A look at some of the damage in Golden Gate Estates

The aftermath of May 2020’s 9,000-acre fire in Golden Gate Estates. (Credit: WINK News)

As far as the eye can see, there’s scorched earth in the Golden Gate Estates area, where more than 8,600 acres have burned.

The Florida Forest Service on Friday gave WINK News an up-close look at the damage and at what firefighters are working against.

WATCH the report above.

Local Headlines

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for allegedly exposing himself to people in a South Fort Myers Walmart.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall for Tesla Cybertrucks due to potential issues with the accelerator.

Charlotte County deputies responded to an armed robbery call at a Dollar Store; then, the suspect tried to ram into one of the patrol cars.

A man has been arrested after allegedly looking underneath the stalls of the women’s restroom at a CVS store in Arcadia.

For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.