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.
(CREDIT: CBS NEWS) A Royal Caribbean cruise has been delayed after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19. The company’s Odyssey of the Seas ship was set to have its first trip on July 3, but the cruise has been postponed to July 31. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page late Tuesday, President & CEO of Royal Caribbean Michael Bayley said the situation was “two steps forward and one step back.” Bayley said all 1,400 crew members on board Odyssey of the Seas would be considered fully vaccinated on June 18. People getting the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second shot. But just days before that date, eight employees had positive COVID-19 tests â two had mild symptoms and six were asymptomatic. All eight have been quarantined and are being closely monitored by a medical team. Now, all crew members will quarantine for 14 days to prevent further infection. Bayley said guests were given several have options to consider, yet he did not say what those options were. “While disappointing, this is the right decision for the health and well-being of our crew and guests,” he said. Just last week, Royal Caribbean’s first cruise in over a year set sail from Miami. But while the the Celebrity Millennium ship was filled with “fully vaccinated” crew and adult guests, two passengers onboard tested positive, according to the company. All adult guests on the cruise were required to show proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours before sailing from St. Maarten. While Republican governors in Florida and Texas are refusing to let companies require passengers to prove they’ve been inoculated, contrary to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Royal Caribbean has set up guidelines for passengers departing from other states. On Monday, the company announced that for cruises departing from all U.S. ports â except Florida â all guests 16 years of age or older are required to be fully vaccinated. And starting on August 1, all guests 12 years of age or older must be fully vaccinated. Younger passengers who are not yet eligible for the vaccine will be able to sail with a negative test result and must follow certain protocols. The cruise industry spent more than a year negotiating with the CDC on how to safely protect against COVID-19 and prevent super-spreader events. The CDC guidelines state that 95% of passengers should be fully vaccinated prior to sailing. All people, including port personnel, crew and passengers â even those who are fully vaccinated â are advised to wear masks on ships entering, traveling within or leaving the United States, and in U.S. transportation hubs. This CDC guidance applies to all transportation methods. The CDC says we are still learning how effective the vaccines are against variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 and that early data show the vaccines may work against some variants but could be less effective against others. It is also still unclear how effective vaccines are in people with weakened immune systems and how long the vaccines can protect people. According to the CDC, receiving any of the authorized COVID-19 vaccines would not cause you to test positive on viral tests, which are used to see if you have a current infection. However, people who receive the vaccine may test positive on antibody tests. CBS News has reached out to Royal Caribbean for more information and is awaiting response.