Tropical storm Helene forms in NW Caribbean SeaMan accused of breaking into Cape Coral home, stealing car
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.
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 prepares for Tropical Storm Helene’s effects 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.
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.
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 prepares for Tropical Storm Helene’s effects 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.
CREDIT: WINK News The Charlotte County Commission has declared a local state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Helene. The county is currently under a tropical storm and storm surge watch on Tuesday. The current forecast indicates the earliest onset of tropical-storm-force winds on Wednesday by 10 p.m. Evacuations have been ordered for barrier islands, low-lying and flood-prone areas, manufactured homes and any homes that may not withstand high winds, such as those that may be comprised from previous storms. Two shelters will open on Wednesday at 1 p.m. One is at Regional Park, 23400 Harold Ave., in Port Charlotte, and another is at Kingsway Elementary School, 23300 Quasar Blvd., in Port Charlotte. Schools will also be closed on Thursday and Friday, but after-school activities are canceled beginning on Wednesday. Tropical storm-force winds are forecast for parts of Charlotte County as early as late Wednesday night. The storm surge is forecast to be 3 to 5 feet in coastal areas.