Crash in Collier County leaves car in canal and driver deadSanibel couple remaining hopeful following damage from Helene
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alphabet comes before Apple as world’s most valuable company SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Alphabet now comes before Apple atop the list of the world’s most valuable companies. Shares of Google’s parent company are pulling ahead of Apple in early trading Tuesday. Alphabet Inc. first took the top spot during Monday’s extended session following strong fourth-quarter earnings. Apple Inc.’s iPhone, meanwhile, is suffering its first […]
Fight over hostage’s fate broke up California jail fugitives SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) – Three inmates who teamed up to pull off an intricate escape from a California jail stuck together and eluded authorities for nearly a week. Their alliance began to unravel over a disagreement about whether to kill a cab driver they’d taken hostage, authorities said. Six days after their breakout – […]
Takata panel finds problems with its quality processes DETROIT (AP) – Embattled air bag maker Takata Corp. lacks processes that would improve the quality of its products, including air bag inflators that have been blamed for at least 11 deaths and 139 injuries, an outside panel hired by the company has found. The panel chaired by former U.S. Transportation Secretary Samuel Skinner determined […]
January was record-setting month for Florida Lottery TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The Florida Lottery had a record-setting month, reaching $716 million in ticket sales. Lottery officials said in a news release the record is thanks in part to sales generated during the rollovers that resulted in the $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot drawing on Jan. 13. It was also the best January on […]
Your Health Now: Ambulances for children FORT MYERS, Fla.- A trip to the hospital can be unnerving for adults, but when a child is injured or seriously ill, it may be scary and difficult for young children to understand what’s happening. Golisano Children’s Hospital specializes in helping calm the fears of children who need medical help. Nichole Shimko, a registered nurse with Golisano Children’s Hospital […]
Iowa Caucus analysis with Dr. Bart Rossi FORT MYERS, Fla. – Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders were locked in a race for the Iowa caucuses that was too close to project, while the Republican presidential hopefuls saw a big upset. Political analyst Dr. Bart Rossi stopped by the WINK News studio to tell us what the results mean for the presidential election.
How to protect yourself from car theft FORT MYERS, Fla. – Cars across Southwest Florida are being ransacked by crooks and officials say the problems could be easily prevented. Beth Schell with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office stopped by the WINK News studio with the details.
Pet Pals: Little Bit FORT MYERS, Fla. – Meet Little Bit! He’s an 8-year-old, Pomeranian/Mix looking for his new furever home. Little Bit is very friendly and extremely affectionate. If you’d like more information about adopting Little Bit, call the Gulf Coast Humane Society at 239-332-0364.
Florida delays execution as state works on new system TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida’s highest court has delayed the execution of a condemned inmate, just weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court found flaws in the way the state sentences people to death. Florida’s justices provided no reasoning for their decision Tuesday, but earlier in the day, they heard arguments from the state and an […]
House leader: Criminal justice revamp doable, but could wait WASHINGTON (AP) – A leading House Republican says a bipartisan overhaul of the nation’s criminal justice system could end up waiting until next year. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy told reporters Monday that a consensus can be achieved this election year. But the California Republican also said it doesn’t have to be done this year […]