In Fort Myers, Florida, residents of a housing complex say they have gone months without reliable air conditioning while summer heat keeps building.
They say the problem has upended daily life for some families, forcing people to sleep in common areas, keep fans running nonstop, and worry about how intense indoor heat could affect relatives with health concerns.
What’s happening?
Residents at the Fort Myers Housing Authority-owned Landings at East Pointe told WINK News that they have repeatedly reported weak or broken A/C units but still do not have a lasting repair. The complaints are coming as Southwest Florida moves into one of the hottest parts of the year.
Mylissa Beard, one of the tenants interviewed by WINK, said her family has been relying on a portable air conditioner since moving in during May. She said the heat inside the apartment has made conditions unsafe for her 17-year-old son, Thomas Baker, who has epilepsy…