Cape Coral Fire offering free CPR course on Saturday

The Cape Coral Fire Department announced via Facebook that they will be offering a free CPR course on Saturday, March 13. The Friends & Family CPR course is for anyone who does not need a course completion card for a job or other requirements. They say it is ideal for parents, grandparents, school, students, etc […]

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Lee Health blood drives week of March 7

Lee Health is asking for people to donate blood to replenish their supply levels. Lee Health’s blood centers are the only suppliers of blood products for the entire health system. Monday, March 8th LYNX Services, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. 6351 Bayshore Rd., Suite 18 N. Fort Myers, FL 33917   Tuesday, March 9th LeeTran, 10 a.m.-3 […]

Glades County to offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations on Monday

The Glades County Health Department is announcing walk-in appointments for COVID-19  vaccines on Monday, March 1. These vaccines will be offered from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. while supplies last. The shots are available at the Glades County Health Department, 1021 Healthpark Drive, Moore Haven, FL 34471. To […]

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Lee Health blood drive schedule for March

Lee Health is asking for people to donate blood to replenish their supply levels. Lee Health’s blood centers are the only suppliers of blood products for the entire health system. Blood drive dates for March are as follows: Monday, March 1st Bridge Plaza, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Health Information Management 12901 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL […]

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The School District of Lee County will continue offering multiple instructional models

After a recent executive order from Governor DeSantis, the School District of Lee County has announced they will continue offering multiple instruction models throughout the school year. The Florida Department of Education is tasked with keeping brick & mortar schools open. But, parents will be given the opportunity to choose the best option for their […]

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Lee County Sergeant rescues duck from drain

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office isn’t just here to protect humans, but animals too. On Sunday, Sergeant Drum with the Lee County Sheriff’s office was able to rescue a little duckling. The duckling had fallen into a drain and was trapped there. Sergeant Drum was able to open the drain, rescue the duckling and reunited […]

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Cape Coral Police help WWII veteran celebrate his birthday

The Cape Coral Police Department helped one local man celebrate his birthday on Sunday. Cape Coral resident and WWII veteran Arnett Terrill had a parade thrown in honor of his 95th birthday. In all, about 60 cars participated in the parade. Cape Coral Police stopped by to participate in the parade. In a Facebook post, […]

DOH in Lee County releases December walk-up COVID-19 testing schedule

The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has announced its walk-up COVID-19 testing schedule for the month of December. In addition to COVID-19 testing, DOH also offers influenza vaccinations and Hepatitis A vaccines. The flu vaccine is for anyone who is six months and older and is not sick. The Hepatitis A vaccine is […]

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Pedestrian hit and killed by car on US-41 in Fort Myers

A person has died after being hit by a car late Saturday night. Fort Myers Police say a young woman was struck by a car and died on the scene. This happened on Cleveland Avenue (US-41) at South Street, right inf front of Lee Memorial Hospital. The driver and car involved in the accident did […]

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Coast Guard looking for owner of unmanned kayak

The U.S. Coast Guard is currently looking for the owner of an unmanned Kayak just south of Everglades City. They say the kayak was just floating around. If you have any information, you are asked to call the Key West Command Center at 305-292-8727. #HappeningNow @USCG crews are looking for the owner of an unmanned […]