ENGLEWOOD Indian Mound Park left in ruins, residents look to rebuild People living in Englewood’s Indian Mound Park community are cleaning up what’s left of their homes.
CLEWISTON Two arrested in Clewiston teen’s murder Two people are in jail Tuesday night for the murder of 16-year-old Ja’yhanna Johnson.
FORT MYERS NWS surveys tornado damage as Lee County residents share their loss The National Weather Service got a firsthand look at what people in one Lee County neighborhood have been dealing with for a week.
NAPLES Naples stormwater project to reduce street flooding The project aims to improve water quality and reduce flooding in city streets that often experience heavy rainfall.
CAPTIVA How the South Seas Resort in Captiva is recovering after Milton At the South Seas Resort in Captiva, dozens of crews are working hard to restore power, remove trees and clear roads.
TWIN PALMS Twin Palm’s tornado was the strongest tornado ever recorded in southwest Florida A tornado from Hurricane Milton left a Glades County community in pieces. WINK News has confirmed that the tornado that hit the Twin Lakes Resort was the strongest tornado ever recorded in southwest Florida, according to the National Weather Service.
FORT MYERS BEACH Harry Chapin Food Bank on Fort Myers Beach after Milton People on Fort Myers Beach were feeling the love on Tuesday. Harry Chapin Food Bank set up a distribution site on the island.
IMMOKALEE Collier County woman arrested for shooting another woman in the face A woman has been arrested in Collier County after shooting another woman in the face, killing her.
FGCU FGCU athletic director speaks exclusively on House v. NCAA settlement FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis spoke exclusively with WINK News about how the House v. NCAA settlement impacts the athletic department.
MANASOTA KEY Residents let back onto south side of Manasota Key WINK News is getting a look at the south side of Manasota Key for the first time since Hurricane Milton.
BOCA GRANDE LCSO tours damage on Boca Grande after Milton An island community was almost completely underwater after Hurricane Milton.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda reels from destruction, clings to hope The community of Riverside Drive in Punta Gorda was hit hard and mangled by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
CAPE CORAL Police searching for pair suspected of gift card fraud in Cape Coral and Fort Myers The Cape Coral and Fort Myers police departments are asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals suspected of conducting fraudulent transactions.
Key permitting information by county for hurricane recovery If you’re recovering from Hurricane Milton, you need to pay attention to some critical permitting information in our area.
CLEWISTON New tips received in Clewiston teen’s murder; Two people arrested People are providing tips on the murder of a Glades County teenager.
ENGLEWOOD Indian Mound Park left in ruins, residents look to rebuild People living in Englewood’s Indian Mound Park community are cleaning up what’s left of their homes.
CLEWISTON Two arrested in Clewiston teen’s murder Two people are in jail Tuesday night for the murder of 16-year-old Ja’yhanna Johnson.
FORT MYERS NWS surveys tornado damage as Lee County residents share their loss The National Weather Service got a firsthand look at what people in one Lee County neighborhood have been dealing with for a week.
NAPLES Naples stormwater project to reduce street flooding The project aims to improve water quality and reduce flooding in city streets that often experience heavy rainfall.
CAPTIVA How the South Seas Resort in Captiva is recovering after Milton At the South Seas Resort in Captiva, dozens of crews are working hard to restore power, remove trees and clear roads.
TWIN PALMS Twin Palm’s tornado was the strongest tornado ever recorded in southwest Florida A tornado from Hurricane Milton left a Glades County community in pieces. WINK News has confirmed that the tornado that hit the Twin Lakes Resort was the strongest tornado ever recorded in southwest Florida, according to the National Weather Service.
FORT MYERS BEACH Harry Chapin Food Bank on Fort Myers Beach after Milton People on Fort Myers Beach were feeling the love on Tuesday. Harry Chapin Food Bank set up a distribution site on the island.
IMMOKALEE Collier County woman arrested for shooting another woman in the face A woman has been arrested in Collier County after shooting another woman in the face, killing her.
FGCU FGCU athletic director speaks exclusively on House v. NCAA settlement FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis spoke exclusively with WINK News about how the House v. NCAA settlement impacts the athletic department.
MANASOTA KEY Residents let back onto south side of Manasota Key WINK News is getting a look at the south side of Manasota Key for the first time since Hurricane Milton.
BOCA GRANDE LCSO tours damage on Boca Grande after Milton An island community was almost completely underwater after Hurricane Milton.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda reels from destruction, clings to hope The community of Riverside Drive in Punta Gorda was hit hard and mangled by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
CAPE CORAL Police searching for pair suspected of gift card fraud in Cape Coral and Fort Myers The Cape Coral and Fort Myers police departments are asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals suspected of conducting fraudulent transactions.
Key permitting information by county for hurricane recovery If you’re recovering from Hurricane Milton, you need to pay attention to some critical permitting information in our area.
CLEWISTON New tips received in Clewiston teen’s murder; Two people arrested People are providing tips on the murder of a Glades County teenager.
Cape Coral city council discussing lowering property taxes. (CREDIT: WINK News) Lowering property taxes in Cape Coral is the goal for people living there since the city is working on two versions of a new budget as inflation raises prices. It’s unknown whether property owners will save money because the continued growth of Cape Coral has raised property value. Cape Coral resident Wanda Corbett and others are doing double takes when they look at their bills. “You see your grocery bill and you go what,” said Corbett. That forces people to make decisions to save as much as they can on everything they can. “I did travel but not the cruises I used to do,” said Corbett. “Now it’s traveling and seeing the important things: grandchildren and family.” Cape Coral resident Damian Piquera shared his thoughts on ways to save money. “Checking different products that you would normally buy,” said Piquera. “See if you can you know a little savings here and there to help out.” Piquera considers himself lucky that inflation hasn’t forced him to drastically change his habits. But, the recent rise in his electric bill has him a bit more aware. “It’s been 40-50 bucks extra every month,” said Piquera. “So it’s just sadly we have to be more mindful if I’m leaving the lights on. You know is the AC staying on when we’re not home.” Cape Coral leaders know people in their city are struggling and that is part of their 2023 budget discussions reducing the property tax rate to ease the stress. Rob Hernandez is the Cape Coral city manager and he shared some thoughts with WINK News. “We’re not deaf to it,” said Hernandez. “And so we felt it was very important working with city council to ensure that we propose a budget that provides some property tax relief to our taxpayers.” People will see annual savings anywhere between $104 to $146 for a home assessed at $279,000. “It would be helpful,” said Piquera. “So I mean lower the taxes the better.” So if the assessed value of your home goes up higher than any proposed property tax rate cut, you’ll still pay more in property taxes. Cape Coral city council is split on how much the tax rate reduction will be and the city council will vote on the budget on Sept. 22.