Cape Coral looking to increase their FEMA flood insurance discountCool start, mild afternoon with lots of sunshine on this Sunday
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral looking to increase their FEMA flood insurance discount The City of Cape Coral got good news from FEMA; the 25% flood insurance discount is staying in place for the next three years.
Cool start, mild afternoon with lots of sunshine on this Sunday The Weather Authority says Sunday started off even slightly cooler than Saturday morning, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across the area.
CAPE CORAL Community rallies behind hate crime victims and cleans the home After Cape Coral homeowners fell victim to vandals who destroyed their home with racist and hateful slurs, the community is rallying together to get the home back to its original state. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday. RELATED: Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” On Friday, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony […]
CAPE CORAL FGCU community rallies to clean vandalized home after hate crime The FGCU community rallied together to restore the house to its original state on Saturday after a hate crime.
FGCU volleyball wins fourth straight ASUN Tournament title The FGCU volleyball team beat Lipscomb in three sets to claim the program’s fourth straight ASUN Tournament title.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway This time of year is especially stressful for people who are struggling financially. Adding all the holiday expenses on top of rent, food and basic necessities can leave people feeling anxious and off balance.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: Shooting investigation underway in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral looking to increase their FEMA flood insurance discount The City of Cape Coral got good news from FEMA; the 25% flood insurance discount is staying in place for the next three years.
Cool start, mild afternoon with lots of sunshine on this Sunday The Weather Authority says Sunday started off even slightly cooler than Saturday morning, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across the area.
CAPE CORAL Community rallies behind hate crime victims and cleans the home After Cape Coral homeowners fell victim to vandals who destroyed their home with racist and hateful slurs, the community is rallying together to get the home back to its original state. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday. RELATED: Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” On Friday, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony […]
CAPE CORAL FGCU community rallies to clean vandalized home after hate crime The FGCU community rallied together to restore the house to its original state on Saturday after a hate crime.
FGCU volleyball wins fourth straight ASUN Tournament title The FGCU volleyball team beat Lipscomb in three sets to claim the program’s fourth straight ASUN Tournament title.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway This time of year is especially stressful for people who are struggling financially. Adding all the holiday expenses on top of rent, food and basic necessities can leave people feeling anxious and off balance.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: Shooting investigation underway in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
Fort Myers Beach five months after Hurricane Ian. CREDIT: WINK News Emergency Operations Centers Lee: (239) 533-0622 Collier: (239) 252-3600 Charlotte: (941) 833-4000 DeSoto: (863) 993-4831 Glades: (863) 946-6020 Hendry: (863) 674-5400 Hotlines Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Assistance/Registration: (800) 621-3362, TTY: (800) 462-7585 United States Small Business Administration: (800) 659-2955, TTY 7-1-1 National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline: (866) 720-5721 United States Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General Hotline: (800) 323-8603 State of Florida Emergency Info: (800) 342-3557 Florida Department of Financial Services Disaster Assistance Helpline: (877) 693-5236 or (850) 413-3089 Red Cross Food, Shelter and Financial Assistance: (866) 438-4636 Department of Children and Families Information for Southwest Florida: (813) 558-5500 Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida Elder Helpline: (866) 413-5337 Florida Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline: (866) 966-7226 Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation on Unlicensed Activities Hotline: (866) 532-1440 Florida Department of Business Professional Regulation (to verify contractor licenses ): (850) 487-1395 Agricultural and Consumer Services: (800) 435-7352 Domestic Animal Services: (239) 533-7387 in Lee County or (239) 252-7387 in Collier County Online Resources nhc.noaa.gov: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration experts at the National Hurricane Center are leading authorities on Atlantic Basin hurricanes and tropical storms. floridadisaster.org: This is the state’s Emergency Operation Center’s website for up-to-date, statewide information, news alerts, disaster preparation planning and contact information about storm evacuations, storm surge and shelter information. hotels.petswelcome.com for pet-friendly lodging in Florida. Contractor Information Division of Workers’ Compensation: (800) 342-1741 Florida Association of Electrical Contractors: (407) 260-1511 Florida Wall and Ceiling Contractors Association: (407) 260-1313 Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida: (813) 879-8064 American Red Cross Offices Collier, Glades, Hendry, Highlands and Lee: (239) 596-6868 or redcross.org/southflorida Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota: (941) 379-9300 or redcross.org/local/florida/central-florida/about-us/locations/southwest-florida.html Power Companies FPL: (800) 468- 8243 Lee County Electric Cooperative: (800) 599-2356 Glades Electric Co-Op: (863) 946-6200 Donation Information You can donate food, water and money: Harry Chapin Food Bank, 3760 Fowler St., Fort Myers. (239) 334-7007 or harrychapinfoodbank.org. Salvation Army Donation Hotline: (800) 725-2769 American Red Cross: 800-435-7669 Agency Help fema.gov: This is the Federal Emergency Management Agency website, and the official website for the National Flood Insurance Program. It offers detailed instructions on how to prepare for natural disasters, including action plans and safe rooms. redcross.org: The American Red Cross keeps residents informed about response and recovery operations. myfloridacfo.com: In the event of a storm, the Florida Department of Financial Services can assist with banking and insurance concerns. flash.org: The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, dedicated to promoting disaster safety and property loss mitigation. fmo.org: The Federation of Manufactured Home Owners is a member-based consumer advocacy group that promotes and protects the interests of homeowners.