Tracking Hurricane Rafael; expected to become Category 2 stormTracking Hurricane Rafael as storms will be on and off through your Wednesday
The Weather Authority Tracking Hurricane Rafael; expected to become Category 2 storm The Weather Authority meteorologists are tracking Hurricane Rafael, which will strengthen into a Category 2 storm.
The Weather Authority Tracking Hurricane Rafael as storms will be on and off through your Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking rain, storms, and breezy conditions brought in by Hurricane Rafael this Wednesday.
NORTH FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash on Hancock Bridge Pkwy and Moody Rd. temporarily closes roads The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deadly motorcycle crash that occurred at the intersection of Hancock Bridge Parkway and Moody Road.
Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.
WINK NEWS Amendment 3 fails; Florida marijuana legislation remains the same With Election Day in full swing, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 3.
WINK NEWS Amendment 4 fails; current 6-week abortion ban remains Besides Amendment 3, another of the more controversial amendments on the ballot is Amendment 4, which would limit government interference in abortions.
Republican Denise Carlin elected as Lee County Schools superintendent Republican Denise Carlin has been elected as the Lee County Superintendent of Schools, and Vanessa Chaviano won her seat in the Lee County School Board for District 7.
WINK NEWS Sheriff Carmine Marceno wins reelection It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
3 Florida republicans win reelection in House of Representatives Three local incumbent Republicans have won re-election for the House of Representatives race.
LABELLE Fatal crash on State Road 29 in LaBelle According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a fatal crash occurred on State Road 29 on Tuesday evening.
NAPLES Naples on alert but staying calm ahead of potential storm It’s understandable to get anxious whenever we hear about the possibility of severe weather with Tropical Storm Rafael gaining strength in the Caribbean.
BONITA SPRINGS Florida’s Rick Scott reelected to US Senate Florida incumbent Rick Scott has been reelected to the U.S. Senate.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda RV residents concerned about hurricane damage The people at the Harbor Belle RV Resort had concerns about their homes before hurricanes Helene and Milton.
WINK NEWS How Hispanic voters in SWFL are casting their ballots The Hispanic community in Southwest Florida is seemingly divided as they cast their votes for the next president of the United States.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump and supporters gear up for election night in West Palm Beach All eyes are on the presidential election between Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.
The Weather Authority Tracking Hurricane Rafael; expected to become Category 2 storm The Weather Authority meteorologists are tracking Hurricane Rafael, which will strengthen into a Category 2 storm.
The Weather Authority Tracking Hurricane Rafael as storms will be on and off through your Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking rain, storms, and breezy conditions brought in by Hurricane Rafael this Wednesday.
NORTH FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash on Hancock Bridge Pkwy and Moody Rd. temporarily closes roads The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deadly motorcycle crash that occurred at the intersection of Hancock Bridge Parkway and Moody Road.
Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.
WINK NEWS Amendment 3 fails; Florida marijuana legislation remains the same With Election Day in full swing, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 3.
WINK NEWS Amendment 4 fails; current 6-week abortion ban remains Besides Amendment 3, another of the more controversial amendments on the ballot is Amendment 4, which would limit government interference in abortions.
Republican Denise Carlin elected as Lee County Schools superintendent Republican Denise Carlin has been elected as the Lee County Superintendent of Schools, and Vanessa Chaviano won her seat in the Lee County School Board for District 7.
WINK NEWS Sheriff Carmine Marceno wins reelection It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
3 Florida republicans win reelection in House of Representatives Three local incumbent Republicans have won re-election for the House of Representatives race.
LABELLE Fatal crash on State Road 29 in LaBelle According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a fatal crash occurred on State Road 29 on Tuesday evening.
NAPLES Naples on alert but staying calm ahead of potential storm It’s understandable to get anxious whenever we hear about the possibility of severe weather with Tropical Storm Rafael gaining strength in the Caribbean.
BONITA SPRINGS Florida’s Rick Scott reelected to US Senate Florida incumbent Rick Scott has been reelected to the U.S. Senate.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda RV residents concerned about hurricane damage The people at the Harbor Belle RV Resort had concerns about their homes before hurricanes Helene and Milton.
WINK NEWS How Hispanic voters in SWFL are casting their ballots The Hispanic community in Southwest Florida is seemingly divided as they cast their votes for the next president of the United States.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump and supporters gear up for election night in West Palm Beach All eyes are on the presidential election between Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.
Different crews went to Charlotte County to take part in airplane fire training, which is part of a three-day event that helps firefighters prepare for any situation. Wednesday was the third day of training, which focused on plane fires. The Federal Aviation Administration requires the training, but it’s also important because Charlotte County Emergency Services gives other firefighters access they wouldn’t have otherwise. For example, a team of Bahamian airport firefighters attended the training specifically for this purpose. The Bahamas doesn’t have this kind of plane fire simulator, and when the fires started growing, they were ready. Flames roared and spread quickly, engulfing the entire plane. It’s a scenario most people would sprint away from, but the firefighters involved in the training marched forward. They used a fake plane, which was scorching with hot flames. First, they doused the fuel fires, then rinsed off the wing. If this was a real plane fire, people would be on board, so the firefighters’ goal was to give anyone on board a path to safety. “They approach; they’re going to be looking at the wind, see how it is and push any fire away from the exit, so the passengers can safely exit the airplane,” said Todd Dunn, Charlotte County Fire spokesperson. Firefighters from the Bahamas joined the training for the first time but attacked the inferno like pros. However, that’s what Melvin Leary, inspector firefighter for the Bahamas Rescue, expects from this team. “They are born ready. They are ready to go from day one,” Leary said. The crew attacked the fire together, trusting each other and pushing through to attack the fire in this valuable training. “This is the best training for these gentlemen and firefighters in general, to learn the actual tactics on it,” said Sebastian Locurto, training coordinator at Fort Lauderdale International Airport and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. They turned blazing flames into steamy smoke in moments, but then firefighters went inside the plane. “Searching individual aisles, putting out fires and making sure that everybody comes out safe,” Locurto said. By the end of the training, crews looked a bit worn out, but it all looked successful. However, training like this can be dangerous, so Sebastian held a deadman switch. In case something went wrong, he could put the fire out in seconds. Locurto told us how great this training is but prays they never have to use it.