Fort Myers CRA discusses downtown expansionPunta Gorda couple salvages what’s left after dramatic rescue
FORT MYERS Fort Myers CRA discusses downtown expansion On Wednesday, the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency discussed an expansion of the area they oversee.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda couple salvages what’s left after dramatic rescue A Punta Gorda couple is awaiting FEMA assistance after dealing with damage from Helene.
BOCA GRANDE Rebuilding after Hurricane Helene and avoiding contractor pitfalls Neighbors across Southwest Florida and beyond are picking up the pieces and assessing the damage left by Hurricane Helene.
PORT CHARLOTTE Areas of Port Charlotte flooded due to heavy rain Some areas of Port Charlotte are underwater after heavy rain Wednesday evening.
PINE ISLAND The Greater Pine Island Alliance is seeking volunteers to help recovery efforts The Greater Pine Island Alliance is looking for volunteers, and age or skill set does not matter; if you want to help, they have a job for you.
FORT MYERS Whiskey Creek residents frustrated by worsened flooding Whiskey Creek residents do not know why flooding has worsened, but they said they want something done about it.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs firefighters rescue a bulldog in Helene’s aftermath In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Bonita Springs Fire Station 27 received a guest: a sweet little bulldog.
FGCU professor speaks on port worker strike 45,000 port workers on the East and Gulf Coasts are officially on strike as of Wednesday after their labor contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance expired.
CAPE CORAL Oasis head football coach leading the Sharks after 22 years with Cape Coral Police Oasis High School head football coach Brice Bearman in his first season after retiring from the Cape Coral Police Department after 22 years.
NAPLES Naples City Council votes to repair Naples Pier Though Helene did cause further damage to the Naples Pier, the city manager said it would not get in the way of its reconstruction.
Florida voter registration deadline upcoming Monday, Oct. 7, is the deadline to register to vote in November’s general election.
FORT MYERS BEACH The future of Church of the Ascension after Helene One of the hardest hit churches by Hurricane Ian is on Fort Myers Beach. Church of the Ascension got more water from Helene, but there wasn’t much left to damage.
HARLEM HEIGHTS How were Harlem Heights residents affected by Helene? A community filled with water nearly two years ago is dry two years later, even after the storm surge of Helene, and now residents told us why.
PUNTA GORDA Harbor Belle residents in Punta Gorda on day 7 with no power after Helene Hurricane Helene’s impact on an RV park in Punta Gorda has left the community in the sweltering heat with nowhere else to turn.
Lee County Sheriff implementing new bus stop signs to improve safety The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has installed three bus stop signs throughout Lee County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers CRA discusses downtown expansion On Wednesday, the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency discussed an expansion of the area they oversee.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda couple salvages what’s left after dramatic rescue A Punta Gorda couple is awaiting FEMA assistance after dealing with damage from Helene.
BOCA GRANDE Rebuilding after Hurricane Helene and avoiding contractor pitfalls Neighbors across Southwest Florida and beyond are picking up the pieces and assessing the damage left by Hurricane Helene.
PORT CHARLOTTE Areas of Port Charlotte flooded due to heavy rain Some areas of Port Charlotte are underwater after heavy rain Wednesday evening.
PINE ISLAND The Greater Pine Island Alliance is seeking volunteers to help recovery efforts The Greater Pine Island Alliance is looking for volunteers, and age or skill set does not matter; if you want to help, they have a job for you.
FORT MYERS Whiskey Creek residents frustrated by worsened flooding Whiskey Creek residents do not know why flooding has worsened, but they said they want something done about it.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs firefighters rescue a bulldog in Helene’s aftermath In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Bonita Springs Fire Station 27 received a guest: a sweet little bulldog.
FGCU professor speaks on port worker strike 45,000 port workers on the East and Gulf Coasts are officially on strike as of Wednesday after their labor contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance expired.
CAPE CORAL Oasis head football coach leading the Sharks after 22 years with Cape Coral Police Oasis High School head football coach Brice Bearman in his first season after retiring from the Cape Coral Police Department after 22 years.
