Fire erupts in Charlotte County homeRescuers race to free people trapped by Hurricane Helene after storm kills at least 35 in 4 states
PUNTA GORDA Fire erupts in Charlotte County home Authorities are responding to a fire in a Punta Gorda home on Friday afternoon.
FLORIDA Rescuers race to free people trapped by Hurricane Helene after storm kills at least 35 in 4 states Hurricane Helene left an enormous path of destruction across Florida and the entire southeastern U.S. on Friday, killing at least 35 people in four states, snapping trees like twigs, tearing apart homes and sending rescue crews on desperate missions to save people from floodwaters.
FORT MYERS Parts of Island Hopper Songwriter Festival to continue While Hurricane Helene has caused disruptions to the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest schedule, one show will continue as planned on Friday.
Downtown Fort Myers businesses reopen after Hurricane Helene Only the businesses and restaurants along Bay Street, Dean Street and Lee Street flooded—and that was with a few inches of water, not a few feet like two years ago.
Charlotte County officials: stay out as crews assess Helene’s impact Charlotte County officials are set to hold a news conference discussing the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach homeowners cleaning up damage left by Helene Homeowners are cleaning up their homes on Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Helene passed through Florida Thursday night.
Perry Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Perry Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Perry.
Blackbird Asian restaurant begins construction at Naples Bay Resort Blackbird Modern Asian waterfront restaurant began its interior buildout Sept. 23 at Naples Bay Resort & Marina in the former longtime space of Bonefish Grill, which was flooded by Hurricane Ian’s storm surge two years ago.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis confirms 2 dead following Helene’s impact on Florida’s Big Bend Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis presented another unfortunate update on then Hurricane Helene, as another death was confirmed.
Lee County provides updates post Hurricane Helene Lee County has provided updates regarding then Hurricane Helene, and what services are available.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Boats tossed around by Helene at Charlotte Harbor Three boats were lifted and tossed around in Charlotte Harbor due to the storm surge from Hurricane Helene Thursday night.
Trash collection will resume in Lee and Charlotte Counties Trash collection will resume in Lee and Charlotte Counties following the impacts of then Hurricane Helene.
Tim Aten Knows: Naples bookstore reopening delayed until 2025 When relocation of the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Naples was initially reported, the new store in Park Shore Plaza was expected to open a week after the old one closed in Waterside Shops.
Southwest Florida After the storm; before you hire a contractor Do your homework before hiring someone to make repairs.
WINK NEWS SWFL roads closed due to impacts from Tropical Storm Helene Hurricane Helene has brought heavy rainfall to Southwest Florida, causing significant flooding in many areas.
PUNTA GORDA Fire erupts in Charlotte County home Authorities are responding to a fire in a Punta Gorda home on Friday afternoon.
FLORIDA Rescuers race to free people trapped by Hurricane Helene after storm kills at least 35 in 4 states Hurricane Helene left an enormous path of destruction across Florida and the entire southeastern U.S. on Friday, killing at least 35 people in four states, snapping trees like twigs, tearing apart homes and sending rescue crews on desperate missions to save people from floodwaters.
FORT MYERS Parts of Island Hopper Songwriter Festival to continue While Hurricane Helene has caused disruptions to the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest schedule, one show will continue as planned on Friday.
Downtown Fort Myers businesses reopen after Hurricane Helene Only the businesses and restaurants along Bay Street, Dean Street and Lee Street flooded—and that was with a few inches of water, not a few feet like two years ago.
Charlotte County officials: stay out as crews assess Helene’s impact Charlotte County officials are set to hold a news conference discussing the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach homeowners cleaning up damage left by Helene Homeowners are cleaning up their homes on Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Helene passed through Florida Thursday night.
Perry Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Perry Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Perry.
Blackbird Asian restaurant begins construction at Naples Bay Resort Blackbird Modern Asian waterfront restaurant began its interior buildout Sept. 23 at Naples Bay Resort & Marina in the former longtime space of Bonefish Grill, which was flooded by Hurricane Ian’s storm surge two years ago.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis confirms 2 dead following Helene’s impact on Florida’s Big Bend Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis presented another unfortunate update on then Hurricane Helene, as another death was confirmed.
Lee County provides updates post Hurricane Helene Lee County has provided updates regarding then Hurricane Helene, and what services are available.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Boats tossed around by Helene at Charlotte Harbor Three boats were lifted and tossed around in Charlotte Harbor due to the storm surge from Hurricane Helene Thursday night.
Trash collection will resume in Lee and Charlotte Counties Trash collection will resume in Lee and Charlotte Counties following the impacts of then Hurricane Helene.
Tim Aten Knows: Naples bookstore reopening delayed until 2025 When relocation of the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Naples was initially reported, the new store in Park Shore Plaza was expected to open a week after the old one closed in Waterside Shops.
Southwest Florida After the storm; before you hire a contractor Do your homework before hiring someone to make repairs.
WINK NEWS SWFL roads closed due to impacts from Tropical Storm Helene Hurricane Helene has brought heavy rainfall to Southwest Florida, causing significant flooding in many areas.
Credit: South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue Service District The South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue Service District responded to a late-night golf cart fire at the Seven Lakes Community. Firefighters reported the fire at 10:26 p.m. on Thursday at the golf and tennis community located on 1965 7 Lakes Boulevard in South Fort Myers. Credit: South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue Service District Four golf carts were involved in the blaze, with an additional cart sustaining heat damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Credit: South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue Service District