Island schools parents react to school closingAfter Hurricane Milton, Sanibel church battles back once again
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.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for October 16, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for October 16, 2024.
PORT CHARLOTTE WINK News Game of the Week: Dunbar at Port Charlotte The Tigers and the Pirates return to the high school football gridiron after a multi-week hiatus because of Hurricane Milton.
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.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for October 16, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for October 16, 2024.
PORT CHARLOTTE WINK News Game of the Week: Dunbar at Port Charlotte The Tigers and the Pirates return to the high school football gridiron after a multi-week hiatus because of Hurricane Milton.
One week after St. Michael and All Angels Church in Sanibel was flooded again, this time by Hurricane Milton, they are hopeful they’ll reopen to parishioners over the weekend. Right before Hurricane Ian’s two-year mark, we described St. Michael as the miracle on Periwinkle. Despite Ian’s 130-mile-per-hour winds, the structure and its members stood strong. Two years and 11 days later, it was tested again. “You know, this was honestly a gut punch to have Milton hit us again,” said Sue Van Oss, Director of Communications for St. Michael and All Angels. Van Oss, documented the flood waters right at their steps and the water line inside the sanctuary. Credit: Sue Van Oss “Luckily, we had a hurricane prep team, and two days before, they moved everything they could off the floor up three feet. So the vast majority of contents were saved,” added Van Oss. If there’s one silver lining—after Ian, Helene, and now Milton—it’s that they know what to do. “Friday morning, the truck started rolling generators, drying equipment,” she explained. The restoration company brought in massive tubes to dry out the affected areas. The air is 95 degrees, basically acting as a giant dehumidifier. “It’s really difficult, but I see examples of people coming together and neighbors helping neighbors and just pulling together to help people out,” added Rev. Bill Van Oss. You wouldn’t know it as Sue’s husband, Rev. Van Oss talked to us — but he was hospitalized with pneumonia five days before the storm. Credit: Sue Van Oss “To be totally honest, there are moments, and you want to say, why God? And we get mad at God, and we stamp up our feet, and then the next moment is God right there with us, saying, God’s right in the midst of the storm,” explained Sue. In addition to their faith and members, St. Michael keeps coming back, thanks in part to their insurance company. There’s an insurance company specifically for Episcopal churches.