Few showers along a front moving through this Friday afternoonTracking Tropical Storm Sara; likely to dissipate over Central America
the weather authority Few showers along a front moving through this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping temperatures along with a few afternoon showers this Friday.
the weather authority Tracking Tropical Storm Sara; likely to dissipate over Central America The Weather Authority is monitoring Tropical Storm Sara, which is expected to strengthen slightly before dissipation over Central America.
NAPLES “Don’t give up. You’re worth it. God sees you.” St. Matthew’s graduates speak out Susan and Dustin Cheatwood credit the Justin’s Place recovery program for saving their lives and stopping them from becoming a statistic.
ENGLEWOOD EAST FEMA relocation notice shocks mobile home park residents The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued relocation notices to residents living in one of their temporary housing parks in Englewood East.
Six dogs rescued after being left in a box by SR-29 Six dogs, including four puppies and two adult dogs, were found stranded in an empty box on the corner of Experimental Road and State Road 29 in Immokalee.
FORT MYERS Players of the Week: Dunbar’s Ken’Dahrius Green and Jeremy Ware Dunbar High School’s Special Teams unit has shown out these past two weeks, scoring a special teams touchdown in wins over South Fort Myers and Fort Myers.
NAPLES Collier County golfer lands shot on the back of an alligator “Play it safe.” That’s what Greg Irving thought he may be doing when he swung his puck Wednesday morning while golfing with his friend Joe Pack.
PUNTA GORDA Southwest Florida veterans honored during round trip honor flight Veterans from Southwest Florida made a round trip to Washington, DC, and back in honor of their service.
NAPLES Path to freedom: From Cuban prison to NCH operating room It’s rare that a serious heart condition is a blessing, but that was the case for a Naples man. The surgery he received at NCH saved his life in more ways than one.
SANIBEL Changing landscape after hurricanes Many of you know what saltwater surge does to your homes after surviving hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton. It’s highly corrosive and destructive. It also has a similar impact on plants and wildlife, but that’s not all bad news.
Former FGCU basketball player talks Karl Smesko joining WNBA Las Vegas Aces guard Kierstan Bell made a lot of memories playing at FGCU. From winning ASUN championships to playing for one of the winningest coaches in the sport Karl Smesko.
LEHIGH ACRES Suspicious fire sparks at Lehigh Acres church Daycare services at one church are canceled after a small fire at Victory church in Lehigh Acres.
State of Florida sues FEMA for ‘conspiracy to interfere with civil rights’ The State of Florida is suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency for “conspiring to interfere with civil rights,” according to an official complaint filed by Florida Attorney General Ashely Moody.
WINK NEWS Game of the Week: Cape Coral Seahawks vs. Immokalee Indians The Seahawks are undefeated on the road and the Indians have never lost on home turf. Friday night only one will advance to round two.
Disaster assistance available for Charlotte County residents Charlotte County residents affected by hurricanes Ian, Helene or Milton can now apply for disaster assistance from local resources through Community Organizations Active in a Disaster (COAD).
the weather authority Few showers along a front moving through this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping temperatures along with a few afternoon showers this Friday.
the weather authority Tracking Tropical Storm Sara; likely to dissipate over Central America The Weather Authority is monitoring Tropical Storm Sara, which is expected to strengthen slightly before dissipation over Central America.
NAPLES “Don’t give up. You’re worth it. God sees you.” St. Matthew’s graduates speak out Susan and Dustin Cheatwood credit the Justin’s Place recovery program for saving their lives and stopping them from becoming a statistic.
ENGLEWOOD EAST FEMA relocation notice shocks mobile home park residents The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued relocation notices to residents living in one of their temporary housing parks in Englewood East.
Six dogs rescued after being left in a box by SR-29 Six dogs, including four puppies and two adult dogs, were found stranded in an empty box on the corner of Experimental Road and State Road 29 in Immokalee.
FORT MYERS Players of the Week: Dunbar’s Ken’Dahrius Green and Jeremy Ware Dunbar High School’s Special Teams unit has shown out these past two weeks, scoring a special teams touchdown in wins over South Fort Myers and Fort Myers.
NAPLES Collier County golfer lands shot on the back of an alligator “Play it safe.” That’s what Greg Irving thought he may be doing when he swung his puck Wednesday morning while golfing with his friend Joe Pack.
PUNTA GORDA Southwest Florida veterans honored during round trip honor flight Veterans from Southwest Florida made a round trip to Washington, DC, and back in honor of their service.
NAPLES Path to freedom: From Cuban prison to NCH operating room It’s rare that a serious heart condition is a blessing, but that was the case for a Naples man. The surgery he received at NCH saved his life in more ways than one.
SANIBEL Changing landscape after hurricanes Many of you know what saltwater surge does to your homes after surviving hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton. It’s highly corrosive and destructive. It also has a similar impact on plants and wildlife, but that’s not all bad news.
Former FGCU basketball player talks Karl Smesko joining WNBA Las Vegas Aces guard Kierstan Bell made a lot of memories playing at FGCU. From winning ASUN championships to playing for one of the winningest coaches in the sport Karl Smesko.
