Education leaders brace for mask mandate punishment

The state and the governor already laid down the hammer on school districts in the state that re-enacted mask mandates, even after a judge ruled schools can put them in place. The School District of Lee County superintendent and some school board members told us they knew the risks, so punishment for the mask mandate […]

Lee County schools prepare to enforce mask mandate on campuses

A mask mandate that infuriated parents is set to go into effect at schools within The School District of Lee County Wednesday. Monday, dozens showed up to the Lee County School Board meeting to shout down Interim Superintendent Ken Savage, who issued the order. Several people were kicked out of the meeting, and others fought […]

How judge’s order to get rid of no-mask mandate could affect schools

Schools could be one step closer to enforcing pandemic restrictions after a judge blocked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ no-mask mandate. The decision could make a difference in Southwest Florida for districts reluctant to enforce a mandate over fears of repercussions from DeSantis. The Lee County School Board plans to review its masking policies on Monday. Collier […]

Thick, green algae mats Rubicon Canal in Cape Coral

Thick, green algae was present at the surface of the Rubicon Canal and smaller canals nearby in Cape Coral Thursday. An expert says the algae is usually at the bottom of the canal but has floated to the top. It’s not harmful like blue-green algae, but it is unsightly. This is the first time I’ve […]

Lee County school district implements safety protocols due to rising COVID-19 cases

The Lee County school district is bringing back some of last year’s safety protocols in order to deal with the rising number of COVID-19 cases. The school district will avoid large gatherings including, carnivals, festivals and dances. The district will also begin its grab and go breakfast and lunch in order to avoid large crowds […]

Lee County school bus drivers fear for safety during COVID-19 surge

School bus drivers in Lee County are fearing for their safety after the death of one of their own. Tuesday, 19 Lee County school bus drivers were quarantined or hospitalized, forcing healthy workers to pick up extra routes. This comes as The School District of Lee County was already experiencing a driver shortage, and employed […]

Hundreds of physicians sign petition for mask mandate in Lee County schools

Doctors are signing a petition for a universal mask mandate in Lee County schools. They’re also calling for better contact tracing. The doctor who organized the petition is also a concerned parent of the school district. A petition spearheaded by Dr. Parisima Taeb has more than 250 doctor signatures Tuesday calling for masks as a […]

Lee County Schools responds to letter from its teachers

The School District of Lee County is responding to teachers who sent a letter demanding change. On Friday, WINK News told you that the teachers union is concerned about the lack of COVID-19 protocols within the district. In that letter sent Friday, the Teacher’s Association in Lee County is worried that too many staff members […]

Crews respond to personal watercraft crash near Fort Myers Beach

Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a personal watercraft crash off Fort Myers Beach Friday night. The captain for Salty Sam’s Pirate Cruise told us they rescued a man who was in the water with a life vest on. They got him on the boat safely and noticed another man had been rescued by a […]