Fort Myers mobile home park settles discrimination lawsuit - WINK News

FORT MYERS, Fla. – A North Fort Myers is accused of violating the Fair Housing Act by discouraging people of color.

Mere’s Mobile Home Park on Tamiami Trail agreed to a $40,000 settlement after the park manager turned away black people, according to federal prosecutors.

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The future of the Fort Myers Yacht Basin

Hundreds of boats with homes and businesses used to be at the Fort Myers Yacht Basin, but many people say it’s become an eyesore since getting pummelled by Hurricane Ian.

South Fort Myers barber speaks to WINK News after getting stabbed at work

The barber, Salaar Alam, eventually fought back and got the assailant off of him. Alam bounced back after the assault and returned to work on Monday.

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Fort Myers man accused of three-vehicle hit-and-run on I-75

A Fort Myers man accused of a three-vehicle hit-and-run on Interstate 75 near mile marker 112 in Collier County has been arrested.

Fort Myers police union and city reach tentative deal

A tentative deal has been reached between the Fort Myers police union and the city. The deal includes a $4.40 hourly raise in the first year.

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