North Port man accuses insurance carrier of fraudAdopt a Mangrove event helps protect Sanibel’s shoreline
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.
Adopt a Mangrove event helps protect Sanibel’s shoreline Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation invited you to adopt your very own mangrove tree. The program allows volunteers to adopt and grow mangrove seedlings to help the island’s storm surge defense.
BOKEELIA Community comes together to help Bokeelia fish house The owner of Capt’n Con’s Fish House recently said she didn’t think they would be able to keep their doors open.
Fort Myers Beach couple remains positive ahead of heavy rain Fort Myers Beach is projected to receive inches of rain on Saturday, a little over a week after Helene. A Fort Myers Beach couple remains positive despite losing so much during Helene.
Lee County School District announces Helene makeup days Hurricane Helene canceled school days across Southwest Florida, and now schools are making up for the lost days.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors worried about future rain in Port Charlotte Flooded streets and road closure signs. These aren’t from a hurricane. Just an afternoon rain shower.
Charlotte Sheriff opposes Amendment 3 A highly debated topic that is going to be on the ballot in the state of Florida this November is Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana.
CAPTIVA Sanibel and Captiva picking back up after Helene It’s a race against the clock for all of Southwest Florida as communities pick up from Hurricane Helene. Rain is in the forecast again.
FORT MYERS BEACH A village helps a man rebuild on Fort Myers Beach With Helene on our minds, it’s hard to miss the impact Hurricane Ian still has on so many people two years later.
Charlotte County says they don’t have drainage issues in Port Charlotte A community left water logged over and over again is ready for it to end.
Bank of America says outages have been fixed Bank of America said an apparent glitch that caused widespread outages has been fixed.
TICE Second woman dead after September stabbing in Tice A second woman is dead after a stabbing. It happened on Sept. 20 on Montgomery Avenue in Tice.
VILLAS WINK News Game of the Week: Oasis at ECS Our WINK News Game of the Week brings us to Evangelical Christian School as the Sentinels host the Oasis High School Sharks.
FORT MYERS WINK News Player of the Week: Bishop Verot QB Carter Smith Our week six Wink News player of the week is one of the best in Lee County and the country: Bishop Verot High School quarterback Carter Smith.
FEMA offering disaster survivor assistance for those impacted by Helene If your home flooded during Hurricane Helene, you’re probably gutting the drywall and drying everything out as best you can, but what else do you need to do to get the help you need?
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.
Adopt a Mangrove event helps protect Sanibel’s shoreline Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation invited you to adopt your very own mangrove tree. The program allows volunteers to adopt and grow mangrove seedlings to help the island’s storm surge defense.
BOKEELIA Community comes together to help Bokeelia fish house The owner of Capt’n Con’s Fish House recently said she didn’t think they would be able to keep their doors open.
Fort Myers Beach couple remains positive ahead of heavy rain Fort Myers Beach is projected to receive inches of rain on Saturday, a little over a week after Helene. A Fort Myers Beach couple remains positive despite losing so much during Helene.
Lee County School District announces Helene makeup days Hurricane Helene canceled school days across Southwest Florida, and now schools are making up for the lost days.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors worried about future rain in Port Charlotte Flooded streets and road closure signs. These aren’t from a hurricane. Just an afternoon rain shower.
Charlotte Sheriff opposes Amendment 3 A highly debated topic that is going to be on the ballot in the state of Florida this November is Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana.
CAPTIVA Sanibel and Captiva picking back up after Helene It’s a race against the clock for all of Southwest Florida as communities pick up from Hurricane Helene. Rain is in the forecast again.
FORT MYERS BEACH A village helps a man rebuild on Fort Myers Beach With Helene on our minds, it’s hard to miss the impact Hurricane Ian still has on so many people two years later.
Charlotte County says they don’t have drainage issues in Port Charlotte A community left water logged over and over again is ready for it to end.
Bank of America says outages have been fixed Bank of America said an apparent glitch that caused widespread outages has been fixed.
