Week 5 High School Band Performances Check out some of the high school band performances from Week 5 of the high school football season.
Lee County Officials provide plans ahead of Hurricane Helene Lee County Officials are live discussing preparations ahead of Category 1 Hurricane Helene.
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.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police conducting active investigation on Wilmont Place The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating an active scene located on Wilmont Place.
Electric vehicle safety ahead of Hurricane Helene When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), safety during a tropical storm or a hurricane is paramount as Hurricane Helene approaches.
Tampa Gov. DeSantis provides updates ahead of Hurricane Helene Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared in Tampa to provide a preparation update ahead of Hurricane Helene.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of kicking and hitting 2 dogs in Cape Coral A man has been arrested after allegedly kicking and hitting two dogs that were left in his care in Cape Coral this week.
How Southwest Florida is preparing for Hurricane Helene Hurricane Helene is rapidly approaching Florida, bringing potentially dangerous weather conditions to the Southwest area.
the weather authority Hurricane Helene forms in the Yucatan Peninsula The Weather Authority continues to monitor Hurricane Helene, a Category 1 storm that has formed near the Yucatan Peninsula.
SWFL schools affected due to Tropical Storm Helene As Tropical Storm Helene approaches, schools across Southwest Florida are responding.
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.
FORT MYERS Grocery stores packed in days leading up to Tropical Storm Helene The sooner you prepare for Tropical Storm Helene, the better.
People in temporary housing urged to evacuate ahead of tropical storm With Tropical Storm Helene approaching, people living on Charlotte County’s coast must make an important decision: hunker down or get out.
NORTH NAPLES Collier County prepares as Tropical Storm Helene threatens more flooding For people in Collier County flooding is the main concern.
Week 5 High School Band Performances Check out some of the high school band performances from Week 5 of the high school football season.
Lee County Officials provide plans ahead of Hurricane Helene Lee County Officials are live discussing preparations ahead of Category 1 Hurricane Helene.
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.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police conducting active investigation on Wilmont Place The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating an active scene located on Wilmont Place.
Electric vehicle safety ahead of Hurricane Helene When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), safety during a tropical storm or a hurricane is paramount as Hurricane Helene approaches.
Tampa Gov. DeSantis provides updates ahead of Hurricane Helene Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared in Tampa to provide a preparation update ahead of Hurricane Helene.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of kicking and hitting 2 dogs in Cape Coral A man has been arrested after allegedly kicking and hitting two dogs that were left in his care in Cape Coral this week.
How Southwest Florida is preparing for Hurricane Helene Hurricane Helene is rapidly approaching Florida, bringing potentially dangerous weather conditions to the Southwest area.
the weather authority Hurricane Helene forms in the Yucatan Peninsula The Weather Authority continues to monitor Hurricane Helene, a Category 1 storm that has formed near the Yucatan Peninsula.
SWFL schools affected due to Tropical Storm Helene As Tropical Storm Helene approaches, schools across Southwest Florida are responding.
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.
FORT MYERS Grocery stores packed in days leading up to Tropical Storm Helene The sooner you prepare for Tropical Storm Helene, the better.
People in temporary housing urged to evacuate ahead of tropical storm With Tropical Storm Helene approaching, people living on Charlotte County’s coast must make an important decision: hunker down or get out.
NORTH NAPLES Collier County prepares as Tropical Storm Helene threatens more flooding For people in Collier County flooding is the main concern.
Electric car charging station in Southwest Florida. Credit: WINK News When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), safety during a tropical storm or a hurricane is paramount as Hurricane Helene approaches. According to the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), EV drivers should maintain their batteries charged at 100% if they plan on evacuating. It’s best to avoid replaying on charging stations along the evacuation route as there may be power outages or long lines. It’s also important not to drive through flood waters or leave an EV behind, such as in a garage in flood-prone areas. If water gets into an EV’s high-voltage battery, it can damage it or heighten the risk of a battery fire. FDEM also warned never to attempt to drive or charge an EV that has been submerged in floodwaters. If an EV battery has been exposed to floodwater or any devices containing lithium-ion batteries, FDEM said to dispose of it properly, not tossing it in regular trash. Using or charging batteries that have been exposed to floodwaters poses a risk of fire.