CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Punta Gorda Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of indecent exposure at a school bus stop in Punta Gorda.
estero 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park Park officials are performing a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Punta Gorda Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of indecent exposure at a school bus stop in Punta Gorda.
estero 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park Park officials are performing a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park.
Hurricane Idalia makes landfall. CREDIT: WINK News WINK News had crews stationed across Southwest Florida to show the community how brutally Hurricane Idalia impacted our area despite making landfall further up the coast. Below is a county-by-county breakdown of what you need to know in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. WINK News viewers sent in pictures and videos showing the before, during and after of Hurricane Idalia in SWFL. In each of the counties listed below, there is a gallery of some of those pictures and videos showcasing their experience with Hurricane Idalia. Charlotte County Flooding: Punta Gorda Riverside Drive Bayshore Road area Charlotte Harbor Manasota Key Road Closures: Tom Adams Bridge to Manasota Key Appended: The South Gulf Cove Lock is indefinitely inoperable. Call the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center at 941-833-4000 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Hurricane Idalia information. Gallery: CREDIT: Melissa Oakley Gasparilla mobile Estates in Placida FL CREDIT: Brandi Nicole Mizell, El Jobean Boat Ramp CREDIT: Sara Borra Port Charlotte near Elkham Waterway CREDIT: Sara Borra Port Charlotte near Elkham Waterway CREDIT: Melissa Oakley Gasparilla mobile Estates in Placida FL CREDIT: Sara Borra Port Charlotte near Elkham Waterway CREDIT: Justin Eighmey Lemon Bay Lee County Flooding: Sanibel Fort Myers Beach Cape Coral Pine Island Bokeelia Matlacha Palm Beach Boulevard near Interstate 75 Roadway Maintenance Debris Removal: Barefoot Beach Access (5901 Bonita Beach Rd) is temporarily closed due to hurricane maintenance. Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach Hickory Boulevard in Bonita Springs Various roads on Pine Island Various roads in Boca Grande Damaged Traffic Signal: Veronica Shoemaker and Edison Avenue in Fort Myers (lightning strike) Gallery: CREDIT: Michele Murphy, Idalia off Pine Island CREDIT: WINK News, Fort Myers Beach CREDIT: WINK News, Fort Myers Beach CREDIT: WINK News, Fort Myers Beach CREDIT: WINK News, Fort Myers Beach CREDIT: WINK News, Fort Myers Beach CREDIT: WINK News, Fort Myers Beach CREDIT: WINK News, Fort Myers Beach CREDIT: WINK News CREDIT: WINK News, Fort Myers Beach San Carlos flooding. CREDIT: WINK News Sanibel Causeway flooding. CREDIT: WINK News Sanibel Causeway flooding. CREDIT: WINK News CREDIT: Karissa Brown, North Fort Myers CREDIT: Kaylin Marie Nuccio rainbow Cape Coral Kismet and Santa Barbra CREDIT: WINK News, Matlacha CREDIT: WINK News, Matlacha Collier County Flooding: Naples Marco Island Road Closures: Danford Street (leading to Bayview Park) 15th Ave S & Gulf Shore Blvd S (GSBS) GSBS between 14th Ave S & 15th Ave S GSBS / 1st Ave S GSBS / 2nd Ave S GSBS / 16th Ave S GSBN / 1st Ave N GSBN / 2nd Ave N GSBN / 3rd Ave N GSBN / 4th Ave N Crayton Rd / Riviera Dr. 10th St S / 11th Ave S Broad Ave S / 8th St S 17th Avenue South 18th Avenue South Central Ave & Gulf Shore Blvd S San Marco Rd. East and Westbound lanes are closed between US 41 and Goodland Bridge Gallery: Heavy rain in Collier County. CREDIT: WINK News Flooding near a Collier County School. CREDIT: WINK News Flooding near a Collier County School. CREDIT: WINK News This is a developing situation, and WINK News will update this article with more information as it comes in.