Fort Myers Police respond to rollover crash; driver flees sceneWest End residents frustrated by security failures, lack of response
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police respond to rollover crash; driver flees scene The Fort Myers Police Department responded to a crash involving one vehicle on Colonial Gardens Circle and Colonial Boulevard.
FORT MYERS West End residents frustrated by security failures, lack of response A nearly $64 million luxury apartment complex that close to 500 people call home, but somehow, security seems to fall through the cracks.
NAPLES Collier County nearly doubles tourism budget On Tuesday, Collier County Commissioners approved a nearly $12 million budget for a tourism marketing campaign.
Florida policyholders urged to contact OIR if policies are canceled or nonrenewed If your insurance has been canceled or is not being renewed due to this year’s storms, the state of Florida wants you to reach out to the Office of Insurance Regulation.
BAREFOOT BEACH Woman thinks QR code got hacked A Fort Myers woman says a fraudulent QR code at Barefoot Beach caused her credit card to be hacked. She’s on a mission to warn others.
CAPE CORAL Sticker shock: Cape Coral residents hit with unexpected property tax hikes This is the time of year when people start paying their property taxes, but what happens when you get your bill and it’s more than you expected?
SANIBEL Sanibel workshop teaches residents benefits of elevating homes and businesses With each hurricane that brings damage to our area, many people rush to be more resilient. On Sanibel, more than 300 people have RSVP’d to learn about raising their homes and businesses.
SANIBEL Sanibel Causeway construction causing confusion and costing local business Repairing the Sanibel Causeway after recent storms has caused more than just traffic back-ups.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Speakeasy in downtown Fort Myers honors local historic figures Everything inside the Escondido Lounge whispers an authentic speakeasy, from the dim red lights to the fancy vintage glasses.
ESTERO Caught on camera: Man steals money from tip jar in Estero A business manager feels violated after a man took money from a tip jar on Tuesday.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral ranked 13th for establishing small businesses A blog set out to find the top U.S. cities where aspiring business owners can thrive in 2024, Cape Coral was named 13th.
NAPLES Minimally invasive balloon procedure for sinus issues Battling a sinus infection is bad enough, but contending with chronic sinus infections can be a real problem.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 13, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 13, 2024.
ESTERO Car crashes into restaurant window in Gulf Coast Town Center Authorities are investigating after an SUV crashed into a restaurant at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State President-elect Donald Trump named Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his nominee for secretary of state on Wednesday.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police respond to rollover crash; driver flees scene The Fort Myers Police Department responded to a crash involving one vehicle on Colonial Gardens Circle and Colonial Boulevard.
FORT MYERS West End residents frustrated by security failures, lack of response A nearly $64 million luxury apartment complex that close to 500 people call home, but somehow, security seems to fall through the cracks.
NAPLES Collier County nearly doubles tourism budget On Tuesday, Collier County Commissioners approved a nearly $12 million budget for a tourism marketing campaign.
Florida policyholders urged to contact OIR if policies are canceled or nonrenewed If your insurance has been canceled or is not being renewed due to this year’s storms, the state of Florida wants you to reach out to the Office of Insurance Regulation.
BAREFOOT BEACH Woman thinks QR code got hacked A Fort Myers woman says a fraudulent QR code at Barefoot Beach caused her credit card to be hacked. She’s on a mission to warn others.
CAPE CORAL Sticker shock: Cape Coral residents hit with unexpected property tax hikes This is the time of year when people start paying their property taxes, but what happens when you get your bill and it’s more than you expected?
SANIBEL Sanibel workshop teaches residents benefits of elevating homes and businesses With each hurricane that brings damage to our area, many people rush to be more resilient. On Sanibel, more than 300 people have RSVP’d to learn about raising their homes and businesses.
SANIBEL Sanibel Causeway construction causing confusion and costing local business Repairing the Sanibel Causeway after recent storms has caused more than just traffic back-ups.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Speakeasy in downtown Fort Myers honors local historic figures Everything inside the Escondido Lounge whispers an authentic speakeasy, from the dim red lights to the fancy vintage glasses.
ESTERO Caught on camera: Man steals money from tip jar in Estero A business manager feels violated after a man took money from a tip jar on Tuesday.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral ranked 13th for establishing small businesses A blog set out to find the top U.S. cities where aspiring business owners can thrive in 2024, Cape Coral was named 13th.
NAPLES Minimally invasive balloon procedure for sinus issues Battling a sinus infection is bad enough, but contending with chronic sinus infections can be a real problem.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 13, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 13, 2024.
ESTERO Car crashes into restaurant window in Gulf Coast Town Center Authorities are investigating after an SUV crashed into a restaurant at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State President-elect Donald Trump named Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his nominee for secretary of state on Wednesday.
