ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
USPS worker. Credit: Getty Images via CBS News. Despite all the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, mail delivery has remained one of the most steady parts of society. But as the number of coronavirus cases increases, United States Postal Workers are saying it’s time they receive hazard pay. A petition on change.org explains the demand for the hazard pay, saying, “we are essential during this epidemic, we should at be paid for it.” It has garnered more than 309,000 signatures. “As we get deeper and deeper into this Coronavirus epidemic, postal employees are being forced to work and do overtime upwards of 12 hours a day,” the petition reads. “From dealing with the day-to-day struggles of rain, sleet snow, hail or no AC in postal vehicles, limited heating in postal vehicles. no innovations in carriers delivery methods, no innovations in protection clothing or any other areas of the post office.” Hazard pay for all USPS EMPLOYEES!! – Sign the Petition! https://t.co/fGMLgLw9As via @Change my dad, and grandmother both worked for the post office. Not supplying protective gear, or hazard pay to them is beyond irresponsible. Please sign this petition, and pass it on. Thank you — Lisa Thomas (@lisarenee9511) April 4, 2020 The petition mentions that postal employees carry “blood, sweat, and tears” every day, “at the expense of time with our families, wear and tear on our bodies, [and] mental and emotional abuse from USPS management.” Postal workers have been deemed “essential employees” by the government during the ongoing crisis. Lawmakers have said that if USPS doesn’t get more support, it could shut down in the next few months. According to USPS, 293 postal employees have tested positive for coronavirus as of April 3. The agency told CBS News that “the safety of our employees and customers is our highest priority,” and that they have implemented safety measures to help workers cope with the impact of the pandemic. Those measures, according to USPS, include distributing masks, gloves and cleaning and sanitizing products to more than 30,000 locations; adhering to official guidelines regarding social distancing; eliminated a requirement that customers must sign for packages; updated cleaning policies; updated leave policies “to allow liberal use of leave” and provide 80 hours of paid leave to non-career employees for “issues related to COVID-19”; and allowing some employees to work remotely. “The Postal Service delivers much needed medications and Social Security checks, and we are the leading delivery service for online purchases,” the agency said in a statement. “The Postal Service is an essential service for purposes of compliance with state or municipality shelter-in-place orders or other social distancing restrictions.” Social media users have expressed their support for the petition, some saying that employees are risking their health as they commute to work, and drive to various locations. Twitter user Matthias Rex wrote that his dad has to take the subway to get to his USPS job in New York City. Manhattan has more than 9,300 confirmed cases of coronavirus, according to the New York Department of Health. Yo my dad works for the USPS and has to go to work 5 days a week on the subway, and there are tons of other NYC employees and families that could possibly benefit from something like this. Hazard pay for all USPS EMPLOYEES- Sign the Petition! https://t.co/b48QaQksSw — MatthiasRex (@MattTheHumanBoy) April 4, 2020 Others say that postal employees are helping keep businesses running throughout the pandemic. USPS employees are responsible for my and the businesses of so many others still being able to run during this pandemic. they DESERVE hazard pay, and we need to make it happen. SIGN THE PETITION. https://t.co/e54XAyWP4l via @Change — ☾ (@KerinCunningham) April 4, 2020 Film critic Scott Weinberg tweeted, “USPS employees are essential, underappreciated, and ridiculously hardworking people. Give them hazard pay, a raise, PPE, and whatever else they need to do their jobs.” USPS employees are essential, underappreciated, and ridiculously hardworking people. Give them hazard pay, a raise, PPE, and whatever else they need to do their jobs. — Scott Weinberg (@scottEweinberg) April 4, 2020