Cape Coral city leaders discuss expansion of Cape Coral ParkwayCrews participate in airplane fire training in Charlotte County
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral city leaders discuss expansion of Cape Coral Parkway Cape Coral City leaders discussed expanding Cape Coral Parkway from four to six lanes in a meeting Wednesday morning.
PUNTA GORDA Crews participate in airplane fire training in Charlotte County Different crews went to Charlotte County to take part in airplane fire training, which is part of a three-day event that helps firefighters prepare for any situation.
Cancer screening with blood test Cancer affects everyone. Either you’ve battled it personally, know someone who has, or have lost a loved one to the disease.
Deputy-involved shooting in Charlotte County neighborhood There is a heavy presence of law enforcement in a residential Charlotte County neighborhood after a deputy-involved shooting.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA goes door-to-door to help storm victims FEMA lends a hand and offers direction to those in storm-damaged areas.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County man wins $1 million from $5 scratch-off purchased at Winn Dixie A Charlotte County man has won the top prize from a $5 scratch-off.
Popular Manasota Key restaurants to host reopening, fundraisers this week Jill and Scott Hemmes are back in business. On Oct. 24, they’ll host a soft opening for The Waverly Restaurant & Bar, 2095 N. Beach Road on Manasota Key in Charlotte County, after hurricanes Helene and Milton caused extensive damage to the structure.
FORT MYERS Gulf Coast Symphony to host ‘Music of Harry Potter’ event Muggles, get ready to experience the music of Harry Potter, which is coming to the Music and Arts Community Center in Fort Myers.
Amendment 4: Right to abortion Amendment 4 could be called the most controversial issue Florida voters face: When women in our state can have an abortion.
CAPE CORAL Player of the Week: Cape Coral’s lights-out defense Cape Coral’s defense has proved to be one of southwest Florida’s best this football season, holding opponents to an average of 9.8 PPG.
Miracle Moment: A girl’s courageous battle with cancer A local diner is serving more than pancakes as a local community has banded together to help a teenager battle cancer.
No increased risk of illness in Collier beaches after Hurricane Milton The Collier County Department of Health has deemed all beaches have no increased risk of illness following Hurricane Milton.
PORT CHARLOTTE More drug charges for man accused of shooting in his Charlotte County home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has added even more narcotics charges against a man accused of shooting into his home during a domestic dispute.
CAPE CORAL Victim of attempted Cape Coral burglary speaks The Cape Coral Police Department is responding to a scene located at Southwest 45th Street and Pelican Boulevard.
The Weather Authority Warm afternoon with stray showers possible inland The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Wednesday afternoon with a chance for stray showers, primarily inland.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral city leaders discuss expansion of Cape Coral Parkway Cape Coral City leaders discussed expanding Cape Coral Parkway from four to six lanes in a meeting Wednesday morning.
PUNTA GORDA Crews participate in airplane fire training in Charlotte County Different crews went to Charlotte County to take part in airplane fire training, which is part of a three-day event that helps firefighters prepare for any situation.
Cancer screening with blood test Cancer affects everyone. Either you’ve battled it personally, know someone who has, or have lost a loved one to the disease.
Deputy-involved shooting in Charlotte County neighborhood There is a heavy presence of law enforcement in a residential Charlotte County neighborhood after a deputy-involved shooting.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA goes door-to-door to help storm victims FEMA lends a hand and offers direction to those in storm-damaged areas.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County man wins $1 million from $5 scratch-off purchased at Winn Dixie A Charlotte County man has won the top prize from a $5 scratch-off.
Popular Manasota Key restaurants to host reopening, fundraisers this week Jill and Scott Hemmes are back in business. On Oct. 24, they’ll host a soft opening for The Waverly Restaurant & Bar, 2095 N. Beach Road on Manasota Key in Charlotte County, after hurricanes Helene and Milton caused extensive damage to the structure.
FORT MYERS Gulf Coast Symphony to host ‘Music of Harry Potter’ event Muggles, get ready to experience the music of Harry Potter, which is coming to the Music and Arts Community Center in Fort Myers.
Amendment 4: Right to abortion Amendment 4 could be called the most controversial issue Florida voters face: When women in our state can have an abortion.
CAPE CORAL Player of the Week: Cape Coral’s lights-out defense Cape Coral’s defense has proved to be one of southwest Florida’s best this football season, holding opponents to an average of 9.8 PPG.
Miracle Moment: A girl’s courageous battle with cancer A local diner is serving more than pancakes as a local community has banded together to help a teenager battle cancer.
No increased risk of illness in Collier beaches after Hurricane Milton The Collier County Department of Health has deemed all beaches have no increased risk of illness following Hurricane Milton.
PORT CHARLOTTE More drug charges for man accused of shooting in his Charlotte County home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has added even more narcotics charges against a man accused of shooting into his home during a domestic dispute.
CAPE CORAL Victim of attempted Cape Coral burglary speaks The Cape Coral Police Department is responding to a scene located at Southwest 45th Street and Pelican Boulevard.
The Weather Authority Warm afternoon with stray showers possible inland The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Wednesday afternoon with a chance for stray showers, primarily inland.
The back-to-back storms—Helene and Milton—were just the beginning of bad news knocking on Jared Bayles’ door. “You have major flooding, people coming up your driveway, good people and bad people,” said the Punta Gorda man. So Bayles is cautious. Water was an inch from getting into his house. “The shop” got four feet. “We had it all picked up from Helene and laid out on a table so I could catalog it,” he explained. “And then Milton came through, and everything is back on the floor.” Credit: WINK News The next knock on the door came from Sherry Cobbins. “We’re hearing their stories. We’re giving them information, not only just about our assistance but other assistance that’s available through charitable organizations,” she noted. The FEMA grant management specialist helped Bayles. He had only registered for Milton. “They just told me today I had to register for the two,” he recalled. “So I registered with them for Helene. It was quick. It was easy.” Be alert to frauds and FEMA scams FEMA Individuals and Households Program Application Eligibility, Registration & Appeals Hurricanes Helene & Milton Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) It takes 10 to 15 minutes. On Bayles’ street there is no shortage of need. FEMA also understands there is no shortage of misinformation. Credit: WINK News “One of the misconceptions is, I don’t want the $750 because FEMA is going to take away our homes. FEMA does not take away people’s homes. The $750 is just part of that first bucket for people who lost power three days or more,” added Bella Carrasquillo, a FEMA specialist. It’s also important to note that FEMA reps will have identification, will only ask you to verify the last 4 numbers of your social, and on the initial visit, they will not enter your home. They will schedule an inspection for a future date.