Distribution center provides aid for those affected by HeleneDeath toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murder This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features animal abuse, grand theft auto and a man murdering his wife.
President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.
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.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murder This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features animal abuse, grand theft auto and a man murdering his wife.
President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.
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.
Nigerian troops save 25 more kids, women from Boko Haram LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) – The military says Nigerian troops have rescued 25 more children and women from Boko Haram as they continued to attack and destroy the extremists’ camps in a forest stronghold. Army spokesman Col. Sani Usman says many militants were killed in firefights Wednesday morning that also cost the life of one soldier. […]
Harry Chapin needs volunteers and donations for ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ drive FORT MYERS, Fla.- Letter carriers in Lee County are gearing up for the 23rd annual food drive. Stamp Out Hunger, the nation’s largest single-day food drive, will be held on Saturday, May 9. This is the one day when letter carriers collect non-perishable food items that have been left by mailboxes. Summer is coming, school will […]
Everblades lose in final seconds NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Rob Bellamy scored with 23 seconds remaining in regulation to propel the South Carolina Stingrays to a 3-2 lead over the Florida Everblades in Game 3 of the East Division Finals at the North Charleston Coliseum Tuesday Evening. South Carolina leads the best-of-seven series 3-0. The Everblades scored the game’s first […]
Naples woman arrested after attacking a car with BBQ Grill NORTH NAPLES, Fla. – A Naples woman attacks a car and smashes it in using a BBQ grill. She also attacked the car’s owner with a broom according to reports. Deputies say Laura Giles and the victim have a child together. Early Tuesday morning the pair got into a fight after coming home from a […]
Estero, Cape Coral eliminated from postseason Estero fell 11-0 to Venice in the 6A-3 Regional Final. Cape Coral lost 2-1 in extra innings to Sebring. Bishop Verot advanced to the Elite Eight after a 2-1 win over Lincoln Park.
Video catches burglar in car; steals rent money from a East Naples mom EAST NAPLES, Fla. – A crook is caught on camera stealing from a mother who is trying to put food on the table. The break-in happened while the mom was working. Her car was parked outside the Anchor Bar and Grill on Bayshore Drive in East Naples. “Oh, my gosh,” said the victim while watching […]
Recovery homes go unregulated leaving addicts vulnerable FORT MYERS, Fla. – A new bill that just passed the Florida Senate would require specific licensed clinicians to only refer recovering addicts to accredited drug and alcohol recovery homes. The purpose of recovery houses are to provide peer support and structure to recovering drug and alcohol addicts. However, a WINK News Investigation uncovered a lack […]
Cape Coral rum distillery fights state law CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A local rum distillery is fighting a state law its owner says is hurting business. Right now state law strictly limits how many bottles craft distilleries are allowed to sell on-site. “We have, maybe somebody who loves the rum and would maybe like to bring a case back home, and we […]
Community rallying for 3-year-old severely injured in Easter car crash COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – The community is rallying around the family of a 3-year-old girl severely injured in a crash on Easter Sunday. “She’s a very feisty, very active, very energetic little girl,” said Hannah’s grandmother, Maria Mazorra. It was just a month ago when Hannah Ahlquist was playing and laughing with family and friends. […]