Saint James City residents living in tents four months after Ian

Saint James City was hit hard by Hurricane Ian, and even in mid-January, the evidence can be seen everywhere. It’s not uncommon to see tents set up around the city or entire sides of buildings devasted by the storm. Many people living in Saint James City are waiting on help while they survive where they […]

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‘It’s him’: James Hurst’s remains identified on sunken Fort Myers Beach boat

The human remains found on a sunken boat Friday and investigated by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office have been identified. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, 72-year-old James Denny Hurst’s remains were discovered on Friday. Hurst’s daughter also confirmed the news on Twitter on Sunday, saying only, “It’s Official. It’s him.” Hurst’s remains were […]

The recovering shrimping industry in SWFL after Ian

More areas of Southwest Florida life are returning to normal since Hurricane Ian, even though not all businesses and industries are where they used to be. The local shrimp industry took quite a hit after the storm in late September. The shrimp boats sustained considerable damage and many of them were completely destroyed. Many people […]

66-year-old woman battling health issues gets new home in Fort Myers

A woman in desperate need of a new home is getting one, thanks to her loving and caring community. 66-year-old Nancy Jackson lost her ability to walk and has respiratory issues. On top of that, her Fort Myers home, built almost 100 years ago, had major issues. Jackson never asked for help, but Lee Builders […]

Lee County and FEMA helping people after Hurricane Ian

Lee County and FEMA are going door to door, telling everyone they can about individual assistance and helping those in need the most. They’ve knocked on over 3,000 doors and gone into 2,100 homes asking a simple question, how can I help? Anybody who didn’t answer got a flyer on their door letting them know […]

Curfew, parking changes to Fort Myers Beach Monday

  Starting Monday, some changes to the curfew and parking are coming to Fort Myers Beach. People will have to pay for parking at the beach again because fees are going to be reinstated for the first time since Hurricane Ian. The parking fee will be $5.00 per hour, but the curfew hours will be […]

Last day to put storm debris on the curb is Sunday in Collier County

Sunday is the last day for people to put their debris on the curb. You should also note that all drop-off sites are for residents only, so no contractors or businesses are allowed to use them. Imagine filling up concrete mixers 90,000 times with storm debris left behind by Hurricane Ian. That’s exactly how much […]

Par 4 Mobile Home Park FEMA trailers to get power Saturday

Saturday is a big day at Par 4 Mobile Home Park in Collier County. FEMA trailers have been sitting on the property without power, so nobody needing assistance could move in. The hope is that power will be connected to four FEMA trailers by the end of the day. The trailers were delivered in December […]

Lighting up FEMA trailers on Saturday in Collier County

A glimmer of hope Friday for people needing temporary homes after Hurricane Ian. WINK News told Southwest Florida the FEMA trailers were delivered to the Par 4 Mobile Home community in Collier County in Dec. But, WINK News later found out the mobile homes are still vacant because there is no power in the trailers. […]