Slowdowns reported due to ongoing overnight work on Caloosahatchee Bridge SBHot with near-record highs expected for your Tuesday afternoon
Slowdowns reported due to ongoing overnight work on Caloosahatchee Bridge SB The southbound lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge are experiencing slowdowns due to overnight construction, causing traffic delays.
The Weather Authority Hot with near-record highs expected for your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking near-record-high temperatures along with drier conditions on this Tuesday.
FORT MYERS SHORES FEMA’s impact on homeowners on Fort Myers Shores A teacher in Fort Myers Shores worries she could lose it all because of FEMA.
Florida leaders rally as Marco Rubio’s Secretary of State role looks likely From representing Florida in the U.S. Senate to representing America on the world stage.
FORT MYERS Security concerns continue at Downtown Fort Myers apartment complex Apartments trashed and a lack of security to stop it. People who live at West End City Walk in downtown Fort Myers say this has been their reality in recent weeks.
Veterans Day 5K shuts down Midpoint Bridge The Midpoint Bridge is closed as we honor our veterans one step at a time, with the Veterans Day 5K, hosted by the Fort Myers YMCA.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte JROTC honor veterans at pinning ceremony On Monday, veterans at Truewood by Merrill were honored by Port Charlotte High School’s JROTC cadets.
FORT MYERS Field of flags ceremony honors veterans This Veterans Day, the community at Pelican Preserve is coming together for the sixth year in a row to honor our veterans with a field of flags and a special ceremony.
FEMA faces scrutiny after message sent to skip homees with Trump signs FEMA is facing accusations of bias as a message sent by an employee emerged telling them to skip Trump supporter homes following a hurricane.
Amendments 2 and 5 passed. What’s the impact? Of the six state amendments on this year’s ballot in Florida, only two made it out alive. Amendments two and five crossed the required 60% threshold.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral CBD Shop hit by vandals twice in 1 week Surveillance cameras captured someone breaking in through the glass door at the Superior Hemp Dispensary in downtown Cape Coral on Saturday.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County veteran and wife conned out of savings A veteran and his wife have been conned out of their retirement savings.
CAPE CORAL Cape neighbors frustrated by clean up wait A Cape Coral yard used to be green and brimming with life, but hurricane debris sitting there for so long left the spot lifeless.
GAINESVILLE Todd Golden coaching Gators despite sexual harassment investigation Florida Gators men’s basketball head coach Todd Golden still with the team despite sexual harassment and stalking investigation.
Miracle Moment: Ring that bell When two girls battled and won against leukemia, their families and care team planned some big celebrations.
Slowdowns reported due to ongoing overnight work on Caloosahatchee Bridge SB The southbound lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge are experiencing slowdowns due to overnight construction, causing traffic delays.
The Weather Authority Hot with near-record highs expected for your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking near-record-high temperatures along with drier conditions on this Tuesday.
FORT MYERS SHORES FEMA’s impact on homeowners on Fort Myers Shores A teacher in Fort Myers Shores worries she could lose it all because of FEMA.
Florida leaders rally as Marco Rubio’s Secretary of State role looks likely From representing Florida in the U.S. Senate to representing America on the world stage.
FORT MYERS Security concerns continue at Downtown Fort Myers apartment complex Apartments trashed and a lack of security to stop it. People who live at West End City Walk in downtown Fort Myers say this has been their reality in recent weeks.
Veterans Day 5K shuts down Midpoint Bridge The Midpoint Bridge is closed as we honor our veterans one step at a time, with the Veterans Day 5K, hosted by the Fort Myers YMCA.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte JROTC honor veterans at pinning ceremony On Monday, veterans at Truewood by Merrill were honored by Port Charlotte High School’s JROTC cadets.
FORT MYERS Field of flags ceremony honors veterans This Veterans Day, the community at Pelican Preserve is coming together for the sixth year in a row to honor our veterans with a field of flags and a special ceremony.
FEMA faces scrutiny after message sent to skip homees with Trump signs FEMA is facing accusations of bias as a message sent by an employee emerged telling them to skip Trump supporter homes following a hurricane.
Amendments 2 and 5 passed. What’s the impact? Of the six state amendments on this year’s ballot in Florida, only two made it out alive. Amendments two and five crossed the required 60% threshold.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral CBD Shop hit by vandals twice in 1 week Surveillance cameras captured someone breaking in through the glass door at the Superior Hemp Dispensary in downtown Cape Coral on Saturday.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County veteran and wife conned out of savings A veteran and his wife have been conned out of their retirement savings.
CAPE CORAL Cape neighbors frustrated by clean up wait A Cape Coral yard used to be green and brimming with life, but hurricane debris sitting there for so long left the spot lifeless.
GAINESVILLE Todd Golden coaching Gators despite sexual harassment investigation Florida Gators men’s basketball head coach Todd Golden still with the team despite sexual harassment and stalking investigation.
Miracle Moment: Ring that bell When two girls battled and won against leukemia, their families and care team planned some big celebrations.
Thousands of people in Southwest Florida must make tough choices every day. Do I buy food for my family or pay the electric bill? Is it food or the necessary medicine? The cost of living has gotten more expensive in the area and rents continue to rise. Food costs are also up and Hurricane Ian left many with expensive home repairs and job losses. That’s why WINK News is kicking off March to a Million Meals, a campaign to feed our neighbors who are struggling. Debra is nervous. She’s nervous because it’s her first time at the food distribution in North Fort Myers. It’s actually her first time at any food distribution site anywhere. “Well, I just lost my job. I was there for three years or so,” Debra said. “My husband has cancer. He’s on Social Security Disability. And, of course, it’s not much to pay the bills. So, I needed to get help. Yeah, I just needed to get help.” It took a lot to get Debra to a food distribution site. “I’m sorry,” she said while holding back tears. “I was told by a few friends of mine to do this, and apply for all the assistance that I can get.” Debra said she also applied for unemployment. “And here I am. And I’m nervous as heck,” she said, adding that her nerves stem from the belief that others need the help more than she does. Debra is not alone. The Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florid feeds 300,000 people every month, many at food distribution sites just like the North Fort Myers one. “We (are) seeing a lot of hunger this year and a variety of things driving it of course,” said Richard Lever, CEO of the Harry Chapin Food Bank. “You know, we rolled out of the pandemic, and we rolled into some inflation. And anybody who’s tried to buy eggs recently knows that the inflation is not over.” Costs have risen for a lot of people, Leber said. “And then, of course, there’s rents,” Leber said. “We had a housing crisis before the hurricane hit, and the hurricane destroyed a whole lot of housing.” That’s why food distributions are so critical. More people in Southwest Florida are in need of food distributions. (CREDIT: WINK News) Families can get nutritious food, canned goods, like spaghetti sauce and beans, fresh fruit and vegetables, and meat, which they can’t afford to buy on their own. For people like Debra, who never expected to need the help, it’s now become a lifeline. Now that Debra has gone through it, she said everyone was very sweet. “They’re very nice and this is a great cause,” she said. “It really is. And I appreciate it.” Debra is like so many of the working families the Harry Chapin Food Bank helps every month. In fact, 49% of the people they help are working families, facing tight budgets. WINK News wants to help and we are hoping you will help, too. HOW TO HELP: Help us raise $450,000 to put a million meals on the tables of hungry families in Southwest Florida. You can donate by visiting our March to a Million Meals donation page.