Pedestrian injured in crash on McGregor BoulevardFamily of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree
FORT MYERS Pedestrian injured in crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person injured Saturday night.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
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.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian injured in crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person injured Saturday night.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
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.
Credit: WINK News. Due to Southwest Florida being within the cone of uncertainty for Possible Tropical Cyclone #9 as of Wednesday, a number of COVID-19 testing sites in the region will be shut down temporarily. The question is will they remain closed through the weekend because of the storm? We’re waiting for word from the health department. On Thursday, we did not see a rush to get a test before the storm. One thing to note — just because some of the testing sites are closed, “we are still offering testing so if you’re high priority individual or exhibiting symptoms you can call our screening line you can call your primary care physician and you can call urgent care,” said Collier County Health Department Spokesperson Kristine Hollingsworth. There are also other alternatives if you absolutely need a test. Call your local health department if you have symptoms. You will be given high priority. Some doctors’ offices offer testing as do select CVS and Walmart stores. State testing sites in SWFL The Florida State Emergency Operations Center confirms all state-supported drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 testing sites will temporarily close 5 p.m. Thursday in anticipation of impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone #9. The state division also emphasized symptomatic individuals are prioritized at drive-through testing sites and will receive results within 72 hours. While sites are closed, individuals are encouraged to follow all guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the recent public health advisory issued by the Florida Department of Health. MORE: All State-Supported Testing Sites Temporarily Close for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine Collier County Florida Department of Health in Collier County plans to temporarily close walk-up testing sites due to Potential Tropical Cyclone #9 and its anticipated effects on Southwest Florida. Impacted test sites included: Testing at Fellowship Church: 1411 Lake Trafford Road, Immokalee, FL 34142. Closed on Thursday, July 30, 2020 Testing at Golden Gate Community Center: 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples, 34116. Closed on Friday, July 31, 2020 Testing at DOH-Collier Immokalee site: 419 North First Street, Immokalee, FL 34142. Closed on Sunday, August 2, 2020 Closed on Monday, August 3, 2020 These are outside testing facilities. DOH-Collier County says, dependent on weather, further closures could occur. For a full list of testing sites in Collier County, click here. Hendry/Glades Florida Department of Health in Hendry and Glades counties also has an updated schedule for county COVID-19 testing sites from July 31 through Aug. 7. Due to the uncertainty of the tropical weather, the health department has made modifications to the COVID-19 testing schedule: Hendry County Health Department in LaBelle: 1140 Pratt Blvd (863) 674-4041; Friday, July 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (Schedule is full) Glades County Health Department in Moore Haven: 1021 Health Park Drive (863) 946-0707; Monday, August 3, NO TESTING due to tropical weather uncertainty. Hendry County Health Department in Clewiston: 1100 S. Olympia (863) 983-1408; Wednesday, August 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (By appointment only) (Weather permitting) SUBJECT TO CHANGE; Update will be sent out Monday, August 3. Hendry County Health Department in LaBelle: 1140 Pratt Blvd (863) 674-4041; Friday, August 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (By appointment only) (Weather permitting) SUBJECT TO CHANGE; Update will be sent out Monday, August 3. Charlotte County Impacted test sites included: Drive-Thru Charlotte County Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte – This site will temporarily close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 30 in anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaias will remain closed until safe to reopen, anticipated to be reopened at the latest by 8 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5 Publix at Port Charlotte Crossing, 4265 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte – This state-testing site will temporarily close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 30 in anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaias will remain closed until safe to reopen, anticipated to be reopened at the latest by 8 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5 Walk-up Robert Taylor Community Center Clinic, 1845 34th St., Sarasota – This state-testing site will temporarily close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 30 in anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaias will remain closed until safe to reopen, anticipated to be reopened at the latest by 8 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5 For a full list of testing sites in Charlotte County, click here. Call in advance for testing through county health departments. Contact information for all counties is available here. A list of all state-supported testing sites can be found at the Florida Division of Emergency Management website. This story will be updated with details for other county testing sites when that information is available.