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'We have never seen it this bad': Record rain floods Pioneer Plantation properties in Hendry County

HENDRY COUNTY, Fla. — Severe flooding in Pioneer Plantation, Florida, has submerged homes and properties after this weekend's historic rainfall. "My shed, that's my office, it's completely underwater," said Milva Di Lorenzo, whose workspace, garden, and backyard are all submerged. DiLorenzo said the flooding began Sunday after heavy rain...

Hendry County, FL · 2d
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Hendry County neighbors struggle with floodwater, mosquito fears

HENDRY COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)—Standing water continues to surround homes in Hendry County, leaving some residents struggling to move around their properties. Floodwater covers areas where people would normally walk and go about their daily routines. Some residents say getting in and out of their property has become a challenge.

Hendry County, FL · 1d
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Target plans new store in growing eastern Lee County

Target has secured land in eastern Lee County for a new store. Property records show Target Corp. purchased a nearly 21-acre site on the doorstep of Lehigh Acres, along the high-growth State Road 82 and Daniels Parkway corridor. The deal closed on Oct. 28. The price was $9 million for a future location at Creekside Marketplace, one of two shopping centers planned by The Sembler Company, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, in the same booming area. The dual retail centers are near the sister Timber Creek and Daniels Creek communities developed by Lennar, which will have a little over 2,900 homes. "The project represents a vital retail milestone for the rapidly expanding submarket bridging unincorporated Lee County and the western edge of Lehigh Acres. Positioned near the strategic convergence of State Road 82 and Daniels Parkway/Gunnery Road, Creekside Marketplace is designed to address the immense residential influx and rooftop growth that has surged across the corridor in recent years," said Paige Rausch, a commercial real estate and land analyst at Aslan Realty Advisors in Fort Myers. Situated on about 41 acres, Creekside is a planned 250,000-square-foot retail and medical-office destination with 11 outparcels. The planned development reflects Sembler’s longstanding approach:

Lee County, FL · 3d

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Old Florida Charm Lives On At Pine Island’s Sleepy Fishing Village Of Bokeelia

Some corners of Florida never got the memo about high-rises and packed theme parks. At the northern reaches of Pine Island, a tiny village of fewer than 2,000 people still moves at its own easy pace. It has no city hall, no mayor, and no plans to become the next...

Bokeelia, FL · 12d
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Clewiston neighbors fear floodwaters could block emergency help

CLEWISTON, Fla. (WINK)—After days of flooding in the Pioneer community, neighbors said standing water left some people stuck at home and worried emergency crews could not reach them. WINK News went to the Pioneer community, where neighbors said some people had been stuck in their homes for five days...

Clewiston, FL · 2d

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Plans for Lee Memorial Hospital site could include parks, homes

A linear park along Cleveland Avenue, rowhouses like those in Philadelphia, bike trails and a big civic green are some of the ideas for what the Lee Memorial Hospital site could look like when the hospital closes in 2028. Members of the Fort Myers Economic Development Advisory Board received an...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Fort Myers library becomes refuge for homeless people as living costs rise

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The downtown Fort Myers library is increasingly serving as a haven for people experiencing homelessness, offering free internet access, phone charging stations and air conditioning. Community leaders say homelessness is growing in the city, citing inflation and the high cost of living as key factors....

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Lehigh Acres residents get first Target closer to home at SR 82

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)—Target bought land near Lehigh Acres as two shopping centers moved forward along State Road 82 and Daniels Parkway. In a $9 million deal, Target purchased a nearly 21-acre site inside what will be Creekside Marketplace. The site sits next to Lehigh Acres in eastern Lee County.

Lee County, FL · 2d

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Collier County tourist tax rising Jan. 1 for short-term stays

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)—Visitors in Collier County will pay more in taxes on short-term stays starting Jan. 1, 2027. Voters approved a measure to raise the development tax, also known as the bed tax, from 5% to 6%. It passed with 70% of voters' support. The increase will apply...

