Owner of abandoned restaurant buys adjacent Cypress Trace for $40.3MCharlotte Co. commissioners approve plans for Lennar Homes developments
Owner of abandoned restaurant buys adjacent Cypress Trace for $40.3M Benderson Development, which for 10 years has owned a vacant restaurant building off U.S. 41 in south Fort Myers, just paid $40.35 million for its next-door neighbor, Cypress Trace shopping center.
Charlotte Co. commissioners approve plans for Lennar Homes developments Charlotte County commissioners approved preliminary plat plans for two Lennar Homes subdivisions in the Babcock Ranch area and amended zoning for another developer planning two projects in the Burnt Store Corridor area during a Sept. 24 land-use meeting.
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.
Owner of abandoned restaurant buys adjacent Cypress Trace for $40.3M Benderson Development, which for 10 years has owned a vacant restaurant building off U.S. 41 in south Fort Myers, just paid $40.35 million for its next-door neighbor, Cypress Trace shopping center.
Charlotte Co. commissioners approve plans for Lennar Homes developments Charlotte County commissioners approved preliminary plat plans for two Lennar Homes subdivisions in the Babcock Ranch area and amended zoning for another developer planning two projects in the Burnt Store Corridor area during a Sept. 24 land-use meeting.
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.
Sandbags used to combat flooding issues. CREDIT: WINK News Ahead of Tropical Storm Helene, Southwest Florida residents are racing to prepare for potential flooding and high winds by stocking up on sandbags. The sandbags are used as a barrier for diverting water away from homes and businesses from the rising tides and heavy rainfall. Here are some locations in Lee, Charlotte and Collier counties where you can get sandbags: Lee County Fort Myers Beach 2731 Oak St. The sand for filling will be located at the end of Gulf Beach Road. Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. Bokeelia 5700 Pine Island Rd. (Fire Station # 1). Sand is staged at the Pine Island Little League field parking lot. Sandbags are limited to 20 per resident. Limited shovels will be provided at the sand pile. Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. Fort Myers – South Trail Fire & Rescue 5531 Halifax Ave. (Station 63). Max 20 per household. Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. Fort Myers Shores – Fire Protection & Rescue District 10721 Palm Beach Blvd. Crossroads Church. Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. North Fort Myers – Bayshore Fire Rescue 17350 Nalle Rd North Fort Myers, Florida 33917. Limited shovels. Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. North Fort Myers – Fire District 2000 N. Recreation Parkway, North Fort Myers, FL 33903. Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. Sanibel Station 171 – 2351 Palm Ridge Rd, Sanibel FL 33957 or 2401 Library Way (parking lot). Quantity is limited. A few shovels are out there, but it’s recommended that you bring your own. Sanibel Fire & Rescue District Sanibel, FL 33957 Bonita Springs – Fire Control and Rescue District 27701 Bonita Grande Drive, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 (Station 24). Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. Estero 20921 County Road, Estero, FL 33928 (Station 41). Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. Lehigh Acres 1000 Joel Blvd., Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 (Station 101), and 3102 16th St. SW (Station 104). Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. San Carlos Park – Fire District Three Oaks Park 18251 Three Oaks Pkwy., Fort Myers, FL 33912. Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. Charlotte County Englewood South County Fleet Services, 4571 State Road 776/Englewood Road. Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is a limit of 10 bags per vehicle. Bags and sand will be provided. Individuals are asked to bring their own shovels. Punta Gorda 3130 Cooper St. (Utilities Entrance). The pile of sand is located near the flag poles. Available to Punta Gorda residents. There are bags and shovels available. North Port 1602 Kramer Way. The Larry Thoennissen Athletic Fields behind the George Mullen Activity Center. Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. Bags and sand will be available while supplies last, with a limit of 10 bags per vehicle. Residents are asked to bring their own shovels. Collier County Naples North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, FL 34109 (in the Sun-N-Fun Lagoon parking lot), and 11565 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34113, Donna Fiala Eagles Lakes Community Park. Wednesday at 8 a.m. until dusk. Shovels are limited. 10 bags per person. Come prepared to fill your own sandbags. Stay tuned to WINKNews.com, WINK News App, streaming, and on-air for any new developments on this story. Also download the WINK Weather app, stream the latest forecast or WINK Doppler 3x anywhere you go.