Flooding and surge in SWFL caused by Hurricane HeleneHurricane Helene makes landfall on Big Bend as Category 4
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.
the weather authority Hurricane Helene makes landfall on Big Bend as Category 4 The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a powerful Category 2 storm set to hit the northern part of Florida.
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.
Power outages reported throughout Southwest Florida The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area.
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.
WINK NEWS Roads closed as rain from outer bands of Helene start covering SWFL Hurricane Helene has brought heavy rainfall to Southwest Florida, causing significant flooding in many areas.
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.
Lee County Public Safety provides update regarding Hurricane Helene Lee County Public Safety Director Ben Abes informed the public about updates surrounding the effects of Hurricane Helene.
WINK NEWS What’s open and what’s closed as Helene affects SWFL As Hurricane Helene travels north in the Gulf of Mexico, many businesses and services in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
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.
the weather authority Hurricane Helene makes landfall on Big Bend as Category 4 The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a powerful Category 2 storm set to hit the northern part of Florida.
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.
Power outages reported throughout Southwest Florida The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area.
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.
WINK NEWS Roads closed as rain from outer bands of Helene start covering SWFL Hurricane Helene has brought heavy rainfall to Southwest Florida, causing significant flooding in many areas.
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.
Lee County Public Safety provides update regarding Hurricane Helene Lee County Public Safety Director Ben Abes informed the public about updates surrounding the effects of Hurricane Helene.
WINK NEWS What’s open and what’s closed as Helene affects SWFL As Hurricane Helene travels north in the Gulf of Mexico, many businesses and services in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered a grim update on Hurricane Helene as it made landfall near Tallahassee. DeSantis took to the podium at the State Emergency Operations Centers at around 11:15 p.m. on Thursday. After sharing an update on the hurricane and that it made landfall in Taylor County, in Florida’s Big Bend, the governor shared that there was one confirmed fatality. He said there was one fatality when a sign fell on top of a car as it traveled on Interstate 4 in Tampa. He urged people to stay indoors. “There’s going to be all sorts of surge all up and down the west coast of Florida right now…we unfortunately are going to see fatalities if you are out on the road,” he said. He said this is so far the only fatality that has been confirmed. He noted that hurricane-force winds are currently 60 miles out from the center of the storm and tropical storm winds are 300 miles out. The governor compared the storm to an ongoing tornado and emphasized that people should stay indoors and be safe. He said his team will be at the EOC through the storm. Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director for the Florida Division of Emergency Management, said if you see damaged trees with downed powerlines, you should let the professionals handle it. “Do not do dangerous things after the disaster,” he said. For more updates from the State EOC regarding Helene, visit this link. The next press conference from the state will be tomorrow morning. Stay tuned to WINKNews.com, WINK News App, streaming, and on-air for any new developments on this story. Download the WINK Weather app, stream the latest forecast or WINK Doppler 3x anywhere you go.