New Punta Gorda City Council accepts city manager’s resignationVehicle catches on fire after crash at intersection of Alico and Oriole Rd.
Vehicle catches on fire after crash at intersection of Alico and Oriole Rd. A vehicle caught on fire after a crash at the intersection of Alico Rd. and Oriole.
NAPLES A first look inside the Gulfshore Playhouse What does it take to become a candidate for Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year?
WINK NEWS Best time to shop for Black Friday Long gone are the days of people camping out overnight, waiting for their favorite store to open after Thanksgiving.
WINK NEWS Thanksgiving events across Southwest Florida Thanksgiving in Southwest Florida is a blend of tradition, offering both classic holiday gatherings and unique local events.
CAPE CORAL Caught on Camera: Social media influencer arrested for theft at Cape Coral Target The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a woman accused of stealing items worth nearly $500 from a Target.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers woman pleads guilty to possessing loaded firearm as person with felony convictions Fort Myers woman pleaded guilty to possessing a loaded firearm and ammunition as a person with felony convictions.
CAPE CORAL What’s next for Cape Coral City Council after repealing stipend? The City of Cape Coral elected five new council members Wednesday night, and their first motion was to repeal the controversial self-imposed stipend.
FORT MYERS California man pleads guilty to distributing drugs to Lee County A California man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl to Lee County.
Holiday events scheduled in Lee County throughout December It is the most wonderful time of the year, as Lee County is preparing for several Christmas and holiday-themed events in December.
FORT MYERS BEACH 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship begins on Fort Myers Beach The resilience of the Southwest Florida community is on display Thursday morning in the form of sand on Fort Myers Beach.
the weather authority Decreasing humidity and mostly sunny skies for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping humidity and temperatures on this Thursday afternoon.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Vehicle catches on fire after crash at intersection of Alico and Oriole Rd. A vehicle caught on fire after a crash at the intersection of Alico Rd. and Oriole.
NAPLES A first look inside the Gulfshore Playhouse What does it take to become a candidate for Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year?
WINK NEWS Best time to shop for Black Friday Long gone are the days of people camping out overnight, waiting for their favorite store to open after Thanksgiving.
WINK NEWS Thanksgiving events across Southwest Florida Thanksgiving in Southwest Florida is a blend of tradition, offering both classic holiday gatherings and unique local events.
CAPE CORAL Caught on Camera: Social media influencer arrested for theft at Cape Coral Target The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a woman accused of stealing items worth nearly $500 from a Target.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers woman pleads guilty to possessing loaded firearm as person with felony convictions Fort Myers woman pleaded guilty to possessing a loaded firearm and ammunition as a person with felony convictions.
CAPE CORAL What’s next for Cape Coral City Council after repealing stipend? The City of Cape Coral elected five new council members Wednesday night, and their first motion was to repeal the controversial self-imposed stipend.
FORT MYERS California man pleads guilty to distributing drugs to Lee County A California man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl to Lee County.
Holiday events scheduled in Lee County throughout December It is the most wonderful time of the year, as Lee County is preparing for several Christmas and holiday-themed events in December.
FORT MYERS BEACH 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship begins on Fort Myers Beach The resilience of the Southwest Florida community is on display Thursday morning in the form of sand on Fort Myers Beach.
the weather authority Decreasing humidity and mostly sunny skies for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping humidity and temperatures on this Thursday afternoon.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
WINK News kept you updated on the man Rick on the Roof, a Fort Myers Beach resident who gained notoriety for camping on his roof for six days in protest of FEMA‘s new regulations. WINK News anchor Claire Galt went to Fort Myers Beach to see Rick on the Roof’s new house off Estero Boulevard. We know he’s seen a lot. Rick Loughrey lost his home in Hurricane Ian, but now, he told WINK his new home is just about liveable. This is why Hurricane Helene scares him: he doesn’t want to lose all this progress. Loughrey is not one to back down from a storm or a fight. After all, we can’t forget how he earned the nickname Rick on the Roof. He’s known as the man who sat on top of his roof in protest for days, the year after Ian. But Loughrey wasn’t on his roof Wednesday afternoon, he was in his garage prepping for Helene. “Cleaning up job site, so making sure everything’s as secure as we can make it for our neighbors, for ourselves,” said Loughrey. The Fort Myers Beach man became the talk of the town after Ian washed away his home. Loughrey was told he couldn’t rebuild it or his garage. But sitting on the roof did the trick. Loughrey and his wife Amy won their fight. Now, two years later: “We’re 99% done with the home,” he said. And they sure as heck don’t want Helene ruining what they fought for. “Our biggest concern right now is across the street, you know, there’s a lot of loose material over there. They have trusses, they have mobile units. They have mobile trailer offices and a trailer,” Loughrey explained. “If the water did get up and over that property and push that into the street, then it could be problematic for us, coming at us.” Loughrey’s rebuilt home is eight feet above ground level. WINK News Weather Authority Zach Maloch expects Fort Myers Beach to get three to five feet of storm surge, but Loughrey told WINK he’s not getting too comfortable. “As Ian taught us, storm surge doesn’t mean just three to five feet. It means waves for us,” he said. But no matter what Helene brings, the Loughreys said they are ready. “We’re not stopping here. We’re just kind of finished what we started. You know, we’re not going anywhere. We already proved that,” said Loughrey. As for Rick on the Roof, he’s not planning to live up to his nickname unless he has to. “Not unless I have to patch a hole. If there’s a leak, I’ll get on the roof. That’s the only way I plan to get on a roof,” he said. Download the WINK Weather app, stream the latest forecast or WINK Doppler 3x anywhere you go. If you see any dramatic weather images that you want featured in a story online or on air, send them tips@winknews.com.