Two teenagers arrested in murder of 16-year-old girlExperts warn of potential red tide heading toward Southwest Florida
Two teenagers arrested in murder of 16-year-old girl Ja’yhanna Johnson was 16 years old when her life was cut short Friday night by her cousin. During a press conference on Wednesday, Hendry County Sheriff Steve Whidden gave the following statement. “Roosevelt Adderley III and Jaden Lawson, who were known gang members, decided to have a rival with other known gang members that they […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Experts warn of potential red tide heading toward Southwest Florida A potential red tide bloom exploded in size and intensity off Florida’s coast, from Clearwater to Venice, and it could impact Southwest Florida.
Island schools parents react to school closing Parents said they’re concerned, and they feel the district isn’t doing enough to calm their concerns about The Sanibel School and Fort Myers Beach Elementary. On Wednesday, the district said there is still no timeline for students returning to their regular schools. Parents said that the answer was not good enough. Some parents said they […]
SANIBEL After Hurricane Milton, Sanibel church battles back once again St. Michael in Sanibel hopes to reopen to parishioners over the weekend after once again getting hit by a hurricane.
Displaced boats after hurricanes becoming a concern for SWFL residents Florida is often called the boating capital of the world, but that brings challenges after hurricanes with boats tossed around and damaged.
NAPLES Swim advisories lifted for several Collier County beaches The Florida Department of Health has said the water on South Marco Beach is safe to swim in.
FORT MYERS BEACH Impacts of Hurricane Milton on Fort Myers Beach Residents As we move forward from Hurricane Milton, some areas are seeing increased efforts in cleanup. Contractors and city vehicles on Fort Myers Beach are helping people take the debris out of their homes. Not only are crews cleaning but those who live here from what I’ve seen are just still going through their homes.
PUNTA GORDA Christmas decorations washed ashore after Milton A plastic storage bin washes up like a message in a bottle from Hurricane Milton. Inside the box labeled “Christmas” are antique decorations.
FORT MYERS FMPD seeking aid in identifying person of interest in homicide case FMPD shared a video of the person of interest on their Facebook page.
SANIBEL Is your brown, leafless tree really dead after Hurricane Milton? Brown, leafless trees are everywhere across Southwest Florida after Hurricane Milton. While you may be tempted to chop yours down, think twice.
Local World War II veteran full of life at 100 years old A local hero and World War II veteran is marking a huge milestone.
MATLACHA Lee County’s barrier islands see clean-up progress Deputies toured some of Lee County’s barrier islands, like Matlacha and Fort Myers Beach, to better understand the damage they’re facing after Hurricane Milton.
Peace River Wildlife Center unable to reopen after Milton A home for hundreds left in ruins and closed with no idea when it will come back. Here on WINK News, we have brought you the stories of people in nearby communities whose lives have been changed by Hurricane Milton. Now, we turn to the animals in this shelter who are now homeless.
ESTERO Florida Everblades ready for another title defense The Florida Everblades made history last season with their third-straight Kelly Cup title. Now, the Everblades are pushing for four in a row.
Grove City Grove City resident attempting to regroup after Hurricane Milton Residents in Grove City were impacted by Hurricane Milton but are now trying to regroup and move on.
Two teenagers arrested in murder of 16-year-old girl Ja’yhanna Johnson was 16 years old when her life was cut short Friday night by her cousin. During a press conference on Wednesday, Hendry County Sheriff Steve Whidden gave the following statement. “Roosevelt Adderley III and Jaden Lawson, who were known gang members, decided to have a rival with other known gang members that they […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Experts warn of potential red tide heading toward Southwest Florida A potential red tide bloom exploded in size and intensity off Florida’s coast, from Clearwater to Venice, and it could impact Southwest Florida.
Island schools parents react to school closing Parents said they’re concerned, and they feel the district isn’t doing enough to calm their concerns about The Sanibel School and Fort Myers Beach Elementary. On Wednesday, the district said there is still no timeline for students returning to their regular schools. Parents said that the answer was not good enough. Some parents said they […]
SANIBEL After Hurricane Milton, Sanibel church battles back once again St. Michael in Sanibel hopes to reopen to parishioners over the weekend after once again getting hit by a hurricane.
