Neighbors alerted after bear is spotted near apartment complexFirework Safety Tips for Fourth of July Celebrations
FORT MYERS Neighbors alerted after bear is spotted near apartment complex It was a typical commute in Fort Myers for a man who said it was not the first time he had seen a bear here.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Firework Safety Tips for Fourth of July Celebrations One of the biggest nights to light up fireworks is on the Fourth of July. It is also one of the busiest nights for fire departments and EMS as they receive numerous calls on firework-related injuries.
SOUTHWEST FLORID Operation Dry Water: boating safely this Fourth of July The Fourth of July: It’s a holiday, many say they’re spending out in the water, but it’s important to stay safe and stay dry.
FORT MYERS Attorney of family whose home was hit by church van speaks out Four children are back with their family just a day after a van slammed into their home on Braman Ave in Fort Myers.
WINK NEWS Fourth of July events across Southwest Florida The Fourth of July is celebrated Across Southwest Florida and nationwide with fireworks, barbecues, patriotic events and more.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral defends decision to take down veterans memorial Several trees throughout Jaycee Park were adorned with yellow ribbons designed to honor veterans on Saturday, but by Monday, all had been removed.
FORT MYERS Boy Scouts building accessible library in front of SWFL Historical Society A local Boy Scout troop is making the world a better place one book at a time.
SANIBEL Search suspended for missing swimmer due to weather The search for a teenager who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sanibel continues as agencies expand their efforts.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for July 3, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for July 3, 2024.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers residents frustrated with constant water shortages Turning on the faucet expecting a refreshing splash only to get nothing but dry disappointment is getting tiresome for some residents.
BLIND PASS BEACH Sanibel reacts to teenager lost at sea On the shoreline, locals and visitors try to enjoy their day at Blind Pass Beach in Sanibel, but in the back of their minds, their hearts break, knowing what happened Tuesday.
How the rising cost of fireworks may push people away this July 4 The Fourth of July and fireworks are nearly synonymous, but many are forced to forego this annual tradition due to rising costs.
PORT CHARLOTTE Precautionary boil water notice for part of Charlotte County The Charlotte County Utilities Department has declared a precautionary boil water notice for a portion of the Port Charlotte service area due to mechanical issues.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral High School head football coach under investigation Cape Coral High School’s head football coach has been temporarily removed from the team pending an investigation.
LABELLE 2nd man arrested following LaBelle hazmat scene A second arrest was made during the investigation of the mysterious hazmat scene in LaBelle that made 20 first responders sick.
FORT MYERS Neighbors alerted after bear is spotted near apartment complex It was a typical commute in Fort Myers for a man who said it was not the first time he had seen a bear here.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Firework Safety Tips for Fourth of July Celebrations One of the biggest nights to light up fireworks is on the Fourth of July. It is also one of the busiest nights for fire departments and EMS as they receive numerous calls on firework-related injuries.
SOUTHWEST FLORID Operation Dry Water: boating safely this Fourth of July The Fourth of July: It’s a holiday, many say they’re spending out in the water, but it’s important to stay safe and stay dry.
FORT MYERS Attorney of family whose home was hit by church van speaks out Four children are back with their family just a day after a van slammed into their home on Braman Ave in Fort Myers.
WINK NEWS Fourth of July events across Southwest Florida The Fourth of July is celebrated Across Southwest Florida and nationwide with fireworks, barbecues, patriotic events and more.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral defends decision to take down veterans memorial Several trees throughout Jaycee Park were adorned with yellow ribbons designed to honor veterans on Saturday, but by Monday, all had been removed.
FORT MYERS Boy Scouts building accessible library in front of SWFL Historical Society A local Boy Scout troop is making the world a better place one book at a time.
SANIBEL Search suspended for missing swimmer due to weather The search for a teenager who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sanibel continues as agencies expand their efforts.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for July 3, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for July 3, 2024.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers residents frustrated with constant water shortages Turning on the faucet expecting a refreshing splash only to get nothing but dry disappointment is getting tiresome for some residents.
BLIND PASS BEACH Sanibel reacts to teenager lost at sea On the shoreline, locals and visitors try to enjoy their day at Blind Pass Beach in Sanibel, but in the back of their minds, their hearts break, knowing what happened Tuesday.
How the rising cost of fireworks may push people away this July 4 The Fourth of July and fireworks are nearly synonymous, but many are forced to forego this annual tradition due to rising costs.
PORT CHARLOTTE Precautionary boil water notice for part of Charlotte County The Charlotte County Utilities Department has declared a precautionary boil water notice for a portion of the Port Charlotte service area due to mechanical issues.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral High School head football coach under investigation Cape Coral High School’s head football coach has been temporarily removed from the team pending an investigation.
LABELLE 2nd man arrested following LaBelle hazmat scene A second arrest was made during the investigation of the mysterious hazmat scene in LaBelle that made 20 first responders sick.
Heavy rains often turn Palm Beach Boulevard into a nightmare for drivers, like it did on Sunday. As multiple cars were stuck in ankle-deep waters on the roads. “That’s just like 2-3 hours of rain,” said Hugo Fegueroa, owner of a local auto repair shop. “Yeah, it’s tough when it rains like that.” Many were stranded, as they waited for the floodwaters to recede. Or left without a car. Fegueroa said he gets cars in his shop with floodwater damage every time it rains like this. “This weekend, I only got one, because it’s really in bad conditions,” he said. “The engine and the electronics are just a total loss. And then last week, we got a couple of cars too.” Drivers along with people who live and work there have asked for days, weeks, months and years: When will this drainage problem be fixed? Especially as this summer has started to look like a wet one. But Director of Public Works for the City of Fort Myers, Peter Bieniek said it’s not such an easy fix. “Some parts of Fort Myers that are below sea level, we call them bowls,” said Bieniek. “Basically, where the water runs through, those are going to very difficult areas to address. It’s a statewide issue more so on the coastal areas in South Florida. I don’t want to say this is the norm. But the big thing is that our systems are designed to handle them.” However, it doesn’t help that the stormwater pipes are almost at sea level. It’s a complex issue – one that’s being worked on with the state to get something done about it. “We are in the process of doing right now a stormwater master plan,” Bieniek said. “That stormwater master plan, we’ll look at the city as a whole. It’s going to take a three-year process to get the full stormwater master plan, then that stormwater master plan is going to be good for 10 years.” With no quick fixes, many took matters into their own hands, helping tow cars stuck in the floodwaters or clearing out storm drains before expected heavy rain events. Because everyone knows help is needed – and now. “I hope you know it gets better the situation with the flood, you know because it’s certain parts of Palm Beach,” said Hugo Fegueroa. “Especially this area here. I hope they fix it.”