Fatal crash involving wrong way driver on I-75 in Lee County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that occurred on the northbound lanes of Interstate 75.
1 dead after head-on crash on I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash left one dead on I-75.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
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.
Fatal crash involving wrong way driver on I-75 in Lee County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that occurred on the northbound lanes of Interstate 75.
1 dead after head-on crash on I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash left one dead on I-75.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
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 Lee Health asking for blood donations to help with critically low supply Lee Health is hoping to get help from the community through blood donations. They say the current supply is critically low and that they urgently need donors. Lee Health says about 800 units of blood are needed to help care for patients in the Lee Health system every week. The lee Health blood centers are […]
LEE COUNTY Additional Lee County election results: fire districts and community boards Voters across the state went to the polls on Tuesday. In addition to voting for governor, senatorial and congressional races, there were a lot of local races to vote on. In Lee County, voters elected leaders to lead the community districts and the Lee Memorial Health System Board of Directors. MORE: Statewide and local […]
WINK NEWS Bonefish Grill partnering with OneBlood to give gift cards to blood donors Bonefish Grill and OneBlood have partnered to reward you for donating blood. The blood drive runs from Dec. 6 through Dec. 9 at Bonefish Grill locations across Florida. You can get a $10 Bonefish dining certificate, a OneBlood gift, and a $20 eGift Card as a reward for donating blood. Not every location offers every […]
CAPE CORAL Power restored at Cape Coral City Hall after morning outage UPDATE: Power is restored at Cape Coral City Hall after a power and phone outage hit the area during storms Tuesday morning. The announcement came via the City of Cape Coral Twitter account and emphasizes that the Cape Coral Police Department and Cape Coral Fire Department’s power and phones are still operational. CCPD is on […]
CAPE CORAL Naked Cape Coral man concerning neighbors A naked man in a Southwest Florida neighborhood is causing concerns and neighbors say this isn’t a one-time occurrence. He goes outside, naked, and starts bonfires. Neighbors have come to expect this kind of behavior. They don’t want anyone to deal with this anymore. Cape Coral Police know all about him and have arrested him […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man sentenced 30 years for robbery, threatening law enforcement A Fort Myers man who attempted robbing a store in 2019 and tried fleeing from law enforcement in 2021 has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. According to the State Attorney’s Office, Robert Diaz attempted to rob a tire shop on Pine Island Road in Lee County in 2019. During that attempted robber, Diaz […]
CAPE CORAL New fire station opens in Cape Coral A new fire station has opened in Cape Coral that is expected to serve 20,000 people. Fire station 12 is located off of Chiquita Boulevard in west-central Cape Coral. The goal is to serve more people quickly. The Cape Coral Fire Department wants to respond to emergencies in less than 10 minutes from the time […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Police to purchase and install new license plate readers The Cape Coral Police Department is set to install six new license plate readers at strategic points throughout the city. From the entertainment district to intersections near major bridges, you can find license plate readers at most entry and exit points to the City of Cape Coral. Kamil Haytac says it provides an extra level […]
CAPE CORAL Storage unit prices rising as demand grows in Cape Coral An increase in people moving to Southwest Florida’s largest city is impacting storage unit prices and wait times. Extra Space Storage, Cube Smart, A1 Shelters, and X-S Storage are four different companies offering the same service on a two-mile stretch of Pine Island Road in Cape Coral, and there are countless more in the city. […]
Marco Island Hurricane Ian death toll surpasses 100 as Florida struggles to recover Days after Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida, the storm’s effects are still ravaging parts of the state. Bridges to barrier islands are washed out, roadways are flooded and some areas are seeing a lack of power or water. The situation in many areas isn’t expected to improve for several days because waterways are overflowing, leaving the rain […]