‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
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PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
Eleanor Evett blowing out her candles on her 104th birthday. CREDIT: WINK News Eleanor Evett turned 104 years old on Wednesday, and her widespread impact on Southwest Florida is well documented. Evett co-founded the Grace Baptist Church in Cape Coral and the Children’s Baptist Foster Home. Evett didn’t stop there and dedicated many years to children. Eleanor Evett’s 104th birthday balloons. CREDIT: WINK News “She talks about what happened in the early part of the 20th century, in the Depression, after effects of the build-up to World War II,” said pastor Tom Ascol, the senior pastor at Grace Baptist Church. Evett married Roland Evett, the love of her life, more than 80 years ago, when she was 21. Eleanor Evett and her husband. CREDIT: WINK News “Good husband, good father,” said Evett. “I couldn’t ask for better.” While Evett is celebrating her big 104, it’s not her life’s longevity that she thinks is her biggest accomplishment. “Eleanor and Bud were charter members of Grace Baptist Church, so they were a part of the foundation of this church 40 years ago,” said pastor Ascol. Through the church, Evett’s passion for helping children shined as brightly as the Pearly Gates. She helped build the Children’s Baptist Foster Home in Fort Myers. “Children are always important to people. Too many times we let the little ones bother us, but we were a little once too, and I’m sure we did the same thing,” said Evett. Evett took on an active role by working hard to establish the church’s children’s ministries. “She led a group of ladies to begin praying that the Lord would give us children in this church, when I came here 37 years ago,” said Ascol. “If someone were to attend one of our services today, you would see dozens, over 100 children here regularly with us every Lord’s Day, and that’s the fruit of Eleanor’s prayers.” Evett’s explained her prayers and faith had been a building light through all 104 years of her life. “If you keep Christ in your life, you’re on the right road,” said Evett. Eleanor Evett blowing out her candles on her 104th birthday. CREDIT: WINK News Surrounded by friends and family Evett took center stage for the 104th time in her life. Looking at the cake in front of her, Evett paused for a moment and smiled before blowing out her candles for the 104th time. “What more can I ask for? I have everything,” said Evett.