Punta Gorda man dies after fire is sparked by Helene’s floodingSanibel businesses work to recover after Helene
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man dies after fire is sparked by Helene’s flooding Hurricane Helene was not kind to Charlotte County, and on Monday night, people are picking up the pieces and grieving the loss of a neighbor.
SANIBEL Sanibel businesses work to recover after Helene There’s no “Going back to normal” on Sanibel after Ian, but Helene isn’t stopping people as they work towards a “New normal.”
MATLACHA Sisters fly to Matlacha to help father rebuild after Hurricane Helene’s destruction Hurricane Helene has affected people not just in southwest Florida but also people across the country.
Recovery efforts at Sugar Sand Beach RV Resort Almost everyone on Matlacha and Pine Island is focused on the same thing: Recovery.
MANASOTA KEY Cleaning up Manasota Key after Helene Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding that seemed to spare no one on Manasota Key. Two families share their cleanup stories with WINK News.
PUNTA GORDA Historic District in Punta Gorda recovering after Helene So much of Southwest Florida continues to recover in the aftermath of Helene, especially in areas on the coast.
Florida Blue and NCH reach an agreement Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) and Florida Blue have until midnight on Monday to reach a deal on a new contract.
Fort Myers Beach cleans up after Helene For many, Fort Myers Beach has been the epicenter of hope and recovery after Ian. Now people are looking back at the island town again after Hurricane Helene.
NORTH PORT New details emerge confirming state investigation into Heritage Insurance WINK News is breaking new details on a criminal investigation into an insurance company where customers claim they were left with wrecked homes after Ian and no money to rebuild.
LABELLE Linemen get superhero sendoff as they help with Helene recovery Local linemen get superhero sendoff as they head North to help with Helene recovery efforts in other states
FORT MYERS Man arrested after Fort Myers police confiscate nearly $1M and almost 700g of fentanyl The Fort Myers police department has arrested a man in connection with a large-scale drug operation.
PORT CHARLOTTE Animal shelter in Charlotte Harbor devastated by Helene is seeking support Dogs looking for homes have had their temporary home taken away by the storm surge of Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Dean Park residents continue dealing with flooding issues after Helene Dean Park in Fort Myers looks different than it did a week ago. Couches, tables, mattresses, and an assortment of people’s possessions litter the neighborhood leftover from Hurricane Helene.
LEE COUNTY Heritage Farms community recovering from Hurricane Helene Just like Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Helene sent water into homes in the Heritage Farms community, sending people back into clean up mode.
FORT MYERS BEACH Cleaning up after Helene on Fort Myers Beach Hurricane Helene brought havoc to Florida, especially on Fort Myers Beach. Residents were forced to evacuate, and homes even flooded. It also triggered anxiety from Hurricane Ian.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man dies after fire is sparked by Helene’s flooding Hurricane Helene was not kind to Charlotte County, and on Monday night, people are picking up the pieces and grieving the loss of a neighbor.
SANIBEL Sanibel businesses work to recover after Helene There’s no “Going back to normal” on Sanibel after Ian, but Helene isn’t stopping people as they work towards a “New normal.”
MATLACHA Sisters fly to Matlacha to help father rebuild after Hurricane Helene’s destruction Hurricane Helene has affected people not just in southwest Florida but also people across the country.
Recovery efforts at Sugar Sand Beach RV Resort Almost everyone on Matlacha and Pine Island is focused on the same thing: Recovery.
MANASOTA KEY Cleaning up Manasota Key after Helene Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding that seemed to spare no one on Manasota Key. Two families share their cleanup stories with WINK News.
PUNTA GORDA Historic District in Punta Gorda recovering after Helene So much of Southwest Florida continues to recover in the aftermath of Helene, especially in areas on the coast.
Florida Blue and NCH reach an agreement Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) and Florida Blue have until midnight on Monday to reach a deal on a new contract.
Fort Myers Beach cleans up after Helene For many, Fort Myers Beach has been the epicenter of hope and recovery after Ian. Now people are looking back at the island town again after Hurricane Helene.
NORTH PORT New details emerge confirming state investigation into Heritage Insurance WINK News is breaking new details on a criminal investigation into an insurance company where customers claim they were left with wrecked homes after Ian and no money to rebuild.
