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Since power, water, and cable are back on in many areas throughout Southwest Florida, you may reasonably wonder what the real estate market will look like in the future. WINK News spoke with real estate expert Denny Grimes to get some perspective on the situation. WINK News asked Grimes what went through his mind during […]

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing and fall elections looming, Florida lawmakers will start the annual 60-day legislative session Tuesday. Here are 10 big issues to watch during the session: — ABORTION: As the nation waits to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, Florida Republican lawmakers could consider placing additional restrictions […]

Cape Coral Mayor John Gunter will hold a news conference to provide an update on the FEMA flood insurance program.

After significant losses in the November 8th elections, Florida House and Senate Democrats started trying to bounce back as they gathered in the state Capitol this week. A one-day organization session of the Legislature on Tuesday featured new Republican leaders formally stepping into their roles with “supermajorities” in the House and Senate. Democrats, meanwhile, only […]

Monday is a make-or-break day for families who have struggled fixing their homes the last two years after Hurricane Ian.

Cape Coral Mayor John Gunter addressed the Federal Emergency Management Agency Community Rating System (CRS) decision to rescind a 25% discount from residents’ flood insurance policies.

The Tampa-based insurer agreed to be fined and to pay $10,000 in administrative costs for violations that include failing to acknowledge receiving claims within 14 calendar days and not paying or denying claims within 90 days.

When Hurricane Helene hit Southwest Florida in September followed by Milton, many people’s lives were affected.

Mayor John Gunter is requesting a meeting with FEMA because the city believes people in Cape Coral deserve to keep their insurance discount.

In the last two months, southwest Florida experienced a hurricane double punch with Helene and Milton, but for many people out there, it’s still all about Hurricane Ian from 2022.