Hurricane Milton Cat 3 strength, heavy impacts expected in SWFLTracking Milton: Power outages across SWFL
Hurricane Milton Cat 3 strength, heavy impacts expected in SWFL The Weather Authority is continuing to track Hurricane Milton, which continues to be a major hurricane even as it was downgraded slightly.
Tracking Milton: Power outages across SWFL The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area due to the effects of Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis holds news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
NORTH FORT MYERS Potential tornado touchdown in North Fort Myers Neighbors said there was a lot of damage. Residents surveyed the aftermath on their vehicles.
Roadways affected by Milton As Southwest Florida feels the effects of Hurricane Milton, roads are being affected.
What’s open and closed for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gains momentum toward the west coast of Florida, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
WINK NEWS Images of how Milton is impacting Southwest Florida Just shy of two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Southwest Florida residents are once again facing life-threatening storm conditions by Hurricane Milton.
WINK NEWS List of shelters in SWFL ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches, shelters are opening across Southwest Florida to provide safety and refuge for residents.
NAPLES Mandatory curfews begins across Southwest Florida Mandatory driving curfews are being implemented starting Wednesday afternoon ahead of Hurricane Milton in Southwest Florida.
Know when it’s time to shelter in place for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gets closer to Southwest Florida, first responders are doing their final sweeps of evacuation zones.
Tornado confirmed in SWFL; Milton maintains collision course with Gulf Coast A confirmed tornado was caught on camera touching down in southern Florida on Wednesday just north of Alligator Alley in Collier County.
Radio stations available for Hurricane Milton updates Hurricane Milton is expected to devastate Florida as a Category 4 storm, and with that in mind, power outages are expected.
AT&T, Verizon among wireless companies waiving usage fees for Milton As Hurricane Milton moves closer to Southwest Florida, some wireless companies are announcing relief for Florida customers. So far, AT&T and Verizon have announced they are waiving some fees. WINK News will keep this article up to date as wireless companies announce their plans. AT&T AT&T has announced it will be waiving overage charges to […]
How to get emergency help through satellite on your Google Pixel phone If you’re in an emergency situation without Wi-Fi or cellular service, you can try to connect with emergency services through satellite using your Google Pixel smartphone.
How to send emergency satellite messages on iPhone During Hurricane Milton, staying connected is top of mind, as internet and cellular coverage could be affected by the storm.
Hurricane Milton Cat 3 strength, heavy impacts expected in SWFL The Weather Authority is continuing to track Hurricane Milton, which continues to be a major hurricane even as it was downgraded slightly.
Tracking Milton: Power outages across SWFL The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area due to the effects of Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis holds news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
NORTH FORT MYERS Potential tornado touchdown in North Fort Myers Neighbors said there was a lot of damage. Residents surveyed the aftermath on their vehicles.
Roadways affected by Milton As Southwest Florida feels the effects of Hurricane Milton, roads are being affected.
What’s open and closed for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gains momentum toward the west coast of Florida, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
WINK NEWS Images of how Milton is impacting Southwest Florida Just shy of two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Southwest Florida residents are once again facing life-threatening storm conditions by Hurricane Milton.
WINK NEWS List of shelters in SWFL ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches, shelters are opening across Southwest Florida to provide safety and refuge for residents.
NAPLES Mandatory curfews begins across Southwest Florida Mandatory driving curfews are being implemented starting Wednesday afternoon ahead of Hurricane Milton in Southwest Florida.
Know when it’s time to shelter in place for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gets closer to Southwest Florida, first responders are doing their final sweeps of evacuation zones.
Tornado confirmed in SWFL; Milton maintains collision course with Gulf Coast A confirmed tornado was caught on camera touching down in southern Florida on Wednesday just north of Alligator Alley in Collier County.
Radio stations available for Hurricane Milton updates Hurricane Milton is expected to devastate Florida as a Category 4 storm, and with that in mind, power outages are expected.
