FORT MYERS Phase 2: $1 billion RSW expansion project begins The Lee County Port Authority will begin Southwest Florida International Airport’s Terminal Expansion Phase 2, a more than $1 billion project.
PUNTA GORDA Sen. Rick Scott to survey damage in Charlotte County Florida Sen. Rick Scott is set to visit Charlotte County, receive a briefing on Hurricane Helene, and survey the damage.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Scattered rain and storms return for your Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking rain and storms throughout this Tuesday afternoon and into your evening commute.
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 Phase 2: $1 billion RSW expansion project begins The Lee County Port Authority will begin Southwest Florida International Airport’s Terminal Expansion Phase 2, a more than $1 billion project.
PUNTA GORDA Sen. Rick Scott to survey damage in Charlotte County Florida Sen. Rick Scott is set to visit Charlotte County, receive a briefing on Hurricane Helene, and survey the damage.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Scattered rain and storms return for your Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking rain and storms throughout this Tuesday afternoon and into your evening commute.
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.
NAPLES The Naples Players offering nonverbal mental health sessions for post-Ian stress The Naples Players are offering sessions of theater-inspired nonverbal mental health to help people take care of themselves during the stressful time after Hurricane Ian. In these sessions, the Naples Players, located at the Sugden Community Theatre at 701 5th Ave. S., use techniques like improvisation, image theater and object work. Sometimes talking about things […]
COLLIER COUNTY Many turning to St. Matthew’s House to start over A St. Matthew’s House worker is putting his troubles behind him to help others after the hurricane. Richie Gay works at The St. Matthew’s House thrift store in Bonita. “The daily question of what are you shopping for, you kind of tread a little lightly,” said Gay. That’s because Hurricane Ian took so much from […]
NORTH NAPLES Details of a couple’s looting spree while their child was left in a car Parents were arrested for looting several houses abandoned because of Ian, but that’s not the worst part. Deputies say the couple left their toddler sleeping in the car while they hit the houses. The child was taken by the Florida Department of Children and Families to a nearby hospital after the Collier County Sheriff’s Office […]
GOLDEN GATE 18-year-old, 2 others facing charges for an armed robbery in Golden Gate The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three people in connection to an armed robbery in Golden Gate on Tuesday. Deputies say they responded to a home on 46th Street SW around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday after a man said he was robbed at gunpoint. The victim told deputies that a silver car pulled up […]
NAPLES Man caught on camera wearing a camo tarp, holding a rifle in Naples A man was arrested after he was caught on camera wearing a camouflage tarp and holding a rifle while walking around the parking lot of a Jaguar dealership on US-41 Naples. Police say the man in those images is Micah Bennett, 26, who is facing charges related to that incident. When officers arrived, they found […]
COLLIER COUNTY Hearing held for Mesac Damas’ death row appeal A man who murdered his wife and five children and then fled the country is going through a hearing to see if he can move forward with his appeal. Mesac Damas has sat on death row since he was given the punishment in 2017. During the hearing, Damas sat in silence with his head down. […]
GOLDEN GATE Republican Senator Marco Rubio holds campaign rally in Golden Gate Inflation, immigration, oil and crime were just a few topics Senator Marco Rubio covered Wednesday morning at the VFW in Golden Gate. Rubio focused on what he says are the failures of the Biden administration. Voters at the event said the border, crime, and inflation are their biggest concerns. Those were all topics Rubio hit […]
FORT MYERS LCEC restores power for Lehigh Acres, Immokalee customers LCEC has restored power to customers in Immokalee and Lehigh Acres after a power outage was reported Wednesday morning. The cause for the widespread power outages was not known. According to Lee County Electric Cooperative’s outage map, 99.17% of customers in Immokalee, 71.65% in Lehigh Acres and 99.56% in Carnestown were without power.
COLLIER COUNTY Deadly crash on Livingston Road in Collier County A deadly Tuesday evening crash occurred on Livingston Road in Collier County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a man from Naples was driving a Toyota Supra south on Livingston Road around 7:10 p.m., approaching Ridgeway Drive. He lost control of the car, which crashed into a tree and burst into flames. The driver was […]
NAPLES Changes to celebrating the holidays in Naples Getting ready for the holidays despite Hurricane Ian’s damage, Naples is beginning to decorate for Christmas. The city plans to hold the usual festivities, including tree lighting, a Christmas walk, and a parade. One big thing many people look forward to is the fireworks show at the Naples Pier. But, this year, the council voted […]