WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug traffickingPedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug trafficking This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly shootings, home invasions and drug trafficking.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person dead Saturday night.
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug trafficking This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly shootings, home invasions and drug trafficking.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person dead Saturday night.
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
Credit: WINK News Though Hurricane Helene has passed Southwest Florida, the Category 4 storm has brought heavy rainfall to the area, causing significant flooding. Streets were underwater, and residents were urged to stay indoors as water levels rose. 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. The Edison Bridge has reopened in both directions as of 3 p.m. 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. 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 First Street/Fowler Gasparilla Road toward Boca Grande were flooded Thursday night with water from high surf in the Gulf. Edison Bridge has reopened in both directions. 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 came over the wall at Blind Pass. The roadway is debris-filled but still passable. Other areas on the island with noticeable flooding were Lighthouse Beach Park, Bailey Road, the intersection of Dixie Beach Road and Poinciana and Bowman’s Beach Road. The Sanibel Causeway reopened both inland and outland sides at noon on Friday. 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 and southbound U.S. 41 bridge over the Peace River reopened. The storm drains in Chasteen Street are overflowing, and the water is reaching the grass, sidewalks, and driveways of homes. There are signs on Chasteen 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: San Marco Rd is closed from US 41 to ½ mile past Goodland Dr Danford at Hamilton Ave Palm Street at Jefferson Ave Fredrick Street at US-41 Gordon Drive, Gulf Shore Blvd South, the local roadways around Tin City and the City Dock all have water over the roads. The Naples Pier experienced heavy rains, strong wind gusts, and lightning, and 13th Avenue and surrounding streets were experiencing ankle-deep pooling. Several areas of Collier County had roadway or higher flooding from storm surge related to Hurricane Helene.