City Takers director speaks on how he helps troubled youthSome flight cancelations loom over RSW as severe weather approaches parts of US
fort myers City Takers director speaks on how he helps troubled youth Through love and care for his community, one Southwest Florida man has created a program aimed at helping troubled youths in need.
Some flight cancelations loom over RSW as severe weather approaches parts of US Holiday travel continues for many; however, due to severe weather in the eastern and southern United States, some flights have either been delayed or canceled.
36th critically endangered Florida panther death in 2024; struck by vehicle in Lee County A vehicle in Lee County claimed the life of a critically endangered Florida panther, marking the 36th death recorded in 2024.
the weather authority Increasing humidity, rain chances this weekend The Weather Authority is tracking increased humidity and higher rain chances this weekend.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral homeowner suing LCEC over damage from Milton A Cape Coral homeowner is taking Lee County Electric Cooperative to court after losing their home in Hurricane Milton.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Local barbershop to hold fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Pioneer Cuts Barber Shop in Port Charlotte will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from every customer who comes in on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Fire ignites in Cape Coral garage Authorities are responding to a house fire that ignited Friday night at a home in Cape Coral.
NAPLES Ciro Dominguez: wrap up of first year as Naples police chief Chief of Naples Police Department Ciro Dominguez started his law enforcement career at the NPD in 1982.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Where does the money go? $85 Million donation boosts non-profits in SWFL Last month billionaire Tom Golisano gave 41 of our non-profits a total of $85 million.
PORT CHARLOTTE FWC making progress in removing boats; neighbors aren’t convinced Derelict boats are still scattered in places like North Fort Myers, Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda or the Port Charlotte Beach Park.
A look back on some ‘miracle moments’ from 2024 Throughout the year, Wink News anchor Amanda Hall introduced us to dozens of kids persevering through illnesses and injuries. They’re our “Miracle moments.”
Updates on repairs to wall damaged by I-75 plane crash in February A grim reminder of a tragedy that hit Southwest Florida may soon go away.
Breast cancer treatment side effect for women of color Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer often face many side effects. One, called neuropathy, causes extreme pain and research shows it happens more often to Black women.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Top 5 influential medical stories of 2024 This past year saw several major milestones, some of which involved a great deal of money- that impacted the health of our community.
BONITA SPRINGS Fire Station 27 in Bonita Springs reopens after Hurricane Milton Fire Station 27 has reopened in Bonita Springs, showing more signs of recovery following the damage from Hurricane Milton.
fort myers City Takers director speaks on how he helps troubled youth Through love and care for his community, one Southwest Florida man has created a program aimed at helping troubled youths in need.
Some flight cancelations loom over RSW as severe weather approaches parts of US Holiday travel continues for many; however, due to severe weather in the eastern and southern United States, some flights have either been delayed or canceled.
36th critically endangered Florida panther death in 2024; struck by vehicle in Lee County A vehicle in Lee County claimed the life of a critically endangered Florida panther, marking the 36th death recorded in 2024.
the weather authority Increasing humidity, rain chances this weekend The Weather Authority is tracking increased humidity and higher rain chances this weekend.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral homeowner suing LCEC over damage from Milton A Cape Coral homeowner is taking Lee County Electric Cooperative to court after losing their home in Hurricane Milton.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Local barbershop to hold fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Pioneer Cuts Barber Shop in Port Charlotte will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from every customer who comes in on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Fire ignites in Cape Coral garage Authorities are responding to a house fire that ignited Friday night at a home in Cape Coral.
NAPLES Ciro Dominguez: wrap up of first year as Naples police chief Chief of Naples Police Department Ciro Dominguez started his law enforcement career at the NPD in 1982.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Where does the money go? $85 Million donation boosts non-profits in SWFL Last month billionaire Tom Golisano gave 41 of our non-profits a total of $85 million.
PORT CHARLOTTE FWC making progress in removing boats; neighbors aren’t convinced Derelict boats are still scattered in places like North Fort Myers, Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda or the Port Charlotte Beach Park.
A look back on some ‘miracle moments’ from 2024 Throughout the year, Wink News anchor Amanda Hall introduced us to dozens of kids persevering through illnesses and injuries. They’re our “Miracle moments.”
Updates on repairs to wall damaged by I-75 plane crash in February A grim reminder of a tragedy that hit Southwest Florida may soon go away.
Breast cancer treatment side effect for women of color Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer often face many side effects. One, called neuropathy, causes extreme pain and research shows it happens more often to Black women.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Top 5 influential medical stories of 2024 This past year saw several major milestones, some of which involved a great deal of money- that impacted the health of our community.
BONITA SPRINGS Fire Station 27 in Bonita Springs reopens after Hurricane Milton Fire Station 27 has reopened in Bonita Springs, showing more signs of recovery following the damage from Hurricane Milton.
A Cape Coral homeowner is taking Lee County Electric Cooperative to court after losing their home in Hurricane Milton. The lawsuit claims negligence, saying a utility pole led to a devastating fire that destroyed the house. The homeowner said her husband was inside when the fire started. After the utility pole fell, he heard an explosion and was faced with two terrifying choices, stay inside a house shielded by storm shutters or risk escaping through live wires by the main door. Months after Hurricane Milton, Elena Perez and her family are still displaced, with no end in sight. Hurricane Milton came and knocked over this utility pole that was next to her house, and it caused a domino effect where it fell down and caused the house to catch on fire, which included her losing everything; a brand new home, her personal belongings, the car, and now she and her family were left homeless. “If my kids would’ve been there and the pole had fallen… I know material things can be replaced, but not our lives,” said Perez. “My husband could’ve died there.” A video taken by her husband from a neighbor’s car shows the house in flames during Milton. In the video, you can hear him yelling to warn others as he escaped. Perez is suing LCEC for negligence. Her attorney Gino Moreno, said the utility pole wasn’t embedded deep enough, failing to meet safety standards. “My client measured the pole. It was only three feet deep,” said Moreno. “Industry experts say that’s far too shallow. It didn’t adhere to safety standards.” LCEC responded to an inquiry from WINK News, saying the incident is under investigation but declined further comment due to ongoing litigation. They did add, “The situation is a tragedy, and our hearts go out to the family.” Elena also sought help from FEMA after Milton. After an inspection, they told her the house was still habitable. Walking through the ruins of her home after Milton, she can’t help but remember the love she put into it, decorating her children’s rooms, their new pool, and even the cars she and her husband worked so hard for. Perez said that she lost priceless items after Hurricane Milton. “There are things I’ll never get back,” said Perez. “Like the clothes my babies wore when they were born. That’s something nobody can ever repay me for.” Moreno said that LCEC should take responsibility for the pole that fell during Hurricane Milton. “We believe this was a preventable tragedy, and we expect LCEC to take responsibility for their negligence,” said Moreno. Elena said this tragedy has impacted her life beyond her home. It’s affected her career as a realtor, and it’s hard to show homes without thinking about her own loss after Hurricane Milton.