Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts FestivalSports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Credit: WINK News. Collier County homeowners are now required to purchase flood insurance if they fall within newly drawn flood zones. FEMA just updated its flood zone maps. And, if you are living in Collier County, you may be at risk. We looked at how residents can read new flood zone maps Monday. “I know there was flooding in the beginning of the street when we have heavy rain,” Susana McHugh said. “The water has gotten raised almost, I’d say, 12 inches if not more.” McHugh watches the waters rise on her street regularly. But her house is not in a FEMA flood zone even though her neighbors are. Collier County is gearing up to use new flood zone maps this year. What that likely means is more homes will be in flood zones and paying higher insurance rates. “There’s a base flood elevation for each community,” insurance agent Kristen Cantoni said. “And let’s say it’s eight for your base flood. So, if your house specifically is at a higher elevation, then you’re going to pay a lower price. And, if you’re at a lower elevation, then you’re going to pay a higher price.” The new preliminary flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) were developed through a partnership between the communities and FEMA. “It’s based on topography and historical rainfall amounts and historical data,” said Christopher Mason, the Collier County flood plain coordinator. You can find out right now whether the new flood zone maps impact you by visiting the Collier County 2019 preliminary flood maps website. Click flood map change viewer and type an address. MORE: Know Your Flood Hazard – Collier County From there, if your house is in blue, that means you are in a flood zone. But McHugh told me the maps are hard to read. “The county should make it easier for someone to determine if they’re in a flood zone,” McHugh said. “When you look at the maps, they’re hard to decipher.” Collier County plans to host a series of open houses next week to give homeowners a chance to ask questions. Notices are being sent out in the mail. Anyone who needs reasonable accommodations at the open house can contact FEMA’s Office of Equal Rights at fema-reasonable-accomodations@fema.dhs.gov to make arrangements no later than three days prior to the open house. Collier County staff will also be available to assist residents with questions about DFIRMs by phone Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 239-252-2942. For more information about the upcoming open houses, contact Building Plan Review Senior Project Manager Howard Critchfield at Howard.Critchfield@colliercountyfl.gov or 239-252-5858. The scheduled open house dates: Monday, March 2 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Collier County South Regional Library 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy #9005 Naples, FL 34113 Tuesday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. City of Naples Baker Park 100 Riverside Circle Naples, FL 34102 Tuesday, March 3 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Frank E. Mackle Community Park 1361 Andalusia Terrace Marco Island, FL 34145 MORE: Floodplain Management in Collier County FEMA National Flood Insurance Program