Taylor Petras

People in your neighborhood might be struggling during the coronavirus pandemic and you might not even know it, but two Cape Coral women are doing what they can to help out. Ali Wilson set up a pantry last weekend at the end of her driveway. “I couldn’t sleep one night and I thought what can […]

Dina Viteretti likes to be busy in the kitchen. “This is the melting pot that I use to melt the oils; we just pour it into the tin and we let it cool,” said Viteretti. She’s especially busy when she’s “creating”. “All of my ingredients are organic, all-natural,” said Viteretti. She uses butters and essential […]

Right now a little girl is at Lee Memorial Hospital recovering after officials say her dad accidentally ran her over with a riding lawnmower. It happened at Golden Gate Estates. The father says that she ran up behind him when he was cutting grass and caught him off guard. We spoke to the father today, […]

As part of a class assignment, Florida Gulf Coast University students had to write cards that were delivered to long-term care facilities across Southwest Florida. Nearly 500 cards filled with messages of hope went out to brighten the day of our most vulnerable population who are truly in isolation. “One of the cards says, ‘Be […]

A major Southwest Florida company is helping make supplies for first responders and healthcare workers to help protect them from COVID-19. We spoke to North Collier Fire about getting this much-needed equipment. The production line at Arthrex looks a little different these days. Its bread and butter is orthopedic devices, but now, “We are now […]

Our medical professionals on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight don’t want to bring that battle home. Now, one Facebook page is helping connect RV owners with first responders, providing them with a vital lifeline. A Ford Forester RV has become a sanctuary for one Cape Coral family. “None of us have ever experienced […]

It’s tough to find healthy options to eat during the pandemic. So now, some local farms are stepping up to bring fresh fruits and veggies right from the farm and straight to your door. “I know we’re stuck in the house and it’s easier to eat the cheaper food, but we also need the healthy,” […]

A Cape Coral woman is hoping to spread smiles and positivity amid the coronavirus pandemic by using her front yard to lighten the mood of the community. It’s hard to miss the colorful display outside Kristen Peterson’s home. “I really could notice just at work just how upset everybody was and anxious,” Peterson’s explained. “Every […]

Pamela Buettner-Pickering is one of an estimated 400 people living on the streets in Lee County. “I’m trying to keep my chin up and pray for everybody,” said Pickering. And she is praying extra hard because of the coronavirus. “Kinda scary. Because you don’t know, you don’t know if that person has it. And then […]

Pawnshop owners in Lee County are working to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic. One owner we spoke to explains how pawnshops serve as essential businesses during this health crisis. Pawnshop owners say they are an avenue for others during desperate times. “We’re always here to help everybody,” said Eric Solomon, the owner of First […]