Tropical storm Helene forms in NW Caribbean SeaLee County Property Appraiser to move into long-vacant downtown Fort Myers office
the weather authority Tropical storm Helene forms in NW Caribbean Sea The Weather Authority is monitoring Potential Tropical System 9, as tropical storm watches have been issued throughout our area.
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.
Naples Airport Authority considers additional revenue sources A luxury car rental facility, VIP parking, improved parking lots and parking fees could be in store for Naples Airport.
WINK NEWS Sandbags in Lee, Charlotte, Collier counties ahead of Tropical Storm Helene Ahead of Potential Tropical Storm 9, Southwest Florida residents are racing to prepare for potential flooding by stocking up on sandbags.
Lee County holds news conference as Tropical Storm Helene strengthens Lee County officials want residents to be prepared for the effects of Tropical Storm Helene, which is forecast to become a hurricane.
WINK NEWS Lee, Charlotte counties prepping as Tropical Storm Helene strengthens People in Lee and Charlotte counties are preparing as the Potential Tropical System 9 is monitored this morning.
Gov. DeSantis extends state of emergency to 61 counties Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tallahassee.
SANIBEL “Love Sanibel Back” gives businesses a boost; puts spotlight on the island Love Sanibel Back offers businesses a boost and allows the community to support their favorite restaurants, retailers, and island treasures.
Hotter with isolated storms for Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hotter Tuesday ahead, with isolated storms expected in the afternoon.
MARCO ISLAND The controversial trolley pilot program on Marco Island A trolley is causing an awful lot of controversy on Marco Island.
Potential Tropical System 9 forecast to become Cat 3 hurricane before landfall The majority of computer models are currently showing landfall in either the Big Bend or Panhandle of Florida Thursday into early Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH Shrimping industry’s resilience after devastation As southwest Florida continues to rebuild after Hurricane Ian, one industry hit especially hard was shrimping.
FORT MYERS Police investigating a shooting at a Fort Myers apartment complex A shooting investigation is underway at an apartment complex in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH Are residents of Fort Myers Beach prepared for another potential storm? Every storm is different, when Tropical Storm Debby hit SWFL last month, it left a mess on Fort Myers Beach.
the weather authority Tropical storm Helene forms in NW Caribbean Sea The Weather Authority is monitoring Potential Tropical System 9, as tropical storm watches have been issued throughout our area.
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.
Naples Airport Authority considers additional revenue sources A luxury car rental facility, VIP parking, improved parking lots and parking fees could be in store for Naples Airport.
WINK NEWS Sandbags in Lee, Charlotte, Collier counties ahead of Tropical Storm Helene Ahead of Potential Tropical Storm 9, Southwest Florida residents are racing to prepare for potential flooding by stocking up on sandbags.
Lee County holds news conference as Tropical Storm Helene strengthens Lee County officials want residents to be prepared for the effects of Tropical Storm Helene, which is forecast to become a hurricane.
WINK NEWS Lee, Charlotte counties prepping as Tropical Storm Helene strengthens People in Lee and Charlotte counties are preparing as the Potential Tropical System 9 is monitored this morning.
Gov. DeSantis extends state of emergency to 61 counties Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tallahassee.
SANIBEL “Love Sanibel Back” gives businesses a boost; puts spotlight on the island Love Sanibel Back offers businesses a boost and allows the community to support their favorite restaurants, retailers, and island treasures.
Hotter with isolated storms for Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hotter Tuesday ahead, with isolated storms expected in the afternoon.
MARCO ISLAND The controversial trolley pilot program on Marco Island A trolley is causing an awful lot of controversy on Marco Island.
Potential Tropical System 9 forecast to become Cat 3 hurricane before landfall The majority of computer models are currently showing landfall in either the Big Bend or Panhandle of Florida Thursday into early Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH Shrimping industry’s resilience after devastation As southwest Florida continues to rebuild after Hurricane Ian, one industry hit especially hard was shrimping.
FORT MYERS Police investigating a shooting at a Fort Myers apartment complex A shooting investigation is underway at an apartment complex in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH Are residents of Fort Myers Beach prepared for another potential storm? Every storm is different, when Tropical Storm Debby hit SWFL last month, it left a mess on Fort Myers Beach.
Photo by Guilherme Christmann on Pexels.com People in Lee and Charlotte counties are preparing as the Potential Tropical System 9 is monitored this morning. One area that should prepare for flooding is Punta Gorda. Tropical Storm Debby hit the historic area in August, flooding homes and businesses and closing many streets. The city of Punta Gorda is urging people not to conduct any lawn work on their homes. They said any major yard work, such as trimming around your home or cutting down trees, should be done well before any storm warnings and watches are issued because debris could block storm drains, cause flooding and potentially become dangerous if the winds toss it around. While the storm isn’t projected to directly impact Southwest Florida, it will have similar impacts as Tropical Storm Debby. “If there is money for grants for raising houses or something to make it a lot clearer because the idea of our house flooding multiple times in a year and having no options other than just, I guess, we have to remodel the house every year, like it’s not really acceptable,” said Ashley and Christian Harris, Punta Gorda residents. If there are design issues with the storm drains, as many neighbors believe, the city said the study will identify them. Sam’s Club and Costco were reportedly fully packed in Lee County on Tuesday morning. WINK News viewers in Lee County have said that some stores are already running out of essentials like water and toilet paper. Lee and Charlotte Counties are under a tropical storm watch. The system is forecast to become a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday and continue strengthening on Thursday as it moves across the eastern Gulf of Mexico. The Weather Authority will continue monitoring this tropical system as it develops throughout the week. Download the WINK Weather app, stream the latest forecast or WINK Doppler 3x anywhere you go.