Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of HeleneDistribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murder This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features animal abuse, grand theft auto and a man murdering his wife.
President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.
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.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murder This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features animal abuse, grand theft auto and a man murdering his wife.
President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.
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.
CAPE CORAL Teen caught street racing in Cape Coral over the weekend A driver is arrested for going over 120 mph is Saturday during a street race. The Cape Coral Police Department says the teenager was speeding dangerously on Pine Island Road and Burnt Store Road, a busy area known for speeding. Cape PD says they know they have a problem on their hands. So it is […]
PINE ISLAND Small FEMA travel trailers to be removed Aug. 1 Small travel trailers will be removed by FEMA on Aug. 1.
FORT MYERS 2 men suspected of Lee County check fraud; possibly connected to burglary Deputies are looking for two men caught on camera who are suspected of check fraud cases in Lee County and may be connected to a burglary. On April 3, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office says the men were involved in a case of check fraud, passing false checks at the Walmart located at 545 Pine […]
LEE COUNTY Sheriff Marceno delivers an update on Hurricane Ian recovery efforts Sheriff Carmine Marenco, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, and Fort Myers Beach Mayor Ray Murphy deliver an update on Hurricane Ian’s recovery efforts. Marceno began by saying the death toll in Lee County is 54. EOC made the decision to close Fort Myers Beach to residents to preserve crime scenes. “When someone is deceased we […]
CAPE CORAL Police looking for car involved in apparent road rage shooting in Cape Coral The search is on for a driver after an apparent road rage shooting in Cape Coral on Friday night. Cape Coral police say it happened around 11 p.m. near the intersection of Cultural Park Boulevard and SE 8th Street. The victim claims the shooter was driving a silver four-door sedan with a Florida license plate […]
CAPE CORAL Some Cape Coral residents facing temporary water shutoff due to Monday roadwork Many people living in Cape Coral will have to get ready faster than usual on Monday morning because their water will be shut off while crews work on a road project. Roadwork is being done on Nicholas Parkway West, a 1.6-mile-long project from Pine Island Road to Santa Barbara Boulevard. Crews will be installing storm […]
SANIBEL Citizen scientists helping track red tide on Sanibel The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission red tide map still shows medium to high concentrations around Sanibel and Pine Island Sound. Scientists are using red tide data and weather forecasts to better inform people when a bloom might impact their health. They are also getting help from citizen scientists who are casting a line […]
WINK NEWS Gov. DeSantis and former Gov. Crist debate Just over two weeks away from election day, Governor Ron DeSantis and Congressman Charlie Crist face off in Florida’s only Gubernatorial Debate. DeSantis is fighting for a second term against former Governor Crist who’s trying to unseat him. DeSantis blamed the inflation issues on President Biden and compared Crist’s policies to his. Crist responded by […]
LEE COUNTY A boil water notice has been issued for Bokeelia, parts of Pine Island Center The Greater Pine Island Water Association has issued a precautionary boil water notice for Bokeelia and portions of Pine Island Center. The association says all areas north of the Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza are impacted, due to a line break. They recommend boiling water for at least one minute before consuming, once the water service is […]
CAPE CORAL SWFL thrash punk band, Except You, releases EP on exclusive, recycled vinyl Except You, a Southwest Florida-based thrash punk band, has released their new EP “Crushable” on recycled vinyl.