Pink Shell prepares to lodge construction workers on Fort Myers Beach

In this Gulfshore Business report, it’s a long road ahead for one resort on Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian devastated the area. The Pink Shell Resort lost its ground floor in the storm, and they don’t expect to open to the public until 2024. But the owner of the resort told Gulfshore Business they […]

Cranes removing displaced boats at Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Beach used to be a place where you’d see happy beachgoers enjoying the sun and water. However, since Ian, when you cross the bridge, you are met with construction cranes and more. The cranes are there to pick up a lot left behind by Ian, such as boats that have been lost in […]

Fort Myers Brewing Company food truck washing clothes for Ian victims for free

A food truck in Southwest Florida is being used for more than just serving up hot meals. Instead, Fort Myers Brewing is taking their truck to areas severely impacted by Hurricane Ian and letting people wash their clothes in it. The owner of Fort Myers Brewing Company told WINK News the mobile laundry unit has […]

Halloween trick-or-treater. (Credit: MGN)

Boo-Tacular Halloween event lifting morale in Collier County

Some are doing their best to get back to normal just four weeks after Ian, and Halloween is a great way to get their minds off of things. The Halloween event, Boo-Tacular, had an amazing turnout on Friday night with different activities for everyone in the family. The Halloween fun was in full effect at […]

Pastor holding service on church front porch after being damaged by Ian

The Cape Coral Community Church, gutted by Hurricane Ian, is doing its best to pick up the pieces and carry on despite not having a sanctuary they are still holding services every week. They’ve been forced to worship on the front porch because of the damage caused by Ian. Half of the top of the […]

FEMA response 30 days after Hurricane Ian

WINK News has received several email complaints related to FEMA and people asking whether anyone’s getting help. While some people are pleased, others remain confused and frustrated with what’s going on. And, 30-days after the storm, many people are even speechless. Warren Sanders, a Southwest Florida local gave his perspective. “It’s really hard to put […]

Fort Myers Beach recovery progress

Southwest Florida has come a long way but there is still a lot more to do and rebuild, especially on Fort Myers Beach. WINK News spoke with the mayor on Friday who said they’re working hard to clear all the debris off the island. And, while he’s excited to welcome visitors back to Fort Myers […]

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Frustration in Lee County over debris disposal

Frustration is growing over debris pickup and the proper way to put your stuff on the curb. On Thursday, WINK News explained you can’t put debris in black trash bags and that you need to make three distinct piles for vegetation, appliances, and construction debris. It’s been over a month since the storm and neighbors […]

Fort Myers community getting donations to help recover from Ian

Water, baby supplies, bedding and more are all going to a Fort Myers community that is in real need of it. Homes on Unique Circle in Lee County were devastated by the storm, and a lot of people are trying to recover. Ellen Baker posted on the Nextdoor app pleading with people to donate supplies […]

People waiting for FEMA trailers after Hurricane Ian

Keeping people near their communities after losing homes to Hurricane Ian is the goal when it comes to FEMA moving trailers into Southwest Florida. It took FEMA a few months to get the trailers into the area after Hurricane Charley in 2004, and the same is expected this time around. For the time being, the […]