Lee County provides updates post Hurricane Helene Lee County has provided updates regarding then Hurricane Helene, and what services are available.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Boats tossed around by Helene at Charlotte Harbor Three boats were lifted and tossed around in Charlotte Harbor due to the storm surge from Hurricane Helene Thursday night.
Trash collection will resume in Lee, Charlotte, Collier Counties Trash collection will resume in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties following the impacts of then Hurricane Helene.
Tim Aten Knows: Naples bookstore reopening delayed until 2025 When relocation of the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Naples was initially reported, the new store in Park Shore Plaza was expected to open a week after the old one closed in Waterside Shops.
Southwest Florida After the storm; before you hire a contractor Do your homework before hiring someone to make repairs.
WINK NEWS SWFL roads closed due to impacts from Tropical Storm Helene Hurricane Helene has brought heavy rainfall to Southwest Florida, causing significant flooding in many areas.
The Weather Authority Helene weakens to tropical storm, leaves behind devastation in Florida The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a once powerful Category 4 storm that hit the northern part of Florida.
RSW resumes normal operations, delays reported Southwest Florida International Airport has resumed most of its normal operations following the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
Power outages reported throughout Southwest Florida The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area.
the weather authority Hurricane Helene weakens to a Category 1 as it enters Georgia The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a once powerful Category 4 storm that hit the northern part of Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Flooding and surge in SWFL caused by Hurricane Helene Southwest Florida is experiencing major flooding caused by the indirect impact of Hurricane Helene, a category 4 hurricane.
FORT MYERS FMPD rescues stranded family on First Street According to the Fort Myers Police Department, authorities rescued a family stranded on First Street late Thursday night.
SANIBEL Man and dog saved from waters 25 miles off Sanibel Island The U.S. Coast Guard saved a man and his dog from dangerous waters.
ENGLEWOOD Residents rescued by boat in Englewood community The Point of Pines community in Englewood is submerged in feet of water, with emergency services using rescue boats to get neighbors to safety.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis confirms 1 dead as Helene makes landfall in Florida’s Big Bend Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered a grim update on Hurricane Helene as it made landfall near Tallahassee.
Lee County provides updates post Hurricane Helene Lee County has provided updates regarding then Hurricane Helene, and what services are available.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Boats tossed around by Helene at Charlotte Harbor Three boats were lifted and tossed around in Charlotte Harbor due to the storm surge from Hurricane Helene Thursday night.
Trash collection will resume in Lee, Charlotte, Collier Counties Trash collection will resume in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties following the impacts of then Hurricane Helene.
Tim Aten Knows: Naples bookstore reopening delayed until 2025 When relocation of the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Naples was initially reported, the new store in Park Shore Plaza was expected to open a week after the old one closed in Waterside Shops.
Southwest Florida After the storm; before you hire a contractor Do your homework before hiring someone to make repairs.
WINK NEWS SWFL roads closed due to impacts from Tropical Storm Helene Hurricane Helene has brought heavy rainfall to Southwest Florida, causing significant flooding in many areas.
The Weather Authority Helene weakens to tropical storm, leaves behind devastation in Florida The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a once powerful Category 4 storm that hit the northern part of Florida.
RSW resumes normal operations, delays reported Southwest Florida International Airport has resumed most of its normal operations following the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
Power outages reported throughout Southwest Florida The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area.
the weather authority Hurricane Helene weakens to a Category 1 as it enters Georgia The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a once powerful Category 4 storm that hit the northern part of Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Flooding and surge in SWFL caused by Hurricane Helene Southwest Florida is experiencing major flooding caused by the indirect impact of Hurricane Helene, a category 4 hurricane.
FORT MYERS FMPD rescues stranded family on First Street According to the Fort Myers Police Department, authorities rescued a family stranded on First Street late Thursday night.
SANIBEL Man and dog saved from waters 25 miles off Sanibel Island The U.S. Coast Guard saved a man and his dog from dangerous waters.
ENGLEWOOD Residents rescued by boat in Englewood community The Point of Pines community in Englewood is submerged in feet of water, with emergency services using rescue boats to get neighbors to safety.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis confirms 1 dead as Helene makes landfall in Florida’s Big Bend Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered a grim update on Hurricane Helene as it made landfall near Tallahassee.
Damage from Hurricane Ian. CREDIT: WINK News If you’re once again waking up to hurricane damage and thinking of hiring someone to do repairs, take a few minutes to check them out first! It’s easy, only takes a few minutes and could save you tons of cash and heartache. First and foremost, not all home jobs are created equal. Some might only require a person to have a local license, others a state license. You can find out which by calling your county building department. One example: A roofer needs a state contracting license, whereas hurricane shutter work can be a local license. Next, make sure the business is registered on Sunbiz.org, and ask for proof that they’re insured. But don’t stop there. Call the insurance company to make sure it’s active. To look up local lawsuits or small claims court, go to the county clerk of court website and search both the business name and its owner. Photo by WINK News. Last but not least, there are three places you should check for complaints, the Better Business Bureau, your county code enforcement or building department, and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. HOW TO CHECK A BACKGROUND Before hiring a contractor, consumers should verify the contractor is both registered and licensed. Closed contractor complaints with the DBPR are posted with the license information. The county clerk’s website will post lawsuits, small claims cases and arrests. Contractor complaints can also be filed at various levels. At the state level, consumers can report issues to the State Attorney General and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The DBPR told WINK News local jurisdictions also have disciplinary authority over state registered contractors per s.489.131(7), Florida Statutes. In addition, local jurisdictions have disciplinary authority to suspend the permits and permitting privileges of certified contractors for willful code violations and fraud per s.489.113(4), Florida Statutes. Law enforcement agencies may also have an economic crimes unit where consumers can report concerns. Clients who lose money may also apply for the state recovery fund.