Despite SUV crash into Pastrami Dan’s, plans for 50th continueHeavy police presence on Capitol Street home in North Fort Myers
Despite SUV crash into Pastrami Dan’s, plans for 50th continue The popular local eatery reopened May 7 after being temporarily closed since a woman drove a Toyota Rav4 SUV into the side of the restaurant on the morning of May 3.
NORTH FORT MYERS Heavy police presence on Capitol Street home in North Fort Myers Several Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Fort Myers Fire Department units were seen outside of a home in North Fort Myers.
BONITA SPRINGS Deputies investigating death at Bonita Springs home Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a death at a home in Bonita Springs.
Fifth Third Bank branch to be built on former SunTrust Punta Gorda site According to project plans sent to the city, the current building will be demolished, and a single-story Fifth Third Bank branch will stand in its place. Assuming approval, the branch is expected to open in the second half of 2025, a banks spokesperson said.
WINK NEWS Gov. DeSantis signs tax relief package for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has renewed the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday among other tax-free incentives for Floridians.
Fort Myers debates future of police review board A new law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will change oversight with local police departments and the citizens they protect.
FORT MYERS Lifting weights brings Bishop Verot’s football team together Football teams are spending their days in the iron paradise as spring practice is on for high school football.
NORTH FORT MYERS Van catches fire after crash with trailer in North Fort Myers Several crews are responding to a crash that involved a work van and a truck pulling a trailer in North Fort Myers this morning.
CAPE CORAL 2nd teen accused in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case to be arraigned A 16-year-old is facing adult charges for his alleged role in the murder of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller.
the weather authority Hotter and drier day ahead with isolated storms staying inland The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and dry Tuesday morning with inland isolated storms expected in the afternoon.
WINK News Lee County School Board to hold a transportation workshop With one month left for the academic year, parents’ concerns have turned to frustration as buses struggle to get kids to and from school.
Readying for hurricane season with Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Hurricane season is rapidly approaching as Floridians prep for potential storms with the upcoming Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.
NAPLES Increasing amount of homeless seniors in SWFL Saint Matthew House told Wink News that 20% of the people they shelter are over 60 years old.
NAPLES Man suspected of threatening pickelballers with machete A man has been arrested after authorities said he chased a group of pickleball players off a Naples court.
NAPLES Turtle Club in Naples reopens Following a 19-month closure because of Hurricane Ian, the Turtle Club has reopened.
Despite SUV crash into Pastrami Dan’s, plans for 50th continue The popular local eatery reopened May 7 after being temporarily closed since a woman drove a Toyota Rav4 SUV into the side of the restaurant on the morning of May 3.
NORTH FORT MYERS Heavy police presence on Capitol Street home in North Fort Myers Several Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Fort Myers Fire Department units were seen outside of a home in North Fort Myers.
BONITA SPRINGS Deputies investigating death at Bonita Springs home Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a death at a home in Bonita Springs.
Fifth Third Bank branch to be built on former SunTrust Punta Gorda site According to project plans sent to the city, the current building will be demolished, and a single-story Fifth Third Bank branch will stand in its place. Assuming approval, the branch is expected to open in the second half of 2025, a banks spokesperson said.
WINK NEWS Gov. DeSantis signs tax relief package for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has renewed the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday among other tax-free incentives for Floridians.
Fort Myers debates future of police review board A new law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will change oversight with local police departments and the citizens they protect.
FORT MYERS Lifting weights brings Bishop Verot’s football team together Football teams are spending their days in the iron paradise as spring practice is on for high school football.
NORTH FORT MYERS Van catches fire after crash with trailer in North Fort Myers Several crews are responding to a crash that involved a work van and a truck pulling a trailer in North Fort Myers this morning.
CAPE CORAL 2nd teen accused in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case to be arraigned A 16-year-old is facing adult charges for his alleged role in the murder of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller.
the weather authority Hotter and drier day ahead with isolated storms staying inland The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and dry Tuesday morning with inland isolated storms expected in the afternoon.
WINK News Lee County School Board to hold a transportation workshop With one month left for the academic year, parents’ concerns have turned to frustration as buses struggle to get kids to and from school.
Readying for hurricane season with Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Hurricane season is rapidly approaching as Floridians prep for potential storms with the upcoming Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.
NAPLES Increasing amount of homeless seniors in SWFL Saint Matthew House told Wink News that 20% of the people they shelter are over 60 years old.
NAPLES Man suspected of threatening pickelballers with machete A man has been arrested after authorities said he chased a group of pickleball players off a Naples court.
NAPLES Turtle Club in Naples reopens Following a 19-month closure because of Hurricane Ian, the Turtle Club has reopened.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – As cleanup efforts continue, many victims of last weekend’s tornado are hoping they can rely on their insurance companies. Charlotte Sharp said she never expected she would need coverage for tornado damage to her Cape Coral home. “It’s definitely something you never think about.” said Sharp. “You don’t think you’re going to have a tornado, you don’t think you’re going to have this kind of damage. You see this stuff on TV, and you feel sorry for people you see it happen to, you just never imagine it’s going to be you.” Most insurance companies in Florida will cover damage from the tornado under “wind damage”, which comes standard with most insurance policies. Agents with Ted Todd Insurance said most standard policies cover fire, lightning and water damage, among other types of damage under their “all other peril” policies. However, they said homeowners need to be aware of which parts of their home are included in their coverage. For example, a homeowner’s garage and pool may be covered, while their yard or fence may not. Without full coverage, those amenities may not be fully repaired. Claims specialist Danette Stiggleman also explained how hurricane coverage is different from tornado coverage in Florida. She says hurricane coverage must be added on to standard policies, and are usually more expensive. Experts say these two things can be easily confused by homeowners. “Is there a difference between the hurricane and a tornado [coverage]? Yes, the hurricane deductible is quite different. The tornado should be, under most policies, in the “all other peril” deductible, versus a hurricane deductible which is more severe.” They tell WINK News some hurricane deductibles can be significantly higher than wind or tornado deductibles. Senior Agent Carlos Miranda tells WINK News there are certain details within coverage that can also play a factor in how much repairs are done to homes after an event like this. “We have to make sure that the home is insured for for the replacement value,” said Carlos Miranda of Ted Todd Insurance. “We want to make sure that if something happens to the home, the insurance company has enough coverage that it will be rebuilt in the way it is now.” He recommends replacement coverage over “cash value” coverage, which can include depreciation of certain personal items. In Cape Coral, many tornado victims are finding that they are being offered partial coverage for damage. Estimates for the length of repairs could keep them out of their homes for weeks and even months. “I’m just having a hard time comprehending and taking it all in right now. Months is a long time before we can get back in the house,” Sharp said. Sharp tells WINK News the damage inside her home is still extensive, four days after the tornado hit. “The whole left side of the house is just wet, and [there’s]ceiling damage, water damage, aside from the roof gone mostly.” The length of time homeowners will be out of their homes for repairs depends on the extent of damage. Many victims said insurance companies have begun to assess damage to their homes and get contractors to being making repairs. Sharp said what she wants most now is a sense of normalcy. “That’s what I’m really hoping: that the insurance company can get us back to a normal life, because, right now there’s nothing normal right now,” she said.