FEMA urging Florida residents to prepare for MiltonDeSantis declares state of emergency in 35 Florida counties ahead of Milton
FEMA urging Florida residents to prepare for Milton FEMA is monitoring Milton which is set to become a Category 3 Hurricane as it makes landfall in Florida on Wednesday.
DeSantis declares state of emergency in 35 Florida counties ahead of Milton In an X post on Saturday evening, Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in 35 Florida counties ahead of Milton.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents preparing for Tropical Storm Milton Another tropical system is taking aim at Florida. The devastation from Helene is still fresh on the minds of Sanibel residents, and they aren’t wasting time preparing.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County opens resource center for those affected by Helene Charlotte County has opened a multi-agency resource center at the Port Charlotte Town Center to help those affected by Helene.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY NHC calling for Milton to become a Category 3 hurricane The Weather Authority is tracking Tropical Storm Milton, the latest named storm which will lead to a week of heavy rain for southwest Florida beginning Sunday.
High-speed chase leads to PIT maneuver in Lee County A high-speed pursuit between a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and a vehicle ended in a PIT maneuver in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Farmer Mike’s 10th Annual Fall Festival kicks off in Lee County Saturday marks the start of the 10th Annual Fall Festival at Farmer Mike’s in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.
The Weather Authority answers your questions about storm surge Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tide.
Free sandbag locations available ahead of this weekend’s heavy rainfall The Weather Authority has been tracking a potential rainmaker that will impact our area from Sunday through Wednesday.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 7 Week seven was action packed for high school football teams all over southwest Florida. WINK News has the highlights and scores.
Baby girl born during Hurricane Helene A stork managed to fly through Hurricane Helen’s strong winds. Baby Addison Grace Hayes was born during the storm’s peak at Health Park Medical Center in Lee County.
SOUTHWEST FLOIRDA Southwest Florida prepares for approaching storms The southwest Florida community took on a lot of water during Hurricane Helene, and the approaching rainmaker this weekend is concerning for many living in flood-prone areas.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Exclusive: Eric Trump speaks to WINK News on father’s attempted assassination Former president Donald Trump is set to return to the site where he nearly lost his life in July and concerns over security are top of mind.
Potential increasing for tropical system to head towards Florida next week According to the Weather Authority, the potential is increasing for a tropical system to head towards Florida next week. The next name is Milton.
NORTH PORT North Port man accuses insurance carrier of fraud A North Port man went on 60 Minutes to accuse his home insurance carrier, Hertigate Insurance of fraud and worse.
FEMA urging Florida residents to prepare for Milton FEMA is monitoring Milton which is set to become a Category 3 Hurricane as it makes landfall in Florida on Wednesday.
DeSantis declares state of emergency in 35 Florida counties ahead of Milton In an X post on Saturday evening, Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in 35 Florida counties ahead of Milton.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents preparing for Tropical Storm Milton Another tropical system is taking aim at Florida. The devastation from Helene is still fresh on the minds of Sanibel residents, and they aren’t wasting time preparing.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County opens resource center for those affected by Helene Charlotte County has opened a multi-agency resource center at the Port Charlotte Town Center to help those affected by Helene.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY NHC calling for Milton to become a Category 3 hurricane The Weather Authority is tracking Tropical Storm Milton, the latest named storm which will lead to a week of heavy rain for southwest Florida beginning Sunday.
High-speed chase leads to PIT maneuver in Lee County A high-speed pursuit between a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and a vehicle ended in a PIT maneuver in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Farmer Mike’s 10th Annual Fall Festival kicks off in Lee County Saturday marks the start of the 10th Annual Fall Festival at Farmer Mike’s in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.
The Weather Authority answers your questions about storm surge Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tide.
Free sandbag locations available ahead of this weekend’s heavy rainfall The Weather Authority has been tracking a potential rainmaker that will impact our area from Sunday through Wednesday.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 7 Week seven was action packed for high school football teams all over southwest Florida. WINK News has the highlights and scores.
Baby girl born during Hurricane Helene A stork managed to fly through Hurricane Helen’s strong winds. Baby Addison Grace Hayes was born during the storm’s peak at Health Park Medical Center in Lee County.
