‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
The storm conditions due to Tropical Storm Debby have caused several roadway closures. CHARLOTTE COUNTY Due to hazardous conditions, the Punta Gorda Police Department has closed the following roads: Nesbit Street between Marion and Olympia Marion east of Shreve Street Berry Street from Retta Esplanade to Olympia Avenue Far left lane of Olympia between Nesbit and Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41) Marion Avenue and southbound U.S. 41 Chasteen Street between Marion and Olympia avenues Wood Street between Marion and Olympia avenues Brown Street between Marion and Olympia avenues MLK Blvd between Marion and Olympia avenues Milus Street between Marion and Olympia avenues Mary Street between Marion and Olympia avenues Marion just east of U.S. 41 north Taylor from Retta Esplanade to Marion Avenue Olympia from Tamiami Trail and Cooper Street. The Center Lane is the only thing passable North Beach Road closed at the Sarasota County line Marion Avenue and Vivante Blvd. COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Road Maintenance Crews have advised to avoid using roadways if possible and to use caution during flooding conditions. All streets in Downtown Punta Gorda, east and west of U.S. 41, are closed until further notice. There are currently no exits off of S.S. Jolley Bridge, the road is flooded and there are disabled vehicles in the path. The following roads should be avoided: Whispering Pine // Crayton Road Central Avenue to 4th Avenue North impassable right two lanes on U.S. 41 Parkshore Drive // Old Trail 8th Avenue North // 2nd Avenue North First floor of the NCH Hospital parking garage Harbour Drive Crayton Road between Harbour and Parkshore Drive flooded Pine Grove 32nd and 33rd Avenue South Beach Accesses are flooded 10th Street South // 800 and 900 blocks Central Avenue west of Goodlette Frank Road 13th Avenue South // Gordon Drive flooded 5th Avenue South // US 41 intersection flooded 7th Avenue North to 12th Avenue South (Pier Access) on Gulf Shore Blvd Northand South flooded 8th Street North // 2nd Avenue North impassable Seagate Drive near Naples Cay roadway impassable Springline west of Crayton Road flooded Tin City near Marine Max, flooded Water over roadway Gulf Shore Blvd South southbound from 13th AvenueSouth. U.S. 41 North at Fleischmann Blvd, flooded 9th Avenue North // 14th Avenue North flooded San Marco Rd. is flooded between Goodland and U.S. 41 Goodland Bridge is closed LEE COUNTY Northbound lanes of Edison Bridge First St. has partial closures Many roads throughout Fort Myers Beach Download the WINK Weather app, stream the latest forecast or WINK Doppler 3x anywhere you go.