‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidationHomeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
Immokalee ‘The eyes always draw me in’; Immokalee portrait artist turns dark times into color One of Southwest Florida best portrait artist, Martha Maria Cantu, almost gave up art. Now she’s on the forefront of the city of Immokalee, to make her community filled with color.
GOLDEN GATE Collier commissioners approve agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate Collier commissioners unanimously approved a long term lease and operating agreement to reopen the Golden Gate golf course Tuesday.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcyclists ride in SWFL to help veterans battle suicide A group of veterans from the American Legion are grabbing their helmets and boots for a motorcycle ride to bring awareness to the staggering rates of suicide among veterans.
SARASOTA Alleged sexual abuse victims of Port Charlotte priest comes forward Father Riley worked at three churches in Charlotte County and another in Naples. On Friday, new allegations emerged from a news conference in Sarasota.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte priest accused of sexual abuse appears in court A priest accused of sexually abusing four altar boys in Iowa nearly 40 years ago returned to Charlotte County court.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema prepares for opening at Mercato The newest movie theater in Southwest Florida opens April 29, and it does so with an array of entertainment offerings that go beyond the usual options across the region.
Let’s Waffle opens in Cape Coral Let’s Waffle is one of two businesses the Feix family launched locally, with the FMS Florida Boat Tours and Limousine Service owned and operated by Feix’s husband, Alexander.
Planned Punta Gorda hotel, pub, brewery faces construction delay Kevin Doyle, owner of Celtic Ray Public House Irish pub in downtown Punta Gorda, and his partner, S4 Global Investments, were found in violation of the city’s exposed soils code.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
Immokalee ‘The eyes always draw me in’; Immokalee portrait artist turns dark times into color One of Southwest Florida best portrait artist, Martha Maria Cantu, almost gave up art. Now she’s on the forefront of the city of Immokalee, to make her community filled with color.
GOLDEN GATE Collier commissioners approve agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate Collier commissioners unanimously approved a long term lease and operating agreement to reopen the Golden Gate golf course Tuesday.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcyclists ride in SWFL to help veterans battle suicide A group of veterans from the American Legion are grabbing their helmets and boots for a motorcycle ride to bring awareness to the staggering rates of suicide among veterans.
SARASOTA Alleged sexual abuse victims of Port Charlotte priest comes forward Father Riley worked at three churches in Charlotte County and another in Naples. On Friday, new allegations emerged from a news conference in Sarasota.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte priest accused of sexual abuse appears in court A priest accused of sexually abusing four altar boys in Iowa nearly 40 years ago returned to Charlotte County court.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema prepares for opening at Mercato The newest movie theater in Southwest Florida opens April 29, and it does so with an array of entertainment offerings that go beyond the usual options across the region.
Let’s Waffle opens in Cape Coral Let’s Waffle is one of two businesses the Feix family launched locally, with the FMS Florida Boat Tours and Limousine Service owned and operated by Feix’s husband, Alexander.
Planned Punta Gorda hotel, pub, brewery faces construction delay Kevin Doyle, owner of Celtic Ray Public House Irish pub in downtown Punta Gorda, and his partner, S4 Global Investments, were found in violation of the city’s exposed soils code.
