16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier CountyNew bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
As of 6:50 p.m. Sunday, there are 4,950 positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida. The case count includes 4,768 Florida residents and 182 non-Florida residents. There are currently 60 deaths reported in Florida and 633 people hospitalized with the virus, according to the Florida Department of Health. FDOH data Sunday shows a COVID-19 patient in Collier County has died. Trust us to update you with new information as soon as it’s available. Other newly reported deaths include patients in Palm Beach, Pinellas and Santa Rosa counties. Glades County confirmed its first known positive COVID-19 patient in the county Sunday. Hendry County says its latest coronavirus case is confirmed to be a 70-year-old woman, who is a resident of Clewiston and in isolation currently. See more information about the Glades and Hendry cases below. STATEWIDE NUMBERS Total number of cases: 4,950 (up from 4,246) Deaths: 60 (up from 56) Total new cases confirmed Sunday: 912 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA NUMBERS Total number of cases: 289 (up from 243) Deaths: 7 (up from 6) Total new cases confirmed Sunday: 51 New deaths confirmed: 1 (in Collier County) Lee County: 152 (up from 124) Collier County: 111 (up from 95) Charlotte County: 16 (no change) DeSoto County: 7 (no change) Glades County: 1 (first confirmed case) Hendry County: 2 (up from 1) Click HERE for a SWFL case-by-case breakdown – updated daily. As of the most recently revealed numbers, there have been 50,528 total tests administered in the state of Florida, with 4,768 positive tests. 44,048 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 SUNDAY COVID-19 HEADLINES NCH looks for vacant neighbor’s homes for workers infected, exposed to coronavirus WATCH SUNDAY’S NEWS CONFERENCES: Today’s scheduled live streams: Sunday: White House Coronavirus Task Force address PRESIDENT EXTENDS FEDERAL STAY-AT-HOME GUIDELINES 30 days President Donald Trump is extending federal guidelines recommending people stay at home and away from one another for another 30 days as the coronavirus continues to spread across the country. The federal guidelines recommend that older people and those with preexisting conditions stay home and away from other people, and also recommend that all Americans avoid social gatherings, work from home and steer clear of bars and restaurants. – Associated Press HENDRY COUNTY CONFIRMS SECOND POSITIVE CASE Hendry County says its latest coronavirus case is confirmed to be a 70-year-old woman, who is a resident of Clewiston. This is Hendry County’s second positive case. The county says this patient is currently in isolation. For Hendry County information regarding COVID-19, visit the county’s coronavirus response web page. Facebook users can also follow Hendry County Emergency Management on Facebook for updates on COVID-19 in the county. GLADES COUNTY CONFIRMS FIRST POSITIVE COVID-19 CASE Glades County shared a press release on Facebook that confirms its first county resident has tested positive for the coronavirus Sunday. According to Glades County, the patient has been in self-quarantine since being tested and have since been hospitalized. For more information about COVIC-19 in Glades or Hendry counties, call the local health department at 863-946-0707. Contact is also available with Florida Community Health Center in either Clewiston at 863-983-7813 or Okeechobee at 863-763-1951. CHARLOTTE CO., PUNTA GORDA URGE ‘SAFER AT HOME’ PRACTICES Charlotte County Administrator Hector Flores and Punta Gorda City Manager Howard Kunik issued a joint statement Sunday urging city and county residents to follow safer-at-home practices to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus and COVID-19, the respiratory disease it causes. Statement from Howard Kunik and Hector Flores: “As the number of COVID-19 cases rises in the nation, state, county and city, immediate action is needed. We urge all city and county residents to follow safer-at-home practices to protect as many residents as possible from the coronavirus. We are not enacting an order, but we want residents to act as if we did. We want to ‘flatten the curve’ of new cases and prevent further strain on our public safety and medical services.” NATIONWIDE CASES The total number of cases in the U.S. increased to more than 124,000, with more than 2,100 deaths, including an infant in Illinois, who officials believe is the youngest death so far from coronavirus. The U.S. continues to top the list for the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus, with Italy following with more than 92,000 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. Italy reached another grim milestone on Saturday as the number of deaths topped 10,000, more than any other country. (CBS News) 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. 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