Lee County Supervisor of Elections to mail sample ballotsThe Weather Authority: More rain and storms this Thursday afternoon and evening
Lee County Supervisor of Elections to mail sample ballots The Lee County Supervisor of Elections will soon begin sending out mail sample ballots for the upcoming 2024 election.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: More rain and storms this Thursday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking more rain and storms this Thursday, possibly heavily impacting some areas this afternoon.
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.
Lee County Supervisor of Elections to mail sample ballots The Lee County Supervisor of Elections will soon begin sending out mail sample ballots for the upcoming 2024 election.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: More rain and storms this Thursday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking more rain and storms this Thursday, possibly heavily impacting some areas this afternoon.
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.
WINK NEWS Tuesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 4,971 new cases and 101 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, there have been 1,984,425 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,947,834 Florida residents and 36,591 non-Florida residents. There are 32,499 Florida resident deaths reported, 612 non-resident deaths, and 82,584 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
LABELLE Hendry County food bank reports 20% increase in demand As the need grows in Southwest Florida, more food banks are passing out food to hundreds of families every day. The Harry Chapin Food Bank in Hendry County said there has been a 20 percent increase there since the last time they offered a mobile food pantry. Some 480 families were served by volunteers on […]
WINK NEWS Monday’s Coronavirus Updates: 2,826 new cases and 93 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Monday, there have been 1,979,634 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,943,135 Florida residents and 36,499 non-Florida residents. There are 32,348 Florida resident deaths reported, 611 non-resident deaths, and 82,307 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
Shooting in Clewiston leaves man dead A shooting in Clewiston left one man dead Tuesday afternoon. The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 34-year-old Jeremiah Terrell Johnson. Deputies said the shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of Carolina Avenue in the Harlem neighborhood. The investigation continues, and HCSO is asking anyone with information to call the Hendry […]
WINK NEWS Sunday’s Coronavirus Updates: 3,699 new cases, 30 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Sunday, there have been 1,976,808 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,940,380 Florida residents and 36,428 non-Florida residents. There are 32,255 Florida resident deaths reported, 605 non-resident deaths, and 82,256 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
Florida Disaster Fund raises nearly $64 million, money reaches local nonprofits including Better Together Since Hurricane Ian, WINK News has been closely monitoring the state-administered Florida Disaster Fund, established in 2004 and reactivated after Hurricane Ian. As of Aug. 11, the entire $63 million raised through the fund has been allocated to service organizations across the state.
WINK NEWS Saturday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,244 new cases and 80 new deaths reported As of 3 p.m. Saturday, there have been 1,973,109 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,936,788 Florida residents and 36,321 non-Florida residents. There are 32,225 Florida resident deaths reported, 604 non-resident deaths, and 82,202 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For state […]
Scattered storms come back Saturday Scattered storms are expected to affect Southwest Florida in the afternoon and evening hours for your Saturday. For any of your outdoor activities, expect scattered storms all throughout the weekend. Storm activity will begin brewing around 2 p.m., mainly inland in Hendry and Collier counties. The storms will start over inland zones and will continue […]
FORT MYERS Friday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,214 new cases and 105 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Friday, there have been 1,967,865 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,931,613 Florida residents and 36,252 non-Florida residents. There are 32,145 Florida resident deaths reported, 599 non-resident deaths, and 82,006 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Thursday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,065 new cases, 92 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Thursday, there have been 1,962,651 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,926,494 Florida residents and 36,152 non-Florida residents. There are 32,040 Florida resident deaths reported, 599 non-resident deaths, and 81,763 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]