Warm stretch continues throughout this weekendSanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island bridge work causes delays, FDOT promises progress Construction on the Little Pine Island Bridge has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing significant delays for drivers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
Naples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response Sunday marks one year since a jet crashed after its pilots attempted an emergency landing on I-75 just outside of Naples. “Your mind goes back to everything that happened that day,” said Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer with the North Collier Fire Rescue. “I think about the fact that there weren’t more lives lost.” At […]
LCSO cutting down law enforcement response times The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to implement “Prepared 9-1-1,” a new tool designed to enhance emergency response times.
How Harry Chapin Food Bank supports struggling families In the heart of Dunbar, a neighborhood in Fort Myers, the STARS Complex becomes a place of hope as the Harry Chapin Food Bank supports families in need.
MOORE HAVEN African American family breaking barriers in Moore Haven politics Breaking barriers is a family tradition for Rashondra Croskey and her godmother, Gloria Reese.
Charlotte County unlicensed contractor accused of fraud The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said that a contractor has been arrested after he was hired to build a room in a home without a license.
Studies show that menopause is linked to heart risks Menopause is a natural part of life for middle-aged women, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55. However, it can bring serious health complications, including an increased risk of heart disease.
FORT MYERS Local band Shy Blossom to open up for ’90s rockers Sister Hazel at The Ranch A Southwest Florida-based band will be opening for the legendary ’90s rock fusion group Sister Hazel.
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly possessing several files of child pornography on devices.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island bridge work causes delays, FDOT promises progress Construction on the Little Pine Island Bridge has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing significant delays for drivers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
Naples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response Sunday marks one year since a jet crashed after its pilots attempted an emergency landing on I-75 just outside of Naples. “Your mind goes back to everything that happened that day,” said Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer with the North Collier Fire Rescue. “I think about the fact that there weren’t more lives lost.” At […]
LCSO cutting down law enforcement response times The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to implement “Prepared 9-1-1,” a new tool designed to enhance emergency response times.
How Harry Chapin Food Bank supports struggling families In the heart of Dunbar, a neighborhood in Fort Myers, the STARS Complex becomes a place of hope as the Harry Chapin Food Bank supports families in need.
MOORE HAVEN African American family breaking barriers in Moore Haven politics Breaking barriers is a family tradition for Rashondra Croskey and her godmother, Gloria Reese.
Charlotte County unlicensed contractor accused of fraud The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said that a contractor has been arrested after he was hired to build a room in a home without a license.
Studies show that menopause is linked to heart risks Menopause is a natural part of life for middle-aged women, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55. However, it can bring serious health complications, including an increased risk of heart disease.
FORT MYERS Local band Shy Blossom to open up for ’90s rockers Sister Hazel at The Ranch A Southwest Florida-based band will be opening for the legendary ’90s rock fusion group Sister Hazel.
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly possessing several files of child pornography on devices.
(Red Cross shelter sign. (Credit: WINK News) Shelters are a place to eat, sleep and find emotional support for those who lost their homes after Hurricane Ian. The Red Cross provides hurricane shelters in Lee and Collier counties. WINK News reporter Emma Heaton spoke to people staying at the Estero shelter, run by the Red Cross, and a nurse working there. The Estero shelter is located at the Estero Recreation Center. Michelle and Lynn are staying at the shelter for now. Their home is inside the Century 21 Mobile Home Community in Iona. Michelle: “Well, we both lost our mobiles. I was scared. We finally left at three o’clock in the morning, and the winds and the waters you could tell were already coming up from Sanibel because we don’t live that far from Sanibel. But we got out of there. By the time we got back, it was just mold. Mold is everywhere.” Emma: “So you’re forced to stay here. No place else to go? And what is your experience been like inside?” Michelle: “It’s awful. They haven’t so cold in there. They keep the lights on all night long. You know, on the far end of the gymnasium in there, they’ve locked the doors now. And I mean, I already didn’t feel safe because they propped the doors open, these kids, they all prop the doors open. So you don’t know who’s coming in and out. Emma: “Lynn, you were telling me that you don’t believe they want to let you guys stay here. Why is that?” Lynn: “Well, it’s just, you know, you’re low on toilet paper and this type of thing. And I don’t know, there’s always someone there to tattle on you. And I mean, I see what it is. And the volunteers are good, but they want to stay here like a week at a time. And then they changed the rules. Like we used to be able to have coffee at five o’clock in the morning. That wasn’t the rule on paper, but they let us in have coffee at five o’clock in the morning. And now you don’t. You have to wait till 6:30, 7 o’clock.” Emma: “So it doesn’t feel like home necessarily. But I also sort of want to give people like volunteers here the benefit of the doubt; what are some things that they’re doing right here?” Michelle: “Well, they do come up to you and ask if you’re doing OK. The sheltershave volunteers and nurses working tirelessly to make people feel as comfortable as possible. Emma Heaton spoke to one of the nurses. Nurse: “So we have a triage, we have a clinic, the guests, they can come there, if they’re not feeling well, or if they need help with prescriptions refilled, or you know, just anything medical that they may possibly need. We’re here to offer our services and help them and get them through the process.” Emma: “So your role is to make people as comfortable as possible.” Nurse: “Yes, and helping you know, different abrasions or cuts or you know, just not feeling well, just general things and that aspect. We’re here to just offer as much support that we can during this time.” Emma: “There are some people that are not comfortable inside, and they’re not necessarily happy with how things are going. But could you just talk about the work that you guys are putting in and how much effort you’re putting in to make these people feel more comfortable.” Nurse: “Well, we’re here to let them know that, you know, they’re not alone if there’s something they’re going through. And you know, right now we have, you know, doctors that are no longer, the practices are not functioning, we have pharmacies, they’re not functioning and basically they can come in and get the help and we can put the services in and so they can have their needs met. I mean we have people with blood pressure problems. We have people with sight problems. We have people with just general things and they don’t know where to go. They can’t get to where they normally are. So we are here to help them.” The Red Cross is working with southern baptists to feed all the people in emergency shelters if you’d like to donate time or money, you can call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Submit Copyright ©2025 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.