Colton Chavez
Fox 4 News
Fort Myers, FL, United States
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Businesses working to sail past problems of red tide as crowds flock to Fort Myers Beach for the weekend
As people flock to Fort Myers Beach for the weekend, businesses like Salty Sam's Marina are trying to work past the impact of Red Tide. → Read More
Working to Rebuild: Fort Myers Beach expects about half of the island's businesses to return
Business owners like Anita Cereceda said high property prices are a reason why many businesses may not return. → Read More
Nonprofit helping people struggling with post-Ian transportation on Sanibel Island
With over 600 bikes, Espinoza said it was made possible through a partnership with Billy’s Rentals, a bike shop on the island that donated all the bikes. → Read More
Upper Captiva Fire Department resignations draw concern from local business owners
During a meeting, Chief Jason Martin said the community was unhappy with the department's Hurricane Ian response. → Read More
Families in Cape Coral hope trick-or-treaters won't be scared away by damage from Hurricane Ian
Families in Cape Coral hope trick-or-treaters won't be scared away by damage from Hurricane Ian this year → Read More
Gated neighborhoods can sign-up for community debris removal from FEMA
Gated neighborhoods can sign-up for community debris removal from FEMA. The form and service can be applied for online and will not come with a cost to the homeowner. → Read More
Charlotte County debris clean-up not expected to be complete until spring 2023
Charlotte County Public Works told Fox 4, Charlotte County has the option to hire two more contractor companies to bring in more debris trucks but is not an option they are looking at right now. → Read More
Volunteers needed in Harlem Heights as daily storms return to Fort Myers
On Thursday, organizations like Crisis Relief and Recovery (CRR) were in the Harlem Heights community in Fort Myers helping families restore their storm-damaged homes. → Read More
Construction company helping families remove pool cages for free in Southwest Florida
Since hearing that call, Reisler said they have removed over 100 pool cages since Hurricane Ian blew through Southwest Florida. → Read More
Hurricane Ian knocked out power to entire communities
But as power crews got to work not only from our local companies but also with the help of crews as far away as Montana, power is being restored. → Read More
Family B & B staying open despite flood conditions from Peace River in Arcadia
On Thursday, Joseph said rooms at his bed and breakfast are still open, but outside guests' windows– ducks were seen swimming in picnic areas and the back half of his property is underwater. → Read More
Public works proposing limitations on docked boats in Cape Coral canals
The proposed ordinance suggests that docked boats should not be allowed to have a width from the seawall that takes up 35% of the total width of the canal or reaches 70 feet. → Read More
Cape Coral family says they don't run sprinklers at all, as city urges residents to conserve water
On Tuesday, Cape Coral City Manager Rob Hernandez issued a Water Shortage Advisory. → Read More
Low water pressure in communities cements decision to hold a city-wide audit in Fort Myers
Homeowners living in eastern Fort Myers said they have been struggling with water pressure for years and in communities like Pelican Preserve and Heritage Palms, they said the water pressure gets worse for homes living in multi-level buildings. → Read More
Cape Coral adds new bulk drop-off site
The new drop-off site will be up and running each week from Tuesday through Saturday from 8- 4 PM. → Read More
Internal Medicine office offering Covid tests to help with long wait times in Fort Myers
VG Primary Care an internal medicine office off Summerlin Road is offering PCR Covid testing. → Read More
Concerning number of Shorebirds found sick or dead in Lee & Collier county
The Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) said the majority of these birds being found are either gulls or sterns, which are a type of seabird. → Read More
Police searching for driver who fled the scene after hitting a bicyclist in Fort Myers
The Fort Myers Police Department (FMPD) is looking for the driver who police say hit a man riding his bike at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Solomon Boulevard in Fort Myers at 5 PM on Thursday. → Read More
Mo' Shrooms: Urban farm in Cape Coral growing mushrooms in their warehouse
You won’t find any seeds or soil at Mo' Shrooms off Pine Island Road in Cape Coral. But just like your traditional farm, this plot of land is growing some tasty treats with an urban twist → Read More
Florida Gulf Coast University using pandemic technology to expand and grow study abroad program
COIL, a program that allows instructors like Jacqueline Salmond to connect with a teacher from another country and combine their classes online to create a cultural experience for students. → Read More