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Steinhatchee Streaming Now: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Steinhatchee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Steinhatchee.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Isolated rain and storms for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain and storms following a dry and sunny start to your Monday.
Charlotte County allowing temporary RVs and mobile homes after Hurricane Helene Charlotte County is now allowing people to live in an RV or mobile home on their property for the next three years.
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.
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.
Steinhatchee Streaming Now: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Steinhatchee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Steinhatchee.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Isolated rain and storms for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain and storms following a dry and sunny start to your Monday.
Charlotte County allowing temporary RVs and mobile homes after Hurricane Helene Charlotte County is now allowing people to live in an RV or mobile home on their property for the next three years.
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.
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.
CAPE CORAL Woman wins $1M scratch-off at Petro America in Cape Coral A woman in Southwest Florida has won it big. Florida Lottery says Maria Lezcano, 60 of Cape Coral won a $1 million prize from a Billion Dollar Gold Rush Supreme scratch-off game she bought from a Petro America location on NE Pine Island Road in Cape Coral recently. According to the press release, Lezcano claimed […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police continue searching for hit-and-run driver that killed 53-year-old man A 53-year-old man died in Cape Coral on Friday after he was struck by a car while riding his bike on NE Pine Island Road. Police are still looking for the hit-and-run driver who they say left him to die. The man’s body wasn’t discovered for at least six hours. Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is […]
WINK NEWS Florida declares State of Emergency, SWFL prepares ahead of potential ‘major hurricane’ Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a State of Emergency as Hurricane Ian churns in the Caribbean. While Florida remains within the cone, there is still uncertainty about where a future hurricane could make landfall. DeSantis’ State of Emergency covers 24 counties within the potential span of Hurricane Ian. In Southwest Florida, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, […]
FORT MYERS BEACH (AP) Struggles continue for thousands in Florida 8 months after Hurricane Ian Eight months ago, chef Michael Cellura had a restaurant job and had just moved into a fancy new camper home on Fort Myers Beach. Now, after Hurricane Ian swept all that away, he lives in his older Infiniti sedan with a 15-year-old long-haired chihuahua named Ginger.
Stores, gas stations and food distribution centers that are open following Ian From Naples to Fort Myers to Cape Coral and Punta Gorda, our region has been devastated by Category 4 Hurricane Ian, which slammed our state on Wednesday. While recovery efforts are quickly underway, many areas still find themselves without electricity or running water. Many businesses remain closed or are functioning with limited hours and crews. […]
PINE ISLAND LCSO investigating death after golf cart ends up in canal in St. James City The Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a death investigation Monday morning after a golf cart went into a canal along Curlew Drive in St. James City on Pine Island. LCSO said they currently do not know the cause and that it does not appear to be suspicious. One person is dead, and a man told […]
CAPE CORAL Construction begins on new Cape Coral fire station Construction is underway on a much-needed fire station in Cape Coral. Station 12 will be located on Chiquita Boulevard South just north of Veterans Parkway, and it isn’t the only station they’re planning to build. Chief Ryan Lamb said the city’s also looking at placing a station near the corridor of Pine Island and Pondella […]
WINK NEWS Snowbirds; before heading back north, don’t throw food away, donate it Lee County Solid Waste’s fourth annual “Donated not Wasted” campaign starts soon to encourage seasonal residents and visitors to donate unopened pantry items before returning North. Since the program’s inception, 15,193 pounds of food has been diverted from potential disposal and sent to the Harry Chapin Food Bank – enough food to provide 12,660 meals. […]
WINK NEWS Mellow Mushroom restaurant coming to Cape Coral A new restaurant is coming to the growing Pine Island Road corridor of Cape Coral. Mellow Mushroom will open at 53 NE Pine Island Road, just east of Santa Barbara Boulevard and as part of Gator Mike’s Family Fun Park. The Atlanta-based restaurant has two other locations in Southwest Florida, one each in Fort Myers […]
FORT MYERS Lee County may loosen food truck range restrictions On Tuesday, Lee County leaders will begin debating whether or not to allow food trucks greater access to Lee County neighborhoods. Current rules prevent food trucks from operating in most of unincorporated Lee County, which encompasses Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, Alva, Buckingham, Pine Island, Captiva, San Carlos Park and parts of south Fort Myers […]