SOUTHWEST FLOIRDA Southwest Florida prepares for approaching storms The southwest Florida community took on a lot of water during Hurricane Helene, and the approaching rainmaker this weekend is concerning for many living in flood-prone areas.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Exclusive: Eric Trump speaks to WINK News on father’s attempted assassination Former president Donald Trump is set to return to the site where he nearly lost his life in July and concerns over security are top of mind.
Potential increasing for tropical system to head towards Florida next week According to the Weather Authority, the potential is increasing for a tropical system to head towards Florida next week. The next name is Milton.
NORTH PORT North Port man accuses insurance carrier of fraud A North Port man went on 60 Minutes to accuse his home insurance carrier, Hertigate Insurance of fraud and worse.
List of donation locations in SWFL for Hurricane Michael victims If you would like to make a donation for those who have been impacted by Hurricane Michael, below is a list of places you can drop off you donation. Fort Myers Beach Locations: If you want to drop off supplies, organizers say you can bring them to 7205 Estero Boulevard at Fort Myers Beach. You […]
FORT MYERS COVID-19: Southwest Florida business updates and store closings In conjunction with Gulfshore Life Magazine, WINK News is keeping a list of business opening and closures in Southwest Florida. *We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, as circumstances are continuously changing you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information. NOTE: This is not a […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral mother wants safer roads after avoiding car crash Cape Coral’s ongoing utilities extension project has local roads ripped up, but it’s not stopping drivers from speeding down them. One mom in north Cape has lost her patience with those who are making it unsafe for people like her and her children. On Sunday, Sierra Steiner, a mother in north Cape Coral, said the […]
PINE ISLAND SWFL fishermen assure consumers about seafood quality amid red tide The Southwest Florida community grows more concerned about the effects of red tide every day, raising questions about air quality, solutions, and seafood. Customers are turning away from seafood, fearful that the fish they eat are swimming in the same water that is killing thousands of fish on our beaches. But the fishermen who catch […]
MATLACHA Matlacha annexation battle moves to court of appeals After years of protests, petitions and lots of passion, the Matlacha Civic Association’s case against Cape Coral has now made it to the Second District Court of Appeals in Tampa. Residents have been fighting to keep Matlacha from being annexed by Cape Coral, and now they may be closing in on a solution. The City […]
CAPE CORAL Increased rain causes muddy mess for Cape Coral utility project In north Cape Coral, the rain from Tropical Storm Gordon is making a muddy mess where crews are tearing up roads for the utilities extension project. On NW 35th Place near Embers Parkway West and Burnt Store Road rain is mixing with the piles of dirt creating a muddy mess. Monday night several roads north of […]
CAPE CORAL Convicted felon arrested after pulling a gun on people in Cape Coral A man with a criminal history was arrested for pulling a gun on three separate people, the Cape Coral Police Department said. Bryan Alfonso, 29, was arrested after major crimes detectives investigated three connected incidents. December 22, around 7:45 p.m., Cape police responded to Mermaid Liquor’s at 125 Del Prado Blvd N in reference to calls […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Suspect sought in attempted robbery of North Fort Myers woman An armed man attempted to rob a woman Monday evening outside her home on Foxlane Drive, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said. The victim arrived around 7 p.m. and returned a text message before exiting the car, according to Crime Stoppers. A man —allegedly posing as a person asking for directions—knocked on her window. When the […]
MATLACHA Rally on Matlacha aims to bring attention to SWFL water crisis Beach communities are turning into ghost towns as workers lose wages to the water quality crisis. It’s not just humans being affected, wildlife is dying off rapidly too, and one group is looking to protest the condition of our waterways. The protest comes on the heels of an announcement Friday from the US Army Corps […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Police ask for help Identifying two Burlington theft suspects Cape Coral Police are searching for two women who allegedly stole a shopping cart full of clothing from Burlington. The theft happened Monday at the Burlington, Formally known as Burlington Coat Factory, at 1810 NE Pine Island Rd, in Cape Coral around 8 p.m. Police say a two women came into the store and loaded up […]