Lee Health holds groundbreaking ceremony in Fort MyersFort Myers City Council to review 2 historic development projects
FORT MYERS Lee Health holds groundbreaking ceremony in Fort Myers Lee Health is expanding its reach and holding an event for a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Fort Myers campus.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to review 2 historic development projects The Fort Myers City Council is set to meet and discuss the development of two historic sites.
cape coral Cape Coral man accused of DUI, fleeing from police The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of DUI while fleeing from law enforcement.
Second newest member of SWFL eagle family dies in nest The Southwest Florida Eagle Cam announced that E24, one of the newest members of the eagle family, has died.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County offers discounted dog adoptions for Valentine’s Day Lee County Domestic Animal Services is inviting the public to celebrate Yappy Valentine’s Day by offering reduced adoption fees for adult dogs.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 men wanted for Lehigh Acres 7-Eleven robbery Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on two men wanted for a Lehigh Acres 7-Eleven robbery.
FHP releases details on fatal gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Rd. The Florida Highway Patrol has released more information regarding the fatal gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Road in Lee County.
the weather authority Big warm up this Monday with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority is tracking warmer weather as Southwest Florida can expect plenty of sunshine this Monday afternoon.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal domestic shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal domestic shooting incident on Holtville Avenue in South Gulf Cove.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Large law enforcement presence in Charlotte County According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, there is a large law enforcement presence in the area of Parker Drive and Lemon Bay Road.
LEHIGH ACRES Christ at Crossroads Church in Lehigh Acres catches fire According to Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, a church in Lehigh Acres has caught fire on Sunday.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 19 – Jan 25. This week’s edition features photos from a commemorative march, a WINK News reporter receiving a special award and snow in Florida.
Gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Road, at least 1 person dead The northbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Alico Road are currently closed due to a fatal crash involving a gas line that left one vehicle engulfed in flames.
BONITA SPRINGS Fatal crash in Bonita Springs: Motorcyclist dies on U.S. 41 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was traveling on U.S. 41 when an SUV entered the intersection, cutting in front of the motorcyclist.
FORT MYERS Lee Health holds groundbreaking ceremony in Fort Myers Lee Health is expanding its reach and holding an event for a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Fort Myers campus.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to review 2 historic development projects The Fort Myers City Council is set to meet and discuss the development of two historic sites.
cape coral Cape Coral man accused of DUI, fleeing from police The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of DUI while fleeing from law enforcement.
Second newest member of SWFL eagle family dies in nest The Southwest Florida Eagle Cam announced that E24, one of the newest members of the eagle family, has died.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County offers discounted dog adoptions for Valentine’s Day Lee County Domestic Animal Services is inviting the public to celebrate Yappy Valentine’s Day by offering reduced adoption fees for adult dogs.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 men wanted for Lehigh Acres 7-Eleven robbery Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on two men wanted for a Lehigh Acres 7-Eleven robbery.
FHP releases details on fatal gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Rd. The Florida Highway Patrol has released more information regarding the fatal gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Road in Lee County.
the weather authority Big warm up this Monday with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority is tracking warmer weather as Southwest Florida can expect plenty of sunshine this Monday afternoon.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal domestic shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal domestic shooting incident on Holtville Avenue in South Gulf Cove.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Large law enforcement presence in Charlotte County According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, there is a large law enforcement presence in the area of Parker Drive and Lemon Bay Road.
LEHIGH ACRES Christ at Crossroads Church in Lehigh Acres catches fire According to Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, a church in Lehigh Acres has caught fire on Sunday.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 19 – Jan 25. This week’s edition features photos from a commemorative march, a WINK News reporter receiving a special award and snow in Florida.
Gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Road, at least 1 person dead The northbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Alico Road are currently closed due to a fatal crash involving a gas line that left one vehicle engulfed in flames.
BONITA SPRINGS Fatal crash in Bonita Springs: Motorcyclist dies on U.S. 41 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was traveling on U.S. 41 when an SUV entered the intersection, cutting in front of the motorcyclist.
FILE – In this Aug. 12, 2021, file photo construction workers erect the frames of a home in a new subdivision in Allen, Texas. White House officials are outlining plans to build and restore more than 2 million homes. It’s a response to the volcanic rise in housing prices over the past year. Millions of Americans are getting priced out of ownership or stuck spending the bulk of their income on rent. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File) The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency has announced a Revolving Housing Loan Program for smaller affordable housing projects. This loan is meant to incentivize the development of affordable housing options, something the CRA says is desperately needed in the area. It’s available in the Cleveland Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard redevelopment areas. The loans will target smaller projects, like single-family homes and apartments with fewer than 40 units. “The program was designed, really, to fill a void in the market,” said Joseph Bonsora, with Catalyst Community Capital. “A lot of times, when you think about addressing this issue, you think about these large projects, you know, ‘We need to build 200-unit, 300-unit, large workforce housing,’ which is true, but there’s also another place where we can help fill that gap, which is these smaller projects, which is, you know, the duplexes, the four-unit, the 10-unit.” Loans must be repaid within two years. Once the loan is repaid, that money goes back to the trust so it can be loaned out again in the project area to help build more affordable housing. “The City of Fort Myers really has been working with the Housing Authority and has done so much to address the low income scale of housing,” said Michele Hylton-Terry, executive director for the Fort Myers CRA. “And, of course, we have provided tax income rebates and incentives for higher-end housing, this is our opportunity to address that missing middle. And I do believe that this program will… it will start something that can build on itself.”