That's what Vice Mayor Rexann Hosafros says is her experience related to mask wearing. She gave an example of going to a restaurant to pick up food for a neighbor and the staff wasn't wearing masks about 50% of the time. She says she doesn't go back to those establishments. Mayor Ray Murphy agreed, even calling out the President.

There's still a chance. If Town Manager Roger Hernstadt can find a barge to shoot off the fireworks at a cost not to exceed $15,000, fireworks might still take place on New Years Eve on Fort Myers Beach.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has launched a new interactive app to promote science based gopher tortoise conservation efforts. This new system replaces the Florida Gopher Tortoise smartphone app, which has been decommissioned.

The New Years Eve fireworks celebration received a reprieve this week when town manager Roger Hernstadt was instructed by the council to explore options of having the fireworks in an area that would discourage large gatherings.

On Monday the Fort Myers Beach town council will get an update on all three of its major projects; Times Square, Bay Oaks and Bayside Park. The town is getting a $10 million bank loan to pay for the projects which are expected to be completed over the next several years.

Our friends at Wave of Vitality have been preparing for the last month for their Grand Opening tomorrow. Ribbon Cutting will be at 7pm and for every shake or tea they make they'll be donating a portion of the sale for breast cancer awareness. Wave is located at 2801 Estero Boulevard. Follw them on Facebook HERE.

Fort Myers Beach Mayor Ray Murphy put restaurants on notice Thursday. He said just because the town has not issued any fines related to its mask mandate does not mean it won't. Murphy believes the town's mask mandate is valid and fines can be issued. He specifically called out restaurants.

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife's 39th Taste of The Islands will have a new twist this year thanks to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Rather than one day in November, the 2020 event will run for an entire month.

Southwest Florida is still in the middle of storm season and strong storms can bring more than just damage to a household - they can contribute to the growth of mold and mildew in homes with moisture and heat. Cleaning mold early can prevent problems. Here are 9 effective ways to clean mold and mildew from our friends at State Insureance USA...