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LEE COUNTY As playgrounds ready to reopen CDC says COVID-19 not easily spread on surfaces Families, the moment you’ve been waiting weeks for is just hours away as Lee county playgrounds reopen Friday and it comes just as the CDC says touching surfaces is a lot safer than previously thought. The new guidance from the CDC is a big deal because prior research showed the virus can live on metal […]
FORT MYERS Lee County approves millions in childcare funds for parents affected by COVID-19 Before most of you can go back to work you’ll need someone to watch your kids. Lee County is helping after just approving millions to help cover child care. To get the money you have to fill out an application process that begins next Tuesday. Or through the dozens of “Gold seal” child care facilities […]
FORT MYERS Hodges University set to reopen campus June 1 While the Board of Governors works out their plan for getting students back on campus, students at Hodges University will already be in class as the university plans to reopen in just days. Students will be learning inside of this brand new building. Gloves, masks, sanitizer, and other safety precaution materials will be sitting right […]
FORT MYERS Restaurants expand capacity and gyms open doors for first time in months Florida begins another stage of reopening on Monday moving to Full Phase 1, as gyms and fitness centers will reopen and operate at 50% capacity. The doors will be open for the first time in two months, but it’s going to be a little bit of a different experience with only 50% capacity allowed. You […]
FORT MYERS SWFL resident can’t get unemployment checks to stop coming after finding work again More than a million Floridians have applied for unemployment benefits since mid-march and many have gotten through—but others have tried for weeks and have gotten nothing. One man is experiencing a problem you have not heard with the troubled system. Rick Baker is back to work but his unemployment checks are still being deposited into […]
COLLIER COUNTY Wildfire broke out in Collier County overnight after spreading through containment lines Firefighters just contained a wildfire that broke out overnight in Collier County, north of Immokalee Road. The fire started deep in the woods of Collier County and spread over 100 acres throughout the night. Collier Air Rescue flew over the scene to dump water on the blaze in an attempt to control the fire. Fire […]
NAPLES City of Naples strategizing how to continue with summer activities amid coronavirus The Fourth of July is just two months out and Naples is trying to figure out what signature summer activities will look like in the age of the coronavirus. Typically you would see people packing the streets for the 4th of July celebration. While it might be far away—the city is now strategizing how they […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral beaches and parks open on Tuesday with restrictions Cape Coral beaches and parks are now open—but there will be restrictions if you are taking a visit. This beach, the pier, and all parks will open as of 8 a.m. Tuesday—and it will have restricted hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tennis and pickleball courts will also reopen at specific parks. Those courts […]
FORT MYERS RSW slated to receive millions in federal relief Tourism is a major pillar of the Southwest Florida economy and Lee County is looking to federal relief to make sure the airport is ready to receive visitors when they return to spend here. $36 million is what the airport could be getting. That may seem like a lot of money, but RSW says flights […]
FORT MYERS Restaurants open their doors for service for first time in 45 days For the first time in 45 days, you can go out to breakfast and be waited on at a table. Businesses told WINK News that even though they can only operate at 25 percent, it’s better than nothing. “We’re probably going to try to be ready to go by 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. for […]