The Naples Zoo: “We are happy to report all animals are safe and secure.”Milton leaves the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation HQ surrounded by water
The Naples Zoo: “We are happy to report all animals are safe and secure.” Some good news after Hurricane Milton: the Naples Zoo animals are safe and sound. “Our ride-out team is safe, and we are happy to report that all the animals are safe and secure,” the Naples Zoo said in a Facebook post. “We thank you all for your support and are grateful to our staff who […]
SANIBEL Milton leaves the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation HQ surrounded by water Staff from the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation are evaluating their facilities and areas where they operate in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
Harry Chapin Food Bank to hold emergency food distributions Harry Chapin Food Bank is holding emergency food distributions on Friday and Saturday following Hurricane Milton. When Milton made landfall Wednesday, communities across Southwest Florida were affected by wind, storm surge, tornadoes and flooding. Now Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties are all seeing the devastation. Luckily, the Harry Chapin Food Bank sustained no […]
NORTH PORT North Port police comb the streets after Milton’s mess The North Port Police Department took to the streets on Thursday to clean up around the city after Hurricane Milton.
The Weather Authority Cooler day with isolated showers The Weather Authority is tracking a cooler Friday ahead, with quick isolated showers expected throughout the afternoon.
RSW to resume flights on Friday Due to Hurricane Milton, Southwest Florida International Airport canceled flights on Wednesday and Thursday.
FORT MYERS Suspect sought, two others arrested in alleged Fort Myers burglary One suspect remains at large after the Fort Myers Police Department confirmed a burglary on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Thursday night.
Gasparilla Island Access shut down to Gasparilla Island and Charlotte County community service facilities after storm Charlotte County Emergency Management announced a few updates on closures on Thursday night after Hurricane Milton.
BONITA SPRINGS Curfew enacted on Bonita Beach The City of Bonita Springs has put a curfew in place for Bonita Beach as of Thursday, Oct. 10, while crews work to clear sand and other debris from the streets. Everybody in the Bonita Beach area, including Little Hickory Island and Big Hickory Island, is prohibited from being abroad in vehicles or on foot […]
FORT MYERS BEACH House catches fire on Fort Myers Beach According to authorities, a house caught fire at Fort Myers Beach on Thursday evening.
WINK Exclusive: Surveying the skies with LCSO after Milton The day after Hurricane Milton threatened Southwest Florida, the Lee County sheriff’s office took to the skies to survey the damage left behind. WINK news reporter Liz Biro got an exclusive look at the damage from above on Thursday as she rode along in the LCSO chopper with Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
FORT MYERS BEACH Storm prep eased post-Milton recovery efforts, LCSO says According to Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, residents heeded storm warnings and prepared accordingly, whether that meant stocking up on supplies or evacuating their zone.
NORTH FORT MYERS 7-year-old dead after crash on Gazelle Drive A 7-year-old girl has died after a collision on Gazelle Drive in North Fort Myers.
Charlotte County couple struggling after damage from Milton A Charlotte County couple’s home was damaged by Helene and Hurricane Milton, leaving them struggling to find a comfortable place to sleep.
Tracking Milton: Power outages across SWFL The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area due to the effects of Hurricane Milton.
The Naples Zoo: “We are happy to report all animals are safe and secure.” Some good news after Hurricane Milton: the Naples Zoo animals are safe and sound. “Our ride-out team is safe, and we are happy to report that all the animals are safe and secure,” the Naples Zoo said in a Facebook post. “We thank you all for your support and are grateful to our staff who […]
SANIBEL Milton leaves the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation HQ surrounded by water Staff from the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation are evaluating their facilities and areas where they operate in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
Harry Chapin Food Bank to hold emergency food distributions Harry Chapin Food Bank is holding emergency food distributions on Friday and Saturday following Hurricane Milton. When Milton made landfall Wednesday, communities across Southwest Florida were affected by wind, storm surge, tornadoes and flooding. Now Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties are all seeing the devastation. Luckily, the Harry Chapin Food Bank sustained no […]
NORTH PORT North Port police comb the streets after Milton’s mess The North Port Police Department took to the streets on Thursday to clean up around the city after Hurricane Milton.
The Weather Authority Cooler day with isolated showers The Weather Authority is tracking a cooler Friday ahead, with quick isolated showers expected throughout the afternoon.
RSW to resume flights on Friday Due to Hurricane Milton, Southwest Florida International Airport canceled flights on Wednesday and Thursday.
FORT MYERS Suspect sought, two others arrested in alleged Fort Myers burglary One suspect remains at large after the Fort Myers Police Department confirmed a burglary on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Thursday night.
Gasparilla Island Access shut down to Gasparilla Island and Charlotte County community service facilities after storm Charlotte County Emergency Management announced a few updates on closures on Thursday night after Hurricane Milton.
