DeSoto County man sentenced for deadly DUI crashOldest Black-owned business in SWFL continues to serve community
ARCADIA DeSoto County man sentenced for deadly DUI crash Justice for a mother and son killed by a man driving under the influence.
NAPLES Oldest Black-owned business in SWFL continues to serve community Cleveland Bass Movers, founded in 1969, stands as the oldest Black-owned business in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Broken gate on Lovers Key Beach Resort frustrating residents Residents of Lover’s Key Beach Club in Fort Myers Beach are frustrated with a gate that remains wide open, despite “No Trespassing” signs, since Hurricane Ian struck two years ago.
St. James City Church plans $700k flood-proofing project for future safety Hurricanes have caused flood after flood, and one island church, The First Baptist Church of Saint James City, wants to build higher.
Romance scams rise in the US, AARP warns residents to beware Romance scams are on the rise, with the Federal Trade Commission reporting over 64,000 cases in the U.S. in 2023.
Fort Myers Savannah Bananas make their way to Fort Myers for first time The Savannah Bananas have made their way to JetBlue Park for Friday’s sold-out game in Fort Myers to watch “the greatest show in sports.”
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Yacht Club receives key permit Cape Coral received a key permit for a Yacht Club Community Park. This permit opens up the necessary steps for the park to be built.
PORT CHARLOTTE Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church holds 31st annual Greek Fest The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Port Charlotte kicked off its 31st annual Greek Fest on Friday.
Donations helping young kids get fed Food insecurity is a pressing issue in the community, and organizations like the Harry Chapin Food Bank, Meals of Hope and the Guadalupe Center are stepping up to help.
New risk factors contribute to heart disease February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to assess your heart health.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte High School student arrested for possession of BB gun According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, a student has been arrested after a BB gun was found in his backpack on Friday.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Regional Library to undergo multiple repairs due to Ian The Fort Myers Regional Library is preparing for essential repairs, nearly two years after Hurricane Ian made its impact.
Drug bust at Collier County home leads to triple arrest Three people are accused of running a drug house that held opioids, fentanyl and other illicit narcotics in Collier County.
Charlotte County’s first Grain & Berry opens Fast-growing organic vegan restaurant franchise Grain & Berry opened in Port Charlotte, making it the 19th in the state out of a total of 23 nationwide.
GOLDEN GATE Body found in Collier County canal prompts death investigation Collier County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered in a canal.
ARCADIA DeSoto County man sentenced for deadly DUI crash Justice for a mother and son killed by a man driving under the influence.
NAPLES Oldest Black-owned business in SWFL continues to serve community Cleveland Bass Movers, founded in 1969, stands as the oldest Black-owned business in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Broken gate on Lovers Key Beach Resort frustrating residents Residents of Lover’s Key Beach Club in Fort Myers Beach are frustrated with a gate that remains wide open, despite “No Trespassing” signs, since Hurricane Ian struck two years ago.
St. James City Church plans $700k flood-proofing project for future safety Hurricanes have caused flood after flood, and one island church, The First Baptist Church of Saint James City, wants to build higher.
Romance scams rise in the US, AARP warns residents to beware Romance scams are on the rise, with the Federal Trade Commission reporting over 64,000 cases in the U.S. in 2023.
Fort Myers Savannah Bananas make their way to Fort Myers for first time The Savannah Bananas have made their way to JetBlue Park for Friday’s sold-out game in Fort Myers to watch “the greatest show in sports.”
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Yacht Club receives key permit Cape Coral received a key permit for a Yacht Club Community Park. This permit opens up the necessary steps for the park to be built.
PORT CHARLOTTE Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church holds 31st annual Greek Fest The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Port Charlotte kicked off its 31st annual Greek Fest on Friday.
Donations helping young kids get fed Food insecurity is a pressing issue in the community, and organizations like the Harry Chapin Food Bank, Meals of Hope and the Guadalupe Center are stepping up to help.
