Sanibel couple remaining hopeful following damage from HeleneSanibel residents recovering from Helene two years after Ian
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pet Pals FORT MYERS, Fla.- It’s Tuesday and that means it’s time for our Pet Pals segment. Joining us is Dr. Whitney Whitford from the Animal Medical Center of Lehigh Acres. To adopt an animal, call the Gulf Coast Humane Society at 239-332-0364.
Anglers prepare to compete at Coastal Conservation’s statewide tournament FORT MYERS, Fla.- Yamaha presents the inaugural Coastal Conservation Association Florida Statewide Tournament and Anglers Rodeo. Anglers will compete for a total of nearly $500,000 in prizes and college scholarships. The tournament lasts from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Entry costs $30 for current CCA members and $60 for non-members. The event lasts 108 […]
More patients now opt for laparoscopic surgery FORT MYERS, Fla.- More than 600,000 surgical procedures are performed in the United States each year to treat a number of colon diseases, but they aren’t all invasive. In fact, trends show more people are opting for laparoscopic surgery to treat a number of colon-related issues. Dr. Kiet Doan explains more of the options. Laparoscopic […]
Former employees say North Naples doctor won’t pay them NORTH NAPLES, Fla.- Former employees at a North Naples doctor’s office on US 41 say the doctor isn’t paying his staff. They tell WINK News, they have done what they can to get their checks but the office won’t pay them. “I just want my pay,” said Cheryl Shine who worked for Dr. James Porcelli […]
Cape council approves animal shelter, housing development CAPE CORAL, Fla. – The Cape Coral City Council Monday voted in favor of moving forward with two major development projects. The first item they approved (7-0) was a rezoning request to turn a cow pasture by Mariner High School into a large single-family housing community. Called “Stonewater”, the proposed development site covers 200 acres […]
WINK News Investigates: Use of improper radar guns LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A WINK News investigation into speeding tickets may unhinge the court system. “You know, these have been out there for years and so they just didn’t dip into it deeply enough,” observed Mark Bonner, a professor at Ave Maria School of Law. “It looks like WINK has dug into this.” Up to […]
Lee County schools launch 5th quarter program LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Kids are counting the days to summer break. This year, some students are heading right back to the classroom. Lee County is launching a new program to help kids keep up with reading and math all summer long. “We’re not calling it summer school, we’re calling it 5th quarter,” said Tim Ferguson, […]
Looking online to save money can end up costing you Looking online for a good deal can save you money, but if the deal is too good to be true, you should be cautious! Recently Tim Wenzlawsh, an avid gun collector, found a gun he wanted online and for 20 percent less than the going rate. He contacted the seller and sent a money order […]