WINK News Game of the Week: Riverdale at Fort MyersHope for the Holidays turkey distribution event in Collier County
NAPLES Hope for the Holidays turkey distribution event in Collier County A Naples nonprofit is expected to feed nearly 2,000 families.
Parts of Lee County to keep FEMA discount According to the Lee County Government, residents in parts of Lee County will keep their FEMA discount.
New blue-light system to be implemented to flag red-light runners Green means go, red means stop and blue means you just ran a red light.
New Punta Gorda City Council accepts city manager’s resignation Punta Gorda’s new City Council accepted City Manager Greg Murray’s resignation Nov. 20 and agreed to pay toward hurricane repairs and provide several months of rent abatement to business owners who lease space at city-owned Herald Court. Debi Lux was named mayor and Greg Julian vice mayor by the new-look Council, which saw three incumbents […]
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.
NAPLES Hope for the Holidays turkey distribution event in Collier County A Naples nonprofit is expected to feed nearly 2,000 families.
Parts of Lee County to keep FEMA discount According to the Lee County Government, residents in parts of Lee County will keep their FEMA discount.
New blue-light system to be implemented to flag red-light runners Green means go, red means stop and blue means you just ran a red light.
New Punta Gorda City Council accepts city manager’s resignation Punta Gorda’s new City Council accepted City Manager Greg Murray’s resignation Nov. 20 and agreed to pay toward hurricane repairs and provide several months of rent abatement to business owners who lease space at city-owned Herald Court. Debi Lux was named mayor and Greg Julian vice mayor by the new-look Council, which saw three incumbents […]
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.
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. According to Weather Authority meteorologist Juliana Mejia, heavy winds were picking up late Thursday with wind gusts reaching speeds around 40 to 50 miles per hour. Across Southwest Florida, tornado watches are active until 8 p.m. Thursday and flood watches are active until 8 a.m. Friday. Many neighborhoods have seen flooded streets and wind damage before the afternoon arrived, and with another high tide looming at around midnight, the worst is not over. Sanibel Island Road closure on Lighthouse Beach. CREDIT: WINK News CREDIT: WINK News Wiles Drive and Captiva Drive flooded. CREDIT: WINK News Rising water levels in Sanibel. CREDIT: WINK News Captiva Roads flooded in Captiva. CREDIT: Robert Kisner Flooding and debris in Captiva. CREDIT: Robert Kisner Lehigh Acres Car crushed by fallen palm tree. CREDIT: Lorena Peters Car crushed by fallen palm tree. CREDIT: Lorena Peters Alva Pool cage ripped in Alva home. Port Charlotte Peace River earlier this morning. CREDIT: WINK News Closures in Charlotte Harbor. CREDIT: WINK News Flooding in Charlotte Harbor. CREDIT: WINK News Rapid flooding at Peace River. CREDIT: WINK News Fort Myers Shores The following video shows heavy winds picking up furniture outside a Fort Myers Shores home. Tree struck down outside of Fort Myers Shores home. North Fort Myers Crews working on power lines. Power line taken down by fallen tree in North Fort Myers. Bonita Springs Flooding on Bay Road. CREDIT: WINK News Flooding at Coconut Jack’s. Lee County Sheriff’s Office responding to flooded streets near Hickory Blvd. CREDIT: LCSO Lee County Sheriff’s Office responding to flooded streets near Hickory Blvd. CREDIT: LCSO Punta Gorda Flooding on Riverside Drive in Punta Gorda. Flooding on Riverside Drive in Punta Gorda. El Jobean Flooding on Hollis Avenue. CREDIT: WINK News Flooding in El Jobean. CREDIT: WINK News Naples Waves overflowing on to residential roads in Downtown Naples. CREDIT: WINK News Stay tuned to WINKNews.com, WINK News App, streaming, and on-air for any new developments on this story. If you see any dramatic weather images that you want featured in a story online or on air, send them to tips@winknews.com.