2 men accused of operating illegal casino in Port CharlotteAvoid First Street during evening rush hour
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 men accused of operating illegal casino in Port Charlotte Two men have been arrested after Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said they discovered an illegal casino in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Avoid First Street during evening rush hour First Street in downtown Fort Myers has seen bumper-to-bumper traffic between 4-6:30 p.m. every day since the Caloosahatchee Bridge was closed for construction.
COLLIER COUNTY Prison escapee arrested after fleeing from troopers in stolen vehicle on I-75 A prison escapee has been arrested after allegedly fleeing in a stolen vehicle from an attempted traffic stop early this morning.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of groping 72-year-old woman in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for allegedly running up to and groping a 72-year-old woman.
COLLIER COUNTY The next steps in case against Collier County Commissioner accused of attacking ex-girlfriend Collier County Commissioner Rick LoCastro faces battery charges.
PORT CHARLOTTE Man struck and killed by van in Port Charlotte The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a van in Port Charlotte.
NORTH FORT MYERS Parking lot chaos as motorists drive on US-41 and Pondella road On day three of the Caloosahatchee Bridge closing, motorist fatigue had already set in as many had taken shortcuts through parking lots to avoid some traffic.
the weather authority Record heat and isolated storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking record-high heat in some areas of Southwest Florida with isolated storms for your Wednesday afternoon.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral City Council to discuss speed detection systems The Cape Coral City Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday.
First step complete in Lee County keeping FEMA flood discount After Hurricane Ian, Lee County officials said they expanded every resource to help our neighbors recover and be more resilient.
NAPLES Fighting to save Lorenzo Walker Technical High School Not every success story starts with a four-year degree. Students at Lorenzo Walker Technical High School are a prime example of just that
Families pushing for change on State Road 82 Three memorials stand just yards apart, each honoring a loved one who was taken from this world by the same road.
FORT MYERS Drivers continue using parking lot as a cut-through Patience is a virtue, but some drivers trying to get to the Edison Bridge had another idea to skip traffic: Cutting through the Big Lots parking lot at US 41 and Pondella Road.
FORT MYERS GL Homes volunteers give back through friendly competition Box after box, GL Homes volunteers put in the work at the Harry Chapin food bank’s “Pack the Pantry” event.
New treatment may help your runny nose Stuffy or runny nose, itchy eyes and constant throat clearing are common complaints for millions of Americans.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 men accused of operating illegal casino in Port Charlotte Two men have been arrested after Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said they discovered an illegal casino in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Avoid First Street during evening rush hour First Street in downtown Fort Myers has seen bumper-to-bumper traffic between 4-6:30 p.m. every day since the Caloosahatchee Bridge was closed for construction.
COLLIER COUNTY Prison escapee arrested after fleeing from troopers in stolen vehicle on I-75 A prison escapee has been arrested after allegedly fleeing in a stolen vehicle from an attempted traffic stop early this morning.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of groping 72-year-old woman in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for allegedly running up to and groping a 72-year-old woman.
COLLIER COUNTY The next steps in case against Collier County Commissioner accused of attacking ex-girlfriend Collier County Commissioner Rick LoCastro faces battery charges.
PORT CHARLOTTE Man struck and killed by van in Port Charlotte The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a van in Port Charlotte.
NORTH FORT MYERS Parking lot chaos as motorists drive on US-41 and Pondella road On day three of the Caloosahatchee Bridge closing, motorist fatigue had already set in as many had taken shortcuts through parking lots to avoid some traffic.
the weather authority Record heat and isolated storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking record-high heat in some areas of Southwest Florida with isolated storms for your Wednesday afternoon.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral City Council to discuss speed detection systems The Cape Coral City Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday.
First step complete in Lee County keeping FEMA flood discount After Hurricane Ian, Lee County officials said they expanded every resource to help our neighbors recover and be more resilient.
NAPLES Fighting to save Lorenzo Walker Technical High School Not every success story starts with a four-year degree. Students at Lorenzo Walker Technical High School are a prime example of just that
Families pushing for change on State Road 82 Three memorials stand just yards apart, each honoring a loved one who was taken from this world by the same road.
FORT MYERS Drivers continue using parking lot as a cut-through Patience is a virtue, but some drivers trying to get to the Edison Bridge had another idea to skip traffic: Cutting through the Big Lots parking lot at US 41 and Pondella Road.
FORT MYERS GL Homes volunteers give back through friendly competition Box after box, GL Homes volunteers put in the work at the Harry Chapin food bank’s “Pack the Pantry” event.
New treatment may help your runny nose Stuffy or runny nose, itchy eyes and constant throat clearing are common complaints for millions of Americans.
Lee County residents, your voice is needed. Starting Wednesday, there’s an opportunity for you to attend public meetings and have your say on the draft action plan for a $1.1 billion grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The plan, carefully developed by the Resilient Lee task force over several months, was released Tuesday. It aims to improve housing, infrastructure, public services and planning initiatives in Lee County. The first of nine public meetings at the Bonita Springs City Council meeting released their final 264 paged draft for how they plan to spend $1.1 billion grant. [ READ MORE: Lee County seeks input on $1.1B federal aid for Ian recovery ] A public comment period has now opened and will run through the end of August, giving community members a chance to weigh in on the draft plan. WINK News discovered many people attending the first meeting on Wednesday had never heard of Resilient Lee. “Somebody hasn’t done a good job about voicing what this program is about and getting it out there,” Matt Davis said, who visits Southwest Florida. Two people spoke during public comment and asked how to apply for the money. The applications are not open yet. The county plans to submit the final draft to HUD in September. “All of those comments will be compiled and considered. And ultimately the board of county commissioners will potentially make modifications to the final plan that’s submitted to HUD,” said Glen Salyer, assistant county manager of Lee County. Proposed distribution of funds, according to Lee County HOUSING: $660,000,000 INFRASTRUCTURE: $207,980,950 MITIGATION: $144,506,000 PUBLIC SERVICES : $15,000,000 PLANNING: $25,000,000 ADMINISTRATION: $55,394,050 As currently written, the draft emphasizes affordable housing development, home assistance programs and even behavioral health services to help families impacted by the hurricane. However, to meet the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s guidelines, at least 70 percent of the $1.1 billion grant must benefit low-to-moderate income households. In Lee County, a single-person household would qualify at $47,700 or less per year, whereas the limit for total household income is $68,100 per year for a family of four. Proposed housing recovery projects include repairing, reconstructing and elevating single-family homes, rehabilitating multi-family and rental housing, building new affordable housing units and offering voluntary residential buyouts. The allocated funds for housing programs would cover about 2,800 households. Lee County also has proposed a Home Purchase Assistance program to help low- and moderate-income families get homes outside the special flood hazard area. As of now, the proposed allocation of $660 million for housing programs represents around 60 percent of the total county allocation. This recovery plan could take more than five years, and the county can make adjustments as the needs of the community change. Now, it’s up to the people of Lee County to share their thoughts on the plan. List of locations where the public meetings will take place 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023: Bonita Springs City Council; 9101 Bonita Beach Road Bonita Springs, FL 34135 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023: Cape Coral City Council; 1015 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33990 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023: North Fort Myers Recreation Center; 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers, FL 33903 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023: Town of Fort Myers Beach / DiamondHead Beach Resort; 2000 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023: Veterans Park; 55 Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023: The Heights Center; 15570 Hagie Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023: City of Fort Myers / Stars Complex; 2980 Edison Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33916 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023: Pine Island Elementary School; 5360 Ridgewood Drive, Bokeelia, FL 33922 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2023: City of Sanibel / Big Arts Sanibel; 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957