LEE COUNTY Lee County highway projects being fast-tracked due to reduced traffic With many people now staying at home during this coronavirus outbreak—traffic on Southwest Florida roads is cut in half. Lee County Commissioner, Brian Hamman says typically this time of year they try to avoid road work—but with so few cars out on the road, they may reconsider. “This is a good time to start looking […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health to begin testing in-house to reduce wait time for test results Lee Health expects to begin in-house testing this week for the samples collected at its mobile collection sites, which should reduce wait times for results and give all of us a clearer picture of the infections. That’s crucial because some have waited days or even weeks. Jeffrey Mandel got tested at the Page Field location […]
Lee County leaders working to clarify what changes when executive order goes into effect Lee County leaders are working around the clock to clarify what will change at midnight. At an emergency meeting last night they zeroed in on what the order requires and one word makes all the difference—that word is “shall”. The county attorney defined for commissioners, and you, the restrictions in this order are binding and […]
FORT MYERS Grocery stores adding more precautions to keep shoppers safe These days grocery stores are where you are most likely to run into the biggest crowds when you leave your home, and changes are coming to keep you and workers safe. To ensure safety to workers and shoppers, Walmart will now be using infrared thermometers to take their employee’s temperature. If it reads 100 degrees […]
FORT MYERS Options are available if you’re struggling to make rent or mortgage payments this month Wednesday is the first of the month and many have hard decisions they will have to make–what bill they are going to pay. If you can’t make your rent or mortgage payment you do have options. Hours are cut, businesses are closed and people are trying to work from home— if they can. That’s the […]
FORT MYERS Lee County leaders: Stay home or we’ll take action Orange County in Central Florida just announced a stay-at-home order for its 1.3-million residents and Alachua Broward and Miami-Dade counties have also ordered nonessential businesses to close. Lee County commissioners held a meeting Wednesday afternoon to discuss implementing a stay-at-home order for the county but ultimately decided to wait. One said they want to support […]
FORT MYERS Keeping a safe 6-foot distance might not be as easy as you think Six feet apart—everyone keeps saying it and suggesting it, but actually keeping the safe recommended distance is harder than you may think. “At some point, everyone’s going to be closer than 6 feet,” said Physician Assistant at FGCU, Robert Hawkes. We asked why six feet was the recommended safe distance from other individuals, he told […]
CAPE CORAL Mobile coronavirus testing sites open in Cape Coral, by appointment only Monday morning, new testing sites for COVID-19 will open in Cape Coral at the Cape Coral Sports Complex off of Trafalgar Parkway near Pine Island Road. Once patients arrive at the testing site you drive up to the tent where staff in full protective gear will provide the testing. They will take your information, swab […]
FORT MYERS Fines enforced: All Southwest Florida beaches closed or will close starting Sunday morning Starting Thursday night, Fort Myers Beach will be closed to all visitors to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Fort Myers Beach now joins a list of other beaches in Southwest Florida that have shut off access. The mayor of Fort Myers Beach told WINK News this move was made to protect the public’s […]
FORT MYERS Lee, Collier, Charlotte school districts will continue providing meals to students during break The extended spring break is not stopping Southwest Florida school districts from feeding your children. Lee, Collier DeSoto and Charlotte counties will serve free meals to all children 18 years old or younger. LEE COUNTY The School District of Lee County’s Food and Nutrition Services department continues to serve “Grab & Go” meals at numerous […]