TICE Second woman dead after September stabbing in Tice A second woman is dead after a stabbing. It happened on Sept. 20 on Montgomery Avenue in Tice.
VILLAS WINK News Game of the Week: Oasis at ECS Our WINK News Game of the Week brings us to Evangelical Christian School as the Sentinels host the Oasis High School Sharks.
FORT MYERS WINK News Player of the Week: Bishop Verot QB Carter Smith Our week six Wink News player of the week is one of the best in Lee County and the country: Bishop Verot High School quarterback Carter Smith.
FEMA offering disaster survivor assistance for those impacted by Helene If your home flooded during Hurricane Helene, you’re probably gutting the drywall and drying everything out as best you can, but what else do you need to do to get the help you need?
WINK NEWS Friday’s Coronavirus Updates: 11,543 new cases and 210 new deaths As of 2:30 p.m. Friday, there have been 1,763,873 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,731,931 Florida residents and 31,942 non-Florida residents. There are 27,457 Florida resident deaths reported, 456 non-resident deaths, and 73,970 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. According […]
HENDRY COUNTY New facility in Hendry County used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection makes AIA official point of entry A groundbreaking is underway for a big new security facility in Hendry County that will be used by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency. The new facility will make Airglades International Airport an official point of entry for the United States. At 4,000 square feet—this $2.1 million facility will turn AIA into the first […]
WINK NEWS Thursday’s Coronavirus Updates: 7,711 new cases, 228 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Thursday, there have been 1,752,330 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,720,760 Florida residents and 31,570 non-Florida residents. There are 27,247 Florida resident deaths reported, 451 non-resident deaths, and 73,631 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. According […]
WINK NEWS Wednesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 6,979 new cases, 197 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, there have been 1,744,619 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,712,326 Florida residents and 32,293 non-Florida residents. There are 27,019 Florida resident deaths reported, 453 non-resident deaths, and 73,266 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. According […]
FORT MYERS Thursday’s Coronavirus Updates: 17,192 new cases, 127 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Thursday, there have been 1,323,315 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,300,528 Florida residents and 22,787 non-Florida residents. There are 21,673 Florida resident deaths reported, 317 non-resident deaths, and 62,868 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. *Numbers […]
WINK NEWS Tuesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 10,533 new cases, 137 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, there have been 1,737,640 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,705,632 Florida residents and 32,008 non-Florida residents. There are 26,822 Florida resident deaths reported, 447 non-resident deaths, and 72,858 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. According […]
FORT MYERS Wednesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 13,871 new cases, 137 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, there have been 1,306,123 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,283,701 Florida residents and 22,422 non-Florida residents. There are 21,546 Florida resident deaths reported, 311 non-resident deaths, and 62,508 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. *Numbers […]
FORT MYERS Monday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,730 new cases, 206 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Monday, there have been 1,727,107 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,695,300 Florida residents and 31,807 non-Florida residents. There are 26,685 Florida resident deaths reported, 444 non-resident deaths, and 72,454 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. According […]
WINK NEWS Important numbers & websites Contact phone numbers, online information, and resources you’ll need most before, during, and after a hurricane. Emergency Operations Centers Lee: (239)533-0622 Collier: (239)252-3600 Charlotte: (941)833-4000 DeSoto: (863)993-4831 Glades: (863)946-6020 Hendry: (863)674-5400 Hotlines FEMA Disaster Assistance/ Registration: 800-621-3362, TTY: 800-462-7585 U.S. Small Business Administration: 800-659-2955, TTY: 800-877-8339 FEMA Fraud Hotline: 866-720-5721 Report false claims: 800-323-8603 State […]
FORT MYERS Tuesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 12,075 new cases, 101 new deaths reported As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, there have been 1,292,252 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,270,063 Florida residents and 22,189 non-Florida residents. There are 21,409 Florida resident deaths reported, 309 non-resident deaths, and 62,142 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. *Numbers […]