Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot LakeThe story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
(CREDIT: WINK News) Harry Chapin Food Bank in Cape Coral had hundreds of cars full of people in need of food lining the roads. Families say getting food from food banks helps them save money for other bills. Because everything’s more expensive now. Some people are doing anything they can just to stay afloat and that means relying on food distributions like this one today in Cape Coral. Hundreds of cars lined up more than an hour before the Harry Chapin Food Bank started handing out boxes of food. The need was bad during the pandemic. Harry Chapin says it’s worse now. Many boxes were filled with meats, vegetables, and bags of apples on the side. There was enough food to feed hundreds of families who lined up at the Ocean Church in Cape Coral. Jose Varona, a recipient at Harry Chapin Food Bank said, “everything is so expensive. You know the food, the gas. It’s terrible. I don’t see any getting any better. But hopefully, we have this place that helps us out.” Harry Chapin Food Bank holds this food distribution every Friday and has no plans to stop. Line outside Ocean Church in Cape Coral. (CREDIT: WINK News) Varona said he needs this kind of help because making ends meet is harder than ever. “Situation is really bad you don’t want to leave the house unless you have to,” Varona said. He’s not alone with gas prices through the roof, Julie Snow saves her gas anywhere she can. “Lot of times we’ll shut the car off and wait because the lines are extremely long all the time,” Snow said. Richard Johnson rides his bike wherever he can to save money on gas which is how he picked up food for his family. “This is my awesome tricycle. That helps out my family too,” Johnson said. Varona said he doesn’t see things getting better anytime soon unless God helps us all. “It’s scary. Because you know, it feels like the world’s gonna end. Sometimes I feel it I love god and I always pray to god. But you know, sometimes I get scared of the truth. The world’s changed so much,” Varona said. Harry Chapin Food Bank used to feed 250,000 families a month. Now that number’s 300,000. This is hardly the only food distribution location packed with people in need. Amanda Nelson, Executive Director at Our Daily Bread Food Pantry said, “it’s incredible what people are doing to get the food that they need so much.” Wanda Smith is a grandmother who cares for her grandkids on the weekends. She drives to Marco from East Naples, so she has enough food to go around. “It’s just sad. It was never like this. So, if I’m just struggling, I could imagine people that have less than me. And I pray for those people who don’t have anything,” Smith said. Our Daily Bread Food Pantry said the need is only increasing. Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.