Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing motherCharlotte County Sheriff’s office investigating deputy-involved shooting
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County Sheriff’s office investigating deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Englewood on Friday night.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
DeSantis responds to question on possible Sheriff Marceno suspension Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed calls for the suspension of Lee County’s sheriff amid an FBI investigation into his office.
Annette’s Beach Book Nook celebrates grand reopening on Fort Myers Beach From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Annette Stillson finally will be celebrating the grand reopening of the new-look Annette’s Beach Book Nook.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County Sheriff’s office investigating deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Englewood on Friday night.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
DeSantis responds to question on possible Sheriff Marceno suspension Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed calls for the suspension of Lee County’s sheriff amid an FBI investigation into his office.
Annette’s Beach Book Nook celebrates grand reopening on Fort Myers Beach From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Annette Stillson finally will be celebrating the grand reopening of the new-look Annette’s Beach Book Nook.
Many homes are still damaged nearly seven months after Hurricane Ian, with their owners struggling with the claims process so they can be made whole. Now the state hopes a series of insurance villages in Southwest Florida can help bridge that gap. You can put the phone down and stop waiting for an email in order to have a face-to-face talk about your problems with someone from your insurance company. People who visited the insurance village at the Charlotte County Event Center on Monday waited at most an hour and walked away with as many as four checks. Barry Shiflett was one Punta Gorda homeowner who left very happy. “It makes me feel great because now I can close out that claim account,” Shiflett said. Shiflett says his insurance company was great immediately after Ian. But the customer service virtually disappeared once his claim got into the hands of a desk adjuster. “I was not getting anywhere with some of the claims I have filed with my insurance company,” Shiflett said. So he gave this village a shot, hoping that speaking to someone in person would get results. “I came here today with all of my documentation, and I’m walking out with four checks,” Shiflett said. Citizens Property Insurance Spokesman Michael Peltier says there is an on-site claims adjuster to help people through their claims. They can even write checks for additional living expenses. “We can expedite a field adjuster to your house, maybe not today, but sometime this week, “Peltier said. “So we can speed things along. Basically, you have a face-to-face contact with someone from Citizens who has the authority to send your claim where it needs to go.” Shiflett says he was able to do more in one day at the insurance village than he was able to do in months relying on phone calls and emails. I got everything I needed today,” Shiflett said. Maybe not everyone will find Shiflett’s level of satisfaction, but it beats waiting for the phone to ring or the inbox to ping. Monday’s insurance village closes at 5 p.m. But all of these companies will be back in Fort Myers Beach at the DiamondHead Beach Resort on Tuesday. On Wednesday, they will return to the Charlotte County Event Center. Policyholders should bring as much documentation as they can, including: A driver’s license or other form of identification (Passport/State issued ID) Insurance cards and insurance policy information/documentation Pictures or documentation of the property being claimed as a loss resulting from Hurricane Ian Repair estimates Any additional insurance-related information that is readily accessible. NOTE: The insurance villages will exclusively focus on insurance related-issues, and staff from other agencies will not be present to assist with other post-storm benefits. PUNTA GORDA Monday, April 17th Charlotte County Event Center 75 Taylor St. Punta Gorda, Florida 33950 FORT MYERS BEACH Tuesday, April 18th Diamondhead Beach Resort (Ballroom) 2000 Estero Blvd. Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931 PUNTA GORDA Wednesday, April 19th Charlotte County Event Center 75 Taylor St. Punta Gorda, Florida 33950 The insurance villages will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Complete list of the entities participating: Allstate Insurance Companies / Castle Key Insurance American Integrity Insurance Company of Florida American Traditions Insurance Company Citizens Property Insurance First Protective Insurance Company / Frontline Florida Peninsula Insurance Company / Edison Insurance Company Heritage P & C Insurance Company Homeowners Choice P & C Insurance Company / TypTap Insurance Monarch National Insurance Company People’s Trust Insurance Company Progressive Insurance / ASI – American Strategic SafePoint Insurance Company State Farm Insurance Companies Tower Hill Insurance Companies Universal P & C Insurance Company National Flood Insurance Program / FEMA Florida Insurance Guarantee Association Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation