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Hurricane Ian’s impact on scheduled sporting events in SWFL

Every fall and winter, people flock to the Southwest Florida community to enjoy baseball, basketball, and other sports at all levels. Events like spring training bring some normalcy, excitement, and of course, a lot of money to the area. Not even spring training complexes were immune from the destructive force of Hurricane Ian. But, come […]

Sanibel and Captiva islands continue recovering from Ian

Weeks after Hurricane Ian, people are still in shock over the enormous damage on Sanibel and Captiva islands. Some of the most beloved, classic, and treasured spots, like the lighthouse, took the brunt of Ian’s force. Mark Delagado is one of the people that is lending a helping hand to the area and assisting in […]

Boil Water

Boil water notice lifted in areas around Lee County

The boil water notice has been rescinded for all Greater Pine Island Water Association distribution areas. According to the Matlacha/ Pine Island Fire Control District, the water has been deemed good to drink except for parts of Saint James City on Sanibel Road and houses on and south of 8th Avenue. These areas are still […]

Water pressure back on Fort Myers Beach, mayor discusses that and more

Homes on top of homes while some still don’t have water or electricity with debris scattered all around the ground. People living on Fort Myers Beach are starting to get upset with the way officials are handling the mess from Hurricane Ian. Ray Murphy, the mayor of Fort Myers Beach, spoke with WINK News on […]

Blue Roof Program for Ian victims extended until Nov. 1

The Army Corps of Engineers Operation Blue Roof program provides homeowners impacted by Hurricane Ian a temporary solution that protects their property and allows them to remain in their homes as they continue to recover. The program has been expanded until Nov. 1, so that’s now the last day to apply for the Blue Roof […]

Storm surge in Fort Myers Shores forces couple to live in an RV

Stuck on a peninsula between many canals and the Caloosahatchee, that’s life for the people living in Fort Myers Shores. The effects of the storm forced water to begin rushing into their front windows and across their backyard. Now one couple has had to start living in an RV because of what happened to their […]

Seminole Gulf Railway needs repairs to help SWFL recover from Ian

Lumber, drywall, and stone are just some of the essential items being brought to the Southwest Florida area by the Seminole Gulf Railway. The railway is a key feature in the rebuilding process for Southwest Florida, but damage from Ian is disrupting that vital link. Think about it like this, what the trains can bring […]

Internet out for some in Cape Coral until 2023

Three weeks since Hurricane Ian destroyed parts of Southwest Florida and some people are still without internet service. In fact, so many people are without service that viewers have gotten in touch with WINK News to try and find out what’s going on. Some people in Cape Coral shouldn’t expect to get service back until […]

Damage costs in Collier County from Hurricane Ian

Collier County has given initial estimates for the impact of Hurricane Ian, with billions of dollars in losses and thousands of homes damaged. WINK News discovered Hurricane Ian created approximately $2.2 billion in damages across Collier County, and most of that damage was in homes that were ripped apart. Ian also left 7,000 homes that need […]