New risk factors contribute to heart disease February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to assess your heart health.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte High School student arrested for possession of BB gun According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, a student has been arrested after a BB gun was found in his backpack on Friday.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Regional Library to undergo multiple repairs due to Ian The Fort Myers Regional Library is preparing for essential repairs, nearly two years after Hurricane Ian made its impact.
Drug bust at Collier County home leads to triple arrest Three people are accused of running a drug house that held opioids, fentanyl and other illicit narcotics in Collier County.
Charlotte County’s first Grain & Berry opens Fast-growing organic vegan restaurant franchise Grain & Berry opened in Port Charlotte, making it the 19th in the state out of a total of 23 nationwide.
GOLDEN GATE Body found in Collier County canal prompts death investigation Collier County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered in a canal.
Fort Myers Beach five months after Hurricane Ian. CREDIT: WINK News Emergency Operations Centers Lee: (239) 533-0622 Collier: (239) 252-3600 Charlotte: (941) 833-4000 DeSoto: (863) 993-4831 Glades: (863) 946-6020 Hendry: (863) 674-5400 Hotlines Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Assistance/Registration: (800) 621-3362, TTY: (800) 462-7585 United States Small Business Administration: (800) 659-2955, TTY 7-1-1 National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline: (866) 720-5721 United States Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General Hotline: (800) 323-8603 State of Florida Emergency Info: (800) 342-3557 Florida Department of Financial Services Disaster Assistance Helpline: (877) 693-5236 or (850) 413-3089 Red Cross Food, Shelter and Financial Assistance: (866) 438-4636 Department of Children and Families Information for Southwest Florida: (813) 558-5500 Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida Elder Helpline: (866) 413-5337 Florida Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline: (866) 966-7226 Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation on Unlicensed Activities Hotline: (866) 532-1440 Florida Department of Business Professional Regulation (to verify contractor licenses ): (850) 487-1395 Agricultural and Consumer Services: (800) 435-7352 Domestic Animal Services: (239) 533-7387 in Lee County or (239) 252-7387 in Collier County Online Resources nhc.noaa.gov: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration experts at the National Hurricane Center are leading authorities on Atlantic Basin hurricanes and tropical storms. floridadisaster.org: This is the state’s Emergency Operation Center’s website for up-to-date, statewide information, news alerts, disaster preparation planning and contact information about storm evacuations, storm surge and shelter information. hotels.petswelcome.com for pet-friendly lodging in Florida. Contractor Information Division of Workers’ Compensation: (800) 342-1741 Florida Association of Electrical Contractors: (407) 260-1511 Florida Wall and Ceiling Contractors Association: (407) 260-1313 Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida: (813) 879-8064 American Red Cross Offices Collier, Glades, Hendry, Highlands and Lee: (239) 596-6868 or redcross.org/southflorida Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota: (941) 379-9300 or redcross.org/local/florida/central-florida/about-us/locations/southwest-florida.html Power Companies FPL: (800) 468- 8243 Lee County Electric Cooperative: (800) 599-2356 Glades Electric Co-Op: (863) 946-6200 Donation Information You can donate food, water and money: Harry Chapin Food Bank, 3760 Fowler St., Fort Myers. (239) 334-7007 or harrychapinfoodbank.org. Salvation Army Donation Hotline: (800) 725-2769 American Red Cross: 800-435-7669 Agency Help fema.gov: This is the Federal Emergency Management Agency website, and the official website for the National Flood Insurance Program. It offers detailed instructions on how to prepare for natural disasters, including action plans and safe rooms. redcross.org: The American Red Cross keeps residents informed about response and recovery operations. myfloridacfo.com: In the event of a storm, the Florida Department of Financial Services can assist with banking and insurance concerns. flash.org: The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, dedicated to promoting disaster safety and property loss mitigation. fmo.org: The Federation of Manufactured Home Owners is a member-based consumer advocacy group that promotes and protects the interests of homeowners.