Hurricane Milton Cat 3 strength, heavy impacts expected in SWFLDeSantis to hold news conference in Tallahassee
Hurricane Milton Cat 3 strength, heavy impacts expected in SWFL The Weather Authority is continuing to track Hurricane Milton, which continues to be a major hurricane even as it was downgraded slightly.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis to hold news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
NORTH FORT MYERS Potential tornado touchdown in North Fort Myers Neighbors said there was a lot of damage. Residents surveyed the aftermath on their vehicles.
Roadways affected by Milton As Southwest Florida feels the effects of Hurricane Milton, roads are being affected.
What’s open and closed for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gains momentum toward the west coast of Florida, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
WINK NEWS Images of how Milton is impacting Southwest Florida Just shy of two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Southwest Florida residents are once again facing life-threatening storm conditions by Hurricane Milton.
WINK NEWS List of shelters in SWFL ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches, shelters are opening across Southwest Florida to provide safety and refuge for residents.
NAPLES Mandatory curfews begins across Southwest Florida Mandatory driving curfews are being implemented starting Wednesday afternoon ahead of Hurricane Milton in Southwest Florida.
Know when it’s time to shelter in place for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gets closer to Southwest Florida, first responders are doing their final sweeps of evacuation zones.
Tornado confirmed in Southwest Florida; Hurricane Milton maintains collision course with Florida’s Gulf Coast A confirmed tornado was caught on camera touching down in southern Florida on Wednesday just north of Alligator Alley in Collier County.
Radio stations available for Hurricane Milton updates Hurricane Milton is expected to devastate Florida as a Category 4 storm, and with that in mind, power outages are expected.
AT&T, Verizon among wireless companies waiving usage fees for Milton As Hurricane Milton moves closer to Southwest Florida, some wireless companies are announcing relief for Florida customers. So far, AT&T and Verizon have announced they are waiving some fees. WINK News will keep this article up to date as wireless companies announce their plans. AT&T AT&T has announced it will be waiving overage charges to […]
Lee County to provide updates on Hurricane Milton Lee County officials are set to provide updates regarding Hurricane Milton ahead of landfall.
How to get emergency help through satellite on your Google Pixel phone If you’re in an emergency situation without Wi-Fi or cellular service, you can try to connect with emergency services through satellite using your Google Pixel smartphone.
How to send emergency satellite messages on iPhone During Hurricane Milton, staying connected is top of mind, as internet and cellular coverage could be affected by the storm.
Hurricane Milton Cat 3 strength, heavy impacts expected in SWFL The Weather Authority is continuing to track Hurricane Milton, which continues to be a major hurricane even as it was downgraded slightly.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis to hold news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
NORTH FORT MYERS Potential tornado touchdown in North Fort Myers Neighbors said there was a lot of damage. Residents surveyed the aftermath on their vehicles.
Roadways affected by Milton As Southwest Florida feels the effects of Hurricane Milton, roads are being affected.
What’s open and closed for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gains momentum toward the west coast of Florida, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
WINK NEWS Images of how Milton is impacting Southwest Florida Just shy of two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Southwest Florida residents are once again facing life-threatening storm conditions by Hurricane Milton.
WINK NEWS List of shelters in SWFL ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches, shelters are opening across Southwest Florida to provide safety and refuge for residents.
NAPLES Mandatory curfews begins across Southwest Florida Mandatory driving curfews are being implemented starting Wednesday afternoon ahead of Hurricane Milton in Southwest Florida.
Know when it’s time to shelter in place for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gets closer to Southwest Florida, first responders are doing their final sweeps of evacuation zones.
Tornado confirmed in Southwest Florida; Hurricane Milton maintains collision course with Florida’s Gulf Coast A confirmed tornado was caught on camera touching down in southern Florida on Wednesday just north of Alligator Alley in Collier County.
Radio stations available for Hurricane Milton updates Hurricane Milton is expected to devastate Florida as a Category 4 storm, and with that in mind, power outages are expected.
AT&T, Verizon among wireless companies waiving usage fees for Milton As Hurricane Milton moves closer to Southwest Florida, some wireless companies are announcing relief for Florida customers. So far, AT&T and Verizon have announced they are waiving some fees. WINK News will keep this article up to date as wireless companies announce their plans. AT&T AT&T has announced it will be waiving overage charges to […]
Lee County to provide updates on Hurricane Milton Lee County officials are set to provide updates regarding Hurricane Milton ahead of landfall.
How to get emergency help through satellite on your Google Pixel phone If you’re in an emergency situation without Wi-Fi or cellular service, you can try to connect with emergency services through satellite using your Google Pixel smartphone.
How to send emergency satellite messages on iPhone During Hurricane Milton, staying connected is top of mind, as internet and cellular coverage could be affected by the storm.
Debris on front lawns, homes gutted and roofs in need of repair. People in one Englewood community say they are not ready for another bout of rain, let alone another tropical storm. Neighbors are working around the clock now to dry things out as several inches of rain could come their way. This is what sisters Caroline and Melissa came home to the day after Helene. Everything was soaked and the water line sat nearly four feet off the ground. “That was just where it sat,” said the sisters. “But that’s not including the wake and the waves that were rushing in here.” They know that because they stayed. The sisters and their 82-year-old mom were rescued by the fire department. Mom didn’t want to leave. “Mothers, I guess, can be a little stubborn. You know, this is her home. This has been her home,” said Caroline Wright. “Nothing’s happened like this in this neighborhood, as far as I know, in 80 years.” Not during Ian, nor in the 30-some years they’ve called it home. Mom’s sick. The sisters moved in to help out, and together they’re salvaging what they can, working non-stop since Helene. “All these pictures, you know, memorabilia that we can’t get back, all the other stuff we can replace,” said Wright. Grandpa’s medals, Mom and Dad’s wedding pictures and Christmas ornaments. The rest sits on the curb. Grandpas medals Wedding photos Christmas ornaments While they dry the place out, another rainmaker looms in the gulf. “But I can’t think about that right now. I got to think about what we’re doing today, and my mom being, you know, just we’re just glad we’re safe. We have a roof over our heads,” said Wright. The models predict around 5 inches of rain in Englewood from Sunday through next Wednesday. “The ground can’t absorb any more water,” said Wright, “so we’re just hoping that we can get this stuff out of here, up and down the whole block, before the rains hit.” Look down Lemon Bay Drive, every neighbor’s home sits in piles on the street. “I think it’s going to be pretty bad because this road has a drainage issue to begin with,” said Englewood resident David Weirs. The good news is that neighbors told WINK News their roofs did all right, so the fear isn’t water coming down on the home; it’s sitting on already-soaked ground and rising up. The county has not yet provided a date for picking up all this, but neighbors hope it’s soon.