Crash in Collier County leaves car in canal and driver deadSanibel couple remaining hopeful following damage from Helene
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.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Scattered rain and storms throughout your Saturday The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms throughout your Saturday afternoon.
Southwest Florida remembers Hurricane Ian 2 years later; what happened before and after the storm The storm that had devastated Southwest Florida, Hurricane Ian, has now reached its 2nd anniversary of landfall.
High School Football Scoreboard Week 6 Hurricane Helene couldn’t keep all the Friday night lights off in Southwest Florida. Week 6 was a loaded slate included a classic in the WINK News Game of the Week.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs begins clean up operations On Friday, the Department of Transportation pushed sand off the road on Hickory Island after Hurricane Helene ripped through
MANASOTA KEY Manasota woman recovers after home destroyed by Helene Whipping winds – the sound of Hurricane Helene ripping through Manasota Key, as swells smashed into the island. Even so, Marsha Viglianco stayed to watch from her back porch.
El Jobean residents fighting to recover from Helene In Charlotte County, people living in El Jobean are in recovery mode Friday night. Many were flooded out of their homes, and now they’re figuring out their next steps.
NAPLES Restoration efforts begin in the aftermath of Helene in Collier County Helene gave Naples Beach flash flooding a debris Thursday night.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda couple deals with flooding after Helene A Punta Gorda couple is recovering as the storm surge from Helene went through their dream home.
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.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Scattered rain and storms throughout your Saturday The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms throughout your Saturday afternoon.
Southwest Florida remembers Hurricane Ian 2 years later; what happened before and after the storm The storm that had devastated Southwest Florida, Hurricane Ian, has now reached its 2nd anniversary of landfall.
High School Football Scoreboard Week 6 Hurricane Helene couldn’t keep all the Friday night lights off in Southwest Florida. Week 6 was a loaded slate included a classic in the WINK News Game of the Week.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs begins clean up operations On Friday, the Department of Transportation pushed sand off the road on Hickory Island after Hurricane Helene ripped through
MANASOTA KEY Manasota woman recovers after home destroyed by Helene Whipping winds – the sound of Hurricane Helene ripping through Manasota Key, as swells smashed into the island. Even so, Marsha Viglianco stayed to watch from her back porch.
El Jobean residents fighting to recover from Helene In Charlotte County, people living in El Jobean are in recovery mode Friday night. Many were flooded out of their homes, and now they’re figuring out their next steps.
NAPLES Restoration efforts begin in the aftermath of Helene in Collier County Helene gave Naples Beach flash flooding a debris Thursday night.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda couple deals with flooding after Helene A Punta Gorda couple is recovering as the storm surge from Helene went through their dream home.
FORT MYERS Most Wanted Wednesday: Featuring some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Jan. 25 This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers […]
NORTH NAPLES Man accused of stealing SUV, wallet from Mercato parking garage A man was arrested Tuesday night after deputies say he stole an SUV from the parking garage of the Mercato shopping center in North Naples and used one of the credit cards inside. According to the Collier County County Sheriff’s, 39-year-old Ronald Antoine Grady, a convicted felon out of Georgia, faces charges of grand theft […]
ESTERO Prescribed burn in Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Estero Fire Rescue says there will be a prescribed burn in Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary on Wednesday morning. According to EFD, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Prescribed Fire Team will conduct a 250-acres prescribed fire in the backcountry. Ignition time will be between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Heavy smoke may be visible at times.
COLLIER COUNTY Possible ban on medical marijuana dispensaries in Collier County Anyone in Collier County with a prescription for medical marijuana will need to either get it filled by mail or drive to Lee County for their medication. Commissioner Rick Locastro told WINK News, the board is not behind the medical dispensaries coming to the county. Rather than discuss changing land codes to allow them, they […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County approves plan to build emergency berms on its beaches Rebuilding eroded beaches is what Collier County has to get this all done by the end of March to get reimbursed by FEMA. It is also important to have them rebuilt before the next hurricane season. The county plans to haul 400,000 cubic yards of sand to rebuild dunes and protect our infrastructure. Collier County […]
COLLIER COUNTY How tax season for Hurricane Ian victims could bring good news To ensure Hurricane Ian victims claim their losses on their tax returns, there are some important steps you need to take before you file in 2023. For Hurricane Ian victims, tax season in 2023 could actually bring some much-needed good news. “As far as tax relief for hurricane Ian losses, taxpayers will be able to […]
WINK NEWS SWFL nonprofits expect to be impacted by the end of the AmazonSmile program A donation program that sent thousands of dollars to Southwest Florida charities over the course of a decade is ending. AmazonSmile allows shoppers to pick an organization they want to send money to by making eligible purchases. The people who work in nonprofits have not one but two missions. The first is to help people. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Emergency berm proposed for Collier County beaches Hurricane Ian produced extreme waves and a storm surge that eroded beaches and dunes. That meant a lot of sand loss, leaving beachfront structures vulnerable. The beaches are one of the most important things in Collier County, so maintaining them is a top priority. On Tuesday, Collier County Commissioners are set to vote on how […]
EAST NAPLES Body discovered in East Naples Sunday morning, death deemed not suspicious A body was found in Collier County early Sunday morning. The death has been deemed non-suspicious, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. CCSO was called around 8 a.m. about a body discovered at 2015 Davis Boulevard in East Naples.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee Foundation’s Classic Charity Gala event Saturday night A big event Saturday night in Naples was put together to help kids in Southwest Florida. The Immokalee Foundation’s Classic Charity Gala, sponsored by Gulfshore Life, begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday night. The gala benefits Students of Immokalee Foundation who might not otherwise have the opportunity to pursue their dreams. WINK News spoke with […]