Water woes: Cape Coral to address water issues with townhall meetingFlorida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims
CAPE CORAL Water woes: Cape Coral to address water issues with townhall meeting In a city with more canals than Venice, water in Cape Coral doesn’t seem that hard to find. Interestingly enough, some people say their water is running dry. That’s why the city wants to hear from you. On Monday, the city will host a water conservation town hall. Since last November, Northeast Cape Coral has […]
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
NORTH NAPLES One Step at a Time: NAMI of Collier County Mental Health Walk Hundreds of people walked one mile with the goal of raising awareness of mental health challenges.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A warm Sunday with lower humidity for Mother’s Day The Weather Authority has your Mother’s Day forecast. For Sunday, things heat up with highs in the 90s, but it is less humid out.
FORT MYERS BEACH Little League is back on Fort Myers Beach The crack of the bat is something these little league players never thought they’d get to see again here on Fort Myers Beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. released from jail The aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. have been released Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Salad Knife, Fish, and Shooting Update This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife-wielding customer, a fish named ‘Bean,’ and an update on a double shooting.
The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take action today For Hurricane Preparedness Week, we are recapping the importance of taking action to be better prepared for when a storm develops.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Warm weekend but lower humidity briefly in the forecast The Weather Authority Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler said to expect a warm weekend, but there is a present for Mom on Sunday – lower humidity.
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
FORT MYERS New affordable housing program in Fort Myers begins Affordable housing is a rare sighting these days, but one city is making it a priority.
NAPLES ‘Live simply and never give up’ – Motto for Naples couple needing a helping hand A husband wants nothing more than to share the world with his wife while she is suffering from an illness determined to keep them separated.
NAPLES Music teacher dilemma at Gulf Coast High School leaves students anxious Parents are outraged, and students are unsure what the future holds after one of their two beloved music teachers was told they will have to transfer.
CAPE CORAL Water woes: Cape Coral to address water issues with townhall meeting In a city with more canals than Venice, water in Cape Coral doesn’t seem that hard to find. Interestingly enough, some people say their water is running dry. That’s why the city wants to hear from you. On Monday, the city will host a water conservation town hall. Since last November, Northeast Cape Coral has […]
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
NORTH NAPLES One Step at a Time: NAMI of Collier County Mental Health Walk Hundreds of people walked one mile with the goal of raising awareness of mental health challenges.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A warm Sunday with lower humidity for Mother’s Day The Weather Authority has your Mother’s Day forecast. For Sunday, things heat up with highs in the 90s, but it is less humid out.
FORT MYERS BEACH Little League is back on Fort Myers Beach The crack of the bat is something these little league players never thought they’d get to see again here on Fort Myers Beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. released from jail The aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. have been released Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Salad Knife, Fish, and Shooting Update This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife-wielding customer, a fish named ‘Bean,’ and an update on a double shooting.
The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take action today For Hurricane Preparedness Week, we are recapping the importance of taking action to be better prepared for when a storm develops.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Warm weekend but lower humidity briefly in the forecast The Weather Authority Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler said to expect a warm weekend, but there is a present for Mom on Sunday – lower humidity.
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
FORT MYERS New affordable housing program in Fort Myers begins Affordable housing is a rare sighting these days, but one city is making it a priority.
NAPLES ‘Live simply and never give up’ – Motto for Naples couple needing a helping hand A husband wants nothing more than to share the world with his wife while she is suffering from an illness determined to keep them separated.
NAPLES Music teacher dilemma at Gulf Coast High School leaves students anxious Parents are outraged, and students are unsure what the future holds after one of their two beloved music teachers was told they will have to transfer.
How to spot and get rid of resistant head lice Warning: This story might make you itch. It’s about bugs – lice, in particular. They don’t take a summer vacation, and some of the creepy, crawly creatures now have “super powers” of sorts. When school is in session, if a child starts scratching and itching their scalp, it’s off to the nurse. Now, with many […]
FORT MYERS FDA approves new testing technique to help prevent backlog A new tool is being introduced by the FDA to cut down on the number of backlogged coronavirus tests and speed up the testing process altogether. The FDA has given given permission to Quest to use specimen pooling to test COVID-19 samples. So far, Quest is the only lab with approval to do specimen testing. […]
PUNTA GORDA Scientists and doctors agree that masks work but they may not be enough to stop the spread Scientists and doctors around the country and throughout the world have been urging people to wear masks to help slow the spread of coronavirus. “I would urge the leaders, the local, political and other leaders in states and cities, and towns to be as forceful as possible in getting your citizenry to wear masks,” said […]
LEE COUNTY Health officials worry about long-term effects of COVID-19 on kids More than one-third of all kids tested for COVID-19 in the state are testing positive. It’s even higher in Lee County at 46%. Now, some health officials are sounding the alarm about the potential longer-term effects of this virus on our kids. Health experts say we still have a lot to learn. A warning from […]
LEE COUNTY Map projects likelihood of meeting someone with COVID-19 Gov. Ron DeSantis has reiterated it time and again: Don’t meet in groups of more than 10 people. But a new tool says that even in a group of 10, we have a nearly 50-50 chance of meeting someone with COVID-19. Charles Reid, a retired EMT and Naples resident, said that despite the pandemic, he […]
CAPE CORAL More businesses mandating masks as CDC calls for universal policy Health experts say the science is sound: Masks help stop the spread of the coronavirus, and despite resistance to mandating their use, more businesses like Starbucks – and as of Monday, Walmart – are requiring customers to use them. “The time is now,” said Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and […]
FORT MYERS Many Floridians struggle with mental health amid continuing pandemic; here are some best practices As the pandemic continues, it can be difficult to find things to celebrate or enjoy while the list of things to worry about keeps growing. However, experts say balancing those competing thoughts is how we’ll get through this. Claudia Reyes’ family feels the strain of the coronavirus pandemic, like many of us. The latest data […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS High positivity rates of COVID-19 in children in SWFL Many have seen the recent spike in coronavirus cases in Florida. “The numbers have definitely gone up over the past couple of weeks since things opened up in Florida,” said Dr. Nathan Landefeld, who works with kids at Physicians Primary Care. He says his patients are no different. “We’re seeing a percent positive with our […]
PolicyLab says SWFL could see more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases daily if action isn’t taken As the number of positive COVID-19 cases increase, hospitals are filling up. Lee Health is now at 97% of its staffed bed capacity as researchers say if we don’t change our ways, things are about to get a lot worse for Southwest Florida. Doctor Gregory Tasian studies the numbers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health nears 100% staffed bed capacity, activates pandemic surge plan Lee Health says, for the first time ever, the hospital system is activating its pandemic surge plan. Hospitals still have some beds available, but they don’t currently have the staff for those beds. Lee Health is almost at 100% of its current staffed bed capacity. To help alleviate the situation, Lee Health is scaling back […]