Duo accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula from PublixBuckingham residents push for solution to flooding
Lee County Duo accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula from Publix Two women are accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula and drink powder from a Publix in Lee County.
BUCKINGHAM Buckingham residents push for solution to flooding Buckingham residents are tired of their lives being thrown off course whenever it rains a little too hard.
BONITA SPRINGS Donna’s Barbershop in Bonita Springs doubling as music venue On concert day, you won’t see barber chairs, combs or razors. Instead, you’ll see amps, mics, soundboards, a drum set and the talent of the local music scene behind each instrument.
FORT MYERS FHP investigating rollover crash on I-75 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a rollover crash near the exit of Colonial Boulevard, around Mile Marker 136.
PUNTA GORDA Smelly fish washing up dead on shore concerning neighbors Dirty, rotten fish piled up dead along the shore at the Twin Isles Country Club in Punta Gorda.
PINE ISLAND How a car ended up in the water near a Matlacha restaurant Almost every law enforcement agency in the area was at Miceli’s restaurant on Pine Island Road, as the car with the brake lights on went down the Matlacha pass.
LEHIGH ACRES Understanding Mosquito Control: Low-flying plane operations explained Low-flying planes flying back and forth over homes over the weekend worried many people on the ground, who wondered what was happening.
Man keeping brother’s legacy alive with basketball camp Sean Achilles loved basketball and worked hard at it. His brother Dsean, on the other hand, didn’t take the sport seriously.
Expert weighs in on Sebring killer’s claim of severe mental health issues Zephen Xaver claims voices in his head drove him to kill. A state psychologist said that doesn’t add up.
Miracle Moment: little boy takes first steps at 4 years old Landon hops to it and goes. Nothing’s holding him back. Especially not cerebral palsy. Landon has spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that makes it hard for him to walk. It’s a life-long complication after Landon was born severely premature.
FORT MYERS Families anxiously await repairs to Lakes Park splash pads With summer heat in full swing, Southwest Florida families are looking for ways to cool off.
Collier County Education Association continues bargaining for increased wages For years, teachers have been talking about how much it costs to live in Collier County, saying it doesn’t match what they’re getting paid, and they believe they deserve more.
CAPE CORAL OSHA takes over investigation of deadly tire explosion at Firestone The investigation into a deadly explosion inside a garage at a Firestone is out of the hands of local law enforcement, as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has taken over.
FORT MYERS Man found unconscious at Hendry County hazmat scene appears in federal court The man arrested during a hazmat scene in Hendry county that made 20 first responders sick appeared in federal court in Fort Myers.
Lee County Duo accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula from Publix Two women are accused of stealing 70 cans of baby formula and drink powder from a Publix in Lee County.
BUCKINGHAM Buckingham residents push for solution to flooding Buckingham residents are tired of their lives being thrown off course whenever it rains a little too hard.
BONITA SPRINGS Donna’s Barbershop in Bonita Springs doubling as music venue On concert day, you won’t see barber chairs, combs or razors. Instead, you’ll see amps, mics, soundboards, a drum set and the talent of the local music scene behind each instrument.
FORT MYERS FHP investigating rollover crash on I-75 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a rollover crash near the exit of Colonial Boulevard, around Mile Marker 136.
PUNTA GORDA Smelly fish washing up dead on shore concerning neighbors Dirty, rotten fish piled up dead along the shore at the Twin Isles Country Club in Punta Gorda.
PINE ISLAND How a car ended up in the water near a Matlacha restaurant Almost every law enforcement agency in the area was at Miceli’s restaurant on Pine Island Road, as the car with the brake lights on went down the Matlacha pass.
LEHIGH ACRES Understanding Mosquito Control: Low-flying plane operations explained Low-flying planes flying back and forth over homes over the weekend worried many people on the ground, who wondered what was happening.
Man keeping brother’s legacy alive with basketball camp Sean Achilles loved basketball and worked hard at it. His brother Dsean, on the other hand, didn’t take the sport seriously.
Expert weighs in on Sebring killer’s claim of severe mental health issues Zephen Xaver claims voices in his head drove him to kill. A state psychologist said that doesn’t add up.
Miracle Moment: little boy takes first steps at 4 years old Landon hops to it and goes. Nothing’s holding him back. Especially not cerebral palsy. Landon has spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that makes it hard for him to walk. It’s a life-long complication after Landon was born severely premature.
FORT MYERS Families anxiously await repairs to Lakes Park splash pads With summer heat in full swing, Southwest Florida families are looking for ways to cool off.
Collier County Education Association continues bargaining for increased wages For years, teachers have been talking about how much it costs to live in Collier County, saying it doesn’t match what they’re getting paid, and they believe they deserve more.
CAPE CORAL OSHA takes over investigation of deadly tire explosion at Firestone The investigation into a deadly explosion inside a garage at a Firestone is out of the hands of local law enforcement, as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has taken over.
FORT MYERS Man found unconscious at Hendry County hazmat scene appears in federal court The man arrested during a hazmat scene in Hendry county that made 20 first responders sick appeared in federal court in Fort Myers.
Hurricane season is approaching, so now is the time for Southwest Floridians to gear up and protect themselves against potential storms. Many withstood the heavy damage brought on by Hurricane Ian in 2022, so WINK News Anchor Chris Cifatte wanted to know what lessons were learned and how people can better prepare for the next major storm. A common lesson learned with homeowners following Ian was what was covered under their insurance. Public Adjuster Blake Day told Cifatte that pool enclosures and lanais almost always require a separate endorsement. “I mean, hiring someone like a public adjuster, you don’t need me a lot of times if you have the right things in your policy to begin with,” said Day. The largest takeaway not covered under homeowners insurance is flooding. Only one in five people in Florida has a flood policy, but without it, you won’t be covered for rising water problems from a storm. For those with active flood policies, be sure that the policy includes contents; otherwise, none of your furniture or other personal belongings will be replaced. “Many don’t have the proper documentation when submitting claims,” said Day. It’s important to take pictures of all your belongings, as well as labels, serial numbers, and a detailed photo of the “before” image to prove ownership. Taking photos of the outside of your property is as important as taking photos of inside the home. “You know, those before-and-after photos are important because your big ticket items are your lanai and your roof. If you have lanai and roof damage, that can be $100,000 plus between the two,” said Day. Check your windows in case wind or water damage breaks the seal. Then, take a wide shot and an up-close shot in case the stucco is damaged during a heavy storm. For those comfortable with climbing ladders, it is recommended that you take photos of your roof. Without those pictures, an adjuster could assume the damage was already there. “It looks like somebody broke a bunch of tiles while doing that, and the homeowner says, ‘Oh, well, here’s a, you know, dated photo, you know,'” said Day. “The day before the hurricane, the same slope or all these tiles were broken, you know, and here are the photos when we got back, and the insurance company said, ‘ Oh wow, you’re right.'” It may be overwhelming, so it is encouraged to begin the process now. One more insurance tip: make sure you have replacement value coverage. It costs more, but it means your insurer replaces your old fridge with a new one. Otherwise, if your policy reads “actual cash value,” you only get the value of the old fridge at the time of the storm.