Punta Gorda man dies after fire is sparked by Helene’s floodingSanibel businesses work to recover after Helene
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 Dean Park residents continue dealing with flooding issues after Helene Dean Park in Fort Myers looks different than it did a week ago. Couches, tables, mattresses, and an assortment of people’s possessions litter the neighborhood leftover from Hurricane Helene.
LEE COUNTY Heritage Farms community recovering from Hurricane Helene Just like Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Helene sent water into homes in the Heritage Farms community, sending people back into clean up mode.
FORT MYERS BEACH Cleaning up after Helene on Fort Myers Beach Hurricane Helene brought havoc to Florida, especially on Fort Myers Beach. Residents were forced to evacuate, and homes even flooded. It also triggered anxiety from Hurricane Ian.
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 Dean Park residents continue dealing with flooding issues after Helene Dean Park in Fort Myers looks different than it did a week ago. Couches, tables, mattresses, and an assortment of people’s possessions litter the neighborhood leftover from Hurricane Helene.
LEE COUNTY Heritage Farms community recovering from Hurricane Helene Just like Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Helene sent water into homes in the Heritage Farms community, sending people back into clean up mode.
FORT MYERS BEACH Cleaning up after Helene on Fort Myers Beach Hurricane Helene brought havoc to Florida, especially on Fort Myers Beach. Residents were forced to evacuate, and homes even flooded. It also triggered anxiety from Hurricane Ian.
HENDRY COUNTY Pedestrian hit by vehicle, westbound SR-80 shut down in Hendry County The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle Sunday night. This happened on SR-80 and has caused the westbound lanes to close from Hendry to Martin streets in Hendry County. There is also only one eastbound lane open as of 11:30 p.m. The pedestrian victim was transported to the […]
CLEWISTON 1 child dead, 1 child injured in shooting in Clewiston Clewiston Police Department and Hendry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deadly shooting involving siblings in Clewiston Friday, with one child dead and another child injured. According to HCSO, at approximately 2:54 p.m., Clewiston Police Department requested the Hendry County Major Crimes Unit to assist in a reported shooting involving the two young siblings. Both […]
PORT LABELLE FAA, NTSB investigating plane crash in Port LaBelle The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating a plane crash that left one person dead and another injured in Hendry County on Thursday afternoon. Investigators with the agencies will try to determine why the twin-engine passenger plane, a Piper Aerostar 600, barely got off the ground after takeoff and why […]
FORT MYERS TalkingPoints: Understanding the Lee County court judge race People want the facts and details about who is running for office. But there is one race where coming by information might be tough. And that is the county judge race, where incumbent Lee County Court Judge Archie B. Hayward is facing off against newcomer Lindsay Scott Garza in the primary election on Tuesday. Early […]
NAPLES Collier County men make 1,200 mile bike trek to spread domestic violence awareness The Collier County Sheriff’s Office partners with businesses and individuals to be their eyes and ears in the community. One Naples man learned how to spot the signs of domestic abuse, then used his bike to spread that message from Naples to Washington, D.C. Colin Estrem not only speaks out against domestic violence; he and […]
WINK NEWS LaBelle man arrested on several sex-related charges involving kids The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that it has solved a 30-year-old sexual battery case involving several young victims. Investigators received a complaint and information in November regarding the sexual battery of a child under 12 that occurred 30 years prior. A four-month investigation uncovered six separate victims of similar age. The HCSO says detectives […]
HENDRY COUNTY Water basin project in Hendry County an effort to restore Everglades, expected to create jobs Crews are starting to build a new basin in Hendry County to collect rain water as part of the effort to restore the Everglades. The goal is to hold the water, clean it and then send it south. The project is underway to help get water to the Everglades where it’s desperately needed. “We’re building […]
WINK NEWS How to help a friend suffering with mental illness If you have a friend in need, suffering from mental health illness, what do you say? It can be awkward and intimidating and sometimes difficult to put yourself in their shoes. Florida Gulf Coast University Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Community Counseling Clinic, Alise Bartley, PH.D. explains how you can help. WATCH the full […]
WINK News Special – Mental Health: Your Mind Matters A once taboo topic is now coming out from the shadows. From depression, anxiety, stress, and so much more. The WINK News one-hour special sets out to help break through the stigma and empower you to take back your life. Click HERE for links to our mental health stories related to this special and find […]
LABELLE Officer impersonator on the run after stealing guns from LaBelle pawn shop A suspect accused of impersonating a law enforcement officer at a pawn shop is on the run. Investigators say he tied up employees there and got away with half a dozen guns. Wednesday, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms confirmed someone wearing a law enforcement uniform complete with a badge took six guns […]