BONITA SPRINGS Curfew enacted on Bonita Beach The City of Bonita Springs has put a curfew in place for Bonita Beach as of Thursday, Oct. 10, while crews work to clear sand and other debris from the streets. Everybody in the Bonita Beach area, including Little Hickory Island and Big Hickory Island, is prohibited from being abroad in vehicles or on foot […]
FORT MYERS BEACH House catches fire on Fort Myers Beach According to authorities, a house caught fire at Fort Myers Beach on Thursday evening.
WINK Exclusive: Surveying the skies with LCSO after Milton The day after Hurricane Milton threatened Southwest Florida, the Lee County sheriff’s office took to the skies to survey the damage left behind. WINK news reporter Liz Biro got an exclusive look at the damage from above on Thursday as she rode along in the LCSO chopper with Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
FORT MYERS BEACH Storm prep eased post-Milton recovery efforts, LCSO says According to Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, residents heeded storm warnings and prepared accordingly, whether that meant stocking up on supplies or evacuating their zone.
NORTH FORT MYERS 7-year-old dead after crash on Gazelle Drive A 7-year-old girl has died after a collision on Gazelle Drive in North Fort Myers.
Charlotte County couple struggling after damage from Milton A Charlotte County couple’s home was damaged by Helene and Hurricane Milton, leaving them struggling to find a comfortable place to sleep.
Tracking Milton: Power outages across SWFL The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area due to the effects of Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Baby Bryan Dossantos-Gomes, abducted at 4 weeks old, still missing after 15 years Baby Bryan Dossantos-Gomes was only 4 weeks old when he went missing 15 years ago. The newborn was ripped from his mother’s arms in Fort Myers. WINK News safety & security specialist Rich Kolko said, “Detectives certainly have a lot of challenges when it comes to tracking down this boy” His mother told police a […]
NAPLES Donations on Giving Tuesday keep The Shelter for Abused Women and Children going On The National Day of Giving, Americans come together to give back to their communities. This unofficial holiday takes place each year after on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. And, on this day, The Shelter for Abused Women and Children discusses how much donations on Giving Tuesday and any other day mean to them. Hundreds of […]
ENGLEWOOD Englewood man who saved lives still in search of kidney donor In January, we introduced you to Sandy Bilsky of Englewood. He’s been honored not once, but twice for saving the lives of others, and he’s still in search of someone to save his. Bilsky has been recognized by the Coast Guard for saving swimmers in the Gulf of Mexico twice. “It is nice to think […]
CAPE CORAL Divers searching Cape Coral canal; LCSO says it’s an active investigation A Lee County Sheriff’s Office investigation is underway as divers spent most of Wednesday morning searching a Cape Coral canal. The canal is located in northwest Cape Coral near NW 17th Terrace and 18th Place. The sheriff’s office has not released any information on what they are searching for. A spokesperson said it is part […]
NORTH PORT Brian Laundrie died by suicide, family’s lawyer said Brian Laundrie died by suicide, according to the attorney representing his family. Laundrie, 23, was a person of interest in the death of his fiancee 22-year-old Gabby Petito. “Chris and Roberta Laundrie have been informed that the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head and the manner of death was suicide,” said […]
HENDRY COUNTY Horse attacked, killed by dogs in Hendry County Community members in Hendry County are keeping their fences locked after a neighbor’s two Pitbulls fatally attacked a horse. Hendry County homeowner Kristina showed WINK News the spot where she watched two Pitbulls attack her neighbor’s horse Saturday. Kristina said, “it was just unbelievable. Completely unbelievable. We basically just got the dogs off of the […]
NAPLES St. Matthew’s House gives away 1,300 turkey dinners to SWFL families in need More than 1,000 families received a turkey dinner at the St. Matthew’s House “Hope for the Holidays” turkey distribution in Naples on Thursday. Lisa Holliday never thought she would end up at a food drive. “We’re normally the people that give food away to help people,” Holliday said. “Now this year, it’s been really tough.” […]
DESOTO COUNTY Rescued puppy mill dogs one step closer to being available for adoption A bunch of dogs are patiently waiting for forever homes after being rescued from a puppy mill. Nearly 70 are being cared for at DeSoto County Animal Services. Their owners who let them live in horrible conditions are in jail and possibly facing more charges as an investigation continues. The 69 dogs got off to […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County veterans honored at William R. Gaines Jr Veterans Memorial Park Charlotte County is home to 28,000 veterans. An event on Thursday did its best to make sure they felt honored. The county’s big veterans event was held at the William R. Gaines Jr Veterans Memorial Park in Port Charlotte. The park is named after a Charlotte County native who died in the Beirut bombing of […]
ARCADIA 2 arrested after ‘deplorable’ conditions discovered at Arcadia dog breeder Close to 100 animals, including 58 dogs, were rescued from a Southwest Florida dog breeder and are now getting the care they deserve. It comes after a raid at a home in DeSoto County revealed the deplorable conditions the dogs were living in. Now they’re wagging their tails, howling with excitement and can spread out […]