Puerto Rico's hurricane damage affects SWFL's drug supply

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NAPLES, Fla. After Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico months ago, the shortage for life-saving liquid has become prominent in Southwest Florida.

WINK News reporter Kelsey Kushner speaks to local experts who say something needs to be done.

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Visitation for LaBelle teen killed in hit-and-run

A visitation will be held on Wednesday starting at 6 p.m for a 15-year-old Labelle student killed by a hit-and-run driver.

First of 3 SWFL Insurance Villages for Hurricane Ian claims begins

If you are frustrated with insurance companies stalling on Hurricane Ian payments, then visiting the state-organized Insurance Villages might be your best chance of reaching a payout.

FDOT to present Pine Island Road improvements to Cape Coral Committee

The Florida Department of Transportation has a plan to improve Pine Island Road in Cape Coral.

Renderings for new Fort Myers Beach pier to be revealed at next council meeting

The Fort Myers Beach pier among other landmarks was destroyed last year by Hurricane Ian, now there are plans to rebuild the beloved pier.

Tropical Storm Philippe forecast to weaken; Updates in the Atlantic

The National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m. Wednesday’s advisory states Tropical Storm Philippe is moving toward the west at 12 mph.

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LEHIGH ACRES

Veterans help send supplies for Hurricane Idalia recovery

The devastation from Hurricane Idalia echoes similar sights from Hurricane Ian. After the storm, people are looking toward recovering and trying to recoup their losses.

FORT MYERS BEACH

Fort Myers Beach staff surveying damage after Hurricane Idalia

Fort Myers Beach town staff is surveying the island after Hurricane Idalia. Staff members are taking pictures for the survey on Saturday.

MATLACHA

Assessing Hurricane Idalia’s damage in Matlacha

The roadways and bridges were all in question following the severe flooding in Matlacha, the day after Hurricane Idalia just missed the area, but now that it is out of our coast with most flooding receding, the cleanup begins.

FORT MYERS

Teachers announce counteroffer for Lee County School District

Negotiations between teachers and the Lee County School District continue amidst the current teacher shortage.

BONITA SPRINGS

New Horizons in Rosemary Park reopens

Students are excited to return to New Horizons’ Rosemary Park location after it was hit hard by Hurricane Ian.

CAPE CORAL

Man arrested for robbing 5 Cape Coral businesses

A man police say is responsible for a string of small business robberies was arrested. Cape Coral Police say he broke into five businesses.

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