Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letterResidents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Councilman Johnny Streets retires after nearly 20 years of service After nearly two decades of service, Fort Myers City Councilman Johnny Streets is retiring.
Local human trafficking survivor speaks out It’s a question many of us think we know the answer to: What is human trafficking? A Collier County woman told WINK her definition changed after she survived it.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
Sheriff’s Office: Teen victim knew suspect in deadly Collier County shooting There is new information on the deadly shooting late Saturday of a teenage girl in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Inauguration ceremony for Lee Board of County Commissioners Lee County held an inauguration ceremony for a newly appointed county commissioner and two incumbents.
FGCU FGCU volleyball prepares to defend ASUN Tournament title FGCU volleyball looks to secure its fourth straight ASUN Tournament title this week and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders sworn in On Tuesday night, the City of Fort Myers swore in newly elected councilmember Diana Giraldo, who will take over Ward 2 for the next four years.
FORT MYERS Thomas Golisano pledges $85M to SWFL non-profits Christmas came early for non-profit foundations and agencies across Southwest Florida, thanks to Thomas Galisano.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council vacancy application period extended Marco Island City Council members have voted to extend the application period for people interested in filling a vacant seat on the council.
Man tells troopers he fell asleep before fatal Alligator Alley crash at mile marker 72 A 37-year-old man has been arrested after his involvement in a deadly crash that killed one person and injured another.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Councilman Johnny Streets retires after nearly 20 years of service After nearly two decades of service, Fort Myers City Councilman Johnny Streets is retiring.
Local human trafficking survivor speaks out It’s a question many of us think we know the answer to: What is human trafficking? A Collier County woman told WINK her definition changed after she survived it.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
Sheriff’s Office: Teen victim knew suspect in deadly Collier County shooting There is new information on the deadly shooting late Saturday of a teenage girl in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Inauguration ceremony for Lee Board of County Commissioners Lee County held an inauguration ceremony for a newly appointed county commissioner and two incumbents.
FGCU FGCU volleyball prepares to defend ASUN Tournament title FGCU volleyball looks to secure its fourth straight ASUN Tournament title this week and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders sworn in On Tuesday night, the City of Fort Myers swore in newly elected councilmember Diana Giraldo, who will take over Ward 2 for the next four years.
FORT MYERS Thomas Golisano pledges $85M to SWFL non-profits Christmas came early for non-profit foundations and agencies across Southwest Florida, thanks to Thomas Galisano.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council vacancy application period extended Marco Island City Council members have voted to extend the application period for people interested in filling a vacant seat on the council.
Man tells troopers he fell asleep before fatal Alligator Alley crash at mile marker 72 A 37-year-old man has been arrested after his involvement in a deadly crash that killed one person and injured another.
When a hurricane hits, no one wants to be stuck in traffic trying to evacuate. The Florida Department of Transportation updated its evacuation plan and will now let you drive on the shoulder of certain roads during major hurricane evacuations. MORE: FDOT – Emergency Shoulder Use Before Hurricane Irma caused devastation in September 2017, the roads were being evacuated and became increasingly crowded. The FDOT allowed drivers to use the shoulder of the road because of the emergency. This season, the department said they would go to emergency shoulder use again on certain roadways during hurricane evacuations to handle the massive amount of cars. Before Hurricane Irma, the state temporarily redirected some southbound lanes north. Florida Highway Patrol told WINK News earlier this month why the emergency shoulder is the better option. “The reason we do that is because we still need to bring assets in SB,” said FHP Lt. Greg Bueno. “Can you imagine getting up to MLK Blvd. And you’re like, ‘Ugh, I gotta go back.’ Well, how are you going to get back?” Lt. Bueno said this decision would also save evacuees some confusion. https://youtu.be/kRR5U0NXGe8 During a major evacuation, the state will allow all vehicles to use the shoulder of the road, except for trucks, buses and trailers. Law enforcement and signage will be there to warn drivers when the shoulder use ends. When the shoulder use ends, drivers will be able to merge back into travel lanes. “If you’re waiting until the last minute to leave I can assure you, a lot of other people are too,” Lt. Bueno said. “If you’re proactive and have a plan, then that’s going to increase your confidence level.” In Southwest Florida, the following roadways will allow for emergency shoulder use: Interstate 75 – Northbound from SR-951 in Naples (Collier County) to SR-143 in Jennings (Hamilton County) Interstate 75 Alligator Alley – Northbound from U.S. 27 in Weston (Broward County) to SR-951 in Naples (Collier County) — Southbound from SR 951 in Naples (Collier County) to US 27 in Weston (Broward County)