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Ian aftermath: Family loses everything

Hurricane Ian has brought hard times for multitudes across Southwest Florida, and one family in Cape Coral has felt the impact tenfold. Randy and Jennifer Emmett, both 43, along with their 8-year-old son, were evicted from the home they were renting in March following financial hardship ...

Gulf Coast Writers Association workshop: Tell Your Hurricane Story

Remember Hurricane Ian? Then plan to attend Gulf Coast Writers Association’s meeting Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to noon for an in-person workshop to help all those involved — survivors, first aid workers, families and all others who lived through one of America’s worst storms - ...

City of Cape Coral launches inaugural Hurricane Preparedness Art Contest

The city of Cape Coral announces its inaugural Hurricane Preparedness Art Contest. Students who live in Cape Coral and are currently enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade are encouraged to create and submit artwork with a theme of "Hurricane Preparedness." Artwork should be submitted ...

Area Agency on Aging has Hurricane Ian recovery funds available

Florida Hurricane Ian survivors 60 and older may be eligible for Hurricane Ian recovery assistance. Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida currently has Hurricane Ian funds available within the Agnes Laitinen Unmet Needs Crisis Fund. This fund is used to assist elders and adults with ...