NHC has bumped up Milton’s peak intensity forecast to 120mphPunta Gorda residents loading up on sandbags ahead of Milton
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY NHC has bumped up Milton’s peak intensity forecast to 120mph 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.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents loading up on sandbags ahead of Milton With Tropical Storm Milton developing in the tropics and heavy rain expected Sunday, people in Charlotte County are getting prepared by loading up their cars with sandbags.
NORTH FORT MYERS Debris from Helene has neighbors worrying about Milton While many are still trying to pick up the pieces left from Hurricane Helene, residents in North Fort Myers still have a lot of leftover debris piling up.
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.
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.
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.
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.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY NHC has bumped up Milton’s peak intensity forecast to 120mph 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.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents loading up on sandbags ahead of Milton With Tropical Storm Milton developing in the tropics and heavy rain expected Sunday, people in Charlotte County are getting prepared by loading up their cars with sandbags.
NORTH FORT MYERS Debris from Helene has neighbors worrying about Milton While many are still trying to pick up the pieces left from Hurricane Helene, residents in North Fort Myers still have a lot of leftover debris piling up.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PORT CHARLOTTE Miracle Monday: teen survives brain-eating amoeba It’s Miracle Monday, and today we meet a 14-year-old boy who is proving his doctors wrong.
FORT MYERS Miracle Monday: mother uses valuable skill in crucial situation It’s Miracle Monday, and today we recall how a nightmare became a miracle, simply because a mom knew what to do.
CAPE CORAL Miracle Monday: How one family is turning tragedy into hope for others A mom is sharing how her world changed after a tragedy in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Miracle Monday: Toddler receives heart transplant for 3rd birthday Looking at 4-year-old Bryson Gardner, you’d have no idea he’s persevered through more than someone 20 times his age.
CAPE CORAL German couple gets surprise wedding thanks to one SWFL organization A German couple who is no stranger to surprises gets a surprise wedding in Southwest Florida. They were on vacation when their twin girls decided to come early. Their little bundles of joy have been at Golisano Children’s Hospital for more than a month, causing the couple to miss their wedding. Still, the Southwest Florida […]
FORT MYERS 6-year-old rings bell to celebrate her final chemo treatment A 6-year-old is celebrating her final chemo treatment by ringing the bell. Ever Young was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma just before she turned four, she began chemo at Golisano and is now in remission. That’s a tough girl who rang the bell at Golisano Children’s Hospital. She took on and conquered cancer. Jimmy Young, Ever’s […]
LEE COUNTY Emergency C-section after 25 weeks leads to smallest baby born at HealthPark Medical Center Darionna, a newborn baby weighing just 9 1/2 ounces, less than a Coke can, is the smallest baby ever born at HealthPark Medical Center.
SOUTH FORT MYERS NICU nurses recall Lee Health history, celebrate Golisano Children’s Hospital’s 5th birthday For some, it’s hard to believe Golisano Children’s Hospital is already celebrating the 5th birthday of its $200 million state-of-the-art facilities. We caught up with some nurses in the NICU who will tell you, time flies when you’re taking care of our tiniest patients. Years of fundraising and construction all lead up to the parade […]
FORT MYERS Miracle Monday: ER doctor competes in 80-mile paddleboard race to fight cystic fibrosis On this week’s Miracle Monday, you’ll meet a doctor who will literally cross the ocean for his patients.
FORT MYERS 5-year-old with leukemia celebrates final chemotherapy treatment, rings bell at Golisano Children’s Hospital A five-year-old girl has crossed a major finish line in her fight against leukemia. She rang the bell at Golisano Children’s Hospital to signify the end of her chemotherapy treatments after being diagnosed two years ago. Five-year-old Autumn Spassatempo was diagnosed with leukemia in January 2020, just before the pandemic hit. She has been fighting […]