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.
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. “This is what you got left and it’s kinda sad. This is what you have in your house and it’s out on the trash again,” said FMB homeowner Marilyn Brockshmidt. Debby, Helene, and now Milton. Three storms later, homeowners are accepting what the future looks like now. “It’s just you dwindle down each time and like I said this is the fourth time and there is not much left to throw away but it gets easier as it goes on cause you realize it’s just stuff,” said Brockshmidt. Brockshmidt lives off of Estero Blvd on Fort Myers Beach. She told WINK that with Milton, she had over 40 inches of water consuming her home and even had waterlines documenting the past few storms. Over 40 inches for Brockshmidt, but others on her street saw a lot less but even though it was less water, Bob Todd says the clean-up has been equivalent to Hurricane Ian. “The damage and destruction has been the same,” said Bob Todd. “I mean you’re tearing out sheetrock and I feel sorry for so many people that put sheetrock and put everything back, including furniture redid everything, that they had to do and all of a sudden the rug has been pulled out from under them again.” The mayor of Fort Myers Beach, Dan Allers, says this cleaning process is just another step in recovery from Hurricane Milton but it’s going to take some time.