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.
Credit: State Senator Jason Pizzo/Twitter A private bidder is willing to offer up to $120 million to purchase the Miami-area oceanfront property where the collapsed Champlain Towers South building once stood. The offer was revealed Wednesday during a hearing before Circuit Judge Michael Hanzman, who is overseeing the dozens of lawsuits that have been filed since the condominium collapsed June 24, killing 98 people. Officials are still trying to determine what caused the building to collapse. The judge authorized negotiation of an agreement with the bidder, who was not publicly identified. A real estate broker told the judge he had a “letter of interest” from the bidder that offered $110 million for the property, the Miami Herald reported. “They’re willing to go to $120 million,” said Michael Fay, who has been appointed to work on the real estate deal. “That’s the best news I’ve heard so far today,” the judge said. He then asked Fay to move as “quickly as possible” to get to a “short auction process.” “I want to compensate these victims as soon as possible,” Hanzman said. Some families had hoped the government would purchase the property to turn it into a park or a memorial site to honor the victims, rather than residential or commercial development. On Wednesday, Manny Kadre, a lawyer who is serving as a liaison between the court and elected leaders, said that appears “very highly unlikely,” the Herald reported. He suggested that perhaps officials could step in to help forgive mortgages, create a victims compensation fund or help with creating a memorial on the site or nearby. “The property being monetized by government is a very, very unlikely scenario,” Kadre told the newspaper.