34th annual American Sand Sculpting Companionship begins on Fort Myers BeachDecreasing humidity and mostly sunny skies for your Thursday
the weather authority Decreasing humidity and mostly sunny skies for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping humidity and temperatures on this Thursday afternoon.
The Salvation Army of Collier County launches annual toy drive The annual Toys for Tots donation drive in Collier County has officially begun, aiming to bring Christmas joy through generosity.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
the weather authority Decreasing humidity and mostly sunny skies for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping humidity and temperatures on this Thursday afternoon.
The Salvation Army of Collier County launches annual toy drive The annual Toys for Tots donation drive in Collier County has officially begun, aiming to bring Christmas joy through generosity.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
The Foxmoor Lakes condos are in North Fort Myers. They were damaged in Hurricane Ian so a construction company came in. All residents moved out in November 2022 so that the repairs could be completed. Owners say there’s been delay after delay with renovations, costing them lots of money. Foxmoor Lakes, which is the Master Association of 10 associations, has a total 420 units. Palm Lakes is the specific association impacted, which has 35 units. Every month, homeowners are paying more than $500 for HOA fees, on top of having to stay with family and friends or even having to rent a new place while they wait for their home to be completed. Kelley Fulks, a Foxmoor Lakes homeowner, got emotional when WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean asked her what her home means to her. “Safety. A sense of being grounded, feel that I don’t have that feeling, not for two years,” Fulks said. “I feel like I’ve been treading water, pedaling, marking time. I haven’t done anything to progress in my life for two years because I haven’t been able to. I’ve just been trying to make it day to day.” For two years, Fulks hasn’t been able to move back into her home at Foxmoor Lakes. “I’m a retired teacher. I’m on a fixed income. I’m gonna have to get full, you know, another job, and I’m gonna be working for the rest of my life too so I can live in my condo,” Fulks said. She’s not alone. There’s a group of people. “It’s just very inconvenient, to say the least,” Sharon Ferguson, another Foxmoor Lakes homeowner unable to move into her home said. Some are on the luckier side and moved in a few weeks ago. “Should have been done, maybe within a year. That would be reasonable to me, but two years, I don’t think so,” a resident who moved in said. They say it’s because of Standpoint Construction’s slow pace at finishing the job. Homeowners blame them for the delays and financial hardships. “I understand it, and we do understand the situation,” Rene Trevino, Standpoint Construction’s Senior Vice President of Construction said. Construction crews were on scene when WINK News visited the property, so we asked some questions. They told us labor issues and material shortages are to blame. “I would be very upset too, as far as it’s been two years since I’ve been in my home. But there’s also a complexity to this that is seen or unseen, regarding the insurance process, regarding the supplemental process, and the financial piece of this that we have to keep moving forward,” Trevino said. “It’s been a nightmare. It really has,” Fulks said. Effects of Ian are felt all around southwest Florida as neighbors struggle to move back into their homes, Foxmoor Lakes being one example of that. The second week in October is when Standpoint Construction hopes to move everyone in. They said 10 of the 35 are back in their homes.