Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort MyersSun and clouds with a stray shower possible
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island bridge work causes delays, FDOT promises progress Construction on the Little Pine Island Bridge has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing significant delays for drivers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island bridge work causes delays, FDOT promises progress Construction on the Little Pine Island Bridge has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing significant delays for drivers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
Many in Southwest Florida are dealing with unlivable conditions after a series of hurricanes hit the area last fall. FEMA provides Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for temporary hotel/motel stays when homes are unlivable or unreachable due to a disaster. FEMA may pay for temporary lodging in hotels/motels if FEMA inspectors find your home is unsafe to live in, you don’t have insurance for living expenses following a disaster and your FEMA application is active. If you are no longer eligible for assistance, the agency will contact you by text, email and/or telephone seven days before you must check out. The agency will review your eligibility for continuing assistance every 14 days, and you may be considered no longer eligible for TSA if: A FEMA inspection finds that your home is safe to live in. An inspector couldn’t complete a home inspection after three attempts to contact you, or you failed to attend an inspection. Someone else in your household is getting FEMA housing assistance. You are now getting rental assistance from FEMA. You haven’t submitted documentation that proves you are not getting insurance benefits for loss of use or additional living expenses. You fail to comply with the terms and conditions of the motel/hotel where you’re staying. You might get a notification that you are no longer eligible for assistance. To show you can stay in your hotel, you must provide documentation proving you’re not getting insurance benefits for loss of use or additional living expenses. You also may have to show the home noted in your application is your primary residence. FEMA will be looking for evidence that you have been working on your Permanent Housing Plan. This means that applicants who have shown the need for a longer-term or permanent housing plan or have demonstrated progress toward developing such a plan will be reviewed. Survivors receiving FEMA assistance, such as TSA, rental assistance or direct housing must create a plan for finding permanent housing. If you cannot yet move into a permanent home and require continued FEMA assistance, you must demonstrate progress in your housing plan to FEMA. Survivors can show long-term housing plan progress if they: Decide whether to repair or rebuild a pre-disaster home, find and purchase a new residence or find and lease an available rental unit. Provide evidence of progress, such as invoices for repairs, applications for additional funds (SBA, bank, etc.), a contract for rebuilding or a lease for a new home. Provide evidence of the cause for delays beyond your control. Achieve long-term housing plan goals in a reasonable time frame. Fulfill requests to communicate and meet with FEMA staff member. Even after your TSA eligibility ends, you can still access other disaster assistance resources. This includes information about additional housing options through organizations like Activate Hope and the State of Florida’s 211 helpline.