Lee County officials to hold news conference regarding Hurricane MiltonCollier County Department of Health warns against swimming after Milton
Lee County officials to hold news conference regarding Hurricane Milton Lee County Commissioners, Sheriff, and Public Safety Director are set to hold a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
Collier County Department of Health warns against swimming after Milton The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) has advised the public not to enter the water due to an increased risk of water-borne illness on the heels of Hurricane Milton. DOH is asking residents and visitors to avoid swimming in coastal waters until bacterial testing shows an acceptable level, with testing beginning as […]
MATLACHA Matlacha after Hurricane Milton Matlacha and Pine Island Fire Control District crews began assessing Matlacha in the early hours of Thursday morning after Hurricane Milton began pushing further inland.
First responders resume emergency response WINK News will update this article as first responders announce they are resuming their emergency response. First responders continue to reiterate, the deadliest time of a hurricane happens post storm. Downed power lines, scattered storm debris, flooding and lost traffic signals, all add to that danger. On Wednesday, many local agencies deemed it was no […]
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tallahassee regarding post-Hurricane Milton.
36 preliminary reports of tornadoes in Florida caused by Milton You may have seen videos and pictures of tornadoes due to Hurricane Milton and the damage they have caused in Southwest Florida.
Roadways affected by Milton As Southwest Florida feels the effects of Hurricane Milton, roads are being affected.
SANIBEL Sanibel spokesperson speaks on plans for Milton recovery efforts Eric Jackson, the Public Information Officer for Sanibel, said the first point of order is finding out wether residents are able make their way back home safely.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County EOC in full swing to respond to Hurricane Milton WINK News reporter Annalise Iraola went to the Charlotte County EOC and spoke with Public Information Officer Todd Dunn about what’s happening within the EOC as Milton impacts Southwest Florida.
Important numbers and links as Milton approaches SWFL general area As Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida coast, here are resources in the state, county and city level.
Hurricane Milton weakens to Cat 1 The Weather Authority is continuing to track Hurricane Milton, which as of the 2 a.m. update, has downgraded to a Category 1 strength.
Biden holds press conference on Hurricane Milton President Joe Biden held a press conference on Hurricane Milton on Wednesday evening.
SOUTH FORT MYERS The Villas in Fort Myers sees damage due to Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton made its way to Florida, residents in the Villas in South Fort Myers went through a possible tornado around 12 p.m. on Wednesday.
Tracking Milton: Power outages across SWFL The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area due to the effects of Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis holds news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
Lee County officials to hold news conference regarding Hurricane Milton Lee County Commissioners, Sheriff, and Public Safety Director are set to hold a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
Collier County Department of Health warns against swimming after Milton The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) has advised the public not to enter the water due to an increased risk of water-borne illness on the heels of Hurricane Milton. DOH is asking residents and visitors to avoid swimming in coastal waters until bacterial testing shows an acceptable level, with testing beginning as […]
MATLACHA Matlacha after Hurricane Milton Matlacha and Pine Island Fire Control District crews began assessing Matlacha in the early hours of Thursday morning after Hurricane Milton began pushing further inland.
First responders resume emergency response WINK News will update this article as first responders announce they are resuming their emergency response. First responders continue to reiterate, the deadliest time of a hurricane happens post storm. Downed power lines, scattered storm debris, flooding and lost traffic signals, all add to that danger. On Wednesday, many local agencies deemed it was no […]
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tallahassee regarding post-Hurricane Milton.
36 preliminary reports of tornadoes in Florida caused by Milton You may have seen videos and pictures of tornadoes due to Hurricane Milton and the damage they have caused in Southwest Florida.
Roadways affected by Milton As Southwest Florida feels the effects of Hurricane Milton, roads are being affected.
SANIBEL Sanibel spokesperson speaks on plans for Milton recovery efforts Eric Jackson, the Public Information Officer for Sanibel, said the first point of order is finding out wether residents are able make their way back home safely.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County EOC in full swing to respond to Hurricane Milton WINK News reporter Annalise Iraola went to the Charlotte County EOC and spoke with Public Information Officer Todd Dunn about what’s happening within the EOC as Milton impacts Southwest Florida.
Important numbers and links as Milton approaches SWFL general area As Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida coast, here are resources in the state, county and city level.
Hurricane Milton weakens to Cat 1 The Weather Authority is continuing to track Hurricane Milton, which as of the 2 a.m. update, has downgraded to a Category 1 strength.
Biden holds press conference on Hurricane Milton President Joe Biden held a press conference on Hurricane Milton on Wednesday evening.
SOUTH FORT MYERS The Villas in Fort Myers sees damage due to Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton made its way to Florida, residents in the Villas in South Fort Myers went through a possible tornado around 12 p.m. on Wednesday.
Tracking Milton: Power outages across SWFL The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area due to the effects of Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis holds news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
A still image from a Lehigh Acres family’s home surveillance camera shows a female stranger banging on their front door in the middle of the night. Credit: shared with WINK News. A woman was caught on a Lehigh Acres family’s home surveillance camera banging on their front door in the middle of the night recently. We looked at how to make the best decision in a situation where someone is crying for help, and a homeowner must decide if this is an honest plea or an attempt at a home invasion. “She was screaming for help and that she was pleading to let her in,” the mother of the family told WINK News. She kept looking through my glass door.” The young mother we interviewed did not want to be identified. She is scared because she says this situation happened twice in the last week at her home. “There was a guy in the car that you know dropped her off telling her let’s go, let’s go,” she said. “I’m thinking somebody’s trying to break into my house or possibly try to do a home invasion if I open that door.” Rich Kolko, WINK News Safety and Security Specialist, said the family did the right thing by not answering the door and calling 911. “In reality, the home invasion thing is very rare,” Kolko said. “There’s a possibility these folks need help. Ask them what kind of help they need, and don’t hesitate to call the help they need. That might be an ambulance, an EMT, police department. Do what you can to help, but also do what you need to do to protect yourself.” If a stranger comes knocking on your door in the middle of the night, let them know your home surveillance is recording them, Kolko said. “There’s no reason to be secretive with what you’re doing at that time,” Kolko said. “Let them know that you’re recording them. ‘I’ve got you on video right now.’ Let them know you’re calling police. ‘I’m talking to police right now.’ That in itself is just going to scare most people away.” The family involved in this stranger encounter is now increasing their home security. “It kinda puts me at more high alert,” the mother of the family said. “Makes me more aware of my surroundings and be a little bit more prepared for if another incident were to happen.”