Biden approves emergency declaration for FloridaDowntown Fort Myers prepares for Tropical Storm Helene
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.
New scoliosis treatment at Lee Health showing success Scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine often picked up in childhood. Doctors screen for it because if it’s left untreated, it can cause serious issues later in life.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach woman prepares for Tropical Storm Helene For the last two years, WINK News has been the place to tell you about the highs and lows of what it has been like to rebuild on Fort Myers Beach.
SANIBEL Strengthening the Sanibel Causeway to withstand intensifying storms Today, the work continues to build back a better, stronger and more resilient causeway.
SANIBEL Tracking Tropical Storm Helene on Sanibel Island On Sanibel Island, loss has taught these resilient islanders priceless lessons.
How LCEC is preparing for Tropical Storm Helene The Lee County Electric Cooperative is monitoring Tropical Storm Helene and says they have a strong restoration plan in place to restore electricity as quickly and safely as possible in case of scattered outages.
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.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of breaking into Cape Coral home, stealing car A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Cape Coral home and stealing multiple items, including a car.
SWFL schools affected due to Tropical Storm Helene As Tropical Storm Helene approaches, schools across Southwest Florida are responding.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County declares state of emergency, orders evacuations, opens shelters The Charlotte County Commission declared a local state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Helene on Tuesday.
Lee County Property Appraiser to move into long-vacant downtown Fort Myers office For more than half a decade, a large part of a 63-year-old office building has been sitting half vacant in downtown Fort Myers, a relic from when it first opened as the Inter-County Telephone & Telegraph Company in 1961.
Caught on camera: Lee County deputy hurt after being hit by ‘manic’ driver A deputy is recovering after a woman in the Lee County Sheriff’s Office parking lot struck him and fled the scene.
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.
New scoliosis treatment at Lee Health showing success Scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine often picked up in childhood. Doctors screen for it because if it’s left untreated, it can cause serious issues later in life.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach woman prepares for Tropical Storm Helene For the last two years, WINK News has been the place to tell you about the highs and lows of what it has been like to rebuild on Fort Myers Beach.
SANIBEL Strengthening the Sanibel Causeway to withstand intensifying storms Today, the work continues to build back a better, stronger and more resilient causeway.
SANIBEL Tracking Tropical Storm Helene on Sanibel Island On Sanibel Island, loss has taught these resilient islanders priceless lessons.
How LCEC is preparing for Tropical Storm Helene The Lee County Electric Cooperative is monitoring Tropical Storm Helene and says they have a strong restoration plan in place to restore electricity as quickly and safely as possible in case of scattered outages.
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.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of breaking into Cape Coral home, stealing car A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Cape Coral home and stealing multiple items, including a car.
SWFL schools affected due to Tropical Storm Helene As Tropical Storm Helene approaches, schools across Southwest Florida are responding.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County declares state of emergency, orders evacuations, opens shelters The Charlotte County Commission declared a local state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Helene on Tuesday.
Lee County Property Appraiser to move into long-vacant downtown Fort Myers office For more than half a decade, a large part of a 63-year-old office building has been sitting half vacant in downtown Fort Myers, a relic from when it first opened as the Inter-County Telephone & Telegraph Company in 1961.
Caught on camera: Lee County deputy hurt after being hit by ‘manic’ driver A deputy is recovering after a woman in the Lee County Sheriff’s Office parking lot struck him and fled the scene.
Crews working to fix power outage. (Credit: LCEC) The Lee County Electric Cooperative is monitoring Tropical Storm Helene and says they have a strong restoration plan in place to restore electricity as quickly and safely as possible in case of scattered outages. LCEC is currently in full storm prep mode, making arrangements to mitigate the impact of potential power outages. Field personnel are on standby, ready to work 12-hour shifts until power is fully restored. There are more than 450 LCEC employees who will be involved. According to LCEC, they have secured a contract with a fuel vendor to ensure vehicles and equipment remain fully fueled and operational throughout the storm response. What Customers Can Expect LCEC wanted to note that they do not disconnect power before a storm. They said they let nature take its course and begin restoring power once winds reach safe levels. In the case of widespread outages, LCEC follows a restoration plan: Restoration of essential services such as hospitals, law enforcement, shelters and traffic signals. Restoring power to the largest number of customers. Reconnecting individual services, including homes that require electrical system repairs. Customers Need to Prepare Too LCEC advises customers to take the following steps to prepare for potential power outages: Ensure you have a battery-powered radio with fresh batteries for important news and information. Safely operate any generators if planning to use one during an outage. For more information about the LCEC’s hurricane guide and restoration plans, click here.