‘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.
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.
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.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (941) 833-4000 charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/ PLEASE NOTE: Do not depend on a particular shelter or refuge. Sites may, or may not, be opened depending on the size of the storm and the predicted landfall area. *All Charlotte County shelters are pet-friendly. PORT CHARLOTTE Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave. Kingsway Elementary School, 23300 Quasar Blvd. Liberty Elementary School, 370 Atwater St. Neil Armstrong Elementary School, 22100 Breezeswept Ave. COLLIER COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (239) 252-3600 colliergov.net/em PLEASE NOTE: Listen to local radio, check television, and visit colliercountyfl.gov/government/county-manager-operations/divisions/emergency-management/shelter-info for additional shelter openings. *Pets are accepted at all of the below elementary and middle schools. IMMOKALEE Immokalee High School, 701 Immokalee Dr. Immokalee Middle School, 401 N. 9th St. NAPLES Big Cypress Elementary School, 3250 Golden Gate Blvd. W Corkscrew Elementary School, 1065 Oil Well Road Corkscrew Middle School, 1165 Oil Well Road Cypress Palm Middle School, 4255 18th Ave. NE Golden Gate Elementary School, 5055 SW 20th Place Golden Gate High School, 2925 Titan Way Golden Gate Middle School, 2701 48th Terrace SW Golden Terrace Elementary School, 2711 44th Terrace SW Gulf Coast High School, 7878 Shark Way Laurel Oak Elementary School, 7800 Immokalee Rd. Mike Davis Elementary School, 3215 Magnolia Pond Dr. Oakridge Middle School, 14975 Collier Blvd. Palmetto Elementary School, 3000 10th Ave SE Palmetto Ridge High School, 1655 Victory Lane—Special needs shelter Sabal Palm Elementary School, 4095 18th Ave NE Vineyards Elementary School, 6225 Arbor Blvd. W DESOTO COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (863) 993-4831 desotobocc.com ARCADIA Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2250 NE Roan St.—Pet-friendly with proof of vaccination South Florida State College, DeSoto campus, 2251 NE Turner Ave. – Pre-Approved Special Needs Only; apply at: desotobocc.com/news_dept/emergency_management/special-needs-shelter-information-and-registration GLADES COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (863) 946-6020 myglades.com/departments/public_safety/emergency_management/index.php PLEASE NOTE: Not all shelters will be open in the event of an emergency. BUCKHEAD RIDGE Buckhead Ridge VFW, 29012 E. State Road 78 LAKEPORT Maple Grove Baptist Church, 12777 State Road 78 NE MOORE HAVEN Moore Haven Middle/High School, 700 Terrier Pride Dr. SW—Moore Haven High is Pet-Friendly Ortona Community Center, 2086 Ortona Locks Road MUSE Muse Community Center, 3897 Loblolly Bay Road West Glades Elementary School, 2586 State Highway 731–Special Needs and Pet-Friendly HENDRY COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (863) 674-5400 hendryfla.net/emergency_management.php PLEASE NOTE: The locations listed below are the county’s primary shelters. Secondary storm shelters will be opened only if needed. CLEWISTON Clewiston High School, 1501 S. Francisco St. Pioneer Community Center, 910 Panama Ave. LABELLE Labelle Middle School, 8000 E. Cowboy Way LJ Nobles Senior Center, 475 E. Cowboy Way—Special Needs Only. Must Pre-Register. LEE COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (239) 533-0622 leeeoc.com PLEASE NOTE: Not all shelters will be open in the event of an emergency. CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School, 2125 DeNavarra Parkway ESTERO Estero Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway FORT MYERS Dunbar High School, 3800 Edison Ave. Gateway High School, 13820 Griffin Drive S. Fort Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Road Treeline Elementary School, 10900 Treeline Ave. LEHIGH ACRES Amancer Elementary School, 641 Sunshine Blvd. E. Lee County High School, 715 Thomas Sherwin Ave. Harns Marsh Elementary School, 1800 Unice Ave. N. Harns Marsh Middle School, 1820 Unice Ave. N. Mirror Lakes Elementary School, 525 Charwood Ave. S. Tortuga Preserve Elementary School, 1711 Gunnery Road Varsity Lakes Middle School, 801 Gunnery Road N. Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 Homestead Road S. NORTH FORT MYERS N. Fort Myers Academy of the Arts, 1856 Arts Way N. Fort Myers Recreation Center, 2000 N. Recreation Park Way SAN CARLOS PARK Alico Arena, 12181 FGCU Lake Parkway E. TICE Manatee Elementary School, 5301 Tice St. Oak Hammock Middle School, 5321 Tice St.