Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast UniversityMissing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
FILE: In order to keep students safe if schools reopen this fall strict protocols such as regularly taking temperatures. (LM Otero/AP)(LM Otero/AP) The School District of Lee County officials announced in a letter Friday, that was also posted on social media, that it will not be checking the temperatures of students as they arrive at school. The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics released a report for superintendents throughout. In the report, the chapter says it does not support temperature checks in schools. “The FCAAP does not recommend temperature checks at school. It is expensive, time-consuming and not sensitive for early infection,” the report stated. Pediatricians and other experts from the Florida Department of Health in Lee County have also recommended the removal of temperature checks from schools, citing a list of reasons. The first being the temperature is only one of the symptoms that children may experience. Infected kids are just as likely to be asymptomatic as they are to have a fever was another reason they used. Also that most patients transfer the virus within a few days prior to actually developing symptoms. So now, armed with this new evidence, Lee County schools will no longer be doing temperature checks. Instead, in accordance with the report sent out by FCAAP, they recommend checking your child’s temperature at home before sending them to school and keeping them home if they have a temperature or any COVID-19 symptoms. If parents wish to update their choice of an educational model for the upcoming school year based on this new decision, Lee County Schools recommends calling your child’s individual school. Masks have made their way to the school supply list for many parents this year. Lisa Burrows has already told her daughter she’ll need to keep her mask on. “She knows she’s gonna have to wear her mask all day,” said Burrows. She tried to make sure she got some fun prints her daughter would like. “I did buy a couple that have like unicorns and purple with stars on them and things like that and that helps,” she said. Another way to make mask-wearing feel more normal for kids is to make it a part of their daily routine, according to Dr. Stephanie Stovall from Golisano’s Children’s Hospital. “If they have a particular day that they are allowed for instance screen time— make a rule that they have to put the mask on if they’re going to continue their screen time,” Dr. Stoval said. Denise Crespo is also trying to prepare her 15-year-old son for back to school this year. “He’s following the rules, he’s dealing with it— I don’t know how these kids are gonna do it for 6 hours 7 hours a day so that’s gonna be tough,” Crespo said. Lee County schools announced Friday they would no longer be taking the temperature of children at school. Crespo says she’s glad about the decision. “Taking the temperatures is a good thing but it’s going to be very time consuming,” she said. Dr. Stoval says if you’re planning on sending your children back to school, to make sure they understand the importance of handwashing. She adds that your child probably only needs one or two masks unless they participate in sports or other outdoor activities. She also recommends letting your child pick out their own masks and having backups in their backpack.