LEHIGH ACRES Suspicious fire sparks at Lehigh Acres church Daycare services at one church are canceled after a small fire at Victory church in Lehigh Acres.
State of Florida sues FEMA for ‘conspiracy to interfere with civil rights’ The State of Florida is suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency for “conspiring to interfere with civil rights,” according to an official complaint filed by Florida Attorney General Ashely Moody.
WINK NEWS Game of the Week: Cape Coral Seahawks vs. Immokalee Indians The Seahawks are undefeated on the road and the Indians have never lost on home turf. Friday night only one will advance to round two.
Disaster assistance available for Charlotte County residents Charlotte County residents affected by hurricanes Ian, Helene or Milton can now apply for disaster assistance from local resources through Community Organizations Active in a Disaster (COAD).
As of 11 a.m. Monday, there have been 36,897 positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida. The case count includes 35,969 Florida residents and 928 non-Florida residents. There are 1,399 deaths reported and 6,119 hospitalizations, according to the Florida Department of Health. There have been 444,270 tests administered in Florida. A total of 36,897 tests have come back positive, and 407,373 tests have come back negative. The remainder are still pending, according to the FDOH website. The state has also released a list of long-term care facilities where cases have been reported. *Numbers are released by the DOH daily at approximately 11 a.m. STATEWIDE NUMBERS Total number of cases: 36,897 (up from 36,078) Deaths: 1,399 (up from 1,379) 819 total new cases reported Monday 20 total new deaths reported Monday SOUTHWEST FLORIDA NUMBERS Total in SWFL: 2,204 (up from 2,146) Deaths: 102 (up from 100) 58 total new cases reported Monday 2 total new deaths reported Monday Lee County: 1,138 (up from 1,118) – 46 deaths (1 new death) Collier County: 653 (up from 640) – 22 deaths (1 new death) Charlotte County: 257 (up from 249) – 25 deaths DeSoto County: 39 (up from 32) – 4 deaths Glades County: 6 (unchanged) – 1 death Hendry County: 111 (up from 101) – 4 deaths Click HERE for a SWFL case-by-case breakdown – updated daily. *Editors note: The DOH has removed some previously reported positive cases from their report totals, causing fluctuations in case totals. The state does not track recoveries. WINK News is working to find out from DOH why these cases have been removed. MONDAY COVID-19 HEADLINES Restaurants open their doors for service for the first time in 45 days Tuesday is stimulus check deadline for non-filers who receive VA benefits or claim dependents CenturyLink testing site opens; no appointment or doctor’s note needed to receive test UPCOMING BRIEFINGS: 6 p.m.: Gov. DeSantis briefing in Tallahassee – WATCH replay RESOURCES NOW HIRING: SWFL companies adding jobs as business picks up amid coronavirus crisis LATEST CLOSURES: Southwest Florida business updates and store closings #GulfshoreStrong: Covering people making a difference in SWFL FOOD PANTRIES: Harry Chapin mobile food pantry schedule, week of May 4 Diocese of Venice allows churches to open during the day The Diocese of Venice said Monday it’s allowing its churches to open for several hours during the day to allow parishioners to enter for private prayer and visitation. No liturgical events or gatherings will yet be held in the churches and, for now, masses will continue livestreaming. All parishioners must wear a mask and practice social distancing when in the church. Also, parishioners should bring their own protection such as masks, hand sanitizer, etc. FSW announces virtual graduation ceremonies for collegiate HS Florida SouthWestern State College’s collegiate high schools in Lee and Charlotte (FSWC-Lee and FSWC-Charlotte) counties will hold virtual commencement ceremonies to honor their Class of 2020 graduates. FSWC-Lee will hold its virtual commencement ceremony at 5:15 p.m. May 9. FSWC-Charlotte will hold its virtual ceremony at 6 p.m. May 15. Both ceremonies will be livestreamed on FSW’s website at http://www.fsw.edu/livestream and video links will be available to view each ceremony following the livestream. SFWMD reopens its managed lands The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) announced it will reopen the remainder of closed district-managed lands beginning Monday at noon. Visitors must practice social distancing, including limiting group sizes to 10 or less and staying six feet apart from other visitors. District lands are only open for active recreation such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, wildlife viewing, photography, kayaking and boating, based on site rules. Passive recreational activities, such as camping, picnicking and gatherings of more than 10 people, are not allowed at this time. For more information about recreational opportunities and a full list of the status of District lands, continue to visit SFWMD.gov/recreation. Restaurants begin opening for business again For the first time in 45 days, you can go out to breakfast and be waited on at a table. Businesses told WINK News that even though they can only operate at 25 percent, it’s better than nothing. “We’re probably going to try to be ready to go by 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. for lunch,” said Shannon Yates, owner of Nevermind Awesome Bar and Eatery in Cape Coral. Outdoor seating is a huge boost in business for restaurants like nevermind and Duval Street Grill in Cape Coral. But the big requirement for all businesses across the state: tables must be six feet apart. 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. If you don’t see the map above tap HERE for a fullscreen version.