Anika Henanger

Students returned to campus at Florida Gulf Coast University on Monday, and a case of COVID-19 has already been reported. The student lives at the campus’ North Lake Village, and while fall classes haven’t started, testing for the coronavirus is in full swing. Some who live near the campus worry that students might spread the […]

Monday was move-in day for students at Florida Gulf Coast University, and with that comes a new freedom for many teens, which brings up some concerns about community spread of COVID-19. We asked community members near FGCU’s campus if they are concerned about an uptick and spread of the coronavirus near them due to the […]

What risk are you willing to take this weekend? Are you more comfortable with doing everyday activities, such as going out to eat or going to the beach? Or would you rather stay home? Two months ago, epidemiologists said they would stick with getting the mail and maybe getting a haircut. We learned Friday these […]

An “extremely” active hurricane season is ahead. Colorado State University updated its forecast and calls for several more storms that would be nearly double the average. This comes as Isaias moved up the East Coast and left behind damage. Thousands are without power across several states. We spoke to a family in Buckingham Wednesday that […]

Advocating for his health and yours, a Southwest Florida comedian is taking the coronavirus seriously, and he wants everyone to hear his message. We introduced you to comedian John Loeber almost two months ago when he was being treated in the hospital for COVID-19. Loeber recovered from the virus, and told us he thought it […]

As Hurricane Isaias moves toward Florida, people are not wasting time stocking up on supplies. It’s forecast to be more gusty in our inland communities, so those in Clewiston and Buckingham are getting ready to feel some of the storm’s effects. We spoke to community members who are experienced with preparing for a storm Friday. […]

While Southwest Florida remains out of the forecast cone Thursday, preparing for the next big storm can be stressful. We spoke with two women who say they plan on riding out some hurricanes at home because they are worried about the virus. The stakes are especially high this hurricane season for those most vulnerable. That’s […]

Masks have caused divisive debates, and it’s spilling into the classroom now. Some parents say they want the choice whether their child wears a mask or not at school and believe The School District of Lee County does not have the power to mandate them. Moms, dads, students and teachers stood together during a public […]

It’s never too early to prepare for the next big storm. With Southwest Florida in its first forecast cone of the hurricane season Tuesday, many people are remembering what they went through during Hurricane Irma. While the storm is not forecast to be as strong as Irma, the time is now to get ready. It’s […]

As the mask debate continues to heat up nationwide, more businesses are mandating masks, and that includes fitness centers. Some are asking if wearing a mask during a workout is safe. Planet Fitness sent an email to its members telling them they will be required to wear masks at its gym locations beginning Aug. 1. […]