Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from HeleneSen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
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.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
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.
Brookside community pushes to join City of Naples COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- A neighborhood is pushing to join the City of Naples. The Brookside community is off Davis Boulevard near US 41. Homeowners tell WINK News living in the city will save them hundreds of dollars a year. “There’s got to be an advantage for joining the City of Naples, so there is,” said […]
Firefighters use abandoned hotel in downtown Fort Myers for training LEE COUNTY, Fla.- An abandoned hotel in downtown Fort Myers is getting new life as a tool for firefighters. Tuesday, crews used the former Ambassador Hotel to train on fighting high-rise fires. WINK News confirms even more multistory buildings will soon be built along the river front. Builders are moving ahead with three more high-rise […]
FMPD fires officer for lying FORT MYERS, Fla.- A Fort Myers officer, and former Rotary Club Officer of the Year, was fired from the department for lying. Fuller was fired two weeks ago, after serving almost five years on the force. The department says in November 2014, Fuller left an overtime shift without telling anyone, then lied about his whereabouts when […]
Police release 911 call from Cape Coral explosion CAPE CORAL, Fla.- For the first time, WINK News is hearing the 911 call that came in after an explosion rocked a local neighborhood last week. It happened at the Isles of Porto Vista community on Del Prado Boulevard near US 41. The explosion injured Justin McHenry, blasting off his arms. He remains at Lee […]
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style NAPLES, Fla. – May 5th is one of the most popular holidays celebrating Mexican heritage, food and culture. Tuesday, you can join in the fun at Agave Bar & Grill in Naples. Starting at 11:30 a.m. Agave will be host to authentic Mexican food and drink specials, including their famous taquitos and chimichangas. To help […]
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.
Lack of sleep can directly affect health LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Sleep is something we all do, but a number of us don’t get enough of it. It may be because of our jobs or lifestyle. It’s important to know there are some risks that go along with our lack of sleep that can directly affect our health. Dr. Jose Colon with […]
10-year-old airlifted after getting clotheslined playing football EAST NAPLES, Fla.- A scare Monday when a 10-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital by a trauma flight. Corbin Burton’s mother tells WINK News her son was at the Boys and Girls Club of Collier County when she got a call he had been hurt. “I’m scared and nervous and I’m on my way […]
Redhead leaving South Fort Myers for job in Ohio Grant Redhead was the first and only football coach at South Fort Myers High School which opened in 2005 but that will change after his decision to take a coaching job in Ohio. Redhead went 82-33 with the Wolfpack, including a 10-3 season in 2014. He told his team on Monday that he’s leaving to […]