Charlotte County opens cold weather shelter for the homelessMan wanted in armed robbery at Bokeelia business
port charlotte Charlotte County opens cold weather shelter for the homeless The Charlotte CARE Center has opened its doors to displaced people needing shelter from the cold temperatures.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council seeks applicants for official positions Marco Island City Council is recruiting qualified residents to fill Advisory Committee or Board positions.
BOKEELIA Man wanted in armed robbery at Bokeelia business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for an armed robbery at a Bokeelia business.
Death investigation underway at Nasturtium Drive in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation at Nasturtium Drive in a neighborhood just south of Punta Gorda.
cape coral Social media influencer arrested again for theft at same Cape Coral Target The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a woman accused of stealing $225 worth of items from a Target on Pine Island Road.
BONITA SPRINGS Miracle Moment: Beads of courage honor girl’s cancer fight A teenager from Bonita Springs High School experienced bone pain and bruises that was later diagnosed as leukemia.
naples Gulfshore Life honoree is a keystone architect in the Naples community Matthew Kragh, the founder of MHK Architecture, is responsible for several notable landmarks in the Naples community.
FORT MYERS BEACH More discussions happening for future of Red Coconut RV on Fort Myers Beach The Red Coconut RV park on Fort Myers Beach could turn into luxury condos. Seagate Development plans to build 137 condos with beachfront views.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold Monday with breezier conditions expected throughout the afternoon.
St. Matthew’s House opens shelters amid colder temperature drop Due to the colder temperature in Florida, St. Matthew’s House has opened its emergency shelters for those who need a reprieve from the chilly weather.
NAPLES Naples Zoo throws event for Golisano Children’s Hospital The Naples Zoo closed its doors to the public early Sunday and reopened only for a special group of children and their families.
Rick Scott reacts to Joe Biden’s pardon of son, Hunter President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter for his felony gun and tax convictions on Sunday evening.
CLEWISTON Law enforcement presence at Clewiston home According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, there is a law enforcement presence at 1750 Hookers Point Road in Clewiston on Sunday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office to launch school safety program According to a Facebook post by the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, they are set to launch a School Zone Speed Enforcement Program on Dec. 2.
TICE Man arrested for breaking into home, stabbing woman in Tice The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on Sunday for breaking into a home and stabbing a woman.
port charlotte Charlotte County opens cold weather shelter for the homeless The Charlotte CARE Center has opened its doors to displaced people needing shelter from the cold temperatures.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council seeks applicants for official positions Marco Island City Council is recruiting qualified residents to fill Advisory Committee or Board positions.
BOKEELIA Man wanted in armed robbery at Bokeelia business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for an armed robbery at a Bokeelia business.
Death investigation underway at Nasturtium Drive in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation at Nasturtium Drive in a neighborhood just south of Punta Gorda.
cape coral Social media influencer arrested again for theft at same Cape Coral Target The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a woman accused of stealing $225 worth of items from a Target on Pine Island Road.
BONITA SPRINGS Miracle Moment: Beads of courage honor girl’s cancer fight A teenager from Bonita Springs High School experienced bone pain and bruises that was later diagnosed as leukemia.
naples Gulfshore Life honoree is a keystone architect in the Naples community Matthew Kragh, the founder of MHK Architecture, is responsible for several notable landmarks in the Naples community.
FORT MYERS BEACH More discussions happening for future of Red Coconut RV on Fort Myers Beach The Red Coconut RV park on Fort Myers Beach could turn into luxury condos. Seagate Development plans to build 137 condos with beachfront views.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold Monday with breezier conditions expected throughout the afternoon.
St. Matthew’s House opens shelters amid colder temperature drop Due to the colder temperature in Florida, St. Matthew’s House has opened its emergency shelters for those who need a reprieve from the chilly weather.
NAPLES Naples Zoo throws event for Golisano Children’s Hospital The Naples Zoo closed its doors to the public early Sunday and reopened only for a special group of children and their families.
Rick Scott reacts to Joe Biden’s pardon of son, Hunter President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter for his felony gun and tax convictions on Sunday evening.
CLEWISTON Law enforcement presence at Clewiston home According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, there is a law enforcement presence at 1750 Hookers Point Road in Clewiston on Sunday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office to launch school safety program According to a Facebook post by the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, they are set to launch a School Zone Speed Enforcement Program on Dec. 2.
TICE Man arrested for breaking into home, stabbing woman in Tice The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on Sunday for breaking into a home and stabbing a woman.
A vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at the Royal Victoria Hospital, in Belfast on Dec. 8, 2020. (Liam McBurney/Pool via AP) Bay Pines VA Healthcare System vaccinated the first Veteran patient today shortly after the VA’s announcement of additional Pfizer vaccine shipments to VA facilities. Navy Veteran William German, 95, and resident of the Community Living Center (CLC) on the Bay Pines campus was among the first VA patients to receive the vaccine. Shortly thereafter, more than six Veteran CLC residents received their vaccine. “Bay Pines VA Healthcare System team is eager to continue vaccinating our healthcare personnel and our Veterans living in our Community Living Center” said Paul Russo, Director and CEO of the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. “As vaccine supplies increase, we will be offering COVID-19 vaccination to all Veterans and employees who want to be vaccinated.” Bay Pines VA Healthcare System was one of fifteen additional VA facilities that received an allocation of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine the week of December 21. Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is also one of 113 VA Medical Centers across the country to receive the first limited supply of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Sites were identified based on need for the vaccine according to CDC’s 1A prioritization and capacity to store the vaccine at -20◦C. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration stated that in clinical trials the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was 95% effective in preventing COVID-19 disease. The vaccine is administered as a series of 2 doses, 21 days apart. The side effects for both appear similar to those of other vaccines and are short-lived. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine was 94 percent effective in clinical trials in preventing COVID-19 disease. The vaccine is administered in two doses, 28 days apart. The side effects appear similar to those of other vaccines and are short-lived. Even after receiving COVID-19 vaccination, employees and Veterans should continue wearing face coverings, practicing physical distancing and washing hands often. As vaccines become available for more groups of Veterans, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System staff members will reach out to eligible Veterans to schedule vaccinations. There is no need to preregister or come to a facility to sign up. Veterans can get up-to-date information on VA’s VA COVID-19 vaccine webpage, which launched on December 11, 2020, and sign up to receive regular updates on the vaccine on the VA’s Stay Informed page.