Lee County to pick up debris on Estero and Hickory boulevardsAre our habitats on the brink of a slow collapse?
BONITA SPRINGS Lee County to pick up debris on Estero and Hickory boulevards After three weeks of hard work clearing mountains of sand from Estero and Hickory boulevards, Lee County crews are ready to switch gears to storm debris collection along these main county roads.
SANIBEL Are our habitats on the brink of a slow collapse? For two years, Sanibel Island’s delicate ecosystems have been battered by unrelenting storm surges, leaving behind dead trees and tainted freshwater pools.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres driver wants more safety measures for State Road 82 A Lehigh Acres man wants other drivers to know to pay attention. He also wants the county, city or state to put some more patrols out here.
SANIBEL What beaches are experiencing red tide issues now? Parts of Southewst Florida are dealing with red tide. But it’s not impacting Sanibel or beachgoers there.
NAPLES Naples Police Department begins celebrations of 100 years of service The City of Naples Police Department will hit 100 years of service in November of 2025, and they are now beginning their year of celebrations.
ESTERO FGCU students and professor weigh in on upcoming election As the nation gears up for a pivotal election, a question lingers among young voters. Will students turn out to vote?
New procedure helping disc pain Neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain and arm pain can all be caused by a herniated disc. If left untreated, this can become debilitating and lead to nerve damage.
FORT MYERS Final weekend for early voting The clock’s winding down on early voting. This is the final weekend to cast your ballot. If you haven’t voted yet, you may have to wait in line on Election Day.
Wawa tumblers recalled after reported injuries Wawa is recalling 60,000 tumblers because of a safety hazard with metal straws.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Boil water notice lifted in South Fort Myers area After taking necessary precautions, Lee County Utilities has rescinded the boil water notice that affected 420 residences and 15 commercial sites for South Fort Myers.
The Weather Authority Tracking the Tropics: Possible development in the Gulf of Mexico has 70% chance of formation The Weather Authority is tracking a possible development in the Gulf of Mexico that is slowly gaining strength.
FORT MYERS RSW to offer remote parking for Thanksgiving travelers The Southwest Florida International Airport has announced its RSWRemote parking option for Thanksgiving travelers.
Tim Aten Knows: Mexican restaurant changes name in North Naples La Santa Tacos & Tequilas in North Naples was forced to change its name by another user of the La Santa name.
Deadly crash on I-75 in Lee County; dump truck flipped upside down The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Interstate 75, three miles south of Corkscrew Road in Lee County.
The Weather Authority Warm with a few showers for Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warm Friday with the possibility of afternoon and evening showers.
BONITA SPRINGS Lee County to pick up debris on Estero and Hickory boulevards After three weeks of hard work clearing mountains of sand from Estero and Hickory boulevards, Lee County crews are ready to switch gears to storm debris collection along these main county roads.
SANIBEL Are our habitats on the brink of a slow collapse? For two years, Sanibel Island’s delicate ecosystems have been battered by unrelenting storm surges, leaving behind dead trees and tainted freshwater pools.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres driver wants more safety measures for State Road 82 A Lehigh Acres man wants other drivers to know to pay attention. He also wants the county, city or state to put some more patrols out here.
SANIBEL What beaches are experiencing red tide issues now? Parts of Southewst Florida are dealing with red tide. But it’s not impacting Sanibel or beachgoers there.
NAPLES Naples Police Department begins celebrations of 100 years of service The City of Naples Police Department will hit 100 years of service in November of 2025, and they are now beginning their year of celebrations.
ESTERO FGCU students and professor weigh in on upcoming election As the nation gears up for a pivotal election, a question lingers among young voters. Will students turn out to vote?
New procedure helping disc pain Neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain and arm pain can all be caused by a herniated disc. If left untreated, this can become debilitating and lead to nerve damage.
FORT MYERS Final weekend for early voting The clock’s winding down on early voting. This is the final weekend to cast your ballot. If you haven’t voted yet, you may have to wait in line on Election Day.
Wawa tumblers recalled after reported injuries Wawa is recalling 60,000 tumblers because of a safety hazard with metal straws.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Boil water notice lifted in South Fort Myers area After taking necessary precautions, Lee County Utilities has rescinded the boil water notice that affected 420 residences and 15 commercial sites for South Fort Myers.
The Weather Authority Tracking the Tropics: Possible development in the Gulf of Mexico has 70% chance of formation The Weather Authority is tracking a possible development in the Gulf of Mexico that is slowly gaining strength.
FORT MYERS RSW to offer remote parking for Thanksgiving travelers The Southwest Florida International Airport has announced its RSWRemote parking option for Thanksgiving travelers.
Tim Aten Knows: Mexican restaurant changes name in North Naples La Santa Tacos & Tequilas in North Naples was forced to change its name by another user of the La Santa name.
Deadly crash on I-75 in Lee County; dump truck flipped upside down The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Interstate 75, three miles south of Corkscrew Road in Lee County.
The Weather Authority Warm with a few showers for Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warm Friday with the possibility of afternoon and evening showers.
After three weeks of hard work clearing mountains of sand from Estero and Hickory boulevards, Lee County crews are ready to switch gears to storm debris collection along these main county roads. “After two major hurricanes that came by that’s impacted Lee County, we’ve had a tremendous amount of sand that washed in,” said Paul Flores, Lee County Waste Collection operations manager. Crews have collected 33,000 cubic yards so far, and there’s still sand left, but that’ll wait until after all of the debris is gone. Flores said crews were still mobilizing Friday and are expected to be out on Hickory and Estero Saturday. Those crews will be a welcome site by neighbors who told WINK lately they’ve felt forgotten. “There’s a lot of focus on other communities like Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel, and I understand that, but we also are here,” said Valerie Zabavsky, who lives on Hickory Boulevard in Bonita Beach. Her neighbor, Julie Walton, added, “They need to get down here and clean this area up, too. I know all of us are hurting. Everybody’s gone through a lot, but we seem to be forgotten on Hickory.” Flores said the county has been working hard for weeks to ensure no one is forgotten, but with two hurricanes, patience is key. “We started on Oct.14,” explained Flores. “The county has a debris contractor that’s collecting in various places throughout the county, predominantly where we started at was the highest impact areas like Matlacha, Pine Island, Island Park, Iona, McGregor and Fort Myers Shores, and our Boca [Grand] operation has not stopped.” If you live on Hickory Boulevard or Estero Boulevard, the county asks that you please stop placing sand in the right of way while they focus on debris cleanup beginning Nov. 1. Once the debris is removed, the county plans to return to make a final pass for sand placed in the right of way. The county will announce a date for a final pass for sand collection in November. “I do ask that all residents be patient,” said Flores. “I know they want services right now, but with any sort of major hurricane, it takes some time. I know it may take longer than they expect, but we will get to them. We will not forget anyone, and we will get all the debris collected throughout the county.” Residents of Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs, who do not live along Estero Boulevard or Hickory Boulevard, are advised to reach out to their local city hall for any debris collection questions. For the Town of Fort Myers Beach, visit www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov. For the City of Bonita Springs, visit www.cityofbonitasprings.org. Residents with questions can call Lee County Solid Waste customer service at 239-533-8000 or visit www.leegov.com/storm.