurers have long blamed for driving […]

FORT MYERS

Uptick in vision problems among children could be due to screen time

Doctors are seeing an uptick in vision problems among children they believe is fueled by tech. It’s part of a general trend, where eyesight is feeling the strain of too much screen time. The American Optometric Association finds the number of people with vision problems has almost doubled. And it’s starting young. “It’s a common […]

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Vaccine effectiveness against hospitalization falls over time for oldest patients

The effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines against hospitalization appears to drop over time among adults over 75, although it still remained above 80% at the end of July, according to an analysis released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The new data was presented Monday to the CDC’s independent panel of vaccine experts, […]

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TSA screens over 2 million travelers in a single day for first time since March 2020

The Transportation Security Administration screened more than 2 million air travelers on Friday — the most since March 2020, the travel administration announced on Saturday. “The growing number of travelers demonstrates this country’s resilience and the high level of confidence in COVID-19 countermeasures, to include ready access to vaccines,” TSA Acting Administrator Darby LaJoye said […]