Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort MyersThe Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics
FORT MYERS Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort Myers The Lee County GOP is hosting the Trumparilla Boat Parade in support of the Republican nominee.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics Get ready for a typical Southwest Florida weekend. It’s going to feel like the triple digits before rain rolls in and we’re watching the tropics.
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 charged 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.
FORT MYERS Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort Myers The Lee County GOP is hosting the Trumparilla Boat Parade in support of the Republican nominee.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics Get ready for a typical Southwest Florida weekend. It’s going to feel like the triple digits before rain rolls in and we’re watching the tropics.
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 charged 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.
Credit: WINK News. Many major retailers are now enacting mandates requiring customers to wear masks inside their businesses. They want shoppers to wear personal protective equipment to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Masks continue to be a hot-button issue. Itβs something everyone has an opinion about. Among big retail companies with this requirement, Walmart decided to put its money on a mask mandate, even having people they call health ambassadors stationed by the entrances to make sure people have a mask. βI think it’s great because it’s helping the other people, the most at risk,β nurse Mayli Barbosa said. But shopper Aaron Acevedo said he did not notice the new requirement. βItβs more secure, but there are still people who don’t, like, wear it,β Acevedo said. During our visits to two Walmart locations, we noticed some shoppers not wearing a mask would enter the store. Or, once inside, shoppers would lower their masks. “Move away from them, but that’s fine,β Acevedo said. At Kohl’s, there are signs, hand sanitizer, and stores are also providing shoppers with masks if they don’t have one. βI think a lot of people are afraid, and so I go both ways,β Shelby Kasten said. βI think it’s good for the ones that are afraid, but I think it’s all “hockey pock …” Kasten is not a fan of the mask mandate, but that won’t stop her from shopping at her favorite stores. Publix will demand its customers wear a mask beginning Tuesday. Target will mandate masks beginning Aug. 1. Winn Dixie also announced it will impose a mask mandate at its locations beginning July 27. The big exception to all of this would be for any shoppers who have a medical condition that prohibits them from wearing one. Retailer mask mandates Costco β In effect: May 4 β Exception for people under 2 and with a health condition Starbucks β In effect: July 14 β No mask? Curbside pickup, delivery, drive-thru available Best Buy β In effect: July 15 β Face coverings will be provided for customers who donβt have one, and small children and customers unable to wear a mask for health reasons can shop without one. β Curbside pickup is available Walmart and Samβs Club β In effect: July 20 β Signs and staff at front doors reminding people to put on face covering β Trained health ambassadors will be stationed in stores to remind people of the rule β Samβ s Club will provide complimentary masks if the member doesnβt have one CVS β In effect: July 20 β Employees will not enforce but will ask customers to follow the rule Loweβs β In effect: July 20 β Free masks will be available at the customer service desk of every store for customers who need them Publix β In effect: July 21 β Signs at front and in-store announcements to remind shoppers of the rule β Does not apply to children and people with health conditions, who are encouraged to use curbside pickup/delivery Winn-Dixie β In effect: July 27 Kohlβs β In effect: July 21 β No mask? Drive-up service or kohls.com β Does not apply to people with a health condition Home Depot β In effect: July 22 β Small children or those who have a valid medical condition will not be required to wear a mask Target β In effect: Aug. 1 β Does not apply to those with underlying medical conditions and young children β Stores will provide disposable masks β There will be signage and audio reminders within the stores