Charlotte County opens resource center for those affected by HeleneTropical Storm Milton has formed in the southwest Gulf of Mexico
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County opens resource center for those affected by Helene Charlotte County has opened a multi-agency resource center at the Port Charlotte Town Center to help those affected by Helene.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Tropical Storm Milton has formed in the southwest Gulf of Mexico The Weather Authority is tracking Tropical Storm Milton, the latest named storm which will lead to a week of heavy rain for southwest Florida beginning Sunday.
High-speed chase leads to PIT maneuver in Lee County A high-speed pursuit between a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and a vehicle ended in a PIT maneuver in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Farmer Mike’s 10th Annual Fall Festival kicks off in Lee County Saturday marks the start of the 10th Annual Fall Festival at Farmer Mike’s in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.
The Weather Authority answers your questions about storm surge Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tide.
Free sandbag locations available ahead of this weekend’s heavy rainfall The Weather Authority has been tracking a potential rainmaker that will impact our area from Sunday through Wednesday.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 7 Week seven was action packed for high school football teams all over southwest Florida. WINK News has the highlights and scores.
Baby girl born during Hurricane Helene A stork managed to fly through Hurricane Helen’s strong winds. Baby Addison Grace Hayes was born during the storm’s peak at Health Park Medical Center in Lee County.
SOUTHWEST FLOIRDA Southwest Florida prepares for approaching storms The southwest Florida community took on a lot of water during Hurricane Helene, and the approaching rainmaker this weekend is concerning for many living in flood-prone areas.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Exclusive: Eric Trump speaks to WINK News on father’s attempted assassination Former president Donald Trump is set to return to the site where he nearly lost his life in July and concerns over security are top of mind.
Potential increasing for tropical system to head towards Florida next week According to the Weather Authority, the potential is increasing for a tropical system to head towards Florida next week. The next name is Milton.
NORTH PORT North Port man accuses insurance carrier of fraud A North Port man went on 60 Minutes to accuse his home insurance carrier, Hertigate Insurance of fraud and worse.
PORT CHARLOTTE Concerns over drainage issues in Port Charlotte One community’s concern is about high water and flooding because of a poor drainage system in Port Charlotte.
IMMOKALEE Def Leppard, Brad Paisley and Train to headline Immokalee’s Harvest Nights Music Festival Def Leppard, Brad Paisley, Train and many more bands will be performing at Harvest Nights Music Festival in Immokalee this November.
Cape Coral makes flood preparations ahead of possible tropical system For the past week, many people have been focused on storm recovery, and now, as we go into this weekend, we could see more rain and flooded roadways.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County opens resource center for those affected by Helene Charlotte County has opened a multi-agency resource center at the Port Charlotte Town Center to help those affected by Helene.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Tropical Storm Milton has formed in the southwest Gulf of Mexico The Weather Authority is tracking Tropical Storm Milton, the latest named storm which will lead to a week of heavy rain for southwest Florida beginning Sunday.
High-speed chase leads to PIT maneuver in Lee County A high-speed pursuit between a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and a vehicle ended in a PIT maneuver in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Farmer Mike’s 10th Annual Fall Festival kicks off in Lee County Saturday marks the start of the 10th Annual Fall Festival at Farmer Mike’s in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.
The Weather Authority answers your questions about storm surge Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tide.
Free sandbag locations available ahead of this weekend’s heavy rainfall The Weather Authority has been tracking a potential rainmaker that will impact our area from Sunday through Wednesday.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 7 Week seven was action packed for high school football teams all over southwest Florida. WINK News has the highlights and scores.
Baby girl born during Hurricane Helene A stork managed to fly through Hurricane Helen’s strong winds. Baby Addison Grace Hayes was born during the storm’s peak at Health Park Medical Center in Lee County.
SOUTHWEST FLOIRDA Southwest Florida prepares for approaching storms The southwest Florida community took on a lot of water during Hurricane Helene, and the approaching rainmaker this weekend is concerning for many living in flood-prone areas.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Exclusive: Eric Trump speaks to WINK News on father’s attempted assassination Former president Donald Trump is set to return to the site where he nearly lost his life in July and concerns over security are top of mind.
Potential increasing for tropical system to head towards Florida next week According to the Weather Authority, the potential is increasing for a tropical system to head towards Florida next week. The next name is Milton.
NORTH PORT North Port man accuses insurance carrier of fraud A North Port man went on 60 Minutes to accuse his home insurance carrier, Hertigate Insurance of fraud and worse.
PORT CHARLOTTE Concerns over drainage issues in Port Charlotte One community’s concern is about high water and flooding because of a poor drainage system in Port Charlotte.
IMMOKALEE Def Leppard, Brad Paisley and Train to headline Immokalee’s Harvest Nights Music Festival Def Leppard, Brad Paisley, Train and many more bands will be performing at Harvest Nights Music Festival in Immokalee this November.
Cape Coral makes flood preparations ahead of possible tropical system For the past week, many people have been focused on storm recovery, and now, as we go into this weekend, we could see more rain and flooded roadways.
WINK News attended the first Glades County Commissioners meeting since the Florida Department of Law Enforcement released their investigation findings on sitting District 1 Commissioner Tony Whidden. Commissioner Whidden won his seat in 2020 when he lived in a house in District One. Then, in 2022, he moved six miles away to a home in District Four and has been living there ever since. Before the meeting, a small protest took place. RELATED: Protest erupts before Glades Commissioners meeting After the commissioner’s meeting, WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean asked Whidden if he had anything to say to those protesters and others who were upset he still holds his position. He refused to answer and walked out of the commission chambers. Glades District 4 Commissioner Hattie Taylor did talk to WINK News. Whidden lives in her district now. “I don’t think anyone intentionally did anything. I’m new. I’m not a political person. I got involved because they’re Glades County citizens all my life. I care about the county,” Taylor said. She said she leaves these types of decisions up to the County Manager and County Attorney. “I didn’t question (them), and that’s what I would say to those who are upset,” Taylor said. “I do believe that you should live in the county, or excuse me, in the district that you voted for you represent.” Glades District 5 Commissioner and Chairman Tim Stanley said he had nothing to add. “I’d tell them to call Mr. Whidden because it is a personal issue with him. I have nothing to do with it,” Stanley said. WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean responded back with, “But you are the chairman.” He continued to say, “I am the chairman but I can’t hire and fire a commissioner.” Stanley is right. They are elected officials but must live in their district, according to the Florida Constitution. Whidden doesn’t. He moved out of his district in 2022. In the Florida Department of Law Enforcement documents WINK News obtained, the County Attorney, Richard Pringle, told investigators he advised Whidden not to resign but said he “now regrets not referring this matter to the florida attorney general’s office,” for clarification on the law. We asked him about it after the Commissioners meeting. Jean asked, “Do you think you made a mistake?” Pringle replied with a laugh and “Have a good day.” The public hearing Tuesday morning did not comment on Commissioner Whidden living outside of his district. Those at the protest did not go inside the meeting. CREDIT: WINK. From left to right: Commissioner Whidden, Chairman Stanley, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Sapp Whidden motioned and seconded several items during the meeting. The meeting lasted more than four hours, which is uncommon for Glades Commissioner meetings. The State Attorney’s office examined the Whidden documents and found he has not committed a crime. The State Attorney said violations of the constitution are not criminal unless the state legislature makes it so.