Multi-vehicle crash temporarily closes all lanes on SR-82 in Lehigh AcresTribute breakfast to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz
Multi-vehicle crash temporarily closes all lanes on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving multiple vehicles on SR-82 west of 40th Street in Lehigh Acres.
port charlotte Tribute breakfast to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz A tribute breakfast is set to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty in December.
winter haven Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Winter Haven Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Winter Haven.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
the weather authority More clouds than sun for your Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased cloud coverage along with cooler conditions this Wednesday afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
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FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
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EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
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Multi-vehicle crash temporarily closes all lanes on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving multiple vehicles on SR-82 west of 40th Street in Lehigh Acres.
port charlotte Tribute breakfast to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz A tribute breakfast is set to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty in December.
winter haven Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Winter Haven Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Winter Haven.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
the weather authority More clouds than sun for your Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased cloud coverage along with cooler conditions this Wednesday afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
Dublin Circle was free of flooding Thursday, July 8, 2021 to the joy of people who live at the Iona apartments off the residential roadway. Tropical Storm/Hurricane Elsa brought enough rain to cause outdoor flooding that kept many residents from leaving their homes the day prior. Credit: WINK News. Flooding left an entire apartment complex in Iona stranded, surrounded by flooding with cars submerged in water after Elsa dumped rain across Southwest Florida this week. The water receded from the Sanibel Way and Casa Bella communities Thursday, but it’s an issue people living there could face again during another storm. A project manager from Lee County Department of Transportation told the condo association the first thing is the rest of the water needs to seep into the ground. Then, a crew will clean out the ditches and assess the piping and drainage. People who live there hope that’s just the start. Floodwaters kept some people inside Sanibel Way and Casa Bella apartments. Only those willing to risk water damage to their vehicle engines got in and out. Dublin Circle was clear when we visited Thursday, but the nuisance is not forgotten. “I couldn’t go to work,” Brooke Fischer said. “I had to text my boss and sent him pictures because I don’t think he would’ve believed me if I said I can’t go to work, you know, I’m kind of flooded in.” Water drained quickly much to the surprise of Diane House, the president of the Casa Bella condo association. When she went to bed Wednesday night, the water was still too high to leave her home safely. “Thank you to WINK News,” House said. “You guys are wonderful for coming out here and coming out again because the project manager for the DOT said he saw it on TV.” A Lee County spokesperson said DOT found and removed something blocking a drainage pipe downstream of Dublin Circle. “He checked the big pipe down here that makes a 90-degree turn to make sure it was cleaned, and he said it’s flowing the way it’s supposed to be,” House said. A clear road spells relief for the more than 100 families who rely on the road to get in and out of their homes. “I woke up this morning; I wasn’t really expecting to see the water completely gone,” Fischer said. “Which I’m thankful for because I need to go to work.” Residents hope flooding won’t be an issue during the next storm. A county spokesperson said county workers repeatedly go out to clear debris from the pipes and ditches along a section of Dublin Circle.