Collier County, FL · 3d

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Lee County voters approve term limits for sheriff, tax collector and other county officers

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County voters have approved a county charter amendment to limit elected constitutional officers to three consecutive four-year terms, with the change set to take effect in November 2026. The measure applies to the sheriff, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, clerk of the circuit court,...

Lee County, FL · 3d

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“A big red flag:” Three Collier County small businesses describe disputes with another small business

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — Several Collier County businesses say they bought advertising after being promised exposure in neighborhood publications, only to later question if the magazines were distributed. The business owners — who say they did not know one another beforehand — became connected through their disputes with...

Collier County, FL · 2d

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Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson responds after losing re-election bid to Amber Ware

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson has responded after his loss in the 2026 Fort Myers mayoral election Tuesday night. On Tuesday, it was announced that Anderson, the incumbent candidate, lost to Amber Ware, who received 54% of the vote. Ware will be the first Black woman to be mayor in the city's history, and only the second woman ever to hold the position. The only other woman to serve as Fort Myers Mayor was Florence Fritz from 1950 to 1951.

Fort Myers, FL · 3d

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Cape Coral mayor-elect and new city council face city manager termination fallout

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral's mayor-elect Rick Erickson and the newly elected city council are stepping into their roles amid significant changes, including the abrupt firing of city manager Michael Ilczyszyn without cause during the outgoing council's final meeting. "I'm not waiting to the 18th. I want to...

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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Trish is Out. Amanda is in.

An Inauguration Ceremony for three members elected to the Lee Board of County Commissioners will be held 8:30Am Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the Commission Chambers of the Old Lee County Courthouse in Fort Myers. A reception will follow at 9 a.m., and the regularly scheduled Board meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend.

Fort Myers, FL · 3d

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Amendment 3 passed in Florida, but Lee County faces an $88M-plus revenue hit for fiscal 2027-28

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida homeowners will see significant property tax savings starting in 2027 after the passage of Amendment 3, which increases the homestead exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. Barbara Smith, a Fort Myers resident, shared her thoughts on the amendment's approval. "I voted...

Lee County, FL · 3d

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'Affordable' rent in Florida county runs as much as $1,800 a month for single-bedroom apartment

"I live on a fixed income, and it's just not enough for me anymore."

Collier County, FL · 3d

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Your Town Council For The Next 2 Years

On Tuesday, 2,508 of the eligible 3,279 eligible Fort Myers Beach voters went to the polls and elected Anita Cereceda, Tom Brady, and Rebecca Link to the Town Council. Cereceda received the most votes with 1,768, followed by Brady with 1,510. Rebecca Link retains her seat with 1,334 votes. Ed...

Fort Myers Beach, FL · 1d

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Lee Health says it will leave UnitedHealthcare’s networks, including Medicare Advantage, on Jan. 1, 2027 without a deal, as Florida members face a Dec. 7 deadline

Lee Health, the Fort Myers hospital system, says it will leave UnitedHealthcare’s networks on Jan. 1, 2027, including the Medicare Advantage network, unless the two sides sign a new contract first. UnitedHealthcare’s member page says Lee Health “intends to leave” its commercial and Medicare Advantage networks and notified the insurer in late August. Florida members... The post Lee Health says it will leave UnitedHealthcare’s networks, including Medicare Advantage, on Jan. 1, 2027 without a deal, as Florida members face a Dec. 7 deadline appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Fort Myers, FL · 3d

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Collier County Holiday Events 2026: Christmas Lights, Parades & Local Fun

Christmas lights on palm trees, snow falling in downtown Naples, and Santa arriving without a snow shovel in sight. Holiday season in Southwest Florida has its own personality, and I’m here for it. If you’re looking for Collier County holiday events, this guide covers Naples, Marco Island, Immokalee, Ave...

Naples, FL · 4d

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Lee, Charlotte leaders weigh library and sheriff funding after Amendment 3 passes

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida homeowners are set to see property tax reductions starting in 2027 following the passage of Amendment 3, but the financial relief could lead to budget challenges for local governments, raising concerns about funding for libraries and law enforcement. Library patrons are among those worried...

Lee County, FL · 2d