Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs outFEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murder This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features animal abuse, grand theft auto and a man murdering his wife.
President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.
NAPLES Crash in Collier County leaves car in canal and driver dead A traffic crash occurred in Naples on 12th Avenue Northeast near Wilson Boulevard.
SANIBEL Sanibel couple remaining hopeful following damage from Helene A Sanibel couple is remaining hopeful after flooding impacted their home during Helene Thursday night.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents recovering from Helene two years after Ian Due to Helene, The City of Sanibel has postponed a two-year Ian celebration and turned the event into a cleanup.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach seeking to avoid unnecessary traffic after Helene The town of Fort Myers Beach is asking some people not to visit the island.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Historic home and lives upended in Charlotte Harbor flooding While Hurricane Helene was not expected to cause a life-threatening storm surge in the county, the residents were walloped by rising flood water.
Dekle Beach Gov. DeSantis reviews the damage done by Hurricane Helene Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Dekle Beach.
Tracking power outages after Helene There are still several thousand neighbors in southwest Florida without power as of Saturday.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Scattered rain and storms throughout your Saturday The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms throughout your Saturday afternoon.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murder This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features animal abuse, grand theft auto and a man murdering his wife.
President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.
NAPLES Crash in Collier County leaves car in canal and driver dead A traffic crash occurred in Naples on 12th Avenue Northeast near Wilson Boulevard.
SANIBEL Sanibel couple remaining hopeful following damage from Helene A Sanibel couple is remaining hopeful after flooding impacted their home during Helene Thursday night.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents recovering from Helene two years after Ian Due to Helene, The City of Sanibel has postponed a two-year Ian celebration and turned the event into a cleanup.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach seeking to avoid unnecessary traffic after Helene The town of Fort Myers Beach is asking some people not to visit the island.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Historic home and lives upended in Charlotte Harbor flooding While Hurricane Helene was not expected to cause a life-threatening storm surge in the county, the residents were walloped by rising flood water.
Dekle Beach Gov. DeSantis reviews the damage done by Hurricane Helene Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Dekle Beach.
Tracking power outages after Helene There are still several thousand neighbors in southwest Florida without power as of Saturday.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Scattered rain and storms throughout your Saturday The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms throughout your Saturday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Lions Club looks to break even after Shrimp fest canceled on Fort Myers Beach Despite the anticipated crowds, the Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival was canceled. But there are still 35 pounds of shrimp on the way, so it was donated. Now, it’s costing organizers. The shrimp festival is the Fort Myers Beach Lions Club’s largest fundraiser of the year. It helps raise tens of thousands of […]
FORT MYERS Page Field Convenient Care working to set up for drive-thru coronavirus testing The Page Field Convenient Care location already has cones laid out and a tent set up, ready to take patients. But it’s not just anyone can drive through and get a nose swab, you’ll still need an order from a doctor. It’s the first of its kind in the state. “We can test more people […]
FORT MYERS FGCU student-athletes coping as sports are canceled for the season The future of most college sports is up in the air after universities ordered students off-campus and tournaments were canceled. The FGCU women’s basketball team set itself up to win a championship this season. That’s not going to happen now. On Friday, the players and coaches did what champs do—cut down the net. Each player […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers church takes precautions to keep members safe amid coronavirus outbreak Churches in Southwest Florida are working to keep community members safe and healthy. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Fort Myers is setting up new precautionary measures for congregants amid the effort to combat coronavirus (COVID-19). This includes no more wine and no more holy water at entrances. Church leaders say they want to be part […]
FORT LAUDERDALE Pence, CDC director, Florida leaders address coronavirus, cruise industry Vice President Mike Pence was joined by the Florida governor, both Florida U.S. senators, cruise industry leaders, the CDC director and other top officials to address coronavirus in Florida from Fort Lauderdale Saturday during two public press conferences. Main focuses of the public addresses related to the role the cruise industry plays in the outbreak, […]
FORT MYERS Allergy Alert: Sneezing, itchy eyes, coughing? Pollen is here It’s what many are talking about right now. Whether you have allergies or just don’t want to see yellow pollen on your car – it’s here in Southwest Florida. Reporter Andryanna Sheppard shows you what allergy sufferers are up against. Watch the video above.
WINK NEWS FSW laptop kiosks levels playing field for student study on campus You can get just about anything from a vending machine. At Florida Southwestern State College that now includes a laptop. A new program at FSW allows students to rent out a computer for a few hours, so they can hit the books. We spoke to the state college Monday. The school says it’ll help level […]
LEE COUNTY Florida Senate bill would allow parents to pull kids out of class for lessons they object to The Florida Senate is considering a bill that allows parents to pull their kids out of the classroom if they disagree with what is being taught. It is called the Parent’s Bill of Rights and it is clearly a divisive issue. It is also one Rep. Sen. Kelli Stargel supports. She introduced the bill. “What […]