Michelle Alvarez
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Red tide keeping some spring breakers out of the water, but not off the beach
Red tide is taking a toll on Southwest Florida, but many people in town are trying to enjoy the beach anyway. → Read More
New Senate bill passes to help workforce housing
A new bill in the Florida senate that lays out a new statewide workforce housing strategy has passed. → Read More
Homes destroyed and damaged by Golden Gate Estates fire
Families were quickly evacuated when the Golden Gate Estates fire started burning around 2:45 p.m. on Friday. It’s becoming clear how powerful the fire was and the extent of the damage caused by the flames. Some homes in the area were reduced to nothing but a few walls by the inferno. As of Monday afternoon, […] → Read More
Naples to pay to remove fish kill
A fish kill is filling up the water in Southwest Florida. As more people start to pile into the area, and beaches reopen, the fish kill will become a bigger problem. In Naples, city council authorized the city manager to spend up to $100,000 to expedite the cleanup of dead fish within the city waterways […] → Read More
Red Tide continues hitting SWFL
There are medium to high concentrations in almost every part of Southwest Florida. → Read More
Affordable hurricane-resistant housing for low-income families in Immokalee
A Southwest Florida group aims to build affordable hurricane-resistant housing for low-income local families. The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance has been working since Hurricane Irma to get this type of housing to people in Collier County. Although a total of 128 families will live in the area the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance is setting up, […] → Read More
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 Dec. […] → Read More
Construction begins at Habitat for Humanity Kaicasa subdivision in Collier County
One of the largest affordable communities built by Habitat for Humanity is in Southwest Florida. After many years in development, construction at the long-anticipated Habitat Collier subdivision of Kaicasa is officially underway. The neighborhood had its first wall-raising. The home will soon be occupied by a family. Volunteers, staff and people from the community came […] → Read More
Man arrested after Christmas card with cocaine and fentanyl got delivered to wrong address
A man called Marco Island police after finding white powdery substances in a package delivered to him. A package delivered to the wrong address happens from time to time, but getting drugs hand-delivered to the wrong address happens a bit more seldomly. Inside the box was a red envelope with a Christmas card, but inside […] → Read More
Governor DeSantis signs property insurance and disaster relief bill Friday
On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a property insurance and disaster relief bill on Fort Myers Beach. By signing the bill, DeSantis is creating a $1,000,000,000 reinsurance fund while rewriting rules on things like coverage denials and attorney fees. “These recoveries from major storms are really marathons. There are things you need in those […] → Read More
Englewood Beach Waterfest returns this weekend
The Englewood Beach Waterfest is set to begin Friday and go through Sunday. Hurricane Ian ruined so much, but did not cancel the popular event. But some obstacles still need to be considered, like Ian debris and the issue of red tide. As of Wednesday, there are no fish kills visible. The festivities will draw […] → Read More
In Linda Loma, couple rides out Ian with dog in kayak
The Linda Loma community in south Fort Myers was devastated by Hurricane Ian. The low-lying areas in the community were hit bard by flooding. Chris Scott, who has lived in the area for 40 years, said it was frightening. “We all just kind of went into a survival mode,” Scott said. “We stayed here and […] → Read More
Fort Myers community getting donations helping them recover from Ian
Water, baby supplies, bedding, and more are all going to a community that is in real need of it. Homes on Unique Circle in Lee County were devastated by the storm and a lot of people are trying to recover. Ellen Baker posted on the Nextdoor app this week, pleading with people to donate supplies […] → Read More
Valerie's House helps SWFL grieve after Ian
Whether you’ve lost a loved one or not, Hurricane Ian has affected you. Seeling all the damage can only add to the mental strain. That’s where Valerie’s House comes in to help you out. The number of people visiting for grief support is higher than ever. Families like the Moranvilles say they are thankful for […] → Read More
Swim advisories not stopping beachgoers in Collier County
The Florida Department of Health warns everyone to stay out of the water. In Collier County, there is a swim advisory for all of its beaches because of bacteria in the water. Walking along the beach isn’t safe either as debris covers the sand. Blake Kriz was surfing on Wednesday. “We never get surf in […] → Read More
FEMA at Pine Island Library helping people impacted by Ian
FEMA spent Friday with people in Southwest Florida who lost a lot from Hurricane Ian. FEMA was set up inside the Pine Island Library, helping to coordinate disaster relief needs. They’re recommending that people apply online if you’re able to do that. They’ve had some internet issues throughout the day, but they are at the […] → Read More
Family with a disabled child in Cape Coral struggling amid power outages
Crews are hard at work in Cape Coral doing what they can to turn the lights on for residents without power. Melissa and Jay Higgins... → Read More
Canals overflowing from storm surge is a concern for Cape Coral residents
Anytime a storm hits near Cape Coral, there is a fear that canals will overflow and cause major issues. → Read More
Emotions run high at British Open Pub in Bonita Springs for the Queen's funeral
The people watching the ceremony at the British Open Pub in Bonita Springs Monday morning were on an emotional rollercoaster. → Read More
Red drift algae remains on Bunche Beach
A smelly mess continues to wash up on the shoreline at Bunche Beach and parts of Fort Myers Beach. Red drift algae is leaving the area with a disgusting smell. Red drift algae is not harmful or toxic, but it does have a really bad smell. It smells “a little bit like sewage,” said Karen […] → Read More