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.
Countrylife Music Festival takes off in Punta Gorda CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – Some of the biggest names is country are hitting the main stage at Countrylife Music Festival. The festival is one of the largest to come to Southwest Florida. Eighteen big country icons and some fresh faces will perform in Punta Gorda over the next three days. One of those fresh faces […]
Florida bill would limit access to police body cam video LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Right now, any person can request copies of police body camera video, recorded by Fort Myers or Cape Coral officers. That is, unless the video is part of an ongoing criminal investigation, the same as any public record. But a new bill, passed in the Florida Senate this week, would restrict access to […]
Three Oaks Murder case to be featured on Deadly Sins series LEE COUNTY, Fla.- The murder of a Lee County woman, is now gaining national attention. Debra Striano was murdered in her Three Oaks home almost three years ago. Her killer was sentenced to life in prison. But the Investigation Discovery Channel thinks there’s more to her murder. “There is more to the story than I […]
Exclusive video: A tale of two gators COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – WINK News has exclusive video of two gators at two different locations in Collier County. One was caught in Golden Gate, the other is still on the loose in North Naples. WINK News cameras were rolling as a 9 foot alligator took a stroll right in front of Grace Community Daycare […]
Disney star from Big Hero 6 visits Fort Myers Beach school FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- A Disney star spread magic across Fort Myers Beach Friday. Ryan Potter made a special visit to Fort Myers Beach Elementary for film festival week. The actor had an important message to share with his fans. You may recognize Potter’s voice as Hiro Hamada in Disney’s new animated hit, Big Hero […]
Businesses, residents unhappy with plans for Morse Plaza redevelopment LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A shopping plaza that makes a first impression as a gateway to the Fort Myers area is going to change, and some claim, not for the better. The Morse Shores Plaza is located at Palm Beach Boulevard, just west of I-75. Tenants tell WINK News a new owner is advising them that […]
Naples man gets life in prison for raping, kidnapping woman COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- Raymond Izquierdo will spend the rest of his life in prison for a robbing, rapping, and kidnapping a Naples massage employee at gunpoint. It happened nearly three years ago at the Asian Massage parlor off of US 41 in downtown Naples. In court on Friday, the judge told him no sentence short […]
Animal rights activists protest against Araba Shrine Circus LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A circus act is creating controversy in Southwest Florida. The Araba Shrine Circus is currently performing at the Lee Civic Center, but some say an elephant in the show should not be there. The elephant known as Tiny, or more commonly Nosey, has been performing in circuses for nearly 30 years. A […]
Celebrate the Shrine Circus NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – From animals to acrobats and world class stunts the circus has rolled into Southwest Florida, setting up shop at the Lee Civic Center. The Araba Shriners of Fort Myers are proud once again to put a smile on children’s faces and help support their hospitals across the country, including the […]