‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd
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.
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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 […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
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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 […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
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.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
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.
Hurricane debris outside a Cape Coral home. Credit: WINK News When a hurricane strikes the Southwest Florida area, debris is often left in its wake, which is an eyesore and clogs up properties. To aid in recovery efforts, local counties ask residents to separate their normal garbage from hurricane debris. In Lee County, residents have several debris disposal locations where they can drop off their rubbish. 5031 Pine Island Road, Bokeelia, FL 33922 50 South Road, Fort Myers, FL 33907 18078 Cypress Point Road, San Carlos Park, FL 33967 13801 Orange River Blvd., Buckingham, FL 33905 The four locations have been open since Monday, operating from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The county advises residents that only storm debris will be accepted, and they must be prepared to unload their vehicles themselves. No more than five cubic yards of debris may be dropped off at a time. For Lee County commercial businesses, owners are encouraged to take their storm debris to the Waste-to-Energy Facility at 10500 Buckingham Road. They will be charged by weight. The facility will be open regular hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Landscaping companies hauling vegetative storm debris cleared from residential properties will need a signed declaration from the resident indicating the address where the debris was generated. No debris will be accepted without a signed declaration. According to Lee County Solid Waste, garbage collection for all routes in Lee County franchise areas that are accessible to collection trucks resumed on Monday. Residents can drop off household hazardous waste free of charge at the Household Chemical Waste and Electronic Recycling Center, located at 6441 Topaz Court, Fort Myers. Two debris location sites opened in Cape Coral on Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ID is required. The locations are 1821 SW 42nd St., at the entrance off of Southwest 19th Avenue and 1119 Northwest 31st Avenue, at the entrance off of Northwest 28th Place. In Charlotte County, Three temporary drop-off locations for storm debris are now open for residential drop-off only. No contractors or businesses are allowed to dispose of debris at the following locations: Mid-County Mini-Transfer & Recycling Facility, 19765 Kenilworth Blvd., Port Charlotte West Charlotte Mini-Transfer & Recycling Facility, 7070 Environmental Way, Englewood Charlotte County Landfill, 29751 Zemel Road, Punta Gorda The first two listed locations run from 9 a.m. to gates closing at 4:45 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The Charlotte County Landfill is a special drop-off location, open from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Until further notice, the drop-off sites are unlimited regarding the number of visits and amount of material dropped off. To utilize the county’s free service, residents must present the following before disposing of their hurricane debris. Proof of county residency is required. Residents need to bring a valid form of identification to include name, photo and local address. Photo identification from other areas must be accompanied by a current utility bill or document showing proof of residency at a Charlotte County residential address. P.O. Box addresses are not accepted as proof of residency. Trailers cannot exceed 12 feet in length. Just storm debris: no perishable waste, such as household garbage, no yard trimmings in bags. Residential only — no business or commercial use.