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Baby sea turtles are especially vulnerable to the cold
Florida’s Winter Freeze: Manatees, Fish Kills, and Turtle Rescues Pressure Wildlife Agencies
Florida isn’t used to freezing temperatures, but this February, an arctic blast has turned the Gulf Coast upside down. Marine life in Southwest Florida is taking a tremendous hit. With […]
Venice Resident Ronald Racki Held in Connection With Laikyn West’s Slaying
Police in southwest Florida have arrested Ronald Chester Racki, a 75-year-old Venice resident, for the murder of 24-year-old Laikyn Marie West, who vanished more than a year ago. Detectives say […]

Florida’s wildfire season is kicking into high gear.
Southwest Florida’s Fire Season Goes Full Force as Dry Air Meets Rapid Cooling
Florida’s wildfire season is kicking into high gear. What started with warnings for the north and northeast parts of the state on Saturday is sliding south. By Sunday, Tampa Bay […]

Is it time to stop changing the clocks?
Daylight Act of 2026: Rep. Steube Moves to End Daylight Saving Time Nationwide
A Florida congressional representative wants to ditch daylight saving time for good, and he’s got a new plan on the table. Rep. William Steube just introduced the “Daylight Act of […]

Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30
From Prep to Recovery: What’s New in Charlotte County’s 2026 Disaster Planning Guide
Everyone knows hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, but even though it’s only February, now’s the perfect time to think about your emergency plan. Charlotte County isn’t […]

Florida Manatee
Lee County Manatee Toll Rises: 25 Deaths in One Week, FWC Investigating Cold-Weather Link
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission officials say they’ve received 25 reports of dead manatees in Lee County between February 13 and 18. Most of these reports came from the Orange […]

Get ready for cold temperatures to return to SWFL
Florida Weather Whiplash: 80s This Weekend, 38°F Low Next Tuesday Morning
How cold is it going to get? Well, winter’s not finished with us yet. It might feel like summer this weekend, with highs climbing into the 80s, but don’t get […]

Lemon Bay Women’s Club Ribbon-Cutting
Lemon Bay Woman’s Club Celebrates 100 Years of Community in Englewood
Happy birthday to the Lemon Bay Woman’s Club! They’re celebrating 100 years since their clubhouse in Englewood, Florida, finally opened its doors. This place isn’t just old; it was the […]

Getting ready for the balloon launch
Englewood Students Collaborate with the Englewood Amateur Radio Society for a Real-World Weather Balloon Flight
SKY Academy Englewood students took their learning to new heights, literally, when they launched a weather balloon on February 19, 2026. The Englewood REVIEW team caught all the action as […]

Many homes suffered extensive damage during recent hurricane seasons in Lee County
From Stories to Strategy: Lee County and Tetra Tech Craft a Next-Gen Disaster Recovery Roadmap
In the latest Lee County recovery news, Cape Coral isn’t waiting around for the next disaster. City leaders are planning and sharpening their recovery plans, determined to meet future storms […]

A new era for Florida neighborhoods?
A New Era for Florida HOAs? HB 657 clears hurdle, eyes full House passage
Lawmakers in Florida are pushing for big changes in how the state handles disputes and oversight within homeowners associations. A new bill, HB 657, just cleared a key hurdle in […]

Toxic Blue-Green Algae Thickening in Caloosahatchee River, courtesy of Calusa Waterkeeper
Caloosahatchee River Bloom Reaches Main Channel, Aerials Confirm
Bright green streaks of blue-green algae now stretch across the Caloosahatchee River. Weekend aerial photos show the river mottled with blooms, colorful on the surface, but a warning sign for […]

Port Charlotte Damage from Hurricane Ian
Hurricanes Helene/Milton Damage? LeeCares deadline is March 31, 2026
The deadline for LeeCares applications is March 31 for homeowners who experienced damage because of Hurricanes Helene or Milton. If you qualify based on income, you need to apply before […]

A good Samaritan and the Bradenton Police Department police officers rescued an injured bald eagle on President’s Day 2026.
Bald Eagle Rescue on President’s Day: Police Safely Relocate Eagle
bird in trouble near 8th St. W and Manatee Ave and called Bradenton Police. Officers showed up and found a big bald eagle on the ground, clearly struggling to fly. […]

Nikki Sheaks on set at WINK, courtesy of Nikki Sheaks WX Facebook
Another WINK Weather Shakeup: Nikki Sheaks to WPBF
Less than a week after WINK dropped their chief meteorologist, Matt Devitt, the station is saying goodbye to another familiar face. Meteorologist Nikki Sheaks just announced she’s leaving WINK News […]
New Englewood News Shows Feb. 17th, 2026
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