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 Thursday’s Coronavirus Updates: 6,790 new cases, 69 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Thursday, there have been 2,064,525 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,026,083 Florida residents and 38,442 non-Florida residents. There are 33,494 Florida resident deaths reported, 649 non-resident deaths, and 85,373 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Wednesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,294 new cases and 97 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, there have been 2,057,735 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,019,500 Florida residents and 38,235 non-Florida residents. There are 33,425 Florida resident deaths reported, 647 non-resident deaths, and 85,197 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 […]
FORT MYERS Tuesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,062 new cases and 91 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, there have been 2,052,441 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,014,354 Florida residents and 38,087 non-Florida residents. There are 33,338 Florida resident deaths reported, 645 non-resident deaths, and 84,973 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Monday’s Coronavirus Updates: 3,374 new cases and 36 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Monday, there have been 2,047,379 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,009,408 Florida residents and 37,971 non-Florida residents. There are 33,247 Florida resident deaths reported, 644 non-resident deaths, and 84,707 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
HENDRY COUNTY Crash with injuries on SR-29 in Hendry County, roadway clear Florida Highway Patrol and Hendry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash with injuries on State Road 29 in Hendry County Monday. According to FHP, the crash caused a complete road block that delayed traffic for a while before being cleared. The crash remains under investigation.
FORT MYERS Friday deadline to apply for disaster loans after January tornadoes Friday is the last day to apply for disaster loans after January’s tornadoes in Southwest Florida. These are low-interest loans available to people and businesses in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties, where many people were left with serious damage after the severe weather. Loan applications must be submitted no later than Friday. Visit […]
FORT MYERS Saturday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,883 new cases and 26 new deaths As of 2 p.m. Saturday, there have been 2,039,062 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,001,325 Florida residents and 37,737 non-Florida residents. There are 33,142 Florida resident deaths reported, 641 non-resident deaths, and 84,561 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Friday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,750 new cases and 159 new deaths As of 2 p.m. Friday, there have been 2,033,179 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,995,548 Florida residents and 37,631 non-Florida residents. There are 33,116 Florida resident deaths reported, 640 non-resident deaths, and 84,406 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS 3 SWFL moms find strength, support in each other during pandemic struggles Women lost a staggering $800 billion in income in just the last year. While business bounces back, ladies are still struggling to return to work, and there are two reasons many believe the pandemic has hurt women so much more than men. Consider three women with very different backgrounds: Teshawna Barton, Krystal Hartman, and Megan […]