Recovery efforts on Sanibel and Captiva after MiltonBoat pulled away by storm surge lands in Cape Coral backyard
SANIBEL/CAPTIVA Recovery efforts on Sanibel and Captiva after Milton Crews have opened the Sanibel causeway to everyone, even those without a hurricane re-entry pass, but the city asks that people avoid the island unless they live there or need to travel there for business.
CAPE CORAL Boat pulled away by storm surge lands in Cape Coral backyard A boat built by a father and son smashed into pieces after Hurricane Milton. Not only did the boat wash onto shore, but it washed into the seawall of someone’s home on McGregor Boulevard.
MANASOTA KEY Residents hope to return home to Manasota Key Life will never be the same for people living on Manasota Key. Right now, only emergency services and county officials are allowed on the island.
Man rescued by two Charlotte County residents during Milton Two Charlotte County men saved an evacuee during Hurricane Milton on Wednesday night.
MATLACHA Impact on local businesses on Matlacha after Milton Residents are focused on rebuilding one brick at a time.
SANIBEL First look at Sanibel after Hurricane Milton Friday, WINK News visited the island for the first time since the hurricane.
Lee County man reflects on rescue after Milton We’re hearing more rescue stories as people venture back to the flooded homes they escaped after Milton.
Tornado damage in Glades County due to Milton A cyclone twisted through Glades County before Hurricane Milton, leaving a trail of destruction in its path.
CHARLOTTE PARK Charlotte Park couple flooded out of home after Milton given help from community A Charlotte County couple had their prayers answered after their home received flooding during Helene and Hurricane Milton.
MARCO ISLAND Clean up on Marco Island after Milton Marco Island has gone through a lot to get to where it’s at today, and now another hurricane has come and set them back once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach cleans up together after Milton The Fort Myers Beach community has been through so much during the last two years and the list of challenges they have to get over just seems to grow. Now we are meeting a man who is explaining exactly how people on the island feel.
CHARLOTTE PARK Charlotte Park couple struggling after damage from Milton A Charlotte Park couple’s home was damaged by both hurricanes Helene and Milton, leaving them struggling to find a comfortable place to sleep.
What’s open and closed after Hurricane Milton In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are beginning to reopen.
SANIBEL City of Sanibel urges residents to not use water as Milton recovery continues Sanibel residents are being told not to use the water, as the process to restore services after Hurricane Milton continues.
CAPE CORAL Latest updates in Cape Coral after Milton The City of Cape Coral has provided their latest updates regarding the aftermath of Milton.
SANIBEL/CAPTIVA Recovery efforts on Sanibel and Captiva after Milton Crews have opened the Sanibel causeway to everyone, even those without a hurricane re-entry pass, but the city asks that people avoid the island unless they live there or need to travel there for business.
CAPE CORAL Boat pulled away by storm surge lands in Cape Coral backyard A boat built by a father and son smashed into pieces after Hurricane Milton. Not only did the boat wash onto shore, but it washed into the seawall of someone’s home on McGregor Boulevard.
MANASOTA KEY Residents hope to return home to Manasota Key Life will never be the same for people living on Manasota Key. Right now, only emergency services and county officials are allowed on the island.
Man rescued by two Charlotte County residents during Milton Two Charlotte County men saved an evacuee during Hurricane Milton on Wednesday night.
MATLACHA Impact on local businesses on Matlacha after Milton Residents are focused on rebuilding one brick at a time.
SANIBEL First look at Sanibel after Hurricane Milton Friday, WINK News visited the island for the first time since the hurricane.
Lee County man reflects on rescue after Milton We’re hearing more rescue stories as people venture back to the flooded homes they escaped after Milton.
Tornado damage in Glades County due to Milton A cyclone twisted through Glades County before Hurricane Milton, leaving a trail of destruction in its path.
CHARLOTTE PARK Charlotte Park couple flooded out of home after Milton given help from community A Charlotte County couple had their prayers answered after their home received flooding during Helene and Hurricane Milton.
MARCO ISLAND Clean up on Marco Island after Milton Marco Island has gone through a lot to get to where it’s at today, and now another hurricane has come and set them back once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach cleans up together after Milton The Fort Myers Beach community has been through so much during the last two years and the list of challenges they have to get over just seems to grow. Now we are meeting a man who is explaining exactly how people on the island feel.
CHARLOTTE PARK Charlotte Park couple struggling after damage from Milton A Charlotte Park couple’s home was damaged by both hurricanes Helene and Milton, leaving them struggling to find a comfortable place to sleep.
What’s open and closed after Hurricane Milton In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are beginning to reopen.
SANIBEL City of Sanibel urges residents to not use water as Milton recovery continues Sanibel residents are being told not to use the water, as the process to restore services after Hurricane Milton continues.
CAPE CORAL Latest updates in Cape Coral after Milton The City of Cape Coral has provided their latest updates regarding the aftermath of Milton.
SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla.,- A spokesperson for Florida Fishing and Wildlife said Sunday night sonar pinged on an image that matches the size of a body. Dive crews will go in first thing Monday morning to investigate. However, boats will continue to search throughout the night. Meanwhile, the family of a kayaker, missing for nearly 48 hours, joined the search efforts off the coast of Sanibel Island Sunday. WINK News confirmed Andrew Barber’s mother searched on a kayak, and his brother, who is a pilot, searched from the air. The search has been going on for nearly two days, and Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) said it will not stop searching for Andrew Barber until he is found. Around 11 p.m. Friday the Coast Guard Station at Fort Myers Beach received a transfer 911 call from Lee County Sheriff’s from Kyle Woolwine, stating his friend Andrew Barber was missing. Woolwine told authorities their kayak overturned while fishing near the Sanibel Causeway. Woolwine said he jumped into the boat to remove buckets off water, while Barber held on in the water. That was the last time Woolwine saw Barber. Woolwine was able to swim to shore and report his friend missing. Meanwhile, around 7 p.m. Sunday, the Coast Guard sent a release stating it had suspended the search for Barber. Crews had searched more than 1,946 square nautical miles during 31 search patterns. “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Andrew,” said Captain Gregory Case, commanding officer of Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg. “We have made the difficult decision to suspend the search for Andrew. Our Coast Guard crews searched diligently along side numerous agencies for two days, and despite our best efforts we were unable to rescue him.” While the Coast Guard has suspended its search, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and FWC intend to continue searching by boat throughout Sunday night. Saturday evening, the kayak was found empty, three miles off shore. The Coast Guard found a backpack with some personal belongings of Barber’s out in the water. WINK News confirmed neither were wearing a life jacket. Woolwine also told authorities the y had been drinking. The water on Saturday morning was 59 degrees. The Coast Guard, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Sanibel Police, Cape Coral Fire and Rescue, Cape Coral Marine, Iona Fire and Rescue, Pine Island Fire and Rescue, Bonita Fire and Rescue and FWC all have assisted in the search.