Cape Coral speeds up safety with new school zone camera systemSouthwest Florida Reading Festival kicks off in Fort Myers
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral speeds up safety with new school zone camera system Cape Coral has implemented a new red speed camera system to enhance safety on its streets, particularly in school zones.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida Reading Festival kicks off in Fort Myers The Southwest Florida Reading Festival, the biggest literary event of the year, will return to downtown Fort Myers on Saturday.
the weather authority Kicking off March with lots of sunshine and lower humidity The Weather Authority says Happy March 1st—the first day of Meteorological Spring!
IMMOKALEE Immokalee mom horrified by indecent act on her porch An Immokalee woman opened her front door to find a man lying on her porch, engaging in indecent exposure at her Charlie Court home.
FORT MYERS Lee County family’s lost ring found; brings closure and joy A family’s heartfelt search for a cherished wedding ring has come to a joyful end after an unexpected twist.
FGCU FGCU men’s hoops host first ASUN Tournament game since 2022 FGCU men’s basketball hosts Queens in the ASUN Tournament Quarterfinal on Monday, marking the first home postseason game since 2022.
FORT MYERS Women may be missing out on sleep for this reason Women may be missing out on quality sleep, and sleep apnea could be to blame.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police release new details of Publix stabbing attack The Fort Myers Police Department has released new details about the Publix stabbing that occurred Wednesday night.
Southwest Florida NOAA cuts raise concerns for Southwest Florida’s hurricane season Fewer eyes will be watching the next time a tropical system heads our way. The federal government has cut hundreds of jobs.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach Coast Guards rescue distressed boaters The Fort Myers Beach Coast Guard team conducted a rescue mission to help three individuals off the coast of Captiva.
FORT MYERS Five FSW Bucs sign Division I scholarships, two to FGCU Five Florida Southwestern Buccaneers signed to continue their athletic and academic careers on Friday and two of them are heading to FGCU.
Authors inspire kids at Southwest Florida Reading Festival in Fort Myers The 26th annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival is set to kick off this weekend in Lee County. The free, family-friendly event celebrates the power of reading.
FORT MYERS Plans to remove dead mangroves from McGregor Preserve underway The Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation is making progress in restoring its McGregor Preserve in Fort Myers.
BONITA SPRINGS 36th annual Bonita Springs Boat Show underway The 36th annual boat show is happening this weekend in Bonita Springs, offering opportunities for those looking for something to do.
WINK NEWS Southwest Florida Reading Festival begins on Saturday Reading enthusiasts are expected to gather together as the Southwest Florida Reading Festival will kick off on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral speeds up safety with new school zone camera system Cape Coral has implemented a new red speed camera system to enhance safety on its streets, particularly in school zones.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida Reading Festival kicks off in Fort Myers The Southwest Florida Reading Festival, the biggest literary event of the year, will return to downtown Fort Myers on Saturday.
the weather authority Kicking off March with lots of sunshine and lower humidity The Weather Authority says Happy March 1st—the first day of Meteorological Spring!
IMMOKALEE Immokalee mom horrified by indecent act on her porch An Immokalee woman opened her front door to find a man lying on her porch, engaging in indecent exposure at her Charlie Court home.
FORT MYERS Lee County family’s lost ring found; brings closure and joy A family’s heartfelt search for a cherished wedding ring has come to a joyful end after an unexpected twist.
FGCU FGCU men’s hoops host first ASUN Tournament game since 2022 FGCU men’s basketball hosts Queens in the ASUN Tournament Quarterfinal on Monday, marking the first home postseason game since 2022.
FORT MYERS Women may be missing out on sleep for this reason Women may be missing out on quality sleep, and sleep apnea could be to blame.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police release new details of Publix stabbing attack The Fort Myers Police Department has released new details about the Publix stabbing that occurred Wednesday night.
