‘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.
The U.S. Coast Guard has officially suspended the search for the four missing boaters as of 8 p.m. Monday. The men’s relatives have been notified, according to the Venice Police Department. However, the search could begin again if new evidence comes out. The missing boaters were identified as Angel Hernandez Munoz, 38, of North Port; Ruben Mora Sr., 54, of Port Charlotte; Julio Cesar Cordero Briones, 37, of North Port; and Vargas Parra, 35, of North Port. Mora’s son was at the boat ramp Monday afternoon. “This was unexpected. I adore both my parents, and just the thought of not having him here and not knowing where he’s at — if he’s cold, if he’s alone, if he’s alive — there’s a lot to bear. Just trying to be hopeful, as hopeful as possible,” said a distraught Ruben Mora, Jr. He also shared photos of his father with WINK News reporter Jolena Esperto. CREDIT: Ruben Mora Jr. Exactly one week before he went missing, he laid his youngest son, Roy Mora, to rest. “It’s overwhelming. It’s a lot. Our family has been hit pretty hard, and we’ve been tested, and we’re trying to be here for each other, be strong for each other,” Mora Jr. said. The men took out the boat at approximately 8 a.m. Saturday, and it is a 1995 23-foot white SportCraft with registration FL9937HC. During a press conference Monday, Venice Police said they were dispatched to the marina at Venice Inlet on Sunday morning around 8 a.m. when the men did not return from their fishing trip. The men’s truck and boat trailer were still in the parking lot. Several agencies took part in the search for the missing boaters. They include the following: U.S. Coast Guard Manatee Sheriff’s Office Sarasota Sheriff’s Office Sarasota Police Department Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Venice Fire and Rescue Lee County Sheriff’s Office Sea Tow of Venice “As a cold front pushed through on Saturday, we saw increased winds and seas, persisting through Sunday,” explained the Weather Authority Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler. “Sea fog developed off the coast of Southwest Florida on Saturday afternoon before lifting in the early evening hours.” The search area for the missing boaters expanded and ran from Longboat Pass in Manatee County south down to Collier County. “The Coast Guard proceeded to shift their search to the south due to the change in wind direction as the front continued to push its way to the south,” added Kreidler. The Coast Guard handled 10 miles offshore to 80 nautical miles offshore. The other agencies assisted from the shoreline to 10 miles out. The agencies are utilizing boats, planes and helicopters. Boaters out on the water are asked to stay vigilant and report anything relevant to Venice Police Detective Courtney Zak at 941-486-2444 or czak@venicefl.gov. Boaters can also use radio Channel 16 VHF.