Sanibel residents preparing for Tropical Storm MiltonCharlotte County opens resource center for those affected by Helene
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.
PORT CHARLOTTE Concerns over drainage issues in Port Charlotte One community’s concern is about high water and flooding because of a poor drainage system in Port Charlotte.
IMMOKALEE Def Leppard, Brad Paisley and Train to headline Immokalee’s Harvest Nights Music Festival Def Leppard, Brad Paisley, Train and many more bands will be performing at Harvest Nights Music Festival in Immokalee this November.
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.
PORT CHARLOTTE Concerns over drainage issues in Port Charlotte One community’s concern is about high water and flooding because of a poor drainage system in Port Charlotte.
IMMOKALEE Def Leppard, Brad Paisley and Train to headline Immokalee’s Harvest Nights Music Festival Def Leppard, Brad Paisley, Train and many more bands will be performing at Harvest Nights Music Festival in Immokalee this November.
Volunteers needed to work for “Let’s Feed Lee” food drive A food drive in Lee County is looking for volunteers to assist in “Let’s Feed Lee.” The Harry Chapin Food Bank is partnering with United Way of Lee County in “Let’s Feed Lee”, a food drive that aims to raise food for people in need. Participating in the food drive is easy, all you have […]
Cape Coral 4-vehicle crash snarls traffic on Pine Island Rd. in Cape A four-vehicle crash snarled traffic Saturday afternoon on Pine Island Road, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. The crash took place around 12:30 p.m. at the 1700 block of Northeast Pine Island Road, police said. Two lanes of eastbound traffic will be blocked until around 3 p.m. Drivers are advised to avoid the area […]
FORT MYERS Program offers free after school meals for several Lee County schools Several schools in Lee County will participate in the Afterschool Meals Program, according to a spokesperson for the Lee County School District. The program, starting in August, provides free snacks and meals to students participating in after school programs, according to Lee County schools. The following schools are part of the “Supper Program”: J. Colin […]
Cape Coral Crash snarls traffic on Pine Island Road in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is on scene of a traffic crash with a vehicle on fire at the 1300 block of NE Pine Island Road. Westbound traffic is being diverted/rerouted at the intersection of NE Pine Island Road and Del Prado Boulevard. Please avoid the area and seek an alternate route.
CAPE CORAL Citizen tips lead to arrest of Home Depot, Lowe’s theft suspect Cape Coral Police arrest a man on two counts of retail theft thanks to tips from citizens. On March 25, Calvin Frank Kirchner, 31, allegedly stole items from the Home Depot at 2508 Skyline Blvd. Then on March 29, police say Kirchner entered the Lowes at 1651 NE Pine Island Rd. and stole more items, […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man wins $1M from lottery scratch-off game Robert Mulroy, of Cape Coral, claimed a $1 million prize in the $10,000,000 WORLD CLASS CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee, one day after celebrating his 43rd birthday. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $748,000.00. Mulroy purchased his winning ticket from 7-Eleven, located at 601 Southwest […]
CAPE CORAL Traffic signal coming to deadly NE Cape Coral intersection A fix is on the way to stop crashes at a dangerous intersection in Cape Coral. The light will go up on NE Pine Island Road where it intersects NE 24th Avenue and Hancock Creek South Boulevard. WINK News obtained nearly half a dozen crash reports at this intersection since the beginning of 2018. PDF: […]
CAPE CORAL Friday night crash kills Cape Coral man A late night crash Friday ended in the death of a Cape Coral man. Cape Police responded to the scene of a serious crash in the area of Pine Island Road and Pondella Road. Westbound lanes of Pine Island Road were shut down while deputies conducted an investigation. The person killed was identified as Wes […]
Nearly $2.6 million private island up for grabs in SWFL A $2 million property sitting on a private island is up for grabs in Southwest Florida. Jeff Antle and Cecilia Ancures are potential buyers for the 4-acre property between Sanibel and Pine Island. “I think the fact that it’s your own island. There’s nobody else on the island, it’s all yours. You get great views […]
PINE ISLAND Homeowners out thousands after SWFL contractor didn’t deliver Customers of one Southwest Florida building manufacturer are fed up with the company after they say the business’s owner took their cash and did not deliver. Robin Meyer was looking forward to building her dream house on Pine Island. “It’s our forever home, our retirement home,” she said. More than a year and a half […]