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.
SANIBEL Helene aftermath in Sanibel While much of the water has receded, the Sanibel Causeway was closed for several hours Friday morning because city crews were trying to clean up the flooding and debris.
LEE COUNTY WINK News Player of the Week: Riverdale RB Cole Hayes Riverdale running back Cole Hayes rushed for 336 yards and five touchdowns against Cypress Lake to be named the WINK News Player of the Week.
Matlacha resident on difficult road to recovery after Helene Matlacha residents are recovering from Helene’s storm surge on Thursday.
FORT MYERS BEACH Neighbors begin to clean up after flooding on Fort Myers Beach Waking up Friday morning, Fort Myers Beach neighbors had deja vu. The site of debris, the sound of alarms and the unmistakable smell of mud brought back memories of Hurricane Ian.
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.
SANIBEL Helene aftermath in Sanibel While much of the water has receded, the Sanibel Causeway was closed for several hours Friday morning because city crews were trying to clean up the flooding and debris.
LEE COUNTY WINK News Player of the Week: Riverdale RB Cole Hayes Riverdale running back Cole Hayes rushed for 336 yards and five touchdowns against Cypress Lake to be named the WINK News Player of the Week.
Matlacha resident on difficult road to recovery after Helene Matlacha residents are recovering from Helene’s storm surge on Thursday.
FORT MYERS BEACH Neighbors begin to clean up after flooding on Fort Myers Beach Waking up Friday morning, Fort Myers Beach neighbors had deja vu. The site of debris, the sound of alarms and the unmistakable smell of mud brought back memories of Hurricane Ian.
LEE COUNTY Lee County court worker with Down syndrome says it’s his dream job October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We spoke to a Southwest Florida member of the community who shows others nothing can stop individuals from reaching their goals. Casey O’Halloran has Down syndrome and has spent nearly two decades working at the Lee County Courthouse. “What I do is I deliver files to the judges, […]
LEE COUNTY New clues in suspicious deaths of two Cape Coral women Two Lee County police departments are connecting the deaths of two women to a person they consider a violent man. Yet, with the suspect behind bars, there does not seem to be an urgency to file formal charges. In the last hour, WINK News has received a home surveillance video of a black car speeding […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral neighborhood shaken by 2 murders the same week Two women murdered—in the same week: Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz. Cape Coral police have confirmed that Wade Wilson, the person of interest in both killings, is in custody. Now, they’re painstakingly building their case. People who live in the neighborhood say they’re still shaken by the grim discovery of a body, now confirmed to […]
LEE COUNTY Police arrested man who said he stabbed someone Monday, link to recent deaths unconfirmed A man was arrested after being accused of attacking his girlfriend in Fort Myers, then breaking into a home in Cape Coral Monday. Still, authorities will not say whether he is the person of interest in two Cape Coral deaths. According to sworn statements to police, Wade Wilson, 25, beat up his girlfriend in front […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police hold a news conference near the spot where Diane Ruiz disappeared There was an active police search most of the day Wednesday and into Thursday in Cape Coral in connection to missing and endangered woman Diane Ruiz. The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a search along Pine Island Road across from the German American Club. Around 2 p.m. Wednesday, two officers were seen taking off on […]
CAPE CORAL Police search for missing endangered woman last seen in NW Cape Coral Cape Coral police are actively searching for a Cape Coral woman they say may be in danger. Tuesday afternoon, helicopters were searching the area where she was last seen. Diane Ruiz, 43, was last seen along the 200 block of NW 3rd Terrace on Monday. She is described as 5-feet, 5-inches tall, 150 pounds with […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Gov. DeSantis recommends higher starting salaries for Florida teachers The governor said he would recommend a higher minimum starting salary for all Florida teachers in the next legislative session on Monday morning. Onetia Cameron, who is studying to be a teacher at Florida Gulf Coast University, has financial hesitation about the teaching profession. “I recently became a realtor only because I was nervous about […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County says 62,000 drivers on local roads with suspended licenses County officials say there are tens of thousands of drivers on the road in Lee County who should not be sitting behind the wheel. Every day, they break the law, put public safety at risk and cost the county millions of dollars. This was an issue and concern for counties addressed by state lawmakers during […]
FORT MYERS Controversy surrounds questionable social media posts by SWFL Remax agents Is this a joke made in poor taste, or is it hate speech disguised as humor? A Southwest Florida real estate agent made a post a couple of days ago, saying “Take the time to make sure you know who you are showing homes to. Is that Jethrine or Jethro?” The text was accompanied by […]
FORT MYERS New FMPD headquarters will cost taxpayers even more due to asbestos, lead paint Asbestos. Lead Paint. That’s what is inside the buildings that will become the future Fort Myers Police Headquarters, and millions of your tax dollars paid for it. According to records uncovered today, the city knew what they were getting into. However, a Fort Myers councilman said this is a good deal for taxpayers, and the […]