Hurricane Central Forecast Doppler 3X Interactive Radar Hurricane Central WX Cameras Storm Handbook 2023 Storm names Arlene Bret Cindy Don Emily Franklin Gert Harold Idalia Jose Katia Lee Margot Nigel Ophelia Philippe Rina Sean Tammy Vince Whitney The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale rates storms by categories 1 through 5 based on their intensity. These categories may change as a hurricane becomes stronger or weaker during the course of the storm Check the details WINK NEWS Storm Coverage FORT MYERS BEACH Catching up with Fort Myers Beach rebuilding efforts and FEMA’s code restrictions While waiting to see how much the fight to preserve most of Lee County’s 25% flood insurance discount will turn out, WINK News found that nowhere is the proximity of moving forward and moving out so intertwined as Fort Myers Beach. MATLACHA Matlacha is still a mess post-Ian 18 months later with little rebuilt, people on Matlacha say it’s still a mess and a constant reminder of hurricane Ian. LEE COUNTY As thousands brace for a spike in their flood insurance premiums, federal lawmakers go to bat Flood insurance costs will go up for some Lee County homeowners. Now, federal lawmakers are stepping in to help. FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach 18 months later: recovery and reopening Eighteen months after Hurricane Ian, Fort Myers Beach has shown tremendous progress, but painful reminders of what happened remain. FORT MYERS BEACH Hurricane Ian 18 months later: Restaurants rebuilt or retired Restaurants on Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel, open for years and intertwined with everyday people, disappeared under a catastrophic storm surge as Hurricane Ian tore through the area exactly 18 months ago today. Storm Handbook Before During After NAPLES City of Naples holds new FEMA maps open house The open houses provided people with more information about the updated flood maps and answered any questions or concerns they may have had. PUNTA GORDA Free CERT training class for disaster preparedness Charlotte County Emergency Management is spreading the word about CERT Basic Training for disaster preparedness. Local author writes hurricane preparedness book to ease children’s concern Hurricane concerns can affect everyone, including children. A local author wanted to help relief those concerns with a preparedness book. MIAMI Nearing peak hurricane season, NHC watching new development With peak hurricane season less than two weeks away, the National Hurricane Center is observing more Atlantic developments and monitoring several named systems. LEE COUNTY Lee County evacuation routes & zones Click HERE for an interactive searchable map of Lee County evacuation zones. COLLIER COUNTY Collier County evacuation routes & zones Click HERE for an interactive map of evacuation zones. Collier County storm surge zones Charlotte County storm surge zones 2023 WINKHurricane Guide The latest breaking updates from WINK News, delivered straight to your email inbox. Check the Guide Hurricane 101 View all SWFL Storm related maps View all PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take. FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards. BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary. FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian. Storm Maps View all LEE COUNTY Lee County evacuation routes & zones Click HERE for an interactive searchable map of Lee County evacuation zones. COLLIER COUNTY Collier County evacuation routes & zones Click HERE for an interactive map of evacuation zones. Collier County storm surge zones Charlotte County storm surge zones
FORT MYERS BEACH Catching up with Fort Myers Beach rebuilding efforts and FEMA’s code restrictions While waiting to see how much the fight to preserve most of Lee County’s 25% flood insurance discount will turn out, WINK News found that nowhere is the proximity of moving forward and moving out so intertwined as Fort Myers Beach.
MATLACHA Matlacha is still a mess post-Ian 18 months later with little rebuilt, people on Matlacha say it’s still a mess and a constant reminder of hurricane Ian.
LEE COUNTY As thousands brace for a spike in their flood insurance premiums, federal lawmakers go to bat Flood insurance costs will go up for some Lee County homeowners. Now, federal lawmakers are stepping in to help.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach 18 months later: recovery and reopening Eighteen months after Hurricane Ian, Fort Myers Beach has shown tremendous progress, but painful reminders of what happened remain.
FORT MYERS BEACH Hurricane Ian 18 months later: Restaurants rebuilt or retired Restaurants on Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel, open for years and intertwined with everyday people, disappeared under a catastrophic storm surge as Hurricane Ian tore through the area exactly 18 months ago today.
NAPLES City of Naples holds new FEMA maps open house The open houses provided people with more information about the updated flood maps and answered any questions or concerns they may have had.
PUNTA GORDA Free CERT training class for disaster preparedness Charlotte County Emergency Management is spreading the word about CERT Basic Training for disaster preparedness.
Local author writes hurricane preparedness book to ease children’s concern Hurricane concerns can affect everyone, including children. A local author wanted to help relief those concerns with a preparedness book.
MIAMI Nearing peak hurricane season, NHC watching new development With peak hurricane season less than two weeks away, the National Hurricane Center is observing more Atlantic developments and monitoring several named systems.
LEE COUNTY Lee County evacuation routes & zones Click HERE for an interactive searchable map of Lee County evacuation zones.
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County evacuation routes & zones Click HERE for an interactive map of evacuation zones.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
LEE COUNTY Lee County evacuation routes & zones Click HERE for an interactive searchable map of Lee County evacuation zones.
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County evacuation routes & zones Click HERE for an interactive map of evacuation zones.