Immokalee Technical College’s logistics program takes education to the next levelEstero homeowners dealing with permit problems
IMMOKALEE Immokalee Technical College’s logistics program takes education to the next level Immokalee Technical College’s Global Logistics and Supply Chain Technology program gives students the opportunity to get hands-on training like no other.
ESTERO Estero homeowners dealing with permit problems Your home made it through Hurricane Ian, but now you still have to deal with the permitting process for repairs
ESTERO Estero’s response to FEMA’s Hurricane Ian compliance issue We are learning what FEMA said went wrong with the Village of Estero and what the response was.
FORT MYERS Florida is behind the country in recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday While other states are celebrating June 19, known as Juneteenth, with a paid day off from work, Florida is just observing the day with select businesses and governments having the day off.
Charlotte County Schools collaborate with agencies in reunification training Preparing for a school shooting is a necessary precaution in today’s society. On Wednesday, Charlotte County Schools put its plan into practice.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral cracks down on temporary yard signs Cape Coral has begun cracking down on temporary yard signs in the city right-of-way, and a fine could be imposed if they remain.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Community mourns 12-year-old killed in crash A father on his knees, toy in hand, a mother in tears gripping onto family and an older brother sitting on his bike.
FORT MYERS Citizens Property Insurance proposes a 14% rate hike Homeowners up and down Southwest Florida are living in fear of being priced out of their homes, and now Citizens Property Insurance wants to jack up its rates.
LEE COUNTY Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 19, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 19, 2024.
ESTERO Young hoopers learn fundamentals at Pat Chambers Basketball Camp Kids took the court to learn the fundamentals of basketball and life lessons from FGCU head coach Pat Chambers and the Eagles.
FORT MYERS BEACH Commissioner explains decision on Fort Myers Beach pier Commissioner Mike Greenwell is confident in the board’s decision to rebuild the Fort Myers Beach Pier on a grander scale.
LEHIGH ACRES Deputies swarm Lehigh Acres neighborhood with guns drawn Deputies were seen swarming a Lehigh Acres neighborhood with guns drawn.
IVANHOE CONTENT The silent disease; man survives liver disease More than a hundred million people in the U.S. are living with some form of liver disease, and some stats say that almost 80 million of them don’t even know they have it.
NAPLES Former Naples customs officer admits to stealing almost $19,000 cash from passengers According to the plea agreement, 43-year-old William Timothy says he stole from at least 17 people totaling nearly $19,000.
SEBRING ‘The system failed Zephen’ Guidance counselor takes stand in Sebring penalty phase While most people see Zephen Xaver as a killer, his high school counselor sees him as a broken boy who was failed by a broken system.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee Technical College’s logistics program takes education to the next level Immokalee Technical College’s Global Logistics and Supply Chain Technology program gives students the opportunity to get hands-on training like no other.
ESTERO Estero homeowners dealing with permit problems Your home made it through Hurricane Ian, but now you still have to deal with the permitting process for repairs
ESTERO Estero’s response to FEMA’s Hurricane Ian compliance issue We are learning what FEMA said went wrong with the Village of Estero and what the response was.
FORT MYERS Florida is behind the country in recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday While other states are celebrating June 19, known as Juneteenth, with a paid day off from work, Florida is just observing the day with select businesses and governments having the day off.
Charlotte County Schools collaborate with agencies in reunification training Preparing for a school shooting is a necessary precaution in today’s society. On Wednesday, Charlotte County Schools put its plan into practice.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral cracks down on temporary yard signs Cape Coral has begun cracking down on temporary yard signs in the city right-of-way, and a fine could be imposed if they remain.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Community mourns 12-year-old killed in crash A father on his knees, toy in hand, a mother in tears gripping onto family and an older brother sitting on his bike.
FORT MYERS Citizens Property Insurance proposes a 14% rate hike Homeowners up and down Southwest Florida are living in fear of being priced out of their homes, and now Citizens Property Insurance wants to jack up its rates.
LEE COUNTY Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 19, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for June 19, 2024.
ESTERO Young hoopers learn fundamentals at Pat Chambers Basketball Camp Kids took the court to learn the fundamentals of basketball and life lessons from FGCU head coach Pat Chambers and the Eagles.
FORT MYERS BEACH Commissioner explains decision on Fort Myers Beach pier Commissioner Mike Greenwell is confident in the board’s decision to rebuild the Fort Myers Beach Pier on a grander scale.
LEHIGH ACRES Deputies swarm Lehigh Acres neighborhood with guns drawn Deputies were seen swarming a Lehigh Acres neighborhood with guns drawn.
IVANHOE CONTENT The silent disease; man survives liver disease More than a hundred million people in the U.S. are living with some form of liver disease, and some stats say that almost 80 million of them don’t even know they have it.
NAPLES Former Naples customs officer admits to stealing almost $19,000 cash from passengers According to the plea agreement, 43-year-old William Timothy says he stole from at least 17 people totaling nearly $19,000.
SEBRING ‘The system failed Zephen’ Guidance counselor takes stand in Sebring penalty phase While most people see Zephen Xaver as a killer, his high school counselor sees him as a broken boy who was failed by a broken system.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed HB 621, effective July 1. This bill allows homeowners to remove squatters and increases penalties on illegal tenants. “I think it should be illegal,” said Thomas Demaio, who’s visiting Florida. “People work hard and put hard-earned money into purchasing properties where they live, and just because they may not be in that house at that particular time, I don’t think anybody has the right to then take over somebody’s property by just sitting in it.” “Homelessness is because there’s just not enough housing, good housing,” said Marty Henry from Bonita Springs. “That’s the situation, so I’m totally against it.” Under certain circumstances, property owners will be able to remove unauthorized people from residential properties by asking for help from local authorities. Marty Henry told WINK News he feels bad for people who end up homeless. “I think they’re in a crisis. The fact that it becomes illegal, then you have the right to have them arrested, seems a little harsh to me,” Henry added. The new law requires that the unauthorized person, or squatter, has unlawfully entered and remained on the property. The statute would not apply if someone enters lawfully but then refuses to leave. “Many of the issues that come about that you see tend to be drug-related,” Demaio said, “and so now you’re talking about providing areas for illegal activities, or for some things that shouldn’t be, you know, that are harmful to the area.” “It’s controversial. It’s complicated. It’s a complicated problem,” added Henry. The new law creates harsh penalties, such as first- and second-degree felonies, for those engaged in squatting and for those who encourage it and teach others about the scam.