Southwest Florida NOAA cuts raise concerns for Southwest Florida’s hurricane season Fewer eyes will be watching the next time a tropical system heads our way. The federal government has cut hundreds of jobs.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach Coast Guards rescue distressed boaters The Fort Myers Beach Coast Guard team conducted a rescue mission to help three individuals off the coast of Captiva.
FORT MYERS Five FSW Bucs sign Division I scholarships, two to FGCU Five Florida Southwestern Buccaneers signed to continue their athletic and academic careers on Friday and two of them are heading to FGCU.
Authors inspire kids at Southwest Florida Reading Festival in Fort Myers The 26th annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival is set to kick off this weekend in Lee County. The free, family-friendly event celebrates the power of reading.
FORT MYERS Plans to remove dead mangroves from McGregor Preserve underway The Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation is making progress in restoring its McGregor Preserve in Fort Myers.
BONITA SPRINGS 36th annual Bonita Springs Boat Show underway The 36th annual boat show is happening this weekend in Bonita Springs, offering opportunities for those looking for something to do.
WINK NEWS Southwest Florida Reading Festival begins on Saturday Reading enthusiasts are expected to gather together as the Southwest Florida Reading Festival will kick off on Saturday.
FILE – In this Nov. 24, 2020, file photo, registered nurse Chrissie Burkhiser puts on personal protective equipment as she prepares to treat a COVID-19 patient in the emergency room at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Mo. U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement and recruiting nursing students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File) As of 2:30 p.m. Monday, there have been 1,134,383 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,115,446 Florida residents and 18,937 non-Florida residents. There are 20,003 Florida resident deaths reported, 268 non-resident deaths, and 58,269 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. *Numbers are released by the DOH every afternoon. STATEWIDE NUMBERS Total number of recorded cases: 1,134,383 (up from 1,125,931) Florida resident deaths: 20,003 (up from 19,866) Non-resident deaths: 268 (up from 267) Total deaths in state (Fla./non-Fla. residents combined): 20,271 (up from 20,133) 8,452 total new cases reported Monday 137 new resident deaths reported Monday 1 new non-resident deaths reported Monday Percent positive for new cases in Fla. residents: 8.34% This percent is the number of people who test PCR- or antigen-positive for the first time divided by all the people tested that day, excluding people who have previously tested positive. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA NUMBERS Total recorded cases in SWFL: 66,965 (up from 66,566) Deaths: 1,240 (up from 1,233) 399 total new cases reported Monday 7 new deaths reported Monday Lee County: 34,717 cases (up from 34,478) – 615 deaths (2 new) Collier County: 20,021 (up from 19,935) – 310 deaths (2 new) Charlotte County: 6,111 (up from 6,066) – 212 deaths (3 new) DeSoto County: 2,613 (up from 2,602) – 46 deaths Glades County: 718 (up from 717) – 11 deaths Hendry County: 2,785 (up from 2,768) – 46 deaths Click HERE* for a case-by-case breakdown – updated daily. *If not linked, the final report has not yet been made available. TESTING DATA Effective Oct. 27, the Florida Department of Health ceased releasing data showing overall testing numbers. Their statement: “The Florida Department of Health is making adjustments to the COVID-19 dashboard and daily report to provide clear, accurate information for Florida families. Moving forward, the daily report will focus on the number of tests reported to the state by day and the corresponding positivity rate by day. The previously reported cumulative number did not reflect the current status of the pandemic in Florida. This change is in line with the CDC recommendation that calculation of percent positivity [is] applied consistently and with clear communication, will allow public health officials to follow magnitude and trends effectively, and the trends will be useful for local public health decision making.” RESOURCES NOW HIRING: SWFL companies adding jobs FOOD PANTRIES: Harry Chapin mobile food pantry schedule, week of Dec. 14 REPORT COVID-19 DIAGNOSIS/TEST: International self-reporting system IF YOU FEEL SICK: The Florida Department of Health has 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 *The map is best viewed on a desktop computer. If you don’t see the map above tap HERE for a fullscreen version.