D-SNAP Event provides relief to Lee County residents impacted by hurricanesCharlotte County Deputy killed in the line of duty
NORTH FORT MYERS D-SNAP Event provides relief to Lee County residents impacted by hurricanes Sunday was the third and final day of the on-site D-SNAP event for Lee County residents.
Charlotte County Deputy killed in the line of duty According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, a Charlotte County deputy was shot and killed shortly after 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.
U.S. 41 northbound bridge into Port Charlotte reopened According to the Punta Gorda Police Department, the northbound bridge of U.S. 41 into Port Charlotte is closed.
FORT MYERS Crash on Daniels Parkway leaves 1 injured, FHP investigating The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving two vehicles that has left at least one person injured in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Reckless driver arrested twice in 10 days in Fort Myers A Fort Myers man with a revoked license was arrested twice within 10 days for driving violations.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug trafficking This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly shootings, home invasions and drug trafficking.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person dead Saturday night.
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS D-SNAP Event provides relief to Lee County residents impacted by hurricanes Sunday was the third and final day of the on-site D-SNAP event for Lee County residents.
Charlotte County Deputy killed in the line of duty According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, a Charlotte County deputy was shot and killed shortly after 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.
U.S. 41 northbound bridge into Port Charlotte reopened According to the Punta Gorda Police Department, the northbound bridge of U.S. 41 into Port Charlotte is closed.
FORT MYERS Crash on Daniels Parkway leaves 1 injured, FHP investigating The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving two vehicles that has left at least one person injured in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Reckless driver arrested twice in 10 days in Fort Myers A Fort Myers man with a revoked license was arrested twice within 10 days for driving violations.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug trafficking This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly shootings, home invasions and drug trafficking.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person dead Saturday night.
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
Sunday was the third and final day of the on-site D-SNAP event for Lee County residents. D-SNAP stands for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Program, which offers a helping hand to our community for those impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton. WINK News reporter Paul Dolan was at the event all morning, finding out how many people are still recovering and need help. When you deeply need help persevering, sitting for hours in cars crowded together that are stretching for miles will feel like nothing. But don’t take it from us. We spoke with Rita Krzos and she said, “Words can’t even tell you how much, especially when you have four teenagers and you struggle, and you know, I’m afraid to lose my house, that I worked so hard for,” Rita said. For Rita and so many others who share her struggles, the on-site D-SNAP event gives her the help she needs. So, as she made her way toward the Lee County Civic Center parking lot, she remembered why she came. Unfortunately, each one of the people idling toward the event shared that need in common. “I have four children living just on social security, and everything is rising,” said Krzos. “It’s really hard, tapped out on all my credit cards and if I can get assistance for some more food, that would be greatly helpful.” Men, women, children, and families all shared two things in common: damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton and needing help. LCSO was guiding traffic, trying to keep cars moving. They told us they were expecting around 20,000 people at the D-SNAP event, bringing the sheer mass of people still overcoming the hurricanes into focus. The on-site D-SNAP event ended at 5 p.m. If you live in DeSoto County, an on-site D-SNAP event will be held for three days at the DeSoto County Fairgrounds beginning Monday at 7 a.m. For more information on the location of these events, click here.