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Busy Fort Myers intersection next step for Cleveland Avenue Pedestrian Safety Project
A project making pedestrians safer will close down the intersection of Johnson Street and Cleveland Avenue.

Gov. DeSantis to launch presidential campaign next week, sources say
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to make his entry into the 2024 presidential campaign next week officially, three people familiar with the planning tell CBS News.

New wave of GOP candidates poised to join 2024 campaign
The opening phase of the Republican presidential primary has largely centered on the escalating collision between former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Mayor of Fort Myers Beach talks next steps
The Mayor of Fort Myers Beach talked about the next steps for the city after the president’s visit to the area on Wednesday. Mayor Ray Murphy spoke with WINK News reporter Zach Oliveri and said the city is making ‘terrific progress’ and said the city is working to get residents back to their homes. Murphy […]
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Punta Gorda establishes Hurricane Ian Seawall Recovery Project
The city of Punta Gorda is working to restore the damage to canals from Hurricane Ian with Hurricane Ian Seawall Recovery Project.

Naples City Council decides on $20M pier redesign
The Historic Naples Pier was a favorite for sightseeing, fishing and Fourth of July fireworks. While it’s been almost eight months since Hurricane Ian destroyed the pier, many still wonder what the new pier will look like.

Non-profit Risk Factor assess flooding, heat concerns for Fort Myers
Southwest Florida is susceptible to severe weather events, so much so that a ranking of the 100 most populated cities placed Fort Myers in the second spot for risk of fire, flood, heat and wind damage

Police search for man accused of trying to steal car in St. James City
Law enforcement needs help identifying a man driving a Ford van accused of trying to tow and steal a car parked in an empty field on Stringfellow Road in St. James City.