LABELLE Linemen get superhero sendoff as they help with Helene recovery Local linemen get superhero sendoff as they head North to help with Helene recovery efforts in other states
FORT MYERS Man arrested after Fort Myers police confiscate nearly $1M and almost 700g of fentanyl The Fort Myers police department has arrested a man in connection with a large-scale drug operation.
PORT CHARLOTTE Animal shelter in Charlotte Harbor devastated by Helene is seeking support Dogs looking for homes have had their temporary home taken away by the storm surge of Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Dean Park residents continue dealing with flooding issues after Helene Dean Park in Fort Myers looks different than it did a week ago. Couches, tables, mattresses, and an assortment of people’s possessions litter the neighborhood leftover from Hurricane Helene.
LEE COUNTY Heritage Farms community recovering from Hurricane Helene Just like Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Helene sent water into homes in the Heritage Farms community, sending people back into clean up mode.
FORT MYERS BEACH Cleaning up after Helene on Fort Myers Beach Hurricane Helene brought havoc to Florida, especially on Fort Myers Beach. Residents were forced to evacuate, and homes even flooded. It also triggered anxiety from Hurricane Ian.
Environmental group says 2015 deadliest year for panthers ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – An environmental advocacy group says 2015 was the deadliest year for Florida panthers. The Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility said Wednesday that 41 Florida panthers died in the wild in 2015, exceeding last year’s previous record of 31 panthers. The group says 70 percent of the deaths were from collisions with […]
Mr. Food: Champagne cupcakes What You’ll Need: 1 (16.5-ounce) package white cake mix (See Note) 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons champagne 1 tablespoon gold sugar crystals plus extra for garnish image: http://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.shopximity.com/images/play.png campaignIcon Coupons 2 sticks butter, softened 4 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract What To Do: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 20 muffin cups […]
Authorities: Florida deputy shoots man who grabbed gun MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) – A Florida sheriff’s deputy shot a man who tried to grab the deputy’s gun during an early morning traffic stop near St. Petersburg. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri says Deputy Tim Virden pulled a woman over for drunken driving around 3 a.m. Wednesday. Gualtieri told reporters 26-year-old Dylan Tompkins-Holmes told […]
Men involved in road rage shooting in Punta Gorda PUNTA GORDA, Fla.- Two men involved in a road rage shooting on Tuesday along Burnt Store Road in Punta Gorda are not currently facing charges. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says just before 6 p.m., Logan Clarke, 24, of Miami and Jeffrey Hawkshead, 38, of Punta Gorda, were involved in a road rage dispute near the intersection with Dorado Drive. […]
Armed men rob Cape Coral McDonald’s CAPE CORAL, Fla.- Detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a north Cape Coral McDonald’s Tuesday night. Around 10:40 p.m., Cape Coral police say two men with covered faces entered the McDonald’s located at 2541 Del Prado Blvd N. armed with handguns. The suspects ordered employees to the rear of the store and pointed their handguns at them, demanding the money from […]
‘Step it up with Steph’ this New Year FORT MYERS, Fla.- The New Year is right around the corner and many people are thinking about the personal changes they want to make in 2016 However, reaching those goals can often be difficult. Stephanie Mansour joined us in the WINK News studio with tips on how to stay focused.
Pilot killed in Alaska crash wasn’t authorized to fly plane ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – The pilot of a small plane that smashed into a building in downtown Anchorage on Tuesday was not authorized to fly the aircraft used in volunteer search-and-rescue missions, authorities said. Doug Demarest, 42, of Anchorage, died when the Cessna 172 clipped an office building and slammed into a commercial building, according […]
Twitter revises policy banning threats and abuse SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Twitter has revised its rules to emphasize that it will suspend or ban users who issue violent threats or espouse hateful conduct, at a time when critics have called for the social media service to adopt a harder line against extremist groups. The new policy released Tuesday says Twitter won’t tolerate […]
Forecasters warn of rip currents on Gulf beaches SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) – The National Weather Service is warning swimmers from the Tampa-St. Petersburg area south to Fort Myers of dangerous high tides and rip currents. Forecasters on Tuesday released the warning for the Gulf of Mexico. Meteorologists said they expect large, breaking waves and dangerous rip currents through Wednesday. It’s due to rare, […]