School District of Lee County announces Milton make-up daysSunken boats and the smell of fuel fill Laishley Park Marina after Milton
School District of Lee County announces Milton make-up days The School District of Lee County has announced their make-up dates due to days missed from Hurricane Milton.
PUNTA GORDA Sunken boats and the smell of fuel fill Laishley Park Marina after Milton The refreshing smell of the sea at Laishley Park Marina has been replaced by the thick stench of fuel.
BONITA SPRINGS Local band Roxx Revolt says farewell to SWFL After six years of rocking Southwest Florida, local band Roxx Revolt is setting its’ sights on the nation’s musical mecca: Nashville, Tenn.
Matlacha Milton’s impact on businesses in Matlacha Before Hurricane Milton even made landfall, a violent tornado ripped through the community of Matlacha.
NEAR CLEWISTON Gang violence concerns in Hendry County after fatal shooting of 16-year-old A 16-year-old girl is dead, the apparent victim of alleged gang activity in Hendry County she was not involved in.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County Sheriff to hold annual Halloween event in wake of Milton The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is continuing with its annual “Cops & Goblins” Halloween event in the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton.
IMMOKALEE Collier County woman arrested for shooting another woman in the face A woman has been arrested in Collier County after shooting another woman in the face, killing her.
FGCU women’s golf team eyes three straight tournament titles The Florida Gulf Coast University women’s golf program is having its best season so far.
IMMOKALEE WINK News Players of the Week: Immokalee QB Chris Germinal and WR Gilbert Charles After teaming up for 3 TDs in the win over Lely, Immokalee QB Chris Germinal and WR Gilbert Charles are the WINK News Players of the Week.
Red Tide concerns in Southwest Florida All eyes are on an area in the gulf for a suspected red tide bloom.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda resident attempting to salvage boat after Milton A Punta Gorda homeowner said he saw damage from Hurricane Milton to his home and his boat.
Spike in cases of vibrio, a flesh-eating bacteria, after hurricanes We’re tracking a spike of cases in vibrio, a flesh-eating bacteria, after hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The Beach Bar breaks ground on Fort Myers Beach The Beach Bar, destroyed Sept. 28, 2022, by Hurricane Ian, broke ground Oct. 17 off I Street on Fort Myers Beach, just south of Lani Kai Island Resort.
Punta Gorda Elks Lodge reduced to rubble after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused $750,000 worth of damage to the second largest Elks Lodge in the U.S.
Properly removing debris from Charlotte County streets following Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton created havoc throughout Florida, impacting several areas, including Charlotte County.
School District of Lee County announces Milton make-up days The School District of Lee County has announced their make-up dates due to days missed from Hurricane Milton.
PUNTA GORDA Sunken boats and the smell of fuel fill Laishley Park Marina after Milton The refreshing smell of the sea at Laishley Park Marina has been replaced by the thick stench of fuel.
BONITA SPRINGS Local band Roxx Revolt says farewell to SWFL After six years of rocking Southwest Florida, local band Roxx Revolt is setting its’ sights on the nation’s musical mecca: Nashville, Tenn.
Matlacha Milton’s impact on businesses in Matlacha Before Hurricane Milton even made landfall, a violent tornado ripped through the community of Matlacha.
NEAR CLEWISTON Gang violence concerns in Hendry County after fatal shooting of 16-year-old A 16-year-old girl is dead, the apparent victim of alleged gang activity in Hendry County she was not involved in.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County Sheriff to hold annual Halloween event in wake of Milton The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is continuing with its annual “Cops & Goblins” Halloween event in the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton.
IMMOKALEE Collier County woman arrested for shooting another woman in the face A woman has been arrested in Collier County after shooting another woman in the face, killing her.
FGCU women’s golf team eyes three straight tournament titles The Florida Gulf Coast University women’s golf program is having its best season so far.
IMMOKALEE WINK News Players of the Week: Immokalee QB Chris Germinal and WR Gilbert Charles After teaming up for 3 TDs in the win over Lely, Immokalee QB Chris Germinal and WR Gilbert Charles are the WINK News Players of the Week.
Red Tide concerns in Southwest Florida All eyes are on an area in the gulf for a suspected red tide bloom.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda resident attempting to salvage boat after Milton A Punta Gorda homeowner said he saw damage from Hurricane Milton to his home and his boat.
Spike in cases of vibrio, a flesh-eating bacteria, after hurricanes We’re tracking a spike of cases in vibrio, a flesh-eating bacteria, after hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The Beach Bar breaks ground on Fort Myers Beach The Beach Bar, destroyed Sept. 28, 2022, by Hurricane Ian, broke ground Oct. 17 off I Street on Fort Myers Beach, just south of Lani Kai Island Resort.
Punta Gorda Elks Lodge reduced to rubble after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused $750,000 worth of damage to the second largest Elks Lodge in the U.S.
Properly removing debris from Charlotte County streets following Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton created havoc throughout Florida, impacting several areas, including Charlotte County.
A Punta Gorda homeowner said he saw damage from Hurricane Milton to his home and his boat. Joseph Dembinski is that Punta Gorda homeowner. He said his house has been through storms since Hurricane Charley, and he’s never seen water like this before. Dembinski’s home is surrounded by debris from the water, and his boat is vertically out of the water. Poles have snapped, and the boat is a loss. “The way that things were going, the boat might take a beating from the wind and so forth, but I didn’t really expect that to happen,” said Dembinski. “Of course, we did everything we could to tie the boat down.” Dembinski was just one of the many homeowners whose boats got destroyed by Hurricane Milton. No amount of rope could have stopped the storm surge from taking his boat from the water and making his backyard his own personal marina during Milton. Through Hurricane Charley, Ian, Debby, Helene and now Milton, Dembinski said this hasn’t ever happened before. “We have had boats in trouble before but not floating up and over due to just water rise,” said Dembinski. “That kind of thing we just haven’t experienced, and I know I’m not the only one. I know Gilchrist Park turned into Gilchrist Marina after this storm.” Dembinski said that after what happened during Milton, he has a plan for salvaging his boat. “The boat has to be recovered,” said Dembinski. “It has to be pulled off the bottom. Florida Fish and Wildlife is going to be involved, and it’s gotta be removed.” He said for future storms he’s going to do things differently. “Down the road, we are going to be putting in a new dock and a boat lift and try to keep these boats out of the water,” said Dembinski. “Keep them up on a lift and tied to the lift and hopefully that will work out better next time.” Dembinski said that everyone in his neighborhood is always watching out for each other, which has helped a lot during this time. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commision said if any boats are destroyed in the water, to reach out to them, and for boats on land, reach out to the county.