Tracking power outages after HeleneThe Weather Authority: Scattered rain and storms throughout your Saturday
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.
Dekle Beach Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Dekle Beach Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Dekle Beach.
Southwest Florida remembers Hurricane Ian 2 years later; what happened before and after the storm The storm that had devastated Southwest Florida, Hurricane Ian, has now reached its 2nd anniversary of landfall.
High School Football Scoreboard Week 6 Hurricane Helene couldn’t keep all the Friday night lights off in Southwest Florida. Week 6 was a loaded slate included a classic in the WINK News Game of the Week.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs begins clean up operations On Friday, the Department of Transportation pushed sand off the road on Hickory Island after Hurricane Helene ripped through
MANASOTA KEY Manasota woman recovers after home destroyed by Helene Whipping winds – the sound of Hurricane Helene ripping through Manasota Key, as swells smashed into the island. Even so, Marsha Viglianco stayed to watch from her back porch.
El Jobean residents fighting to recover from Helene In Charlotte County, people living in El Jobean are in recovery mode Friday night. Many were flooded out of their homes, and now they’re figuring out their next steps.
NAPLES Restoration efforts begin in the aftermath of Helene in Collier County Helene gave Naples Beach flash flooding a debris Thursday night.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda couple deals with flooding after Helene A Punta Gorda couple is recovering as the storm surge from Helene went through their dream home.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Flooding affects business in downtown Fort Myers In downtown Fort Myers, the streets may be drying up, but for one business owner on Bay Street, the true struggle is just getting started.
BONITA SPRINGS Damage in Bonita Springs from Helene It seems like nearly every place on the water was left with significant damage. In Bonita Springs, storm surge pushed into the city.
FORT MYERS BEACH Closer look at rescue operations during Helene All across Southwest Florida, we saw stories of bravery and selflessness during Helene.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Neighbors hit with flooding in Dean Park community On Friday, roads in downtown Fort Myers were fairly dry. It’s a stark contrast to Thursday night’s storm surge caused by the outer bands of Hurricane Helene.
ESTERO ISLAND Precautionary boil water notice issued for parts of Estero Island A precautionary water boil notice has been issued for Estero Island on Friday.
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.
Dekle Beach Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Dekle Beach Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Dekle Beach.
Southwest Florida remembers Hurricane Ian 2 years later; what happened before and after the storm The storm that had devastated Southwest Florida, Hurricane Ian, has now reached its 2nd anniversary of landfall.
High School Football Scoreboard Week 6 Hurricane Helene couldn’t keep all the Friday night lights off in Southwest Florida. Week 6 was a loaded slate included a classic in the WINK News Game of the Week.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs begins clean up operations On Friday, the Department of Transportation pushed sand off the road on Hickory Island after Hurricane Helene ripped through
MANASOTA KEY Manasota woman recovers after home destroyed by Helene Whipping winds – the sound of Hurricane Helene ripping through Manasota Key, as swells smashed into the island. Even so, Marsha Viglianco stayed to watch from her back porch.
El Jobean residents fighting to recover from Helene In Charlotte County, people living in El Jobean are in recovery mode Friday night. Many were flooded out of their homes, and now they’re figuring out their next steps.
NAPLES Restoration efforts begin in the aftermath of Helene in Collier County Helene gave Naples Beach flash flooding a debris Thursday night.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda couple deals with flooding after Helene A Punta Gorda couple is recovering as the storm surge from Helene went through their dream home.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Flooding affects business in downtown Fort Myers In downtown Fort Myers, the streets may be drying up, but for one business owner on Bay Street, the true struggle is just getting started.
BONITA SPRINGS Damage in Bonita Springs from Helene It seems like nearly every place on the water was left with significant damage. In Bonita Springs, storm surge pushed into the city.
FORT MYERS BEACH Closer look at rescue operations during Helene All across Southwest Florida, we saw stories of bravery and selflessness during Helene.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Neighbors hit with flooding in Dean Park community On Friday, roads in downtown Fort Myers were fairly dry. It’s a stark contrast to Thursday night’s storm surge caused by the outer bands of Hurricane Helene.
ESTERO ISLAND Precautionary boil water notice issued for parts of Estero Island A precautionary water boil notice has been issued for Estero Island on Friday.
9/11 survivors may be more susceptible to COVID-19 Some firefighters and other survivors of the American tragedy that was 9/11 are in the vulnerable category as far as contracting COVID-19. According to advocates, this is because many of them are dealing with lung conditions as a result of being at Ground Zero. Others are dealing with cancers linked to breathing in toxins. Michael […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Benefits extended by Trump’s executive orders could help families stay afloat Many people in Southwest Florida have been financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. and on Saturday, President Donald Trump signed executive orders that would extend benefits so many families can keep a roof over their heads and put food on the table. Rene Otero of Port Charlotte had to stop working to take care of […]
WINK NEWS Investigators search for suspects of boat burglaries in Lee County Boat burglars in Lee County are on the run. Similar crimes happened recently at different locations, but it’s unknown currently if they’re connected. Boat owner Kevin Hoffer says you might want to check on your boat after someone stole part of his motor Thursday. The propeller is gone. It happened at a Southwest Florida Marine […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County educators show opposition to in-person school Dozens of Lee County teachers showed up in their cars, pushing for the school district to start school off with remote learning. Many of them are worried for their health once in-school learning starts in less than a month. Car after car, teachers and school staff inside them refuse to stop spreading their message. “It’s […]
LEE COUNTY Some Lee County students expected to miss free meals based on schooling option If your child is enrolled in Lee Virtual School or home school, they will not get grab-and-go meals next school year. These meals help feed children while they are at home learning, and one school board member says there has to be a way to make sure they are fed. The School District of Lee […]
HENDRY COUNTY Hendry County to help those who have been financially impacted by the pandemic Hendry County has received $5.7 million from the federal government as a result of the CARES Act, and residents and small businesses will be able to apply for funds beginning Monday. Christian Galvez’s food truck business has been hit hard as a result of the pandemic. “I basically started this venture myself maybe a month […]
Isaias creates nice weather for wind sports Many along the Gulf Coast enjoyed the winds and bigger-than-usual waves on Saturday thanks to Isaias inching closer over in the Atlantic Ocean. It was especially eventful for those who enjoy wind sports. Robert Henderson of North Fort Myers has been windsurfing for 40 years but says usually summer is a slow period for him […]
LEE COUNTY LCSO investigating KKK letters left in Gateway community mailboxes People in one Gateway neighborhood found letters from the KKK in their mailboxes, prompting the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to open an investigation. The letters are allegedly from the “Cypress Cay” branch of the KKK and are filled with racial slurs about members of the Cypress Cay community. Pamela Vazquez said she never thought she’d […]
WINK NEWS Delta plans to ban masks with valves on flights Are certain masks better than others? Delta is now excluding masks with valves. It says masks without vents work best for everyone’s safety. So we wanted to know why. Walking through Southwest Florida International Airport, you will see almost everyone is wearing a mask. That’s because several airlines are requiring them. But Delta is now […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s 50th anniversary, ‘Red, White and Boom’ both postponed Another big event in Southwest Florida is canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Cape Coral City council decided not to hold the city’s 50th anniversary Sept. 5, along with “Red, White and Boom,” which had been rescheduled for Sept. 7. on Labor Day. “Red, White and Boom” had already been postponed due to the previous […]