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.
An employee at the Utah County Election office handles mail in ballots in the midterm elections on November 6, 2018 in Provo, Utah. (George Frey/Getty Images North America/Getty Images) This election is shaping up to be a record-breaker in the number of Americans who will be voting by mail. Millions have made early ballot requests despite concerns some have about mail-in voting — and as President Donald Trump continues to stoke baseless fears about election integrity, though there is no widespread fraud in US elections and voting by mail is very secure. But what happens after you fill out your ballot and put it back in the mail — or in an official drop-box? According to a CNN review, 45 states and the District of Columbia allow you to track your ballot just like an Amazon package or food delivery. How ballot tracking works Each ballot gets a specific number: Most states, with the help of USPS, send ballots envelopes with a unique set of numbers for each individual voter. Those numbers are often known as Intelligent Mail Barcodes, which allow the Postal Service to track the ballot. You can register to track them: They also enable states and localities to use ballot-tracking websites. The tracking technology isn’t automatic, though — you’ll have to register through your state’s voter website to be able to track your ballot. You’ll also have to enter some basic information into the website, including your name, birthday and zip code. The tracking sites vary in what they do: Some states show updates for each step of the mail-in voting process, while others simply indicate a ballot has been “sent” or “accepted” by local election officials. In some cases, this technology can also be used to notify voters when there’s an issue with sending or accepting their ballot, giving you notice to fix it before it’s too late. The states that have ballot tracking technology Here’s a list of each state’s deadline for requesting a mail-in ballot, as well as which states offer ballot tracking and where to sign up. And if ballot tracking technology isn’t available where you live, you can contact your local election office if you have questions or concerns about your ballot. Alabama: October 29 (Track your ballot here) Alaska: October 24 (Track your ballot here) Arizona: October 23 (Track your ballot here) Arkansas: November 2 (Track your ballot here) California: No request needed — all registered voters will be mailed ballots (Track your ballot here) Colorado: No request needed — all registered voters will be mailed ballots (Track your ballot here) Connecticut: November 2 (No ballot tracking available) Delaware: October 30 (Track your ballot here) District of Columbia: No request needed — ballots are automatically mailed to active voters (Track your ballot here) Florida: November 3 (Track your ballot here) Georgia: October 30 (Track your ballot here) Hawaii: No request needed — ballots automatically sent to all voters (Track your ballot here) Idaho: November 3 (Track your ballot here) Illinois: November 2 (No ballot tracking available) Indiana: October 22 (Track your ballot here) Iowa: October 24 (Track your ballot here) Kansas: October 27 (Track your ballot here) Kentucky: October 9 (Track your ballot here) Louisiana: (Track your ballot here) Maine: October 29 (Track your ballot here) Maryland: October 20 (Track your ballot here) Massachusetts: October 28 (Track your ballot here) Michigan: October 30 (Track your ballot here) Minnesota: November 2 (Track your ballot here) Mississippi: October 31 (No ballot tracking available) Missouri: October 21 (No ballot tracking available) Montana: November 2 (Track your ballot here) Nebraska: October 23 (Track your ballot here) Nevada: No request needed — ballots are automatically sent to active voters (Track your ballot here) New Hampshire: November 2 (Track your ballot here) New Jersey: No request needed — ballots are automatically mailed to all active voters who register by October 5 (Track your ballot here) New Mexico: October 20 (Track your ballot here) New York: October 27 (Track your ballot here) North Carolina: October 27 (Track your ballot here) North Dakota: November 2 (Track your ballot here) Ohio: October 31 (Track your ballot here) Oklahoma: October 27 (Track your ballot here) Oregon: No request needed — ballots automatically sent to all voters (Track your ballot here) Pennsylvania: October 27 (Track your ballot here) Rhode Island: October 13 (Track your ballot here) South Carolina: October 30 (Track your ballot here) South Dakota: November 2 (Track your ballot here) Tennessee: October 27 (Track your ballot here) Texas: October 23 (No ballot tracking available) Utah: No request needed — ballots automatically sent to all voters (Track your ballot here) Vermont: No request needed — ballots automatically sent to all voters (Track your ballot here) Virginia: October 23 (Track your ballot here) Washington: No request needed — ballots automatically sent to all voters (Track your ballot here) West Virginia: October 28 (Track your ballot here) Wisconsin: October 29 (Track your ballot here) Wyoming: November 2 (Track your ballot here)