Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day oneMan arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024.
Boy’s journey of overcoming short bowel syndrome The road can be long and difficult for children born with short bowel syndrome. Rare and sometimes fatal, the best shot at good quality of life involves a transplant.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024.
Boy’s journey of overcoming short bowel syndrome The road can be long and difficult for children born with short bowel syndrome. Rare and sometimes fatal, the best shot at good quality of life involves a transplant.
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