Local Rabbi and Israeli soldier speak on Iran missile attack“It was just a monster in disguise,” Port Charlotte couple cleans up after Helene
FORT MYERS Local Rabbi and Israeli soldier speak on Iran missile attack Israeli authorities said Iran launched dozens of missiles at the country.
PORT CHARLOTTE “It was just a monster in disguise,” Port Charlotte couple cleans up after Helene Wesley and Karen Wingate will never forget what they had for dinner September 27th.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IRS announces tax relief for those affected by Helene The IRS has just announced tax relief for people affected by Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS BEACH How the Fort Myers Beach community is handling Helene’s aftermath One storm hit Fort Myers Beach, but the damage is as different from block to block as the stories their homeowners tell
SOUTH FORT MYERS Submerged car in Fort Myers neighborhood has people worried A submerged car has neighbors worried that their pond will become polluted. One neighbor told WINK News that the vehicle has been in the pond since Hurricane Helene.
Collier County expands mosquito control district The Collier Mosquito Control District is expanding to different areas, and new tools are being used to keep the mosquito population under control as more standing water remains following Hurricane Helene.
CAPE CORAL Memorial benches being removed from Jaycee Park in Cape Coral After years of discussions, the City of Cape Coral will start to remove items from Jaycee Park as part of ongoing improvements.
ST. JAMES CITY How residents of St. James City are coping after Helene Once known for sunsets and dolphins, the tiny island community of St. James City is once again cleaning up after a hurricane.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County woman and dog rescued from home during Helene Amidst the rising waters of Hurricane Helene, a woman and her dog sought safety atop the kitchen counter inside their Charlotte County home.
NAPLES Flooding impacts residents in River Park community after Helene Southwest Florida is still feeling the impacts from Helene, and a Naples community got the brunt of the storm.
ESTERO SWFL 12-year-old swimmer earns statewide recognition Last season Kallen Garnier-Chan achieved a national ranked top three time in the 800 and 1000 meter freestyle.
NORTH PORT Family continues legal battle with Heritage Insurance A husband and wife will not quit the fight with their homeowner’s insurance.
CAPTIVA Captiva restaurant surrounded by sand after Helene A Captiva restaurant was left almost unrecognizable after Helene, with piles of sand reaching the doors and windows of the establishment.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County offers showers and laundry facilities post-Helene Charlotte County has opened a comfort station equipped with showers and laundry facilities to aid residents struggling with storm recovery.
Horseshoe Beach Gov. DeSantis sends rescue operations to North Carolina after Helene Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference at Horseshoe Beach.
FORT MYERS Local Rabbi and Israeli soldier speak on Iran missile attack Israeli authorities said Iran launched dozens of missiles at the country.
PORT CHARLOTTE “It was just a monster in disguise,” Port Charlotte couple cleans up after Helene Wesley and Karen Wingate will never forget what they had for dinner September 27th.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IRS announces tax relief for those affected by Helene The IRS has just announced tax relief for people affected by Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS BEACH How the Fort Myers Beach community is handling Helene’s aftermath One storm hit Fort Myers Beach, but the damage is as different from block to block as the stories their homeowners tell
SOUTH FORT MYERS Submerged car in Fort Myers neighborhood has people worried A submerged car has neighbors worried that their pond will become polluted. One neighbor told WINK News that the vehicle has been in the pond since Hurricane Helene.
Collier County expands mosquito control district The Collier Mosquito Control District is expanding to different areas, and new tools are being used to keep the mosquito population under control as more standing water remains following Hurricane Helene.
CAPE CORAL Memorial benches being removed from Jaycee Park in Cape Coral After years of discussions, the City of Cape Coral will start to remove items from Jaycee Park as part of ongoing improvements.
ST. JAMES CITY How residents of St. James City are coping after Helene Once known for sunsets and dolphins, the tiny island community of St. James City is once again cleaning up after a hurricane.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County woman and dog rescued from home during Helene Amidst the rising waters of Hurricane Helene, a woman and her dog sought safety atop the kitchen counter inside their Charlotte County home.
NAPLES Flooding impacts residents in River Park community after Helene Southwest Florida is still feeling the impacts from Helene, and a Naples community got the brunt of the storm.
ESTERO SWFL 12-year-old swimmer earns statewide recognition Last season Kallen Garnier-Chan achieved a national ranked top three time in the 800 and 1000 meter freestyle.
NORTH PORT Family continues legal battle with Heritage Insurance A husband and wife will not quit the fight with their homeowner’s insurance.
CAPTIVA Captiva restaurant surrounded by sand after Helene A Captiva restaurant was left almost unrecognizable after Helene, with piles of sand reaching the doors and windows of the establishment.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County offers showers and laundry facilities post-Helene Charlotte County has opened a comfort station equipped with showers and laundry facilities to aid residents struggling with storm recovery.
Horseshoe Beach Gov. DeSantis sends rescue operations to North Carolina after Helene Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference at Horseshoe Beach.
Increased risk for severe weather on Sunday as tornado watches issued A powerful line of showers and storms will continue to push into Southwest Florida Sunday morning into the afternoon.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis declares State of Emergency for Lee, Collier, Hendry counties Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a State of Emergency for eight southern Florida counties ahead of Tropical Storm Eta. DeSantis said Saturday that “out of an abundance of caution,” he is issuing a State of Emergency for Lee, Hendry, Collier, Martin, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. To read DeSantis’ full executive order, click here.
TALLAHASSEE 10 SWFL schools chosen for state’s Civics and Debate Initiative Ten schools across Southwest Florida have been chosen to participate in the state’s second phase of the Civics and Debate Initiative. Florida Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran announced Wednesday that 102 schools were chosen based on the “success of the program’s first year and its work to elevate civic knowledge, skills and disposition for middle […]
NAPLES Southwest Florida shops struggle under excessive heat advisory Southwest Florida is under an excessive heat warning and local shops are struggling with the impact on customers.
Weekly COVID-19 update: 10,095 new cases reported and 290 deaths The following is weekly COVID-19 vaccine, case, and death data as reported by the Florida Department of Health for June 11 – June 17. FLORIDA RESIDENTS 2,310,881 CASES / 37,555 DEATHS up from 2,300,786 cases / 37,265 deaths 10,095 new cases reported 290 new deaths reported 10,659,464 people have received at least one dose up […]
the weather authority Feeling hotter with storms mainly inland for Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking more heat for this Friday along with scattered rain showers expected inland this afternoon.
FORT MYERS Doctors more and more connect physical and mental health People sometimes speak of a mind-body connection and never is that more evident than when it comes to health. Gina Britton knows that. Her physical ailments exacerbated her mental health challenges. “I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition,” Britton said. “I was diagnosed with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. And then I also was diagnosed with […]
FORT MYERS Teletherapy giving young teenagers tools to process mental health issues Therapists are seeing a spike in young teens with anxiety. Two local girls are learning how to navigate those emotions through a service making mental health more accessible. In pictures, 13-year-old Deonna Wilhoite and her 10-year-old sister Deriana are all smiles. But last summer, Deonna started experiencing panic attacks. “A first I was, like, really, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Florida panther killed by car near toll plaza on I-75 Another Florida panther has been killed this year in a vehicle collision in Collier County.
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County human trafficking victim tells her story to help others When you think of human trafficking, you may not think of Collier County. Unfortunately, human trafficking is a reality in Collier County and Southwest Florida as a whole. WINK News sat down with one woman born and raised in Naples who fell victim to human trafficking. She hopes her story will help others be more […]