‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd
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PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
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The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
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NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
Update: As of Thursday afternoon, shelters are consolidating or transporting people out. They are not taking in people in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. They were shelters for during the hurricane. Shelter locations also change from storm to storm. As Hurricane Milton approaches, shelters are opening across Southwest Florida to provide safety and refuge for residents. Here are some shelters that have opened ahead of the hurricane: Lee County Island Coast High School in Cape Coral Dunbar High School in Fort Myers Estero Recreation Center in Estero A Special Needs Shelter has also opened. You have to pre-register for access. Click here for more information. LeeTran provides free transportation to any shelter. Go to any LeeTran stop and say you want to be taken there. Island Coast High School – 2125 DeNavarra Pkwy, Cape Coral Estero Recreation Center – 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero Dunbar High School – 30 Edison Ave, Fort Myers Hertz Arena – 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero Gateway Highschool – 13820 Griffin Dr, Fort Myers Oak Hammock Middle School – 5321 Tice St, Fort Myers Tortuga Elementary – 1711 Gunnery Rd. N, Lehigh Acres Treeline Elementary – 10900 Treeline Ave, Fort Myers Varsity Lakes Middle School – 801 Gunnery Rd. N, Lehigh Acres Alico Arena 12181 FGCU Lake Parkway East Fort Myers, FL 33913 East Lee County High School 715 Thomas Sherwin Ave. Lehigh Acres, FL 33974 Harns Marsh Elementary School 1800 Unice Ave. N. Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 Harns Marsh Middle School, 1820 Unice Ave. N. Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 Update Post Hurricane Milton In Lee County, 9,600 people were sheltered during the storm. Currently, there are 620 people inside the shelters. Lee County officials stated that shelters will be consolidated moving forward. LeeTran will provide free service to assist people from shelters to their homes starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Charlotte County As of 8 p.m., shelters in Charlotte County are no longer accepting evacuees. The county urges all residents to shelter in place and stay off the roads until they are no longer experiencing hazardous conditions. The hurricane shelter at the Babcock Ranch School Field House at 43281 Cypress Pkwy. Shelter at Babcock Neighborhood Schools, 43301 Cypress Parkway, Punta Gorda Kingsway Elementary School, 23300 Quasar Blvd., in Port Charlotte. Liberty Elementary School, 370 Atwater St., in Port Charlotte. CLOSED Neil Armstrong Elementary School, 22100 Breezeswept Ave., in Port Charlotte. CLOSED Harold Avenue Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave., in Port Charlotte Collier County A shelter for individuals with special needs will open Tuesday at 2 p.m. Palmetto Ridge High School, (Pet-Friendly) 1655 Victory Lane in Naples. General population shelters will open on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Gulf Coast H.S. 7878 Shark Way Immokalee H.S. 701 Immokalee Drive Golden Gate H.S. 2925 Titan Way Corkscrew M.S. (Pet-Friendly) 1165 Oil Well Road Cypress Palm M.S. (Pet-Friendly) 4255 18th Ave N.E. Golden Gate M.S. (Pet-Friendly) 2701 48th Terrace S.W. Immokalee M.S. (Pet-Friendly) 401 9th Street Oakridge M.S. (Pet-Friendly) 14975 Collier Blvd DeSoto County DeSoto County Middle School at 420 E Gibson Street, in Arcadia. DeSoto County said, “As of 4:30 p.m., Wed., October 9, there were 491 people in the general shelter at DeSoto Middle School, 420 E Gibson—including 33 dogs, 9 cats, 1 pig, 1 goat, 1 rabbit, 7 quail and 3 quail eggs! The special needs shelter is at South Florida State College, 2251 NE Turner Ave., Arcadia. There are currently 73 people there. Both shelters are still accepting guests. No pre-registration is required.” Hendry County All general population shelters will open Wednesday, beginning at 6 a.m. LaBelle Middle School, 8000 E Cowboy Way in LaBelle. LaBelle High School, 4050 E Cowboy Way, LaBelle Clewiston High School, 1501 Francisco St. in Clewiston. LJ Nobles Senior Center in LaBelle (For special needs assistance) The Florida Division of Emergency Management has partnered with Uber to provide Floridians free rides to and from shelters in counties evacuating for Milton. If you feel uncomfortable riding out the storm in your home, even if you aren’t in a mandatory evacuation zone, shelters are open and space is available. How to get a ride: 1. Open the Uber app 2. Tap Account on the bottom right & tap Wallet 3. Add promo code MILTONRELIEF Know your evacuation zone; click here for more information.