Hurricane Irma's approach causing water levels to drop

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FORT MYERS, Fla. As Southwest Florida prepares for potentially catastrophic storm surge from Hurricane Irma, water levels are actually going down. WINK meteorologist Zach Maloch explains why.

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Scattered storms with a low-end severe weather threat Tuesday

Tuesday’s severe weather potential is primarily wind-driven with damaging winds being the main threat within the afternoon and evening storms

NAPLES

Reimagining the Naples Pier after Ian

The Naples Pier was beaten and battered by Hurricane Ian. Now eight months later, plans to reimagine and rebuild it are coming into focus.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Veteran, 84, living in car since Hurricane Ian

An 84-year-old veteran has been living in his car since his condo was gutted after being damaged by Hurricane Ian

Couple claims insurer isn’t following their own policy

Hurricane Season 2023 has officially begun, but Hurricane Ian recovery is far from ending. Many Southwest Florida homeowners blame their insurance companies for the slow recovery.

FORT MYERS

Man walks into a Fort Myers home; claimed he was ghost

A random man walked right into a home off of McGregor in Fort Myers while a family was eating dinner on Memorial Day evening.

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LEE COUNTY

Lady Chadwick’s back on the water after Hurricane Ian

Lady Chadwick has her sea legs back. After about an hour of making sure the 75-ton boat was secured with straps, the crew finally lifted her up and into the water on San Carlos Island. She was taken out of the water in early September for routine maintenance and was supposed to be back by […]

FORT MYERS BEACH

Fort Myers Beach residents shrug off issues caused by water main break

A Saturday night water main break on Fort Myers Beach put a boil water notice into effect for a community trying to get back up and running after Hurricane Ian. People and businesses on Fort Myers Beach had to take extra precautions, but people told WINK News that after the past five months, they’re used […]

CAPE CORAL

Residents along Burnt Store Canal in Cape Coral upset with hurricane debris in the water

Port-a-potties, garbage cans, and other debris float around a canal on Burnt Store Road after Hurricane Ian. People along the canal are frustrated that the garbage has been left there for months. Lots of people move to Cape Coral to live along one of the city’s many canals. The water, one couple said, is like […]

FORT MYERS

Lee County announces adjusted hours at Hurricane Ian debris public drop-off sites due to time change

Due to the end of Daylight Saving Time, hours at Hurricane Ian debris public drop-off sites will be adjusted beginning Sunday. Sites will be open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. The sites are: Mosquito Control, 1840 Gunnery Road, Lehigh Acres Brooks Park, 50 South Road, Fort Myers San Carlos Utility Site, 18078 Cypress […]