Exclusive: Collier County Sheriff’s Office using tech to fight traffic congestionFort Myers charity loses donation pod after complaint from local realtor
Exclusive: Collier County Sheriff’s Office using tech to fight traffic congestion Naples is turning to technology to tackle traffic troubles.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers charity loses donation pod after complaint from local realtor Doug Miller and Amy Eldridge watched as their storage pod was towed away, marking the end of an era for their charitable efforts.
dunbar Dunbar’s Southward Village set for affordable housing transformation Southward Village is set to become a new hub for affordable housing as companies prepare to build on the now-empty site.
BABCOCK RANCH Babcock Ranch showcases cutting-edge robot in home construction Neighbors, friends, and students gathered Wednesday morning to witness a groundbreaking event in their community.
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SANIBEL Sanibel dredging raises questions about red tide and beach conditions The beaches of Southwest Florida are a major attraction and a key reason why many visit or move to the area. However, a recent look at the Gulf waters shows a concerning change.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for February 12, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Charlotte County faces drought, Punta Gorda limits lawn watering Charlotte County is feeling the heat as it grapples with a significant drought.
LEE COUNTY Red Sox pitchers and catchers return to SWFL Boston Red Sox pitchers and catchers report to JetBlue Park for the first workout of the Spring Training season.
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Exclusive: Collier County sheriff explains how immigration crackdown helps residents There is concern over illegal immigration in Southwest Florida and its impact on safety and money.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man pleads guilty following Papa Johns armed robbery A Fort Myers man has pled guilty to multiple charges following a robbery at a Fort Myers Papa Johns in September.
Proton therapy center advances in SWFL Proton therapy is taking a significant step forward in Southwest Florida with the addition of a new medical director to the team.
Pitbull located after getting lost in Lee County crash A missing pitbull has been located after being lost for days.
FORT MYERS US Marshal shoots suspect at Mel’s Diner in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a U.S. Marshal shot a suspect at Mel’s Diner on Cleveland Avenue.
Exclusive: Collier County Sheriff’s Office using tech to fight traffic congestion Naples is turning to technology to tackle traffic troubles.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers charity loses donation pod after complaint from local realtor Doug Miller and Amy Eldridge watched as their storage pod was towed away, marking the end of an era for their charitable efforts.
dunbar Dunbar’s Southward Village set for affordable housing transformation Southward Village is set to become a new hub for affordable housing as companies prepare to build on the now-empty site.
BABCOCK RANCH Babcock Ranch showcases cutting-edge robot in home construction Neighbors, friends, and students gathered Wednesday morning to witness a groundbreaking event in their community.
FORT MYERS Lee County schools expand garden program to 14 schools The Lee County School District is expanding its farm-to-school garden program to 14 schools, providing fresh ingredients for cafeteria meals.
SANIBEL Sanibel dredging raises questions about red tide and beach conditions The beaches of Southwest Florida are a major attraction and a key reason why many visit or move to the area. However, a recent look at the Gulf waters shows a concerning change.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for February 12, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Charlotte County faces drought, Punta Gorda limits lawn watering Charlotte County is feeling the heat as it grapples with a significant drought.
LEE COUNTY Red Sox pitchers and catchers return to SWFL Boston Red Sox pitchers and catchers report to JetBlue Park for the first workout of the Spring Training season.
FORT MYERS Man arrested for prowling and enticing a child in Fort Myers A concerned citizen flagged down Florida Highway Patrol state troopers in Fort Myers to report an adult man was harassing his daughter, according to authorities.
Exclusive: Collier County sheriff explains how immigration crackdown helps residents There is concern over illegal immigration in Southwest Florida and its impact on safety and money.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man pleads guilty following Papa Johns armed robbery A Fort Myers man has pled guilty to multiple charges following a robbery at a Fort Myers Papa Johns in September.
Proton therapy center advances in SWFL Proton therapy is taking a significant step forward in Southwest Florida with the addition of a new medical director to the team.
Pitbull located after getting lost in Lee County crash A missing pitbull has been located after being lost for days.
FORT MYERS US Marshal shoots suspect at Mel’s Diner in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a U.S. Marshal shot a suspect at Mel’s Diner on Cleveland Avenue.
A woman says her bank account was drained after a rental car company claimed she returned a car more than a week late. Lakeshia Davis followed in her mom’s footsteps by becoming a school bus driver, saying, when it comes to students “You got to be a mom to all of the, and try to teach them, and tell them what to do and what not to do.” While Davis is quick to offer students a helping hand, she was the one who has needed help recently while fighting the rental company for nearly a month. Back in May, she rented a car from Avis at Southwest Florida International Airport. Davis said she returned it two days later when she was supposed to. “He told me just to leave, that they’ll email me a receipt and take the payment later,” she said. So Davis left without a receipt. More than a week later she found her account drained by a $1,000 charge, along with the claim that she returned the car eight days late. “I’m a single mom, I’m pregnant and I got kids,” She explained. “I need my money and they’ll say ‘I understand but there’s nothing we can do.'” Davis said she requested surveillance footage, but Avis says that location doesn’t have surveillance cameras. She also disputed the charge with her bank but got nowhere. “It wasn’t nothing, about $1,000, but it was mine and I wanted my money back,” Davis added. The only thing to help her case was a gas receipt from the evening she said she returned the car. Kimberly Palmer, with Nerdwallet, says if you don’t get a physical receipt from the rental company, watch your email for a confirmation, “Call that same day if you don’t see the receipt because you don’t want to let this thing go, even a day, if there’s some kind of disagreement about whether you receive something as valuable as a car.” You can also protect yourself with pictures. Before you leave the lot take pictures of the car in the condition you received it. And when you drop it off do the same thing again. After we reached out to Avis, they refunded Davis her money. Davis’ mother, Priscilla Davis was also thankful, “I say thank you guys for taking that pressure off of my daughter.” Avis told WINK News in a statement: “The rental drop off process remains the same in the current landscape. If a customer is ever unable to receive a receipt at the time of vehicle return, they can confirm that the rental contract has been closed by visiting Avis or Budget.com and entering their Rental agreement or Reservation confirmation number to view the status. Customer service is always available to facilitate a resolution for any issues.”