Displaced boats after hurricanes becoming a concern for SWFL residents Florida is often called the boating capital of the world, but that brings challenges after hurricanes with boats tossed around and damaged.
NAPLES Swim advisories lifted for several Collier County beaches The Florida Department of Health has said the water on South Marco Beach is safe to swim in.
FORT MYERS BEACH Impacts of Hurricane Milton on Fort Myers Beach Residents As we move forward from Hurricane Milton, some areas are seeing increased efforts in cleanup. Contractors and city vehicles on Fort Myers Beach are helping people take the debris out of their homes. Not only are crews cleaning but those who live here from what I’ve seen are just still going through their homes.
PUNTA GORDA Christmas decorations washed ashore after Milton A plastic storage bin washes up like a message in a bottle from Hurricane Milton. Inside the box labeled “Christmas” are antique decorations.
FORT MYERS FMPD seeking aid in identifying person of interest in homicide case FMPD shared a video of the person of interest on their Facebook page.
SANIBEL Is your brown, leafless tree really dead after Hurricane Milton? Brown, leafless trees are everywhere across Southwest Florida after Hurricane Milton. While you may be tempted to chop yours down, think twice.
Local World War II veteran full of life at 100 years old A local hero and World War II veteran is marking a huge milestone.
MATLACHA Lee County’s barrier islands see clean-up progress Deputies toured some of Lee County’s barrier islands, like Matlacha and Fort Myers Beach, to better understand the damage they’re facing after Hurricane Milton.
Peace River Wildlife Center unable to reopen after Milton A home for hundreds left in ruins and closed with no idea when it will come back. Here on WINK News, we have brought you the stories of people in nearby communities whose lives have been changed by Hurricane Milton. Now, we turn to the animals in this shelter who are now homeless.
ESTERO Florida Everblades ready for another title defense The Florida Everblades made history last season with their third-straight Kelly Cup title. Now, the Everblades are pushing for four in a row.
Grove City Grove City resident attempting to regroup after Hurricane Milton Residents in Grove City were impacted by Hurricane Milton but are now trying to regroup and move on.
A plastic storage bin washed up like a message in a bottle from Hurricane Milton. Inside the box labeled “Christmas” are antique decorations. The bin was found ashore at a home in Punta Gorda Isles, and the people who found it want to return it to its rightful owners. Not only are they in great condition, but the Christmas decorations barely got wet. It’s incredible because Diane Byrne believes Hurricane Milton’s surge stole them away and put them there in the grass. She came to WINK in the hopes that the decorations belong to one of you, a WINK News viewer, who may happen upon this story. Diane found the bin on Friday, two days after Milton’s surge rushed through Punta Gorda and scattered debris throughout yards and streets. It was sitting near the intersection of West Marion Avenue and Coldeway Drive. “We saw it was labeled “Christmas,” and we realized that it must have gotten washed up,” she said. Inside, there were two Santas and something else special. It’s so special that Byrne doesn’t want to name the other item on TV but believes that if the rightful owner sees this story, it’ll ring a bell. “I really want them to know that this was found [and] that everything was in amazing shape. Literally, nothing was broken. They were not wet. It was amazing,” she said. Byrne knows what her Charlotte County neighbors are dealing with: the clean-up, the loss and the pain. “If somebody lost their house, God forbid, this might have washed out their garage and might have washed out their storage unit. It kind of seems silly to say that these Christmas items would make them happy, but that’s what Christmas does for all of us, right? Because we look at them, and we remember running down a Christmas morning or being with our family.” Byrne is hoping for a Christmas miracle. “I know it sounds corny, but I don’t believe in coincidences. I really think that there was somebody kind of looking out for somebody called divine intervention. Call it karma, call it whatever. I don’t know, but clearly, there’s somebody who wanted this to go back to the rightful owner,” Byrne said. If the Christmas decorations belong to you, and you’re missing the Santas and the other special items, Click here to go to Diane’s Facebook page. You can reach out to her there.