SWFL Florida evacuation orders ahead of Milton There are now mandatory evacuation orders for some barrier islands in Southwest Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton.
WINK NEWS List of shelters in SWFL ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches, shelters are opening across Southwest Florida to provide safety and refuge for residents.
Know your zone: Evacuation zones ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches, get familiar with your evacuation zone.
What’s open and closed as Hurricane Milton looms As Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
SWFL schools affected due to Milton Southwest Florida schools are responding ahead of Tropical Storm Milton’s arrival.
NAPLES Collier County Board of Commissioners provide updates for Milton Collier County Board of County Commissioners is holding a meeting for Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bus routes onto Fort Myers Beach to stop, water to be cut off ahead of Milton The Lee County government announced that LeeTran will stop running routes onto Fort Myers Beach and cut off water to the island as Hurricane Milton approaches.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis announces that tolls will be suspended in Western Florida, Central Florida and Alligator Alley Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state has suspended all tolls in West Florida, Central Florida and Alligator Alley ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Free sandbag locations available ahead of Milton The Weather Authority has been tracking a potential rainmaker that will impact our area from Sunday through Wednesday.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses preparing ahead of Milton Several businesses along Times Square on Fort Myers Beach are closed and boarded up ahead of Hurricane Milton.
EAST NAPLES Numerous gas stations running dry as Hurricane Milton approaches Yesterday, numerous grocery stores were facing shortages, and many gas stations were running dry as Hurricane Milton approaches.
FORT MYERS One dead after shooting at Fort Myers apartment complex Police are investigating a deadly shooting scene that happened at a Fort Myers apartment complex.
Hurricane Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW Gulf Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, and it is predicted to reach hurricane status in less than 24 hours.
Four dead after crash in Lehigh Acres According to The Florida Highway Patrol, four people are dead after a crash on Lee Blvd. in Lehigh Acres Sunday morning.
SWFL Florida evacuation orders ahead of Milton There are now mandatory evacuation orders for some barrier islands in Southwest Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton.
WINK NEWS List of shelters in SWFL ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches, shelters are opening across Southwest Florida to provide safety and refuge for residents.
Know your zone: Evacuation zones ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches, get familiar with your evacuation zone.
What’s open and closed as Hurricane Milton looms As Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
SWFL schools affected due to Milton Southwest Florida schools are responding ahead of Tropical Storm Milton’s arrival.
NAPLES Collier County Board of Commissioners provide updates for Milton Collier County Board of County Commissioners is holding a meeting for Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bus routes onto Fort Myers Beach to stop, water to be cut off ahead of Milton The Lee County government announced that LeeTran will stop running routes onto Fort Myers Beach and cut off water to the island as Hurricane Milton approaches.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis announces that tolls will be suspended in Western Florida, Central Florida and Alligator Alley Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state has suspended all tolls in West Florida, Central Florida and Alligator Alley ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Free sandbag locations available ahead of Milton The Weather Authority has been tracking a potential rainmaker that will impact our area from Sunday through Wednesday.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses preparing ahead of Milton Several businesses along Times Square on Fort Myers Beach are closed and boarded up ahead of Hurricane Milton.
EAST NAPLES Numerous gas stations running dry as Hurricane Milton approaches Yesterday, numerous grocery stores were facing shortages, and many gas stations were running dry as Hurricane Milton approaches.
FORT MYERS One dead after shooting at Fort Myers apartment complex Police are investigating a deadly shooting scene that happened at a Fort Myers apartment complex.
Hurricane Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW Gulf Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, and it is predicted to reach hurricane status in less than 24 hours.
Four dead after crash in Lehigh Acres According to The Florida Highway Patrol, four people are dead after a crash on Lee Blvd. in Lehigh Acres Sunday morning.
Jack Nortman (Credit: WINK News) A mission of mercy and hope, a Southwest Florida philanthropist and humanitarian is about to take a trip that will change a lot of lives. Jack Nortman says his next adventure is about humanity. As a young boy, he was a refugee, his parent’s survivors of the holocaust. Nortman says it’s the images of the children that stuck with him and he knew he had to do more. He said he finds parallels between his life and the lives of so many Ukrainians. “Watching the refugees brings back deja-vu memories,” said Nortman. Nortman was born in a displaced persons camp. “I don’t particularly remember being a refugee because I was a child but I feel it,” Nortman said. Images from the war in Ukraine connected with him and tugged on his heart so he donated. “It’s just it didn’t feel like it was enough you know we gave money and then we went back to Naples and looked at our window and looked at the gulf so it wasn’t enough,” said Nortman. He’s heading to the Poland-Ukraine border this summer. “I’m looking for someone to help us that’s either got an airplane that’s deadheading back to Chicago or even if they’re going to Chicago,” said Nortman. He wants to get to Chicago to get certain items to where Nortman and his family are flying out. Items like vital medical supplies and hundreds of handmade blankets for kids. “Something to give them a little warmth a little smile,” said Nortman. Another thing sure to bring smiles, “Some of the cards that these kids wrote boy you get faith in humanity these kids care,” said Nortman. Students from Southwest Florida, Chicago and Minneapolis wrote heartfelt messages to people they may never know. The notes will go to children who have been displaced. Nortman is also looking to get a retailer or company that can help donate large amounts of underwear and bras for women and girls who left everything behind in Ukraine. He said he is also still looking for someone who can the items to the Poland-Ukraine border. If you would like to donate and help Nortman’s cause, you can do so by clicking here.