The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropicsWoodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics Get ready for a typical Southwest Florida weekend. It’s going to feel like the triple digits before rain rolls in and we’re watching the tropics.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics Get ready for a typical Southwest Florida weekend. It’s going to feel like the triple digits before rain rolls in and we’re watching the tropics.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
Floodwater covers a neighborhood street in North Port days after the outer bands of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Elsa brought storms to the region while it moved up the coast of Southwest Florida in July 2021. Credit: WINK News. North Port Police Department responded to a child with special needs Friday who was landlocked in deep floodwaters that were caused by Elsa. Rescue crews took the child to a local facility to escape the flooding, as water continued to rise overnight in North Port. It could still take days for it to go back down. We were on Sumter Boulevard and Hablow Lane, where flooding was higher than the night before. About a half-dozen cars were stuck, and police had to get drivers out. Most neighbors we spoke to said they were staying at home as long as they could, but they have backup plans. Patricia Henson’s family put a metal stake next to their driveway Thursday night, marking where the floodwaters touched. Less than 24 hours later, the water rose up their driveway another 2 feet. “It’s kind of scary because, I don’t know, if it gets even worse, you know, we haven’t been able to get out, so if it keeps getting up higher, we’ll probably have to get a boat,” Henson said. Thursday, we spoke to Joe Morningstar as he filled sandbags to protect his home. “It’s coming in quicker and faster,” Morningstar told WINK News. We tried getting to Morningstar’s property Friday, but the roads were too flooded. “My family is leaving tomorrow or maybe even tonight,” Morningstar said. “We’ve already rented an Airbnb.” Morningstar is staying at his home as long as he can to protect it from the water. Nearby, police had to rescue a special needs child whose home was surrounded by water. Neighbors are praying everyone stays safe. “We just feel that it’s in God’s hands now,” Dante Garcia said. “You know, we’ve done everything we can.” Dante and Syd Garcia had their horses transported off their property after the water kept rising. “Later that day, there’s more water. Then, the next day, there’s even more water. It never stopped,” Dante said. They’re thankful for their neighbors who have helped them through this uncertain time. Melissa Bausman is thankful too. She would like to thank the people who helped her and her husband fill up their sandbags. “People were helping shovel and filling up bags for other people,” Bausman said. “It was really nice to see people pitching in like that.” “That’s what I’ve heard about this community is that, when something happens like that, people look out for each other,” Dante said. Neighbors also said they’re very concerned about trash floating around their community. They said the flooding wasn’t bad after Elsa passed, so many of their neighbors put out their trash and recycling. But as the floodwaters rose, they say much of that trash was picked up by the water, and they’re unsure how long it will take to pick up the mess left behind.