Salvation Army seeks help as demand grows amid coronavirus pandemic

Bare shelves in a food pantry mean some community members are not getting the food they need to live. The Salvation Army says it’s seeing an increase in demand for its food pantry Friday, so it’s implementing new changes for those who use its food pantries. Watch the video above for the full story by […]

SWFL parents concerned for time children learn outside classrooms

Parents we spoke to said they are happy the state is taking precautions to protect their children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but they worry about how such a long period of virtual learning and no state testing will affect the quality of their kids’ education. Kayleigh Medors is a nurse with two sons in […]

Fort Myers couple self-quarantines after cruise; ‘right thing to do’

After a week of uncertainty on the water because of the coronavirus, a Fort Myers couple is doing what they think is right for the community. Kathy Haahn Hall and her husband Steve said they thought twice about going on their cruise, especially when Royal Caribbean sent an email warning about travel risks because of […]

Downtown Fort Myers businesses make up for canceled St. Patrick’s Day block party

Even though Sunday’s big St. Patrick’s Day block party was canceled in downtown Fort Myers, local business owners got together to show they’re not cowering in fear of the coronavirus. Businesses held their own special events in light of the River District Alliance’s cancellation to the annual St. Patty’s Day event. Tents were set up […]

Coronavirus: CDC advises postponement of events for next 8 weeks

Amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance for mass gathering or large community events Sunday and recommends groups and individuals postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States for the next 8 weeks. According to the CDC, large events and mass gatherings […]

Former nurse says there are not enough kits to test coronavirus

A former nurse says she’s worried some people might not get tested if they fear they have coronavirus (COVID-19). She says it all comes down to insurance and the number of kits available. Annie Wenz, who was a registered nurse for almost 40 years, worries there are not enough kits to go around to test […]

Florida among states expected to get specific guidelines to combat coronavirus

Vice President Mike Pence said Florida is among some states that are expected to receive specific guidelines to combat coronavirus (COVID-19) to be released within the next 24 hours Tuesday during a live, public announcement with the Coronavirus Task Force. Broad guidelines meant for the entire nation will now be narrowed down for states Pence […]

Port Charlotte woman says hospital won’t test her for coronavirus after travel

A woman in Port Charlotte is worried she could be ill with the coronavirus (COVID-19) after returning from a trip to the United Kingdom, but health professionals won’t test her for the virus. At this point, she just wants to know what’s wrong with her, so she can start getting better. We spoke to Shannon […]

Ask your employer how they are handling possible coronavirus outbreak

If you have the coronavirus (COVID-19) or are exposed to someone who does, you are required to stay at home for 14 days. We looked at what that an outbreak would mean for people forced to take off of work Friday, an equally important question to as employers. The guidelines are clear: Anyone exposed to […]