Collier County prepares as Tropical Storm Helene threatens more flooding40 under 40: Tacos, teamwork and giving back at Turco Taco
NORTH NAPLES Collier County prepares as Tropical Storm Helene threatens more flooding For people in Collier County flooding is the main concern.
NAPLES 40 under 40: Tacos, teamwork and giving back at Turco Taco Just recognized as one of Gulfshore Business’ 40 under 40, Ivo Milanoski is the owner of Turco Taco.
NORTH FORT MYERS How a neighborhood in North Fort Myers is preparing for Helene Seaworthy Road in North Fort Myers is known for its flooding, so how are people there preparing to take on the storm?
PUNTA GORDA 1 detained, 1 transported after shooting on Wilson Road A scene at a house on Wilson Road in Punta Gorda has left one person detained and one transported with a gunshot wound.
Tropical Storm Helene forms in NW Caribbean Sea The Weather Authority is now monitoring Tropical Storm Helene, as tropical storm watches have been issued throughout our area.
NORTH FORT MYERS Construction company says Foxmoor residents can move into their homes in 2 weeks The Foxmoor Lakes condos are in North Fort Myers. They were damaged in hurricane Ian so a construction company came in. All residents moved out in November 2022 so that the repairs could be completed.
NORTH NAPLES Making Immokalee Road safer after dangerous crashes There is a new effort in Collier County to prevent dangerous crashes.
PUNTA GORDA Historic District of Downtown Punta Gorda prepares for Tropical Storm Helene Charlotte County locals have concerns of their own, specifically with the flooding in the Historic District of Punta Gorda.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Hurricane Ian anniversary: What you need to know about insurance claims Saturday will mark the two-year anniversary since Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida.
WEST PALM BEACH (AP) Man who staked out Trump at Florida golf course charged with attempting an assassination A man who authorities say staked out Donald Trump for 12 hours on his golf course in Florida and wrote of his desire to kill him was indicted Tuesday on charges that he attempted to assassinate a major presidential candidate.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Preparing and securing boats for severe weather Many boat owners are rushing to tie up their boats as they prepare for Tropical Storm Helene. Experts recommend securing your boat because if you don’t, it can be dangerous to other properties, people, and law enforcement if they have to go out in the water to retrieve it during the storm.
Biden approves emergency declaration for Florida President Joe Biden has approved an emergency declaration for Florida for Tropical Storm Helene.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers prepares for Tropical Storm Helene With heavy rain, flooding in downtown Fort Myers is as common as fish in the Caloosahatchee. With the looming threat of Tropical Storm Helene, we want to know what people downtown are doing to prepare.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in Cape Coral for domestic violence A man in Cape Coral has been taken into custody for multiple domestic violence battery charges and resisting officers without violence.
SANIBEL Sanibel couple who found love during Ian prepares to weather out Helene on island Our area knows all too well what can be lost in a storm, but one Sanibel couple that lost nearly everything in Hurricane Ian found love.
NORTH NAPLES Collier County prepares as Tropical Storm Helene threatens more flooding For people in Collier County flooding is the main concern.
NAPLES 40 under 40: Tacos, teamwork and giving back at Turco Taco Just recognized as one of Gulfshore Business’ 40 under 40, Ivo Milanoski is the owner of Turco Taco.
NORTH FORT MYERS How a neighborhood in North Fort Myers is preparing for Helene Seaworthy Road in North Fort Myers is known for its flooding, so how are people there preparing to take on the storm?
PUNTA GORDA 1 detained, 1 transported after shooting on Wilson Road A scene at a house on Wilson Road in Punta Gorda has left one person detained and one transported with a gunshot wound.
Tropical Storm Helene forms in NW Caribbean Sea The Weather Authority is now monitoring Tropical Storm Helene, as tropical storm watches have been issued throughout our area.
NORTH FORT MYERS Construction company says Foxmoor residents can move into their homes in 2 weeks The Foxmoor Lakes condos are in North Fort Myers. They were damaged in hurricane Ian so a construction company came in. All residents moved out in November 2022 so that the repairs could be completed.
NORTH NAPLES Making Immokalee Road safer after dangerous crashes There is a new effort in Collier County to prevent dangerous crashes.
PUNTA GORDA Historic District of Downtown Punta Gorda prepares for Tropical Storm Helene Charlotte County locals have concerns of their own, specifically with the flooding in the Historic District of Punta Gorda.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Hurricane Ian anniversary: What you need to know about insurance claims Saturday will mark the two-year anniversary since Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida.
WEST PALM BEACH (AP) Man who staked out Trump at Florida golf course charged with attempting an assassination A man who authorities say staked out Donald Trump for 12 hours on his golf course in Florida and wrote of his desire to kill him was indicted Tuesday on charges that he attempted to assassinate a major presidential candidate.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Preparing and securing boats for severe weather Many boat owners are rushing to tie up their boats as they prepare for Tropical Storm Helene. Experts recommend securing your boat because if you don’t, it can be dangerous to other properties, people, and law enforcement if they have to go out in the water to retrieve it during the storm.
Biden approves emergency declaration for Florida President Joe Biden has approved an emergency declaration for Florida for Tropical Storm Helene.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers prepares for Tropical Storm Helene With heavy rain, flooding in downtown Fort Myers is as common as fish in the Caloosahatchee. With the looming threat of Tropical Storm Helene, we want to know what people downtown are doing to prepare.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in Cape Coral for domestic violence A man in Cape Coral has been taken into custody for multiple domestic violence battery charges and resisting officers without violence.
SANIBEL Sanibel couple who found love during Ian prepares to weather out Helene on island Our area knows all too well what can be lost in a storm, but one Sanibel couple that lost nearly everything in Hurricane Ian found love.
Charlotte County locals have concerns of their own, specifically with the flooding in the Historic District of Punta Gorda. Flooding in the historic district has plagued the community for years, rain after rain, storm after storm. WINK News reporter Jolena Esperto was there to find out what people there are doing to prepare for Tropical Storm Helene. They told WINK they are doing what they always do: Moving their cars to the public parking garage and moving their furniture to the upper level. WINK News has been to the Historic District of Downtown Punta Gorda multiple times to cover the flooding, and the roads were underwater each time. Many who live here have said this is a normal occurrence. Dolly Street, Barry Street, the list goes on. WINK spoke with Debbie Wilson Clay who said after 29 years living in Punta Gorda, she is used to the risk but she wishes she wasn’t. “We the last, well, 13 months we’ve had, this will be the fourth time it’s flooded, and it’s not a flood that’s happening because it’s breaching the sea wall,” said Clay. “It’s not flooding. It’s because the storm drain was built to pump water from the bay into this neighborhood.” And while Clay is lucky enough to say she hasn’t had water reach her house yet, not everyone is. Several people have had to redo their homes in this area, and they do not want that to become a pattern. One of those neighbors is Punta Gorda City Council member Donna Peterman. While some of her neighbors along Dolly Street say the solution is to fix the storm drains, she said they’re not the problem. “I don’t agree with that. I mean, I think they can only do as much as they can do. I think the city is very aware that we need to do something, which is why we’re doing our study,” said Peterman, “and we don’t know anything until we do the study and we have the engineering and then we understand how much we’re going to have to spend.” “You’d have to be pretty naive to think that a storm offshore here isn’t going to push water up into this harbor,” Clay said.