Power outages reported throughout Southwest FloridaPunta Gorda Assistant City Manager stresses safety during Helene
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.
the weather authority Hurricane Helene strengthens into Category 4 storm The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a powerful Category 2 storm set to hit the northern part of Florida.
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.
SANIBEL Sanibel closes several roads due to flooding from Hurricane Helene The City of Sanibel has provided an update regarding the impacts of Hurricane Helene, closing several roads.
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis provides morning update before Helene’s landfall Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Helene on the morning of the day it was expected to directly impact the state’s capital city.
WINK NEWS Some SWFL Publix stores close ahead of Helene Publix has announced that some of its stores in Southwest Florida will remain closed as Hurricane Helene churns in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday.
RSW cancels multiple flights due to Hurricane Helene Southwest Florida International Airport has canceled multiple flights due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Helene.
Charlotte County officials provide update ahead of Hurricane Helene Charlotte County officials are set to hold a news conference regarding the potential impacts of Hurricane Helene.
the weather authority Hurricane Helene forecast to strengthen into Category 4 storm The Weather Authority continues to monitor Hurricane Helene, a Category 1 storm that is now forecast to increase to a Category 4 storm before hitting the Florida Panhandle.
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.
the weather authority Hurricane Helene strengthens into Category 4 storm The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a powerful Category 2 storm set to hit the northern part of Florida.
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.
SANIBEL Sanibel closes several roads due to flooding from Hurricane Helene The City of Sanibel has provided an update regarding the impacts of Hurricane Helene, closing several roads.
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis provides morning update before Helene’s landfall Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Helene on the morning of the day it was expected to directly impact the state’s capital city.
WINK NEWS Some SWFL Publix stores close ahead of Helene Publix has announced that some of its stores in Southwest Florida will remain closed as Hurricane Helene churns in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday.
RSW cancels multiple flights due to Hurricane Helene Southwest Florida International Airport has canceled multiple flights due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Helene.
Charlotte County officials provide update ahead of Hurricane Helene Charlotte County officials are set to hold a news conference regarding the potential impacts of Hurricane Helene.
the weather authority Hurricane Helene forecast to strengthen into Category 4 storm The Weather Authority continues to monitor Hurricane Helene, a Category 1 storm that is now forecast to increase to a Category 4 storm before hitting the Florida Panhandle.
As Hurricane Helene travels north in the Gulf of Mexico, many businesses and services in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily due to the wind and rain. Some grocery stores and essential services remain open to help residents stock up on supplies, while schools and government offices have announced closures. Schools Charlotte County Public Schools will be closed on Friday. Due to the evacuation orders affecting several areas, Kingsway Elementary is serving as a shelter for residents. The Lee County School District has decided to resume normal operations on Friday. The DeSoto County School District is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Friday. The Collier County School District has confirmed that normal operations will resume on Friday, including all scheduled activities and Friday night football games. The Hendry County School District classes will resume on Friday. Glades County classes will resume on Friday. Go to this link for other schools, like private schools and universities, affected due to Hurricane Helene. Government Offices and Services Hendry County and Lee County Government offices are closed on Thursday. The City of LaBelle announced that City Hall will be open Friday The City of Cape Coral has announced that City Hall and ancillary offices will be open Friday The City of North Port has announced that City Hall and other city offices will reopen on Friday Lee County Waste Pro collections will shift one day: Thursday collection will occur on Friday, and Friday collection will occur on Saturday. USPS is not delivering until further notice. For Charlotte County residents, residential curbside collection of garbage, recyclables, and yard trimmings will resume on Friday. Parks and Recreation All indoor and outdoor programs in Cape Coral after 4 p.m. all day Thursday are canceled. Coral Oaks Golf Course in Cape Coral will remain closed through Thursday. All Cape Coral park facilities and recreation centers are closed Thursday. The City of Naples has closed the Naples Pier and is strongly urging all residents and visitors to get off the roads immediately Stores Several Publix Super Markets are closed on Thursday. You can read a list here. St. Matthew’s House has closed its seven thrift stores, its Choice Food Pantry, and its restaurant, Lulu’s Kitchen, in Naples. St. Matthew’s House has opened its two Emergency Homeless Shelters in Naples and Immokalee through Sunday. Southwest Florida International Airport is open, but multiple flights have been canceled due to Hurricane Helene. 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.