Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of HeleneDistribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murder This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features animal abuse, grand theft auto and a man murdering his wife.
President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.
NAPLES Crash in Collier County leaves car in canal and driver dead A traffic crash occurred in Naples on 12th Avenue Northeast near Wilson Boulevard.
SANIBEL Sanibel couple remaining hopeful following damage from Helene A Sanibel couple is remaining hopeful after flooding impacted their home during Helene Thursday night.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents recovering from Helene two years after Ian Due to Helene, The City of Sanibel has postponed a two-year Ian celebration and turned the event into a cleanup.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach seeking to avoid unnecessary traffic after Helene The town of Fort Myers Beach is asking some people not to visit the island.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Historic home and lives upended in Charlotte Harbor flooding While Hurricane Helene was not expected to cause a life-threatening storm surge in the county, the residents were walloped by rising flood water.
Dekle Beach Gov. DeSantis reviews the damage done by Hurricane Helene Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Dekle Beach.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murder This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features animal abuse, grand theft auto and a man murdering his wife.
President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.
NAPLES Crash in Collier County leaves car in canal and driver dead A traffic crash occurred in Naples on 12th Avenue Northeast near Wilson Boulevard.
SANIBEL Sanibel couple remaining hopeful following damage from Helene A Sanibel couple is remaining hopeful after flooding impacted their home during Helene Thursday night.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents recovering from Helene two years after Ian Due to Helene, The City of Sanibel has postponed a two-year Ian celebration and turned the event into a cleanup.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach seeking to avoid unnecessary traffic after Helene The town of Fort Myers Beach is asking some people not to visit the island.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Historic home and lives upended in Charlotte Harbor flooding While Hurricane Helene was not expected to cause a life-threatening storm surge in the county, the residents were walloped by rising flood water.
Dekle Beach Gov. DeSantis reviews the damage done by Hurricane Helene Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Dekle Beach.
Florida consumer confidence falling due to economic concerns GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Consumer confidence in Florida is falling slightly amid concerns about turmoil in the stock market. The monthly University of Florida consumer sentiment released Friday measured confidence at 91.5, or a decrease of one-tenth of a point from December. It’s substantially lower than it was a year ago. The consumer sentiment is […]
North Port police ID woman’s body found at Budget Inn NORTH PORT, Fla.- A woman was found dead at the Budget Inn, 14000 Tamiami Trail, on Friday, North Port police said. Police identified the woman as 59-year-old Linda Marie Smith of Arcadia. There were no obvious signs of trauma to Smith’s body, authorities said. A medical examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of […]
New marketing campaign launched to bring businesses to state TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida is launching a $10 million marketing campaign to lure new businesses to the state. Enterprise Florida, the state’s economic development arm, unveiled the new campaign at its board meeting on Friday. The initial launch includes an introductory video and a new website that includes the slogan: Florida: The Future is […]
Florida sheriff’s deputy charged with attempted manslaughter ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – A Florida sheriff’s deputy has been arrested on an attempted-manslaughter charge. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s office said in a news release that Deputy Timothy Virden was arrested Friday. The release said more details would be released at an afternoon news conference. On Dec. 30, Virden arrested 26-year-old Dylan Tompkins-Holmes on […]
Port Charlotte woman arrested in undercover drug deal PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla.- A woman who sold more than 30 grams of crack cocaine to an undercover detective is now behind bars, Charlotte County deputies said. Kyle Dupre, 33, was arrested during an undercover sting by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit on Thursday. She received $2,100 in exchange for approximately 31.4 grams of crack cocaine, deputies said. […]
Cruise along the Caloosahatchee with Fort Myers’ oldest cruise ship FORT MYERS, Fla.- For over 44 years, the Pledger family has been offering river boat cruises along the Caloosahatchee River, keeping downtown Fort Myers’ oldest and largest cruise ship rolling on the water. Captain Joe Pledger is a second generation Captain. His dad, Captain Jim Pledger, started the business back in the 1970s, with a Jungle Cruise […]
Mr. Food: Not your average salad What You’ll Need: 1/4 cup Italian dressing 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon peanut oil 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 1 (8-ounce) package mixed greens 2 cups cooked chunked chicken 1 pear, cored and thinly sliced 1/4 cup dark pitted cherries, drained What To Do: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine […]
Wal-Mart’s shutdown creates new food deserts FAIRFIELD, Ala. (AP) – Wal-Mart’s decision to shutter 154 stores across the country means that, starting Thursday, residents without cars in a neighborhood near a historically black college outside Birmingham, Alabama, will have to cross dangerous roadways on foot to get fresh produce and meat. Come Friday, folks in Coal Hill, Arkansas, will need to […]
Pentagon chief seeks to improved family leave, child care WASHINGTON (AP) – Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Thursday unveiled a series of family-friendly proposals for the military that would increase parental leave, child care and health care coverage to bolster efforts to recruit and retain high-quality service members. Carter told a Pentagon news conference that he will double the length of fully paid maternity […]