SWFL roads closed due to impacts from Tropical Storm HeleneHelene weakens to tropical storm, leaves behind devastation in Florida
WINK NEWS SWFL roads closed due to impacts from Tropical Storm Helene Hurricane Helene has brought heavy rainfall to Southwest Florida, causing significant flooding in many areas.
The Weather Authority Helene weakens to tropical storm, leaves behind devastation in Florida The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a once powerful Category 4 storm that hit the northern part of Florida.
RSW resumes normal operations, delays reported Southwest Florida International Airport has resumed most of its normal operations following the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
Power outages reported throughout Southwest Florida The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area.
the weather authority Hurricane Helene weakens to a Category 1 as it enters Georgia The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a once powerful Category 4 storm that hit the northern part of Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Flooding and surge in SWFL caused by Hurricane Helene Southwest Florida is experiencing major flooding caused by the indirect impact of Hurricane Helene, a category 4 hurricane.
FORT MYERS FMPD rescues stranded family on First Street According to the Fort Myers Police Department, authorities rescued a family stranded on First Street late Thursday night.
SANIBEL Man and dog saved from waters 25 miles off Sanibel Island The U.S. Coast Guard saved a man and his dog from dangerous waters.
ENGLEWOOD Residents rescued by boat in Englewood community The Point of Pines community in Englewood is submerged in feet of water, with emergency services using rescue boats to get neighbors to safety.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis confirms 1 dead as Helene makes landfall in Florida’s Big Bend Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered a grim update on Hurricane Helene as it made landfall near Tallahassee.
FORT MYERS BEACH LCSO at Fort Myers Beach as flooding from Helene continues According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a rescue boat was deployed at Fort Myers Beach on Thursday evening.
Punta Gorda Assistant City Manager stresses safety during Helene The Assistant City Manager of Punta Gorda spoke with WINK News reporters Lois Thome and Chris Cifatte during Helene Thursday afternoon.
Collier awaiting federal funding on state nursing home project Collier County is steadily moving ahead with building a $72 million, 120-bed veterans home and day care facility. In early October, the county’s team will meet with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs.
Images of how outer effects of Hurricane Helene is impacting Southwest Florida As Hurricane Helene gears up to make landfall in Florida’s Big Bend area, parts of Southwest Florida are already beginning to feel the outer effects of the storm.
NORTH FORT MYERS Winds from outer bands of Helene tear roof off North Fort Myers home A homeowner has been left without a roof after winds from the outer bands of Hurricane Helene blew it off of her home in North Fort Myers at Palm Creek Road.
WINK NEWS SWFL roads closed due to impacts from Tropical Storm Helene Hurricane Helene has brought heavy rainfall to Southwest Florida, causing significant flooding in many areas.
The Weather Authority Helene weakens to tropical storm, leaves behind devastation in Florida The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a once powerful Category 4 storm that hit the northern part of Florida.
RSW resumes normal operations, delays reported Southwest Florida International Airport has resumed most of its normal operations following the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
Power outages reported throughout Southwest Florida The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area.
the weather authority Hurricane Helene weakens to a Category 1 as it enters Georgia The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a once powerful Category 4 storm that hit the northern part of Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Flooding and surge in SWFL caused by Hurricane Helene Southwest Florida is experiencing major flooding caused by the indirect impact of Hurricane Helene, a category 4 hurricane.
FORT MYERS FMPD rescues stranded family on First Street According to the Fort Myers Police Department, authorities rescued a family stranded on First Street late Thursday night.
SANIBEL Man and dog saved from waters 25 miles off Sanibel Island The U.S. Coast Guard saved a man and his dog from dangerous waters.
ENGLEWOOD Residents rescued by boat in Englewood community The Point of Pines community in Englewood is submerged in feet of water, with emergency services using rescue boats to get neighbors to safety.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis confirms 1 dead as Helene makes landfall in Florida’s Big Bend Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered a grim update on Hurricane Helene as it made landfall near Tallahassee.
FORT MYERS BEACH LCSO at Fort Myers Beach as flooding from Helene continues According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a rescue boat was deployed at Fort Myers Beach on Thursday evening.
Punta Gorda Assistant City Manager stresses safety during Helene The Assistant City Manager of Punta Gorda spoke with WINK News reporters Lois Thome and Chris Cifatte during Helene Thursday afternoon.
Collier awaiting federal funding on state nursing home project Collier County is steadily moving ahead with building a $72 million, 120-bed veterans home and day care facility. In early October, the county’s team will meet with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs.
Images of how outer effects of Hurricane Helene is impacting Southwest Florida As Hurricane Helene gears up to make landfall in Florida’s Big Bend area, parts of Southwest Florida are already beginning to feel the outer effects of the storm.
NORTH FORT MYERS Winds from outer bands of Helene tear roof off North Fort Myers home A homeowner has been left without a roof after winds from the outer bands of Hurricane Helene blew it off of her home in North Fort Myers at Palm Creek Road.
In Lee County, the emergency operations center has been activated to a level 2. A Level 2 means emergency operations elements are activated and include additional staff and extended work hours. This means you can call the emergency information hotline at 239-533-0622. For non-emergencies, you can call 239-493-39000 or simply dial 211 to reach the United Way. Non-emergency office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If it’s urgent or life-threatening, you should still call 911. Download the WINK Weather app, stream the latest forecast or WINK Doppler 3x anywhere you go.