FORT MYERS BEACH Getting the help you need from FEMA Jeff Keenan has been out of his condo on Fort Myers Beach since Hurricane Ian.
FORT MYERS Cold Case Solved: Man sentenced for 2004 murder of Lee County man A family is now able to have closure after a cold case was solved 20 years after it happened.
MATLACHA The Blue Dog Bar and Grill reopens on Matlacha The Blue Dog Bar and Grill on Matlacha has reopened after being damaged by two back-to-back Hurricanes.
SWFL homeowners investing in water filtration systems After hurricanes Helene and Milton, many homeowners are turning to the trend of adding water filtration systems to protect their plumbing and improve their water quality.
GROVE CITY Boat stuck in Grove City backyard after Hurricane Milton One Charlotte County community is still picking up from Hurricane Milton. The Grove City community is just south of McCall Road.
FGCU FGCU basketball player helps treat others during Peru mission trip FGCU power forward Michael Duax went to Peru on a mission trip in the offseason to help give medical care to those in the country.
WINK NEWS Collier County Public Schools mourns death of student According to the letter, a number of resources will be offered to students in the affected school.
FORT MYERS Vitamin B1 may help Alzheimer’s patients; locals involved in national study Could a vitamin supplement help stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? It is a tantalizing proposition and one being studied in SWFL.
FORT MYERS 2 men wanted for theft at Bealls in Fort Myers The Southwest Florida CrimeStoppers are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men wanted for stealing from a Bealls in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS G.O. bonds: A measure to fund city parks A go bond, or general obligation bond, is a way to raise money from taxpayers for projects that are meant to improve people’s quality of life.
Amendment 3: Recreational marijuana legalization Where there’s passion, there’s big money. Supporters and opponents have spent well over $100 million dollars on amendment three.
Lee County to vote on Lee Health conversion Oct. 28 The final vote by the Lee County Board of Commissioners on Lee Health’s conversion from a public nonprofit to a private nonprofit will take place in a special meeting at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 28, after being rescheduled due to the approach of Hurricane Milton earlier this month.
Post-Hurricane Ian built home breaks Fort Myers Beach residential sale record The post-Hurricane Ian luxury housing market just set a new standard for pricing with a record-setting deal on Fort Myers Beach.
NAPLES Elderly Naples couple pleads guilty to stealing from stores to sell on eBay On Tuesday, a Naples couple pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud over the course of two years.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County reopens several parks, playgrounds and pavilions Charlotte County reopened several parks, playgrounds and pavilions, giving residents more options for enjoying the outdoors.
FORT MYERS BEACH Getting the help you need from FEMA Jeff Keenan has been out of his condo on Fort Myers Beach since Hurricane Ian.
FORT MYERS Cold Case Solved: Man sentenced for 2004 murder of Lee County man A family is now able to have closure after a cold case was solved 20 years after it happened.
MATLACHA The Blue Dog Bar and Grill reopens on Matlacha The Blue Dog Bar and Grill on Matlacha has reopened after being damaged by two back-to-back Hurricanes.
SWFL homeowners investing in water filtration systems After hurricanes Helene and Milton, many homeowners are turning to the trend of adding water filtration systems to protect their plumbing and improve their water quality.
GROVE CITY Boat stuck in Grove City backyard after Hurricane Milton One Charlotte County community is still picking up from Hurricane Milton. The Grove City community is just south of McCall Road.
FGCU FGCU basketball player helps treat others during Peru mission trip FGCU power forward Michael Duax went to Peru on a mission trip in the offseason to help give medical care to those in the country.
WINK NEWS Collier County Public Schools mourns death of student According to the letter, a number of resources will be offered to students in the affected school.
FORT MYERS Vitamin B1 may help Alzheimer’s patients; locals involved in national study Could a vitamin supplement help stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? It is a tantalizing proposition and one being studied in SWFL.
FORT MYERS 2 men wanted for theft at Bealls in Fort Myers The Southwest Florida CrimeStoppers are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men wanted for stealing from a Bealls in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS G.O. bonds: A measure to fund city parks A go bond, or general obligation bond, is a way to raise money from taxpayers for projects that are meant to improve people’s quality of life.
Amendment 3: Recreational marijuana legalization Where there’s passion, there’s big money. Supporters and opponents have spent well over $100 million dollars on amendment three.
Lee County to vote on Lee Health conversion Oct. 28 The final vote by the Lee County Board of Commissioners on Lee Health’s conversion from a public nonprofit to a private nonprofit will take place in a special meeting at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 28, after being rescheduled due to the approach of Hurricane Milton earlier this month.
Post-Hurricane Ian built home breaks Fort Myers Beach residential sale record The post-Hurricane Ian luxury housing market just set a new standard for pricing with a record-setting deal on Fort Myers Beach.
NAPLES Elderly Naples couple pleads guilty to stealing from stores to sell on eBay On Tuesday, a Naples couple pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud over the course of two years.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County reopens several parks, playgrounds and pavilions Charlotte County reopened several parks, playgrounds and pavilions, giving residents more options for enjoying the outdoors.
Getting the help you need from FEMA. CREDIT: WINK News Jeff Keenan has been out of his condo on Fort Myers Beach since Hurricane Ian made landfall in 2022. “We incurred an excess of $10 million of damage in our building,” said Keenan. While he waits to move back in after one storm, Keenan said he is now trying to file FEMA claims for hurricanes Helene and Milton. “The process is not easy with FEMA,” said Keenan. Keenan said he’s lucky he can afford to live somewhere else while he’s displaced, as not all of his neighbors can. “To have help from the government without another frustrating process, it would be much better,” said Keenan. Willie Nunn, a senior FEMA official brought in as support for Hurricane Milton claims, said the best way to make sure an application is successful is to be as specific as possible. Nunn advised that applicants should clarify which storm inflicted the damage that the paperwork is submitted for. “What is their situation, whether it be power, whether it be had to evacuate, whether they don’t have access to their home. Anything that impacts them for not having a safe, secure sanitary place to stay,” said Nunn. Nunn said that it is imperative to read any and all correspondence from FEMA. “Make sure they have that nine-digit FEMA number because that brings up their case and gets back into that file,” said Nunn. Nunn said that FEMA knows not all cases are the same, so if applicants run into any obstacles, they should communicate them with their FEMA representative, who will work to find a solution. “I would say there’s not a one quick fix, but we are looking for ways that we can help to get to that outcome that that survivor needs,” said Nunn. For information on how to submit a FEMA application, visit www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.