Concerns over drainage issues in Port CharlotteDef Leppard, Brad Paisley and Train to headline Immokalee’s Harvest Nights Music Festival
PORT CHARLOTTE Concerns over drainage issues in Port Charlotte One community’s concern is about high water and flooding because of a poor drainage system in Port Charlotte.
IMMOKALEE Def Leppard, Brad Paisley and Train to headline Immokalee’s Harvest Nights Music Festival Def Leppard, Brad Paisley, Train and many more bands will be performing at Harvest Nights Music Festival in Immokalee this November.
Cape Coral makes flood preparations ahead of possible tropical system For the past week, many people have been focused on storm recovery, and now, as we go into this weekend, we could see more rain and flooded roadways.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral firefighter’s union works to strike deal First responders put their lives on the line for all of us every day. Now, Cape Coral firefighters are fighting back for better healthcare and pay.
Charlotte County volunteers lend a hand to those affected by Helene As communities clean up after Hurricane Helene and brace for more rain in the forecast, volunteers give much-appreciated help to those in need, showing off the camaraderie of southwest Florida.
Jewish Community in SWFL emotional ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary The one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas is approaching. The Jewish community continues to feel the lasting impact of that tragic day.
FORT MYERS Hurricane Helene causes rental car shortages Hurricane Helene has left a lasting impact on Southwest Florida, including the rental car situation at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
SANIBEL Sanibel woman says she received divine sign from mother 2 years after Hurricane Ian Two years after Hurricane Ian, a Sanibel woman said she received a divine sign after moving back into her home.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SWFL shares concerns over emergency funding after Helene On the heels of Helene, there’s some anxiety surrounding FEMA. This comes after comments from the Homeland Security secretary, who said the agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough money to make it through the rest of hurricane season.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs urging residents to be safe ahead of potential flooding The City of Bonita Springs is urging people who live near the Imperial River and canals to be cautious ahead of a potential tropical system and rainmaker.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers High School assistant football coach under investigation An assistant coach with the Fort Myers High School football team is under investigation.
Awake kidney transplant: a medical breakthrough There are more than 780,000 people living with kidney disease. On average, 25,000 people will get a transplant each year.
The Islander gift shop reopens on Fort Myers Beach, 2 years after Hurricane Ian Hurricane Helene’s storm surge spared Santini Marina Plaza on Fort Myers Beach, where The Islander Gift Gallery & Boutique reopened Oct. 4
Citizens form group to protest Charlotte County development When residents living in Charlotte County’s Peace River Shores and surrounding communities learned that nearly 140 acres in their area were being rezoned to allow for a 1,188-unit development, they joined forces to oppose it.
Gas leak shuts down power grid in Lee County neighborhood A gas leak has forced the shutdown of a neighborhood power grid in Lee County.
PORT CHARLOTTE Concerns over drainage issues in Port Charlotte One community’s concern is about high water and flooding because of a poor drainage system in Port Charlotte.
IMMOKALEE Def Leppard, Brad Paisley and Train to headline Immokalee’s Harvest Nights Music Festival Def Leppard, Brad Paisley, Train and many more bands will be performing at Harvest Nights Music Festival in Immokalee this November.
Cape Coral makes flood preparations ahead of possible tropical system For the past week, many people have been focused on storm recovery, and now, as we go into this weekend, we could see more rain and flooded roadways.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral firefighter’s union works to strike deal First responders put their lives on the line for all of us every day. Now, Cape Coral firefighters are fighting back for better healthcare and pay.
Charlotte County volunteers lend a hand to those affected by Helene As communities clean up after Hurricane Helene and brace for more rain in the forecast, volunteers give much-appreciated help to those in need, showing off the camaraderie of southwest Florida.
Jewish Community in SWFL emotional ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary The one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas is approaching. The Jewish community continues to feel the lasting impact of that tragic day.
FORT MYERS Hurricane Helene causes rental car shortages Hurricane Helene has left a lasting impact on Southwest Florida, including the rental car situation at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
SANIBEL Sanibel woman says she received divine sign from mother 2 years after Hurricane Ian Two years after Hurricane Ian, a Sanibel woman said she received a divine sign after moving back into her home.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SWFL shares concerns over emergency funding after Helene On the heels of Helene, there’s some anxiety surrounding FEMA. This comes after comments from the Homeland Security secretary, who said the agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough money to make it through the rest of hurricane season.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs urging residents to be safe ahead of potential flooding The City of Bonita Springs is urging people who live near the Imperial River and canals to be cautious ahead of a potential tropical system and rainmaker.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers High School assistant football coach under investigation An assistant coach with the Fort Myers High School football team is under investigation.
Awake kidney transplant: a medical breakthrough There are more than 780,000 people living with kidney disease. On average, 25,000 people will get a transplant each year.
The Islander gift shop reopens on Fort Myers Beach, 2 years after Hurricane Ian Hurricane Helene’s storm surge spared Santini Marina Plaza on Fort Myers Beach, where The Islander Gift Gallery & Boutique reopened Oct. 4
Citizens form group to protest Charlotte County development When residents living in Charlotte County’s Peace River Shores and surrounding communities learned that nearly 140 acres in their area were being rezoned to allow for a 1,188-unit development, they joined forces to oppose it.
Gas leak shuts down power grid in Lee County neighborhood A gas leak has forced the shutdown of a neighborhood power grid in Lee County.
The one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas is approaching. The Jewish community continues to feel the lasting impact of that tragic day. Some members of the Jewish community are still deeply saddened, and as they observe their Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah, they continue to pray for peace. For the Jewish community, Oct. 7, 2023, was shocking. Steve Goodman is a member of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, and he said that watching the Oct. 7 attack was traumatic. “It was like the 9/11. You were watching in shock at how this could happen in a country,” said Goodman. For some, the pain and memories from that day remain. Warren Kaminski is also a member of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida. He said he wants the violence to end. “I don’t want to see anyone killed. I can’t believe it. I wish it would be over,” said Kaminski. Goodman said he feels bad for the people who are directly in the conflict. “It’s very sad. I feel sorry for the people that are on the front lines, the soldiers, the innocent children, the innocent people,” said Goodman. Military analyst and retired Army Captain Douglas Ernest said he doesn’t see an end in sight. “It actually looks awful, so I don’t see any type of ceasefire coming anytime soon,” said Ernest. He said tensions had escalated recently, including airstrikes in the region and in Southern Beirut, driving people from their homes and forcing Israeli evacuation orders for almost 100 towns and villages near the border, and killing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Ernest said that while the assassination of Nasrallah was a militaristic victory, it has heightened the stakes for the conflict. “What happened the other day with Hassan Nasrallah being killed by the IDF was a significant accomplishment for Israel,” said Ernest, “but it was also a major escalation to the front. If you could just put that in perspective, it’s like killing President Biden.” Those in Southwest Florida who are celebrating their Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, hold out hope. Steve Goodman said he is not optimistic about a peaceful resolution. “Well, it’s our new year, and I just don’t feel we’re going to have any change,” said Goodman. “I hope that it gets resolved peacefully [and] both sides one day will understand that we’re all God’s children.” Logan Aleph, a Fort Myers resident and member of the Chabad, is currently fighting in the Israeli Military. Earlier this week, he said the almost 200 air strikes Iran sent into Israel Tuesday night looked like fireworks in the sky. WINK News tried reaching out to the soldier and Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowic, the Chabad’s rabbi, on Friday, but their phones were off due to the Jewish holiday.