FDOT to host public hearing on Burnt Store Road projectGov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Tallahassee
FDOT to host public hearing on Burnt Store Road project The Florida Department of Transportation has announced a public hearing for the Burnt Store Road Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from Van Buren Parkway to Charlotte County Line in Lee County.
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tallahassee.
CAPE CORAL Woman faces 12 charges, accused of fleeing from Cape Coral deputies A woman is facing twelve charges after allegedly fleeing from Cape Coral deputies while possessing multiple forms of drugs.
the weather authority Scattered rain, then a cooler-than-average Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain throughout this Tuesday followed by cooler-than-average temperatures this afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Fort Myers teen athlete defies odds after brain condition Saniya Narcisse, a junior at Mariner High School, faced a rare brain condition that threatened her athletic career.
President Trump ensures lethal injection supply for executions following executive order Four convicted murderers, including James Ford, Wade Wilson, Mesac Demas, and Joseph Zieler, are on death row in Florida.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Trump pardons January 6th defendants; SWFL locals on the list? President Donald Trump, after taking the presidential oath for a second time, issued pardons for individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol attack.
ENGLEWOOD Neighbors speak out after Englewood resident killed in deputy shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office experienced four deputy-involved shootings over three months, with two occurring on consecutive nights.
Deadly crash involving vehicle and motorcyclist in Charlotte County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Charlotte County.
Collier County celebrates President Trump’s inauguration Monday in southwest Florida consisted of many watch parties being held for President Trump’s inauguration.
SANIBEL Bald eagle nests thriving in Sanibel The eagle population in Southwest Florida is thriving, with ten nests discovered from Sanibel to North Captiva Island. This development is creating a haven for these majestic birds.
How a mother’s diet can affect their baby’s health Eating right isn’t just good for moms; it’s great for babies, too.
Costly real estate mistakes and how to avoid fraud Let’s face it: buying a home can be quite a daunting challenge for many, especially due to recent legal changes.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Golden Gate Estates resident discovers injured bear in backyard pond A video of a bear resting in a pond in Collier County gained attention online over the weekend.
FDOT to host public hearing on Burnt Store Road project The Florida Department of Transportation has announced a public hearing for the Burnt Store Road Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from Van Buren Parkway to Charlotte County Line in Lee County.
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tallahassee.
CAPE CORAL Woman faces 12 charges, accused of fleeing from Cape Coral deputies A woman is facing twelve charges after allegedly fleeing from Cape Coral deputies while possessing multiple forms of drugs.
the weather authority Scattered rain, then a cooler-than-average Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain throughout this Tuesday followed by cooler-than-average temperatures this afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Fort Myers teen athlete defies odds after brain condition Saniya Narcisse, a junior at Mariner High School, faced a rare brain condition that threatened her athletic career.
President Trump ensures lethal injection supply for executions following executive order Four convicted murderers, including James Ford, Wade Wilson, Mesac Demas, and Joseph Zieler, are on death row in Florida.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Trump pardons January 6th defendants; SWFL locals on the list? President Donald Trump, after taking the presidential oath for a second time, issued pardons for individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol attack.
ENGLEWOOD Neighbors speak out after Englewood resident killed in deputy shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office experienced four deputy-involved shootings over three months, with two occurring on consecutive nights.
Deadly crash involving vehicle and motorcyclist in Charlotte County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Charlotte County.
Collier County celebrates President Trump’s inauguration Monday in southwest Florida consisted of many watch parties being held for President Trump’s inauguration.
SANIBEL Bald eagle nests thriving in Sanibel The eagle population in Southwest Florida is thriving, with ten nests discovered from Sanibel to North Captiva Island. This development is creating a haven for these majestic birds.
How a mother’s diet can affect their baby’s health Eating right isn’t just good for moms; it’s great for babies, too.
Costly real estate mistakes and how to avoid fraud Let’s face it: buying a home can be quite a daunting challenge for many, especially due to recent legal changes.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Golden Gate Estates resident discovers injured bear in backyard pond A video of a bear resting in a pond in Collier County gained attention online over the weekend.
Construction still underway at the Big Carlos Pass bridge (CREDIT: WINK News Drone). Many already know the drill when hurricane season is around the corner. “Same as we’ve always done in the past, just, we have all the supplies that we need on hand, we go shopping for the things that we need, we check on our neighbors and our friends,” said Fort Myers Beach resident Melissa Daily. “And we just hope for the best.” Nevertheless, Lee County reminded everyone on Sunday how important it is to make a plan early. The biggest is ensuring you have everything you need, from bottled water to canned goods, stocked up. But Southwest Florida also needs to ensure that construction sites are ready for a hurricane this season. According to Lee County and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), they’ve got a preparedness plan. For construction sites like the Big Carlos Pass bridge, the Sanibel Causeway, and all the condos along Estero Boulevard, still being rebuilt after Hurricane Ian, contractors are expected to lower crane booms and secure materials and equipment in the event of a hurricane. RELATED: National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Preseason preparations RELATED: National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know your risk “You’ve got a lot of people that are still halfway through their rebuild process,” Daily said. “You just hope that another big storm doesn’t come along and destroy all that they’ve worked so hard to do up to this point.” Like Susan Haynes, a Fort Myers Beach resident who lost her home during Ian. “Devastation, it took everything that we owned,” she said. “So, yeah. Yeah, it was rough.” WINK News first introduced you to Susan less than a year ago when she hoped to have her home rebuilt within a year. But on Monday, there was some progress, just not enough to make Susan feel ready this hurricane season. “I mean, just that last windstorm we had, like, three weeks ago, took our fence out again,” she said. “It’s like, I don’t know what I’m doing to prepare for one yet. We just got our permit to start rebuilding and we’re already at the season again.”