Trash collection will resume in Lee, Charlotte, Collier CountiesTim Aten Knows: Naples bookstore reopening delayed until 2025
Trash collection will resume in Lee, Charlotte, Collier Counties Trash collection will resume in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties following the impacts of then Hurricane Helene.
Tim Aten Knows: Naples bookstore reopening delayed until 2025 When relocation of the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Naples was initially reported, the new store in Park Shore Plaza was expected to open a week after the old one closed in Waterside Shops.
Southwest Florida After the storm; before you hire a contractor Do your homework before hiring someone to make repairs.
WINK NEWS SWFL roads closed due to impacts from Tropical Storm Helene Hurricane Helene has brought heavy rainfall to Southwest Florida, causing significant flooding in many areas.
The Weather Authority Helene weakens to tropical storm, leaves behind devastation in Florida The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a once powerful Category 4 storm that hit the northern part of Florida.
RSW resumes normal operations, delays reported Southwest Florida International Airport has resumed most of its normal operations following the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
Power outages reported throughout Southwest Florida The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area.
the weather authority Hurricane Helene weakens to a Category 1 as it enters Georgia The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a once powerful Category 4 storm that hit the northern part of Florida.
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.
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.
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.
Trash collection will resume in Lee, Charlotte, Collier Counties Trash collection will resume in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties following the impacts of then Hurricane Helene.
Tim Aten Knows: Naples bookstore reopening delayed until 2025 When relocation of the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Naples was initially reported, the new store in Park Shore Plaza was expected to open a week after the old one closed in Waterside Shops.
Southwest Florida After the storm; before you hire a contractor Do your homework before hiring someone to make repairs.
WINK NEWS SWFL roads closed due to impacts from Tropical Storm Helene Hurricane Helene has brought heavy rainfall to Southwest Florida, causing significant flooding in many areas.
The Weather Authority Helene weakens to tropical storm, leaves behind devastation in Florida The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a once powerful Category 4 storm that hit the northern part of Florida.
RSW resumes normal operations, delays reported Southwest Florida International Airport has resumed most of its normal operations following the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
Power outages reported throughout Southwest Florida The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area.
the weather authority Hurricane Helene weakens to a Category 1 as it enters Georgia The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a once powerful Category 4 storm that hit the northern part of Florida.
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.
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.
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.
Credit: WINK News Though Hurricane Helene is far offshore, the Category 4 storm has brought heavy rainfall to Southwest Florida, causing significant flooding in many areas. Streets are underwater, and residents are urged to stay indoors as water levels continue rising. WINK News is continuing to monitor road closures as city officials announce them. Lee County All directions of Cleveland Avenue on US 41 closed are currently blocked due to a downed powerline. At 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Cleveland Ave at Hill Ave reopened. McGregor Boulevard is closed between Port Comfort Road and the Sanibel Toll Plaza. At 7:15 a.m., on Friday, Cape Coral Parkway between the Cape Coral Bridge and Palm Tree Boulevard reopened. Drivers are advised to stay in the middle lane. At 6:45 a.m. on Friday, the Calooshatchee Bridge reopened; however, the Edison Bridge will remain closed both north and southbound. The Matlacha Bridge has reopened; however, Lee County deputies will remain on the scene as motorists pass through. Roadway crews are also assessing the area. In South Lee County, water has receded on Hickory and Imperial Shores. The roads are still unsafe due to downed power lines and debris. Flooding is present on West Terry and Harbor Drive. Halfway down Harbor Dr. and most side streets have roughly 1 ft of standing water and are impassable. Fort Myers Poinsettia Avenue and First Street Westbound Palm Beach Boulevard at Seaboard Street Park Ave and Second Street All residential side streets of First Street Evans Ave and Providence Street West First Street from Monroe Street to Carson Street Heitman Street from Main St to West First Street Southbound ramp from Caloosahatchee Bridge onto West First Street Bay/Hendry Bay/Heitman W First/Wilna W First/Beau Rivage Hendry/Edwards Bay/Dean W First/Clifford