Lee County officials to hold news conference regarding Hurricane MiltonCollier County Department of Health warns against swimming after Milton
Lee County officials to hold news conference regarding Hurricane Milton Lee County Commissioners, Sheriff, and Public Safety Director are set to hold a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
Collier County Department of Health warns against swimming after Milton The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) has advised the public not to enter the water due to an increased risk of water-borne illness on the heels of Hurricane Milton. DOH is asking residents and visitors to avoid swimming in coastal waters until bacterial testing shows an acceptable level, with testing beginning as […]
MATLACHA Matlacha after Hurricane Milton Matlacha and Pine Island Fire Control District crews began assessing Matlacha in the early hours of Thursday morning after Hurricane Milton began pushing further inland.
First responders resume emergency response WINK News will update this article as first responders announce they are resuming their emergency response. First responders continue to reiterate, the deadliest time of a hurricane happens post storm. Downed power lines, scattered storm debris, flooding and lost traffic signals, all add to that danger. On Wednesday, many local agencies deemed it was no […]
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tallahassee regarding post-Hurricane Milton.
36 preliminary reports of tornadoes in Florida caused by Milton You may have seen videos and pictures of tornadoes due to Hurricane Milton and the damage they have caused in Southwest Florida.
Roadways affected by Milton As Southwest Florida feels the effects of Hurricane Milton, roads are being affected.
SANIBEL Sanibel spokesperson speaks on plans for Milton recovery efforts Eric Jackson, the Public Information Officer for Sanibel, said the first point of order is finding out wether residents are able make their way back home safely.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County EOC in full swing to respond to Hurricane Milton WINK News reporter Annalise Iraola went to the Charlotte County EOC and spoke with Public Information Officer Todd Dunn about what’s happening within the EOC as Milton impacts Southwest Florida.
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.
Hurricane Milton weakens to Cat 1 The Weather Authority is continuing to track Hurricane Milton, which as of the 2 a.m. update, has downgraded to a Category 1 strength.
Biden holds press conference on Hurricane Milton President Joe Biden held a press conference on Hurricane Milton on Wednesday evening.
SOUTH FORT MYERS The Villas in Fort Myers sees damage due to Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton made its way to Florida, residents in the Villas in South Fort Myers went through a possible tornado around 12 p.m. on Wednesday.
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.
Lee County officials to hold news conference regarding Hurricane Milton Lee County Commissioners, Sheriff, and Public Safety Director are set to hold a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
Collier County Department of Health warns against swimming after Milton The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) has advised the public not to enter the water due to an increased risk of water-borne illness on the heels of Hurricane Milton. DOH is asking residents and visitors to avoid swimming in coastal waters until bacterial testing shows an acceptable level, with testing beginning as […]
MATLACHA Matlacha after Hurricane Milton Matlacha and Pine Island Fire Control District crews began assessing Matlacha in the early hours of Thursday morning after Hurricane Milton began pushing further inland.
First responders resume emergency response WINK News will update this article as first responders announce they are resuming their emergency response. First responders continue to reiterate, the deadliest time of a hurricane happens post storm. Downed power lines, scattered storm debris, flooding and lost traffic signals, all add to that danger. On Wednesday, many local agencies deemed it was no […]
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tallahassee regarding post-Hurricane Milton.
36 preliminary reports of tornadoes in Florida caused by Milton You may have seen videos and pictures of tornadoes due to Hurricane Milton and the damage they have caused in Southwest Florida.
Roadways affected by Milton As Southwest Florida feels the effects of Hurricane Milton, roads are being affected.
SANIBEL Sanibel spokesperson speaks on plans for Milton recovery efforts Eric Jackson, the Public Information Officer for Sanibel, said the first point of order is finding out wether residents are able make their way back home safely.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County EOC in full swing to respond to Hurricane Milton WINK News reporter Annalise Iraola went to the Charlotte County EOC and spoke with Public Information Officer Todd Dunn about what’s happening within the EOC as Milton impacts Southwest Florida.
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.
Hurricane Milton weakens to Cat 1 The Weather Authority is continuing to track Hurricane Milton, which as of the 2 a.m. update, has downgraded to a Category 1 strength.
Biden holds press conference on Hurricane Milton President Joe Biden held a press conference on Hurricane Milton on Wednesday evening.
SOUTH FORT MYERS The Villas in Fort Myers sees damage due to Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton made its way to Florida, residents in the Villas in South Fort Myers went through a possible tornado around 12 p.m. on Wednesday.
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.
Getting sand ahead of severe weather. CREDIT: WINK News The people of Matlacha are preparing to protect what they have fought to rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, as severe storms are expected to wash over the area. The grey-toned sky overhangs Matlacha, where winds have been whipping up and increasing in intensity all day long. As of 4:30 p.m., there hasn’t been any rain or any flooding. However, conditions are expected to worsen later Tuesday evening. Islanders in Saint James City, Matlacha, Bokeelia and Pine Island are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. In the past year, severe weather has led to storm surge and flooding in the area. The approaching severe weather could bring coastal flooding and storm surge to homes on the water and in low-lying areas. The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District answered the call for sand and sandbags on Tuesday, with a huge sand pile ready and available to help people prepare. WINK News spoke with Pauline Conrad, who just moved to Florida, and her friends were there to help her brace for the unknown. “I’m just feeling like, holy crap. That’s just a small taste of what could come,” said Conrad. “It’s just like, wish me luck. That’s about all I can think, and I wish everybody else luck if they’re on the water, you know, that they don’t get flooding. I think they’ve gone through enough of it already, and no matter how prepared you are, you can never really be prepared.” Stay tuned to WINKNews.com and download the WINK Weather App for the latest information on the nearing severe weather.