As of 6 p.m. Saturday, there are 4,038 positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida. The case count includes 3,877 Florida residents and 161 non-Florida residents. There are currently 56 deaths reported in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Health. As of 7 p.m., FDOH confirms two new state deaths due to coronavirus were patients who tested positive for COVID-19 in Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties. The eight new deaths reported at 11 a.m. were those who tested positive for COVID-19 in Broward, Dade, Lee, Pasco, Pinellas and Volusia counties. The sixth death in Lee County was a 77-year-old male Florida resident. The case was not travel-related and he had no known contact with a confirmed case, according to FDOH. At 6 p.m., Hendry County confirmed its first positive coronavirus case, a 39-year-old woman in Clewiston. Travel and contact are unknown currently. FDOH confirms 44 new cases in total Saturday, 18 after 11 a.m. and 26 after 6 p.m. STATEWIDE NUMBERS Total number of cases: 4,038 (up from 3,736) Number of Florida residents: 3,877 (up from 3,608) Number of non-Florida residents: 161 (up from 155) Deaths: 56 (up from 54) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA NUMBERS Total number of cases: 238 (up from 212)* Deaths: 6 Lee County: 119 (up from 101) Collier County: 95 (up from 92 ) Charlotte County: 16 (up from 12) DeSoto County: 7 (up from 6) Glades County: 0 Hendry County: 1 (first confirmed case) *Click HERE for a SWFL case-by-case breakdown – updated daily. As of the most recently revealed numbers, there have been 43,071 total tests administered in the state of Florida, with 3,877 positive tests. 37,327 tests have come back negative, and the remainder are pending, according to the FDOH website. NOW HIRING: SWFL companies adding jobs as business picks up amid coronavirus crisis LATEST CLOSURES: Southwest Florida business updates and store closings SATURDAY COVID-19 HEADLINES Lee County urges people to stay home this weekend, affects future decisions WATCH FRIDAY’S NEWS CONFERENCES: Today’s scheduled live streams: WATCH: Gov. Ron DeSantis gives live COVID-19 update: 1:25 p.m. President Trump gives remarks as hospital ship prepares to deploy for NY. Florida surgeon general urges Floridians to stay home Floridians with smart phones received an alert from the Florida surgeon general Saturday that urged those 65 and older as well as anyone with underlying medical conditions to stay home. The alert also encouraged all Floridians to practice social distancing. Hendry County confirms first positive COVID-19 case Hendry County officials have been notified by the Florida Department of Health that a resident of Hendry County has tested positive for COVID-19. The safety and well-being of Hendry County residents remains the highest priority, and Hendry County officials strongly urge residents to continue following the guidance provided by the CDC and health department to slow the spread of COVID-19. Stay home as much as possible Wash your hands often with soap and water Cover your coughs and sneezes Clean and disinfect surfaces often If you are sick, call your medical provider or local health department Orange County says infant tests positive for virus Orange County officials addressed the public Saturday and also tweeted confirmation of an infant in the county testing positive for the coronavirus. Orange County residents are currently under a stay-at-home order, and an 11 p.m. curfew until 5 a.m. is also in effect. The county has 206 positive COVID-19 case confirmed as of 11 a.m. Saturday. . @OrangeCoFL has 206 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including one infant. Median age: 47. 4 deaths. @HealthyFla continues to do tests and has assembled its own tests kits. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/OAgisVLuar — Orange County FL (@OrangeCoFL) March 28, 2020 Governor says more testing coming to the state During Gov. Ron DeSantis’ live stream address on COVID-19 in Florida Saturday, he said the state can expect to receive more rapid testing for the coronavirus. That includes 2,000 more 45-minute tests going to South Florida and Jacksonville. Friday, the FDA approved Abbott Labs’ devices that test patients positive for coronavirus in five minutes and negative in 15 minutes. DeSantis said he spoke with executives of Abbott and asked Florida receive their devices. “We believe this could be really game changing here in the State of Florida,” said DeSantis during the live presser. DeSantis said he also had a phone conversation with President Donald Trump and said Florida will pay for the devices but wanted to stress to the president he would like Abbott to send the devices as soon as possible. Lee Health reports sixth death Lee Health reported a sixth death in Lee County Saturday morning. They currently have 22 COVID-19 patients in their care and nine have been discharged. Of their employees, 136 are currently quarantined and three have tested positive for the virus. IF YOU FEEL SICK: The Florida Department of Health has opened a 24-hour COVID-19 Call Center at 1-866-779-6121. Questions may also be emailed to covid-19@flhealth.gov. Email responses will be sent during call center hours. LINK: Florida Department of Health COVID-19 updates <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> *The map is best viewed on a desktop computer. 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