TS Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW Gulf, heading eastLee County officials to hold Facebook Live update ahead of Milton
TS Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW Gulf, heading east Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, and it is predicted to reach hurricane status in less than 24 hours.
FORT MYERS Lee County officials to hold Facebook Live update ahead of Milton The Lee County Public Safety Director, Ben Abes, and the county commissioners are set to provide updates regarding Tropical Storm Milton.
SANIBEL Sanibel officials to provide live update on storm preparations ahead of Milton Sanibel’s mayor, Richard Johnson, and the city manager, Dana Souza, are set to provide a live update on storm preparations.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Rain & storms across SWFL throughout Sunday The Weather Authority is tracking heavy rain and storms on Sunday, especially in the afternoon and evening.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis urges Floridians to prepare for Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference to update the public on preparations for Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to become a hurricane in less than 24 hours.
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 Sunday’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.
TS Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW Gulf, heading east Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, and it is predicted to reach hurricane status in less than 24 hours.
FORT MYERS Lee County officials to hold Facebook Live update ahead of Milton The Lee County Public Safety Director, Ben Abes, and the county commissioners are set to provide updates regarding Tropical Storm Milton.
SANIBEL Sanibel officials to provide live update on storm preparations ahead of Milton Sanibel’s mayor, Richard Johnson, and the city manager, Dana Souza, are set to provide a live update on storm preparations.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Rain & storms across SWFL throughout Sunday The Weather Authority is tracking heavy rain and storms on Sunday, especially in the afternoon and evening.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis urges Floridians to prepare for Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference to update the public on preparations for Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to become a hurricane in less than 24 hours.
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 Sunday’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.
FORT MYERS New eye institute opening at Golisano Children’s Hospital this fall WINK News has an exclusive first look at a new eye institute opening for children in our area. The building off Summerlin Road and San Carlos Boulevard will double the current exam space offered at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Its long, narrow rooms are also specifically designed for eye exams. The original pediatric ophthalmologist at Golisano, […]
NEAR BRADENTON Lee County mom says Florida psychiatric facility failed her teen daughter: ‘It was scary’ Mental health care is an essential community service, but many individuals are unable to find adequate treatment programs. Overall, Florida ranks 49th in the U.S. for access to care, and people in our own community are feeling the effects.
LEE COUNTY ‘Our hospital right now is at capacity’ Lee Health CEO calls for more vaccinations, unity On Sunday, Lee Health admitted 92 COVID-19 positive patients to its hospitals, the most in a single day throughout the pandemic. Lee Health CEO Larry Antonucci said, “That 92 is just chilling to me,” during a news conference Monday at Golisano Children’s Hospital. They say 639 COVID-19 patients are isolated in their hospitals (inpatient). On […]
LEE COUNTY Parents weigh pros and cons of vaccinating their children against COVID-19 The School District of Lee County and Golisano’s Children Hospital have partnered to offer seven clinics in the next week where children ages 5 to 17 can get a vaccine to protect against COVID-19. Mike Evans who has a 10-year-old son has questions that many parents have when it comes to vaccinating their children. “Is […]
COLLIER COUNTY Son of Collier County Sheriff’s Office employee fights rare cancer 11-year-old Dominick Nino is fighting a rare form of Leukemia at Golisano Children’s Hospital. But, luckily, he’s not fighting alone. Lights from the cruisers of Collier County Sheriff’s deputies and trucks of firefighters showed up at the hospital. This is something Dominick and his family will never forget. The bond between deputies is like the bond […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY 14-year-old’s family thankful he is alive after he was bitten by a rattlesnake in Charlotte County A 14-year-old is in the hospital fighting against venom after being bitten by a rattlesnake near Burnt Store Road and Rio Togas Road in Charlotte County. The family of the teen, who goes by JJ, said he has been in the ICU since Monday. His grandmother said he has undergone many procedures and has received […]
WINK NEWS Riverdale High School supports 11-year-old boy battling cancer Local high school athletes found a way to cheer on a boy battling cancer. Dominick Nino is 11 years old, and he’s been living at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida since January. Cheerleaders and football players from Riverdale High School had a big surprise in store for Dominick when they brought a little of […]
WINK NEWS Lee schools partner with Golisano Children’s Hospital to offer COVID-19 vaccinations The School District of Lee County and Golisano Children’s Hospital are partnering to hold COVID-19 Vaccine clinics for students ages 5-17, parents, and employees. Child vaccines, adult vaccines and boosters will be available, according to the district. The clinics are offered at no cost, and receiving the vaccine is completely optional. Parents or guardians of […]
LEE COUNTY Mobile clinic administers COVID-19 vaccines at Lee County schools A mobile clinic is making its way to Lee County schools, and it’s open to anyone looking to get the coronavirus vaccine. Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida’s mobile clinic was stationed at Three Oaks Middle School Wednesday. The School District of Lee County told us the mobile vaccine clinic is about convenience and providing […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health sees rise in children with COVID-19 symptoms Lee Health is asking the public to mask their children after a steep rise in emergency department visits at Golisano Children’s Hospital. According to the hospital system, the children’s hospital saw 200 emergency room visits on Thursday with 123 children exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. “For comparison, the children’s hospital emergency department typically received about 75 visits […]