Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast UniversityMissing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
The City of Cape Coral is requesting a meeting with FEMA. CREDIT: WINK News Mayor John Gunter is requesting a meeting with FEMA because the city believes people in Cape Coral deserve to keep their flood insurance discount. Cape Coral, like other areas in Southwest Florida, was hit hard by Hurricane Ian. Now, the city is struggling for a different reason. RELATED: FEMA to lower discounts; raising flood insurance rates “We’ve suffered tremendously,” said Wayne Page. “We’ve done everything we can to do the right things here, like prevention.” Page is the HOA president of the Commodore II condominiums in Cape Coral. After the storm, the community’s flood insurance tripled. “We budgeted about $25,000 a year,” he said. “We’re at $78,000 now. It’s a considerable increase.” Their monthly fees went from $488 to $799, and the condos are part of FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program. RELATED: Cape Coral Mayor speaks on FEMA CRS rating decision “There’s just nothing available for us because we’re right on the waterfront,” Page said. “Everyone’s in a different financial situation,” said DeeDee Adams, who owns a condo in the Commodore community. “We all have some way we have to bear it.” Adams is trying to sell her condo and move back to Maryland. “We’ve had over 20 people come here,” she said. “No one wants to write a contract because they get hung up over the fees that have to be paid here.” Those fees are about to go up on October 1. FEMA is removing its 25% discount on flood insurance. Commodre’s monthly fees will go from $799 to around $1,000. “We have documentation to demonstrate that the residents of Cape Coral should maintain their flood insurance discount,” said Mayor John Gunter. The mayor says the city continues to be in compliance with FEMA. “We’re looking for the opportunity to be able to sit down and discuss this issue with them,” he said. Cape Coral received a letter from FEMA on December 6 that 238 properties had unpermitted work. After digging into the numbers, the city found that 54 properties had unpermitted work. Cape Coral sent letters to these properties in January, but FEMA says these 54 are the reason the discount was pulled. FEMA told WINK News the discount is being pulled due to unpermitted work, lack of documentation and failure to properly monitor activity in special flood hazard areas. Cape Coral is currently going through the 54 properties to see which of these are or are not in compliance. Mayor Gunter said the city has not had any communication with FEMA since March 28, the day the decision was made to pull the 25% discount. He hopes to hear from them soon.