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A woman wears a mask indoors in Manhattan earlier this year, in New York City. The city's public health commissioner issued new guidance on Friday advising New Yorkers to wear face coverings in all public spaces.

Authorities are urging indoor masking in major cities as the 'tripledemic' rages

The CDC is advising people to practice indoor masking in nearly a tenth of U.S. counties, as three highly contagious respiratory viruses sweep the country.

Students pass through the OpenGate weapons detection system.

New safety initiatives in place when Lee schools reopen today

Safety initiatives were added to Lee County Schools over the summer.

Local experts say to remain ‘vigilant’ about mosquitoes

After cases of malaria were found this year in Sarasota County, experts on Tuesday pointed to a continuing need in Florida to combat mosquito-borne illnesses as rain from Hurricane Idalia has increased breeding grounds for the insects.

Citizens gather at the North Fort Myers Library Tuesday evening to talk about roads and traffic with people working for the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization. That group is laying out transporation priorities and costs for the next 25 years.

Planners air transportation needs for area's next 25 years

About 30 people turned out in North Fort Myers Tuesday evening to learn about transportation plans in Lee County over the next 25 years.

The San Carlos Island Working Waterfront Resiliency and Emergency Marine Operations Project will use federal funds for enhancements to the site, which is located on San Carlos Island and is commonly referred to as the San Carlos Island Maritime Park. Ehancements include dredging and expanding the boat ramp.

Lee Commissioners authorize posting RESTORE Act implementation plan for public comment

The Lee Board of County Commissioners on June 16 approved the draft RESTORE Act Direct Component Multiyear Implementation Plan (MIP) and authorized a 45-day public comment period as required by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Supreme Court To Decide On Slot Machines

The Florida Supreme Court will decide whether a Gadsden County racetrack should be allowed to have slot machines without the express permission of the...

As Region Waits For Hurricane Aid, Trump Holds Rally In Florida Panhandle

The region was devastated by Hurricane Michael. NPR's Noel King talks to Philip Griffitts, chairman of the Bay County Commissioners, about Wednesday night's rally and the storm recovery.

Review of grand jury documents in Charlotte Correctional death case asked; petition denial also sought

A private review of documents relating to grand jury proceedings in a case involving the death of an inmate at the Charlotte County Correctional Institute in 2014 is being requested by the Clerk of Court for Charlotte County. That request was made in a response to a petition filed in June by Fort Myers Attorney Christopher Crowley seeking to have the sealed proceedings opened.

Jasper Davis gets drinking water from a mountain stream in Martin County, Ky. He says he's one of many in the struggling coal region who have trouble affording their water bill.

First These Kentuckians Couldn't Drink The Water. Now They Can't Afford It

In a struggling coal region of Kentucky, moves to fix a notoriously dirty water supply have created a new crisis: Many are now unable to afford their water bills.

Lee, Hillsborough teachers file suit on Florida personal pronoun rules

Three teachers on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit alleging a new state law restricting titles and pronouns at schools unconstitutionally discriminates against transgender and nonbinary educators.The plaintiffs are Hillsborough County high-school teacher Katie Wood; a Lee County teacher identified as “Jane Doe;” and AV Schwandes, a nonbinary Orange County teacher who was fired by Florida Virtual School in October.

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