Lee County schools are tackling two issues: preparing for your children heading back to class (all new teachers met for the first time this morning) and keeping them safe as the delta variant of COVID-19 surges, especially among the unvaccinated. The Lee County School Board will discuss safety protocols Monday. With the spread of the […]
A change in pandemic rules is getting our teachers and students one step closer to normal. Researchers say a safe “social distance” in schools is now just 3-feet apart, a smooth sign on the road to reopening. A spokesperson with the School District of Lee County said Monday the district needs guidance from the Centers […]
The mayor of Miami Beach said hundreds of people were arrested and at least two police officers were injured this weekend as thousands of spring breakers flocked to the popular South Florida destination — ignoring COVID-19 safety protocols. On Friday, the Miami Beach Police Department tweeted that officers were forced to use pepper balls to […]
Despite what has been a rise in coronavirus cases in Florida since October, several events are still planned Southwest Florida for this week. Downtown Fort Myers will put on Art Walk and Music Walk Fort Myers Beach’s boat parade is still a go The Naples Christmas Walk and Tree Lighting Ceremony is also being held […]
Nina Bryant will cook a feast for Thanksgiving this year, as always. Bryant works as an executive chef. But in her own family, she’s the one everyone depends on to prepare her grandmother’s recipes, which spark memories at the holidays. So along with a turkey, Bryant will make her grandmother’s sweet potato souffle, and fingerling […]
Just three weeks ago, Marco Island Police were out patrolling the beaches during Labor Day Weekend, making sure people were social distancing and handing out fines to those who weren’t. Now, you can enjoy the sun and sand and there isn’t a cop in sight. “The beach, we really like the beach,” said Dan and […]
Thanksgiving is less than two months away and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put out guidance on how to stay safe this holiday during the coronavirus pandemic. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the CDC is recommending families who usually travel to see each other hold virtual Thanksgivings instead. Since travel increases the […]
Many businesses have begun suggesting and even requiring that customers and employees wear masks while in their locations. One of those businesses is Jason’s Deli in Cape Coral. General Manager Lindsey Turner says protecting their employees and treating them like family is part of the reason she’s been there for 13 years. “Just the family […]
What might the next school year look like in Collier County? Districts leaders will reveal the plan on Wednesday. Julie Abalos, an eighth grade teacher in Collier County, said they will be required to wear face masks, social distancing will be the norm, and lunch and breakfast for children will happen in their classrooms. While […]
Fort Myers Beach recently enacted a mandate to wear masks in public. But even with that, fears of not social distancing on Fort Myers Beach, especially with the number of people coming down for Fourth of July, has made the mayor and other citizens concerned. “I’m going to stay away on the actual Fourth of […]