Charlotte County businesses grapple with hurricane damages12-foot gator removed from Cape Coral backyard
Charlotte County businesses grapple with hurricane damages Throughout Charlotte County, officials are tallying the number of businesses affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton that made landfall less than two weeks apart. City of Punta Gorda is conducting its own assessment of its business community.
CAPE CORAL 12-foot gator removed from Cape Coral backyard A 12-foot alligator has been removed from the backyard of a home in a Cape Coral neighborhood.
WINK NEWS Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach students attend different schools due to Hurricane Milton damage For the second time in two years, students in Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach headed to a different school Wednesday morning because of the damage left by a hurricane.
Gale’s Gifts year-round Christmas store gears up for season Gale Griswold hoped she was onto something, opening a year-round Christmas specialty store. A year later, her instincts are paying off.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island public meeting cancelled The City of Marco Island Waterways Advisory Committee public meeting scheduled for Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in the Community Meeting Room, 51 Bald Eagle Dr, has been canceled.
Swim advisory lifted in some SWFL beaches The Department of Health in Collier County has been taking tests after Hurricane Milton to see if there were any signs of illnesses in the water.
PORT CHARLOTTE Mobile medical clinics available in Charlotte County If you need necessities after the recent impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton, Mobile Medical Clinics in Charlotte County can help.
Bicyclist killed after crashing with 2 motorcyclists on Three Oaks Parkway The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist and two motorcycles on Three Oaks Parkway.
SANIBEL Sanibel church keeps the faith after three storms The St. Michael and All Angels Church in Sanibel has miraculously evaded serious damage from hurricanes despite its lack of structural protection.
The Weather Authority Cold front brings cooler and breezy conditions this Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking an approaching cold front, which will bring cooler and breezier afternoon conditions.
FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof active for Charlotte and DeSoto counties If you suffered roof damage to your home from Hurricane Milton, you can now get help for free if you live in Charlotte or DeSoto counties.
ENGLEWOOD Indian Mound Park left in ruins, residents look to rebuild People living in Englewood’s Indian Mound Park community are cleaning up what’s left of their homes.
CLEWISTON Two arrested in Clewiston teen’s murder Two people are in jail Tuesday night for the murder of 16-year-old Ja’yhanna Johnson.
FORT MYERS NWS surveys tornado damage as Lee County residents share their loss The National Weather Service got a firsthand look at what people in one Lee County neighborhood have been dealing with for a week.
NAPLES Naples stormwater project to reduce street flooding The project aims to improve water quality and reduce flooding in city streets that often experience heavy rainfall.
Charlotte County businesses grapple with hurricane damages Throughout Charlotte County, officials are tallying the number of businesses affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton that made landfall less than two weeks apart. City of Punta Gorda is conducting its own assessment of its business community.
CAPE CORAL 12-foot gator removed from Cape Coral backyard A 12-foot alligator has been removed from the backyard of a home in a Cape Coral neighborhood.
WINK NEWS Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach students attend different schools due to Hurricane Milton damage For the second time in two years, students in Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach headed to a different school Wednesday morning because of the damage left by a hurricane.
Gale’s Gifts year-round Christmas store gears up for season Gale Griswold hoped she was onto something, opening a year-round Christmas specialty store. A year later, her instincts are paying off.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island public meeting cancelled The City of Marco Island Waterways Advisory Committee public meeting scheduled for Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in the Community Meeting Room, 51 Bald Eagle Dr, has been canceled.
Swim advisory lifted in some SWFL beaches The Department of Health in Collier County has been taking tests after Hurricane Milton to see if there were any signs of illnesses in the water.
PORT CHARLOTTE Mobile medical clinics available in Charlotte County If you need necessities after the recent impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton, Mobile Medical Clinics in Charlotte County can help.
Bicyclist killed after crashing with 2 motorcyclists on Three Oaks Parkway The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist and two motorcycles on Three Oaks Parkway.
SANIBEL Sanibel church keeps the faith after three storms The St. Michael and All Angels Church in Sanibel has miraculously evaded serious damage from hurricanes despite its lack of structural protection.
The Weather Authority Cold front brings cooler and breezy conditions this Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking an approaching cold front, which will bring cooler and breezier afternoon conditions.
FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof active for Charlotte and DeSoto counties If you suffered roof damage to your home from Hurricane Milton, you can now get help for free if you live in Charlotte or DeSoto counties.
ENGLEWOOD Indian Mound Park left in ruins, residents look to rebuild People living in Englewood’s Indian Mound Park community are cleaning up what’s left of their homes.
CLEWISTON Two arrested in Clewiston teen’s murder Two people are in jail Tuesday night for the murder of 16-year-old Ja’yhanna Johnson.
FORT MYERS NWS surveys tornado damage as Lee County residents share their loss The National Weather Service got a firsthand look at what people in one Lee County neighborhood have been dealing with for a week.
NAPLES Naples stormwater project to reduce street flooding The project aims to improve water quality and reduce flooding in city streets that often experience heavy rainfall.
Cleaning up beaches in Collier County. (CREDIT: WINK News) Since Hurricane Milton stirred up the waters in the Gulf of Mexico, health officials have advised people not to enter the waters off the coast. Almost a week after the storm, on Wednesday, some tests are starting to come back as safe for swimming, wading and other water activities. The Department of Health in Collier County has been testing the waters along the shore after Hurricane Milton to see if there are any signs of bacteria in the water. So far, these are the swimming spots that have been approved for having no risk of illness: Clam Pass Naples Pier Tigertail Beach Residents Beach South Marco Beach Some beaches have not been sampled and should be avoided until further notice. These include: Wiggins Pass Doctor’s Pass Lowdermilk Beach Barefoot Beach Vanderbilt Beach Following Milton, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County ran a beach water test. The tests completed on Monday found no increased risk of illness from swimming on Lee County beaches. According to FDOH, the water quality at all Lee County beaches shows an acceptable level of Enterococcus bacteria, as established by state guidelines.