FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof deadline approaching soon in Charlotte CountyFDA proposes to remove ingredient in medications
FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof deadline approaching soon in Charlotte County The deadline for FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof is rapidly approaching for Charlotte County residents affected by Hurricane Milton.
FDA proposes to remove ingredient in medications The Food & Drug Administration proposes removing one ingredient after new data shows it is less effective than listed.
Riviera Bar and Grill reopens within days of hurricanes Helene, Milton A gargantuan effort from owners and staff allowed the Riviera Bar and Grill to reopen less than a week after two hurricanes flooded the Punta Gorda waterfront restaurant that has been around since the 1950s.
2 men charged in unrelated crimes for deaths related to fentanyl Two men in Charlotte County have been arrested for separate fentanyl-related charges that led to two deaths.
CAPE CORAL Pickup truck crashes into Cape Coral apartment building A pickup truck crashed into a Cape Coral apartment building after what police believe was a head-on collision with another vehicle.
Tim Aten Knows: More new tenants coming to local retail centers Something big is in the works for the long-vacant former Sweetbay Supermarket in Green Tree Center in North Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs house catches on fire 3 times in less than 24 hours A house in Bonita Springs has caught on fire three times in less than 24 hours.
SWFL High School Football Scoreboard Week 12 The regular season finale of high school football in SWFL brings district champions crowned and playoff spots fortified. .
Trash pile on San Carlos Island continues to grow Residents of San Carlos Island have grown tired as garbage and debris from hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton piles up.
Law enforcement presence at Alfie Oakes’ North Naples home and Immokalee packing house Several federal and state law enforcement agencies were at Alfie Oakes’ home and packing house for an investigation that remains undisclosed.
MATLACHA Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s reopens after six weeks Popular Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s has reopened just six weeks after enduring damage from back-to-back storms.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Accused Dollar General thief arrested A man accused of robbing a Dollar General store is behind bars.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Ward 4 candidate seeks vote recount In the race for Fort Myers city council, Cindy Banyai lost the Ward 4 race to incumbent Liston Bochette by just 77 votes or 1.58% of the vote.
FORT MYERS Lee County considers adding second fixed-base operator to RSW The Lee County Port Authority is officially moving forward with negotiations for a new fixed-base operator at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof deadline approaching soon in Charlotte County The deadline for FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof is rapidly approaching for Charlotte County residents affected by Hurricane Milton.
FDA proposes to remove ingredient in medications The Food & Drug Administration proposes removing one ingredient after new data shows it is less effective than listed.
Riviera Bar and Grill reopens within days of hurricanes Helene, Milton A gargantuan effort from owners and staff allowed the Riviera Bar and Grill to reopen less than a week after two hurricanes flooded the Punta Gorda waterfront restaurant that has been around since the 1950s.
2 men charged in unrelated crimes for deaths related to fentanyl Two men in Charlotte County have been arrested for separate fentanyl-related charges that led to two deaths.
CAPE CORAL Pickup truck crashes into Cape Coral apartment building A pickup truck crashed into a Cape Coral apartment building after what police believe was a head-on collision with another vehicle.
Tim Aten Knows: More new tenants coming to local retail centers Something big is in the works for the long-vacant former Sweetbay Supermarket in Green Tree Center in North Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs house catches on fire 3 times in less than 24 hours A house in Bonita Springs has caught on fire three times in less than 24 hours.
SWFL High School Football Scoreboard Week 12 The regular season finale of high school football in SWFL brings district champions crowned and playoff spots fortified. .
Trash pile on San Carlos Island continues to grow Residents of San Carlos Island have grown tired as garbage and debris from hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton piles up.
Law enforcement presence at Alfie Oakes’ North Naples home and Immokalee packing house Several federal and state law enforcement agencies were at Alfie Oakes’ home and packing house for an investigation that remains undisclosed.
MATLACHA Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s reopens after six weeks Popular Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s has reopened just six weeks after enduring damage from back-to-back storms.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Accused Dollar General thief arrested A man accused of robbing a Dollar General store is behind bars.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Ward 4 candidate seeks vote recount In the race for Fort Myers city council, Cindy Banyai lost the Ward 4 race to incumbent Liston Bochette by just 77 votes or 1.58% of the vote.
FORT MYERS Lee County considers adding second fixed-base operator to RSW The Lee County Port Authority is officially moving forward with negotiations for a new fixed-base operator at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
Is there no care in the air for people who are disabled? WINK News has been investigating the challenges these travelers face when they fly. Now the US Department of Transportation wants to hear from you. It’s holding a public meeting on Zoom on March 24, 2022, to address the concerns of travelers who use wheelchairs. The DOT’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection, or OACP, is responsible for ensuring safe and accessible air transportation for all travelers. In our investigation, we introduced you to James Glasbergen. He’s quadriplegic and claims workers hired by airlines don’t always appear to know what they’re doing when it comes to moving the wheelchair-bound in and out of airline seats. He says that was the case during this recent United Airlines flight into RSW and recorded it to try and drive change. “Change isn’t just going to happen through the disabled community advocating. We need to get the able-bodied people on board to know what’s going on,” says Glasbergen. I asked the Assistant General Counsel of OACP, Blane Workie, why there aren’t specific, government-imposed standards for training. “They’re required to have training to enable them to provide training that is safe and dignified. But the department does not delineate specifics on how that training is provided. So, it’s a performance standard, you have to provide the training,” says Workie. Celine: “Do you think there are changes that need to be made?” Workie: “Well, I think it’s certainly is a possibility and something that the Department has concerns about the current status.” I also asked about Glasbergen’s seat on the plane during this flight. He’s in a fixed seat, which means crews had to hoist him over the armrest and into the wheelchair, instead of sliding him over. “I will say to you that, generally, individuals who are getting transferred into an aircraft seat should be getting transferred with a movable armrest,” explains Workie. “The department specifically in issuing that regulation stated that this was one of the things they were aiming to avoid.” Glasbergen tells me he didn’t file a complaint with the Department of Transportation right when it happened because he didn’t know how best to navigate the system. He does now and filed a report this week. We will track its progress. I reached out to United Airlines to ask about that seat and they have not responded. A spokesperson previously told me United “didn’t offer this passenger service in a convenient, efficient and comfortable manner.” United’s contractor that helped Glasbergen at RSW previously told us the agents assisting him were “careful and methodical.” You can register for the virtual public hearing here: https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/latest-news You can file a complaint with OACP here: https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer You can reach out to me at investigations@winknews.com. Read the “No Care in the Air?” series: Part 1: Airline traveler who is quadriplegic shares struggle, demands change Part 2: Disabled airline traveler experience exposes lack of uniform training standards Part 3: DOT to host virtual public hearing to discuss wheelchair traveler troubles