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The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take action today For Hurricane Preparedness Week, we are recapping the importance of taking action to be better prepared for when a storm develops.
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ESTERO Gabriel Iglesias coming to Hertz Arena Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias will be performing a comedy set in Estero in November.
CAPE CORAL Water woes: Cape Coral to address water issues with townhall meeting In a city with more canals than Venice, water in Cape Coral doesn’t seem that hard to find. Interestingly enough, some people say their water is running dry. That’s why the city wants to hear from you. On Monday, the city will host a water conservation town hall. Since last November, Northeast Cape Coral has […]
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
NORTH NAPLES One Step at a Time: NAMI of Collier County Mental Health WalkĀ Hundreds of people walked one mile with the goal of raising awareness of mental health challenges.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A warm Sunday with lower humidity for Mother’s Day The Weather Authority has your Mother’s Day forecast. For Sunday, things heat up with highs in the 90s, but it is less humid out.
FORT MYERS BEACH Little League is back on Fort Myers Beach The crack of the bat is something these little league players never thought they’d get to see again here on Fort Myers Beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. released from jail The aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. have been released Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Salad Knife, Fish, and Shooting Update This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife-wielding customer, a fish named ‘Bean,’ and an update on a double shooting.
The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take action today For Hurricane Preparedness Week, we are recapping the importance of taking action to be better prepared for when a storm develops.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Warm weekend but lower humidity briefly in the forecast The Weather Authority Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler said to expect a warm weekend, but there is a present for Mom on Sunday – lower humidity.
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
FORT MYERS New affordable housing program in Fort Myers begins Affordable housing is a rare sighting these days, but one city is making it a priority.
NAPLES ‘Live simply and never give up’ – Motto for Naples couple needing a helping hand A husband wants nothing more than to share the world with his wife while she is suffering from an illness determined to keep them separated.
MGN SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew stressed on Wednesday during a visit to Puerto Rico that congressional action is the only solution to pulling the U.S. territory out of its worsening economic crisis. He called on Congress to approve a restructuring mechanism to help the island deal with its $72 billion public debt. He also said some kind of oversight authority that respects Puerto Rico’s system of self-government is needed. “Now is the time to act, and I’m here to further that effort,” Lew said after meeting with Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla. “It would be a mistake for anyone to think there’s a plan B that comes anywhere near to being as effective.” His trip comes just days before members of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Insular Affairs are scheduled to discuss creating an authority to oversee Puerto Rico’s finances. Republicans have been pushing for a federal fiscal control board similar to one that helped guide the District of Columbia through a fiscal crisis two decades ago. But some Puerto Rico officials have balked at the idea of the federal government having such oversight. Pedro Pierluisi, Puerto Rico’s representative in Congress, said he expects a legislative package to be unveiled after next week’s hearing. However, he stressed that the package has to give Puerto Rico the authority to restructure a portion of its debt and provide it with equal treatment under federal programs. “Over the years, Congress has a history of trying to provide Puerto Rico with ‘special’ treatment, and these efforts, whether well-intentioned or ill-intentioned, almost always end up harming Puerto Rico,” he said. “My constituents are not laboratory rats upon whom the federal government should be undertaking policy experiments.” During Lew’s visit, federal officials announced that the Treasury team helping Puerto Rico’s government has grown and is now providing technical assistance in areas including revenue collection. Lew also noted that a comprehensive restructuring could provide pensioners with more security given that their funds are depleted under the status quo. Republican U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin has promised that Congress would come up with “a responsible solution” for Puerto Rico’s debt problems this year. Republican leaders have demanded to see the territory’s audited financial statements. Local officials say they will be available soon, but Gov. Garcia Padilla said the statements will not reveal anything new. Puerto Rico already has defaulted on several bond payments and warned it does not have the money to make upcoming payments. The local government also faces its first lawsuit over how it diverted funds to meet certain bond payments. Lew noted that up to 3,000 Puerto Ricans are leaving the island every week for the U.S. mainland because of nearly a decade of economic stagnation and said action is needed soon. “This is not a case of waiting will help,” he said. “All waiting does is make the process more complicated, messier and more costly.”