Hurricane Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW GulfFour dead after crash in Lehigh Acres
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.
FORT MYERS BEACH Mandatory evacuation ordered for Fort Myers Beach The Town of Fort Myers Beach has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the entire island.
BUCKINGHAM Storm prep supplies selling out across Southwest Florida As Hurricane Milton moves towards Florida’s Gulf Coast, many are springing into action to gather the supplies needed to endure the storm.
Gas stations without fuel in Southwest Florida As Hurricane Milton is approaching the Florida Gulf Coast, residents are stocking up on gas. The following gas stations are out of fuel.
SWFL Florida evacuation orders ahead of Milton There are now mandatory evacuation orders for some barrier islands in Southwest Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis provides latest updates on Hurricane Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference with an update on preparations for Hurricane Milton.
What’s open and closed as Hurricane Milton looms Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
Important numbers and links as Milton approaches SWFL general area As Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida coast, here are resources in the state, county and city level.
SWFL schools affected due to Milton Southwest Florida schools are responding ahead of Tropical Storm Milton’s arrival.
Charlotte County residents fear Helene debris will worsen with incoming Milton Some in Charlotte County are worried about piles of debris leftover from Hurricane Helene as Tropical Storm Milton makes its way to Florida.
FORT MYERS Lee County officials held Facebook Live update ahead of Milton The Lee County Public Safety Director, Ben Abes, and the county commissioners are set to provide updates regarding Tropical Storm Milton.
SANIBEL Sanibel in state of emergency ahead of Milton Sanibel’s mayor, Richard Johnson, and the city manager, Dana Souza, are set to provide a live update on storm preparations.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Rain & storms across SWFL throughout Sunday The Weather Authority is tracking heavy rain and storms on Sunday, especially in the afternoon and evening.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis urges Floridians to prepare for Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference to update the public on preparations for Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to become a hurricane in less than 24 hours.
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.
FORT MYERS BEACH Mandatory evacuation ordered for Fort Myers Beach The Town of Fort Myers Beach has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the entire island.
BUCKINGHAM Storm prep supplies selling out across Southwest Florida As Hurricane Milton moves towards Florida’s Gulf Coast, many are springing into action to gather the supplies needed to endure the storm.
Gas stations without fuel in Southwest Florida As Hurricane Milton is approaching the Florida Gulf Coast, residents are stocking up on gas. The following gas stations are out of fuel.
SWFL Florida evacuation orders ahead of Milton There are now mandatory evacuation orders for some barrier islands in Southwest Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis provides latest updates on Hurricane Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference with an update on preparations for Hurricane Milton.
What’s open and closed as Hurricane Milton looms Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
Important numbers and links as Milton approaches SWFL general area As Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida coast, here are resources in the state, county and city level.
SWFL schools affected due to Milton Southwest Florida schools are responding ahead of Tropical Storm Milton’s arrival.
Charlotte County residents fear Helene debris will worsen with incoming Milton Some in Charlotte County are worried about piles of debris leftover from Hurricane Helene as Tropical Storm Milton makes its way to Florida.
FORT MYERS Lee County officials held Facebook Live update ahead of Milton The Lee County Public Safety Director, Ben Abes, and the county commissioners are set to provide updates regarding Tropical Storm Milton.
SANIBEL Sanibel in state of emergency ahead of Milton Sanibel’s mayor, Richard Johnson, and the city manager, Dana Souza, are set to provide a live update on storm preparations.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Rain & storms across SWFL throughout Sunday The Weather Authority is tracking heavy rain and storms on Sunday, especially in the afternoon and evening.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis urges Floridians to prepare for Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference to update the public on preparations for Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to become a hurricane in less than 24 hours.
Hayden Wik mugshot. CREDIT: CCSO A judge has accepted a plea deal for a mother and son involved in the shooting death of a teenage girl. Lori Wik was accused of letting her 17-year-old son possess a firearm illegally, which led to the death of his 16-year-old girlfriend. Hayden, the mother’s son, entered a guilty plea for manslaughter and possession of a firearm by a minor. The judge ruled Hayden Wik will serve one year in the Charlotte County Jail, followed by two years of community control and three years of regular probation, without early termination. As for his mother, the judge ordered her to spend five years on state probation. On March 31, 2021, Charlotte County deputies responded to a gunshot call in Englewood East. Lori Wik was found performing CPR on Autumn Higgs, 16, by the deputy who first arrived on the scene. Higgs had a gunshot wound under her left eye and was bleeding profusely from the side of her head. Higgs was the then-girlfriend of Hayden, who pulled the trigger. Hayden told deputies he emptied the gun of its ammo and that he believed Autumn must have put ammo in the gun while he was in the shower in an attempt to harm herself. Autumn’s mother, Denise Higgs, spoke in court on Friday and said she would forever get a life sentence for losing Autumn, her only child, and Lori and Hayden should have a life sentence too. “This is the most reckless and egregious inappropriate case of gun safety I’ve ever heard of,” said Higgs. “Lori and Hayden killed her when she was 16 while attending the State College of Florida. This was not by accident but by complete disregard of the law.” In court, Lori Wik said that she feels as though she has lost a child herself. “We’ve lost everything,” said Lori Wik. “We have to close because I wasn’t able to work. I had to stay home with him, take him to the hospital, not leave him alone because panic attacks I had to take care of him, and greiving her it’s been really hard. I would do anything to have her back. I would have given my life for her. She was like my child.” The Judge said Lori and Hayden Wick will get a life sentence of being convicted felons and never owning a firearm again. But off camera, Autumn’s family told WINK News they were appalled by that.