‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
FORECAST: See the latest weather Eta forecast update here. NOTICES Power Outages Check power outages in Southwest Florida with interactive maps: LCEC: https://www.lcec.net FPL: https://www.fplmaps.com *NOTE: This page will be updated with openings as announcements are made.* Local government offices are closed Wednesday for Veterans Day. Collier County Collier County Public Schools will remain open Wednesday. Naples Pier is closed due to dangerous conditions. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in North Naples is closed due to Eta. Lee County In Fort Myers, MLK Blvd. at Evans Avenue will be shut down, limiting that route to Edison Bridge North due to flooding for the time being. Traffic westbound toward downtown, will be diverted at Cranford Avenue north. The Sanibel Causeway bridge has “partially reopened” after closure due to high wind. The Chiquita Lock is closed due to weather and is expected to reopen Thursday. The Matlacha Bridge has reopened after a temporary closure. Florida SouthWestern State College is closed Wednesday for Veterans Day. FGCU is closed Wednesday for Veterans Day. The School District of Lee County is open, but out of an abundance of caution, schools will dismiss three hours early. Students who normally travel by bus will be provided with transportation. Students will be dropped off three hours earlier than regular dismissal. If you want to pick up your child early, the district asks that you call your child’s school to make arrangements. Update: The District continues to monitor Eta. The current information from the National Hurricane Center indicates that Lee County will no longer be under a Tropical Storm Watch Thursday morning. Therefore, school will reopen Thursday. Secondary schools will operate on an odd-day schedule as planned. The COVID-19 testing site at CenturyLink is weather dependent and will open and close intermittently today due to weather, according to the county. As of 9:00 a.m. the site was closed and will reopen when the weather clears. Charlotte County Charlotte County Public Schools are closed Wednesday. Update: The school district confirms school will be in session Thursday. Per the City, North Port City Government operated facilities will be closed to the public until 1 p.m. Thursday. This includes City Hall, Community Centers, North Port Aquatics Center, Records, Utilities and more. Currently, Warm Mineral Springs Park (independently operated) will be open as normal. Hendry County Hendry County School District reopened Tuesday. Hendry County government offices reopened Tuesday. DeSoto County The School District of DeSoto County reopened Tuesday. Glades County Glades County School District reopened Tuesday. RESOURCES Here are some important links you’ll want to have on hand during Hurricane Eta. Alerts Sign up to receive critical information from your county. Alert Lee http://www.alertlee.com/ Alert Charlotte https://member.everbridge.net/453003085613772/login Alert Collier https://member.everbridge.net/453003085614923/login Schools School districts will call and send emails and text messages to parents regarding school closures, as well as post the information on their websites. Lee Schools Messaging: https://www.leeschools.net/district_services/school_messenger__emergency_notification_system Charlotte Schools: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/ Collier Schools Alerts: https://portal1.collierschools.com/live/? Other Disaster Assistance: Dial 211 Charlotte County has opened a refuge at Centennial Park recreation center (1120 Centennial Blvd). State EOC alert levels: https://www.floridadisaster.org/sert/eoc-activation-levels/