Major makeover planned for public hub at Mercato Plans are in the works this summer and fall to reimagine the Mercato mixed-use development in North Naples as an elevated entertainment hub and “a walkable, experiential oasis.” North American Properties, which manages and markets Mercato, joined center owner PGIM Real Estate in sharing its vision for upgrading common areas at the popular local destination. […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Precautionary boil water notice on Fort Myers Beach A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for parts of Fort Myers Beach.
CAPE CORAL 8-year-old calls Cape Coral police on dad for allegedly driving drunk The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for allegedly driving under the influence after his daughter called 911 on him.
FORT MYERS Man arrested for leaving dogs outside in heat for days without water in Fort Myers A man has been arrested after allegedly leaving two dogs outside in the heat for multiple days in Fort Myers.
Chill Factor Performance looks to market national products in SWFL Chill Factor Performance has been operating out of a nondescript, unlabeled industrial warehouse in Fort Myers for more than 15 years.
LEHIGH ACRES Active death investigation at Lehigh Acres home The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation at a home in Lehigh Acres late Monday morning.
HENDRY COUNTY Hendry County lifts burn ban The burn ban on unregulated outdoor fires in Hendry County has been lifted on Monday after a little over a month.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County deputies swarm Lehigh Acres neighborhood Over the weekend, Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies swarmed a Lehigh Acres neighborhood near Lee Boulevard and Gunnery Road.
Judge halts law requiring more extensive financial disclosures from local officials A federal judge ruled that a 2023 state law requiring municipal elected officials and candidates to disclose detailed financial information violates their rights, siding with municipal officials who sued.
downtown fort Myers Downtown Fort Myers businesses see foot traffic decline since bridge closure Since the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure, some businesses in downtown Fort Myers have noticed a decline in foot traffic due to the closure.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee Civic Center brings dinosaurs to Southwest Florida Fathers and their children filled the Lee Civic Center to celebrate the big day with a Jurassic experience.
the weather authority Hotter day ahead with isolated rain this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot but breezy Monday with isolated rain showers expected in the afternoon.
FORT MYERS Truck slams into Fort Myers home, 1 injured The Florida Highway Patrol and the Fort Myers Police Department are investigating a truck crashing into a home on Superior Street.
Rare tropical system could form off Florida’s Atlantic coast It’s unusual for a June storm to develop in the Atlantic and make landfall from the east.
MATLACHA Construction on Little Pine Island Bridge continues If you’re taking a trip to Matlacha this week, you might begin to see some traffic back ups.
Major makeover planned for public hub at Mercato Plans are in the works this summer and fall to reimagine the Mercato mixed-use development in North Naples as an elevated entertainment hub and “a walkable, experiential oasis.” North American Properties, which manages and markets Mercato, joined center owner PGIM Real Estate in sharing its vision for upgrading common areas at the popular local destination. […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Precautionary boil water notice on Fort Myers Beach A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for parts of Fort Myers Beach.
CAPE CORAL 8-year-old calls Cape Coral police on dad for allegedly driving drunk The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for allegedly driving under the influence after his daughter called 911 on him.
FORT MYERS Man arrested for leaving dogs outside in heat for days without water in Fort Myers A man has been arrested after allegedly leaving two dogs outside in the heat for multiple days in Fort Myers.
Chill Factor Performance looks to market national products in SWFL Chill Factor Performance has been operating out of a nondescript, unlabeled industrial warehouse in Fort Myers for more than 15 years.
LEHIGH ACRES Active death investigation at Lehigh Acres home The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation at a home in Lehigh Acres late Monday morning.
HENDRY COUNTY Hendry County lifts burn ban The burn ban on unregulated outdoor fires in Hendry County has been lifted on Monday after a little over a month.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County deputies swarm Lehigh Acres neighborhood Over the weekend, Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies swarmed a Lehigh Acres neighborhood near Lee Boulevard and Gunnery Road.
Judge halts law requiring more extensive financial disclosures from local officials A federal judge ruled that a 2023 state law requiring municipal elected officials and candidates to disclose detailed financial information violates their rights, siding with municipal officials who sued.
downtown fort Myers Downtown Fort Myers businesses see foot traffic decline since bridge closure Since the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure, some businesses in downtown Fort Myers have noticed a decline in foot traffic due to the closure.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee Civic Center brings dinosaurs to Southwest Florida Fathers and their children filled the Lee Civic Center to celebrate the big day with a Jurassic experience.
the weather authority Hotter day ahead with isolated rain this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot but breezy Monday with isolated rain showers expected in the afternoon.
FORT MYERS Truck slams into Fort Myers home, 1 injured The Florida Highway Patrol and the Fort Myers Police Department are investigating a truck crashing into a home on Superior Street.
Rare tropical system could form off Florida’s Atlantic coast It’s unusual for a June storm to develop in the Atlantic and make landfall from the east.
MATLACHA Construction on Little Pine Island Bridge continues If you’re taking a trip to Matlacha this week, you might begin to see some traffic back ups.
PUNTA GORDA Insurance villages in Charlotte, Lee counties until Wednesday Insurance villages are coming to help homeowners still battling with insurance companies more than six months after Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida.
More insurance villages opening for policyholders to meet face-to-face with their insurance representatives Policyholders will be able to meet with representatives from their property insurer in-person and discuss their claims.
PORT CHARLOTTE UPC Insurance closed with your open claim. Now what? Around 135,000 Floridians relied on United Property and Casualty Insurance for homeowners insurance before it went insolvent in February. What you should expect if you have an open claim?
WINK NEWS New evidence claims to show Florida insurance carriers defrauding customers The winds of Hurricane Ian gave way to the howls of angry homeowners who couldn’t get their houses fixed.
Answering some of your most-asked questions on homeowners insurance Insurance is a massive headache for all, and the hurricane has amplified that headache 10 times.
WINK NEWS Why Florida’s insurer of last resort, Citizens Insurance, is the cheapest If someone can’t find homeowners insurance or gets dropped, their last resort is Citizens Insurance. It’s the cheapest in the state, but its CEO hopes that changes soon.
WINK NEWS Answering your questions about UPC claims Many of you are worried about your United Property and Casualty insurance or UPC claims. The insurance company went under, which means the state is now taking over those Hurricane Ian claims. WINK News talked to Mark Friedlander with the Insurance Information Institute about what that means for you. You can see his answers in […]
WINK NEWS Public adjuster answers your hurricane-related property insurance questions One of the biggest issues people are dealing with when it comes to insurance after Hurricane Ian is property damage. How much should your insurance company pay, and can an adjuster stack on costs?