Precautionary boil water notice in effect for Fort Myers BeachLee Commissioners accept $22.7M state grant for water management project at Larry Kiker Preserve
FORT MYERS BEACH Precautionary boil water notice in effect for Fort Myers Beach A Precautionary boil water notice is in effect for all residents of Fort Myers Beach due to a water main break on Estero Boulevard.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners accept $22.7M state grant for water management project at Larry Kiker Preserve The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to accept a $22.7 million Resilient Florida Grant for a water management project.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners vote to adopt Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a resolution adopting the Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
FORT MYERS Loitering suspect accused of dropping cell phone and ID at Fort Myers crime scene A man has been arrested after allegedly dropping his cell phone and driver’s license at the scene of a loitering crime in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS Precautionary lockdowns for 2 Fort Myers schools have been lifted The Lee County School District has lifted its precautionary lockdowns on two Fort Myers schools early Tuesday morning.
Car engulfed in flames on West Villages Parkway in Sarasota A head-on collision that ended in a fire occurred on River Road, south of West Villages Parkway, in Sarasota County.
Caloosahatchee Bridge faces traffic delays due to FDOT project Motorists on the Caloosahatchee Bridge in Fort Myers faced severe traffic delays due to the Florida Department of Transportation pedestrian walkway project.
31 endangered Florida panthers killed in 2024; breaks record for most deaths in a year A grim record has been broken, as another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign underway in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Fire Department has launched its 12th annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign.
the weather authority Cool weather with abundant sunshine this Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures, with abundant sunshine expected this Tuesday afternoon.
Better Business Bureau alerts public to rise in fake pet ads The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about the rise of fraudulent pet adoption schemes during the holiday season.
FORT MYERS Boy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pond A Fort Myers family is heartbroken they will never get see their little boy running around smiling again after he drowned in Lee County.
NAPLES Man arrested for sex crimes with underage girl on Naples Pier A Naples man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor on the Naples Pier.
Page Field Opportunities await in Lee County’s Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program Lee County will soon have a new civil air patrol squadron, but they need people interested in joining to make this happen.
Southwest Florida leaders react to President Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden Southwest Florida leaders are weighing in Monday evening on President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter.
FORT MYERS BEACH Precautionary boil water notice in effect for Fort Myers Beach A Precautionary boil water notice is in effect for all residents of Fort Myers Beach due to a water main break on Estero Boulevard.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners accept $22.7M state grant for water management project at Larry Kiker Preserve The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to accept a $22.7 million Resilient Florida Grant for a water management project.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners vote to adopt Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a resolution adopting the Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
FORT MYERS Loitering suspect accused of dropping cell phone and ID at Fort Myers crime scene A man has been arrested after allegedly dropping his cell phone and driver’s license at the scene of a loitering crime in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS Precautionary lockdowns for 2 Fort Myers schools have been lifted The Lee County School District has lifted its precautionary lockdowns on two Fort Myers schools early Tuesday morning.
Car engulfed in flames on West Villages Parkway in Sarasota A head-on collision that ended in a fire occurred on River Road, south of West Villages Parkway, in Sarasota County.
Caloosahatchee Bridge faces traffic delays due to FDOT project Motorists on the Caloosahatchee Bridge in Fort Myers faced severe traffic delays due to the Florida Department of Transportation pedestrian walkway project.
31 endangered Florida panthers killed in 2024; breaks record for most deaths in a year A grim record has been broken, as another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign underway in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Fire Department has launched its 12th annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign.
the weather authority Cool weather with abundant sunshine this Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures, with abundant sunshine expected this Tuesday afternoon.
Better Business Bureau alerts public to rise in fake pet ads The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about the rise of fraudulent pet adoption schemes during the holiday season.
FORT MYERS Boy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pond A Fort Myers family is heartbroken they will never get see their little boy running around smiling again after he drowned in Lee County.
NAPLES Man arrested for sex crimes with underage girl on Naples Pier A Naples man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor on the Naples Pier.
Page Field Opportunities await in Lee County’s Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program Lee County will soon have a new civil air patrol squadron, but they need people interested in joining to make this happen.
Southwest Florida leaders react to President Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden Southwest Florida leaders are weighing in Monday evening on President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter.
Credit: WINK News After Hurricane Ian, there was darkness and an eerie silence. Without power and light, hope seemed dim. But 8 days after the storm, on October 7, Florida Power and Light restored power to 99% of its customers. “When you actually turn power back onto people I’ve been places where you can hear cheers in the background – happy faces,” said Michael Woodruff with FPL of Northern Indiana. The power coming back on was a literal beacon of light guiding us toward the end of the tunnel. “I just love that FPL was able to get down here so fast after I squeaked a little because just I’m a little mouse. I ain’t nothing, but they came down and took care of this,” said Woodruff. On Wednesday, FPL was boots on the ground again with energy expert Depri Hammond on Fort Myers Beach, ready to offer solutions. “We’ve been out here the past few Wednesdays and just want to let the community know that we are out here for support and just having a face and a human on-site to be able to speak to,” said Hammond. They answered questions about billing, meters, energy efficiency, and rebuilding. Despite major restoration after the storm, there are still people on the island in need. FPL spokesperson Bianca Soriano told WINK News Reporter Liz Biro the people of Fort Myers Beach are also the focus. But why are some people still without power more than 18 months after the storm? “It’s more customers understanding what’s next, at what point they are in the process, and who they need to connect with, whether it be FPL or the municipality,” said Soriano. FPL plans to be out on Fort Myers Beach every Wednesday until people stop showing up. Right now, they are just on Fort Myers Beach, but they told WINK News reporter Liz Biro to pass along the message that if you don’t live on the island and you or your neighbors have questions, you can reach out to FPL, and they can do a similar mobile set-up for your neighborhood. They understand face-to-face conversations are easier than over the phone.