Cypress Lane and East Riverside Drive Pine Island Road near Matlacha Isles The area near Seafan Circle and Orange Grove Boulevard is currently flooded. Gasparilla Road toward Boca Grande is flooded with water from high surf in the Gulf. Fort Myers Beach Roadway impassible on San Carlos Blvd toward Fort Myers Beach. Deputies are present at San Carlos Blvd and Pine Ridge Road. Roadway assessments are forthcoming. The roadway is not deemed safe. An update will be provided during daylight. Sanibel According to the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District, water is starting to come over the wall at Blind Pass. The roadway is debris-filled but still passable. Other areas on the island with noticeable flooding are Lighthouse Beach Park, Bailey Road, the intersection of Dixie Beach Road and Poinciana and Bowman’s Beach Road. The Sanibel Causeway is currently closed both inbound and outbound as of 5:35 a.m. on Friday as crews remove debris from the roadway. The road is expected to reopen at noon. Residents are allowed to leave the island; however, they are urged to stay home unless traveling off-island is necessary. On-island travel is only allowed for emergency access only. The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District has two high-water vehicles on the island to help respond to emergency calls. Lehigh Acres 5300 block of 2nd St W between Marvin Ave and Norman Ave closed due to a powerline fire. Charlotte County The Interstate 75 northbound road exit ramp to Harbor View is closed due to flooding. Charlotte County urges residents to stay off all roads due to flooding and widespread storm surge. North Port The city of North Port Public Works team is working to respond to reports of downed trees and broken street lights. Punta Gorda All roads in downtown Punta Gorda are closed. The northbound U.S. 41 bridge over the Peace River is closed until further notice due to road flooding. Streets along Gilcrest Park have already begun to flood due to the outer bands of Hurricane Helene, and water has been pouring out of the storm drains. To prepare for severe flooding, road-closed signs have been placed along these streets. The storm drains in Chasteen Street are overflowing, and the water is reaching the grass, sidewalks, and driveways of homes. There are signs on the street that say “road closed” because the area is known to flood. Police are also out to ensure no one is out on the streets. Beach Road in Englewood is closed from State Road 776 to the Charlotte-Sarasota county line due to flooding from Hurricane Helene. The following roadways are currently impassable. ALL roads on the east side of Olympia Ave. Henry St. between Shreve St. and 41 To get to Olympia Avenue, motorists can instead take Virginia Ave. to Cooper St., turn onto Lavilla Rd., and turn left onto Elliot St. or Tabor Street. The following roads are still flooded. Berry St. between W. Retta Esplanade and W. Marion Ave. Brown St. between E. Marion Ave. and E. Olympia Ave. Chasteen St. between W. Olympia and W. Retta Esplanade Chasteen St., Berry St., Dolly St., Gill St., Sullivan St. (between W. Retta Esplanade and W. Marion Ave.) Dolly St. between W. Marion Ave. and W. Retta Esplanade Dupont St. and E. Marion Ave. E. Marion Ave. and Cooper St. Gill St. between W. Retta Esplanade and W. Marion Ave. McGregor St. and W. Olympia Ave. MLK between E. Marion and E. Olympia Nesbit St. (between E. Olympia and E. Marion, and E. Marion Ave. and Tamiami Trail) Nesbit St. between E. Marion Ave. and Tamiami Trail Nesbit St. between E. Olympia and E. Marion Rio Villa Dr. at Almar Dr Rio Villa Dr. at Vasco St Sullivan St. between W. Retta Esplanade and W. Marion Ave. Taylor St. between W. Retta Esplanade and W. Marion Ave. W. Marion Ave. between Dolly St. and Maud St. W. Marion Ave. between Tamiami Trail and Shreve St. Wood St. between E. Marion Ave. and E. Olympia Ave. Friday Update: The roadways remain closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area. Collier County All roads west and south of US 41 are mostly impassable at this time. Naples Authorities are urging drivers to stay off the roads for their safety. The following roads are closed due to flooding: All of Vanderbilt Dr from Vanderbilt Rd to Wiggins Pass Rd San Marco Rd is closed from US 41 to ½ mile past Goodland Dr Gulf Harbor Rd Becca Ave Danford at Hamilton Ave Gordon Drive, Gulf Shore Blvd South, the local roadways around Tin City and the City Dock all have water over the roads. Collier County is expected to be one of the first counties to see impacts of the expected 2-4 inches of Hurricane Helene’s storm surge Thursday afternoon and evening. According to the Naples Police Chief, he and his team are en route on the front lines, ready to respond to any emergencies Helene brings. The Naples Pier is experiencing heavy rains, strong wind gusts, and lightning, and 13th Avenue and surrounding streets are experiencing ankle-deep pooling. Collier safe havens are located at North Collier Regional Park, East Community Park, and Golden Gate Community Center. Dogs and cats are allowed but will be housed separately from guests. These safe havens will close at 8 p.m. on Thursday. Several areas of Collier County will have roadway or higher flooding tonight from storm surge related to Hurricane Helene.