AT&T, Verizon among wireless companies waiving usage fees for Milton As Hurricane Milton moves closer to Southwest Florida, some wireless companies are announcing relief for Florida customers. So far, AT&T and Verizon have announced they are waiving some fees. WINK News will keep this article up to date as wireless companies announce their plans. AT&T AT&T has announced it will be waiving overage charges to […]
How to get emergency help through satellite on your Google Pixel phone If you’re in an emergency situation without Wi-Fi or cellular service, you can try to connect with emergency services through satellite using your Google Pixel smartphone.
How to send emergency satellite messages on iPhone During Hurricane Milton, staying connected is top of mind, as internet and cellular coverage could be affected by the storm.
The spooky season starts in October. Here are some Halloween events happening in Southwest Florida … Halloween Nights Hosted by Wonder Gardens Oct. 5 – Oct. 28 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs The Haunted Walk: Dead by Dawn Calusa Nature Center and the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau Every weekend of October beginning Oct. 6 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers Trick or Trot 5k Trail Run Hosted by Zoomers Southwest Florida Running & Triathlon Club Oct. 21 Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, North Port Fall Festival & Haunted Nights Hosted by Springtime Adventure Park Oct. 21 – 22 10761 Aqua Vista Lane, North Fort Myers Trunk or Treat Hosted by the City of Cape Coral Oct. 27 Cape Coral City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. FSW Campuses Host Family-Friendly Halloween Events Fort Myers Campus: Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5-7 p.m. at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers LaBelle Center: Wednesday, Oct. 25. 5-7 p.m., 1092 East Cowboy Way, LaBelle Naples Campus: Thursday, Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m. on the M Lawn, 7505 Grand Lely Drive, Naples Punta Gorda Campus: Friday, Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m. on the Lawn behind Building B, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda All events are free and open to the public. Only children ages 12 and under can wear masks or carry fake weapons at these events. Attendees are also asked to choose costumes, ensuring they are appropriate for a family-friendly environment. For more information about these events, contact the FSW Office of Student Engagement at 239-489-9246 or email engage@fsw.edu. Halloween Happenings At Collier County Parks & Recreation: Register online at collierparks.com Family Halloween Monster Bash Friday, October 20 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $3 Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples Halloween Bash is set for all family members to have a fun night of dancing, music, games, and treats! All guests must be in “Family Friendly Costumes” to attend!! For more information, call (239) 252-4180. Haunted Candy House Creation Friday, October 20 – 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Cost: $12 Vineyards Community Park, 6231 Arbor Boulevard, Naples Children will use an assortment of candy, frosting, and cookies to design their own haunted candy house! Everything is included to make a yummy work of art! Please pre-register by October 16. Ages 4-12. For more information, call (239) 252-4105. Halloween Trunk or Treat Friday, October 20 – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Cost: $5 (max five persons) Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, 810 39th Avenue Northeast, Naples Join us for our first annual Halloween Trunk or Treat at Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park. Activities include music, candy, crafts, costume contests, prizes & more. Wristbands will be distributed October 17- 20 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park Community Center. For more information, call (239) 252-4900. Trunk or Treat Halloween Event Friday, October 27 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cost: Free Immokalee Community Park, 321 North 1st Street, Immokalee This is a free event for all ages. If you want to participate, please call (239) 252-4449. Collier County Boo-Tacular 2023 Friday, October 27 – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Cost: $3 Pre-Registration and $5 Day of Event North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples Calling All Ghosts and Goblins! This Halloween, get ready to experience Collier County Boo-Tacular! Fun for the entire family. Costume Contests begin at 6:45 p.m. (5 Categories: 0-3, 4-7, 8-12, 13-17 and Family Group). Activities include entertainment, a haunted trail (non-scary – 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.), bounce houses, games, crafts, food trucks, face painting, a trick-or-treat lane, and food truck vendors. For more information, call (239) 252-4000. Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Contest & Parade Saturday, October 28 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cost: Free Veterans Community Park, 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples This event will be held at Rover Run Dog Park, located at Veterans Community Park. Bring your dog in costume! For more information, call (239) 252-8811. For more fall events go to Gulfshore Life.