The Weather Authority: Isolated rain and storms for your Monday afternoonCharlotte County allowing temporary RVs and mobile homes after Hurricane Helene
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Isolated rain and storms for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain and storms following a dry and sunny start to your Monday.
Charlotte County allowing temporary RVs and mobile homes after Hurricane Helene Charlotte County is now allowing people to live in an RV or mobile home on their property for the next three years.
Fatal crash involving wrong way driver on I-75 in Lee County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that occurred on the northbound lanes of Interstate 75.
1 dead after head-on crash on I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash left one dead on I-75.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
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.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Isolated rain and storms for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain and storms following a dry and sunny start to your Monday.
Charlotte County allowing temporary RVs and mobile homes after Hurricane Helene Charlotte County is now allowing people to live in an RV or mobile home on their property for the next three years.
Fatal crash involving wrong way driver on I-75 in Lee County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that occurred on the northbound lanes of Interstate 75.
1 dead after head-on crash on I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash left one dead on I-75.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
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.
PINE ISLAND Community members stick up for food truck told to close on Pine Island Lee County told the owners of a food truck on Pine Island they needed to close down, and community members are unhappy about it. People lined up Wednesday to get one last taste of authentic Mexican food at El Viejon Taco food truck on Pine Island. The owners of El Viejon Taco told us zoning […]
CAPE CORAL Suspect wanted for using fake $100 bills at Cape Coral Walmart The Cape Coral Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit wants your help to identify a man accused of passing counterfeit cash. On December 26th, 2021 at around 10:00 p.m., the suspect entered Walmart located at 2020 NE Pine Island Road and bought a pre-loaded money card with two counterfeit $100 bills. Walmart Asset Protection reported that […]
FORT MYERS BEACH President Joe Biden tours Hurricane Ian devastation, visits SWFL officials, business owners President Joe Biden and Gov. Ron DeSantis visited with and encouraged one another after each of them took separate tours of viewing the devastation along the Southwest Florida coastline. A week after Hurricane Ian ruined and shut down every business on Fort Myers Beach, Lee County Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass accompanied Biden on a helicopter tour […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police advocating ride-sharing for Oktoberfest The Cape Coral Police Department is reminding people to stay safe if they are planning on attending the Oktoberfest event. Oktoberfest is being held on Oct. 22-24 and Oct. 29-31 at 2101 SW Pine Island Rd. The event is hosted by the German American Social Club. The event does have free parking, but organizers are […]
FORT MYERS Seminole Gulf Railway needs repairs to help SWFL recover from Ian Lumber, drywall, and stone are just some of the essential items being brought to the Southwest Florida area by the Seminole Gulf Railway. The railway is a key feature in the rebuilding process for Southwest Florida, but damage from Ian is disrupting that vital link. Think about it like this, what the trains can bring […]
NORTH FORT MYERS FEMA announces it will allow trailers in flood zones on final day to apply for assistance On Thursday, FEMA was in Fort Myers to announce special consideration for temporary housing units in flood hazard areas. Since the recovery started, one of the biggest delays has been getting trailers to those who need them. FEMA leadership was giving tours of two of FEMA’s “Direct temporary housing program units” in North Fort Myers. […]
CAPE CORAL How to lower the chances of fire during the dry season after Ian increased fire risk A brush fire that has been burning since Wednesday is now about 38 acres in Cape Coral. Crews are still out there near El Dorado and Southwest 5th Terrace working to put it out. Now that the dry season is here, consider this: Did Hurricane Ian make it easier for fires to start and spread? […]
CAPE CORAL More electric vehicle charging stations needed in Cape Coral There’s a federal push to own electric cars to save the environment but in one Southwest Florida city, there simply aren’t enough electric charging points. Now there’s a need in Cape Coral for charging stations. There are currently only three charging stations in Cape Coral that the public can use. The other ones in the […]
CAPE CORAL Farmer Joe’s opens in Cape Coral Farmer Joe’s opened its doors in Cape Coral on Tuesday and people are shopping in big numbers. The new grocery store on Pine Island Road offers a farm-to-table experience. Nearly every spot in the parking lot was full and police directed traffic. Some people parked at Aldi next door. The owner said he expected a […]
CAPE CORAL Sprouts Farmers Market opens in Cape Coral The balloons, ribbons and pomp and circumstance of the latest grocery store grand opening in Cape Coral were absent last week. Sprouts Farmers Market opened Oct. 4 at 1800 NE Pine Island Road off Pondella Road and tried to do so quietly out of respect for those who suffered from Hurricane Ian, vice president of […]