NAPLES Naples City Council votes to repair Naples Pier Though Helene did cause further damage to the Naples Pier, the city manager said it would not get in the way of its reconstruction.
Florida voter registration deadline upcoming Monday, Oct. 7, is the deadline to register to vote in November’s general election.
FORT MYERS BEACH The future of Church of the Ascension after Helene One of the hardest hit churches by Hurricane Ian is on Fort Myers Beach. Church of the Ascension got more water from Helene, but there wasn’t much left to damage.
HARLEM HEIGHTS How were Harlem Heights residents affected by Helene? A community filled with water nearly two years ago is dry two years later, even after the storm surge of Helene, and now residents told us why.
PUNTA GORDA Harbor Belle residents in Punta Gorda on day 7 with no power after Helene Hurricane Helene’s impact on an RV park in Punta Gorda has left the community in the sweltering heat with nowhere else to turn.
Lee County Sheriff implementing new bus stop signs to improve safety The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has installed three bus stop signs throughout Lee County.
WINK NEWS Sunday’s Coronavirus Updates: 3,987 new cases, 29 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Sunday, there have been 2,008,349 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,971,271 Florida residents and 37,078 non-Florida residents. There are 32,742 Florida resident deaths reported, 627 non-resident deaths, and 83,446 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Wednesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,885 new cases, 42 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, there have been 2,096,747 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,057,359 Florida residents and 39,388 non-Florida residents. There are 33,822 Florida resident deaths reported, 654 non-resident deaths, and 86,292 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
FORT MYERS Saturday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,105 new cases and 62 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Saturday, there have been 2,004,362 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,967,372 Florida residents and 36,990 non-Florida residents. There are 32,713 Florida resident deaths reported, 624 non-resident deaths, and 83,381 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Tuesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,556 new cases, 70 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, there have been 2,090,862 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,051,647 Florida residents and 39,215 non-Florida residents. There are 33,780 Florida resident deaths reported, 654 non-resident deaths, and 86,065 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
HENDRY COUNTY SR-29 reopens after brush fire in Hendry County A 250-acre brush fire has been 100 percent contained along SR-29 in Hendry County. The Florida Highway Patrol reopened the road around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. The fire was located on Sears Rd., and several agencies were on scene. No structures were threatened. The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said the Duda labor camp was evacuated. Trust […]
HENDRY COUNTY Family prays for teen in serious condition after crash claims father, sister A family is praying for a miracle. One of their loved ones is fighting for her life after two others were taken in a deadly crash. The Galindo family held a candlelight vigil Friday, as family members were in shock but holding onto hope for 13-year-old Kiana Galindo who was critically injured in the crash […]
FORT MYERS Saturday’s Coronavirus Updates: 6,017 new cases and 66 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Saturday, there have been 2,077,032 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,038,204 Florida residents and 38,828 non-Florida residents. There are 33,652 Florida resident deaths reported, 654 non-resident deaths, and 85,678 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
FORT MYERS Friday’s Coronavirus Updates: 6,490 new cases and 92 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Friday, there have been 2,071,015 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,032,387 Florida residents and 38,628 non-Florida residents. There are 33,586 Florida resident deaths reported, 653 non-resident deaths, and 85,538 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
FORT MYERS Hendry County man volunteers to help those affected by Hurricane Laura; how you can help Howling winds, flying debris — we know the feeling. “My wife and I live in a fifth wheel RV so we don’t sit them out anymore. We get out of town when they come to Fort Myers,” said Red Cross volunteer, Bill Roy, of Hendry County. But this time as Hurricane Laura grew in the […]
LEE COUNTY Hurricane-related scams investigated by Hurricane Ian Response Team Amira Fox, the Florida State Attorney, announced the activation of the Hurricane Ian Response Team (HIRT). According to the Office of the State Attorney Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Lee County, you should call 239-533-1342 if you think you’re the victim of a hurricane-related scam. This includes contractor fraud and unlicensed contracting. When you […]