Hendry County (WINK News)

Hendry County to give out sandbags in preparation for Eta

Hendry County Commissioners announce that they have sandbags available for pickup. Residents will need to bring their own shovels and are responsible for loading the sandbags into their vehicles. Hendry County asks that each resident limit themselves to 25 sandbags. They also advise that some locations may run out of bags, so be advised that […]

COVID-19 walk-up and rapid-result testing start at CenturyLink site

The Florida Division of Emergency Management COVID-19 Testing Site at CenturyLink Sports Complex will change from a drive-through to a walk-up site and will begin offering rapid-results antigen tests effective Saturday, Oct. 24. There are no out-of-pocket costs to you and it’s available for all ages. A government-issued ID is required for testing. Pre-registration is […]

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Crews put out fire at abandoned home in Tice, investigate cause

A fire broke out at an abandoned home in Fort Myers Monday afternoon. The fire took place in the 300 block of Fairfax Drive in Tice. Tice Fire Chief Ted Ross says it was originally a tree on fire. “We had a 911 call about a potential tree on fire. When we were in route, […]

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Food Network star Guy Fieri in Naples on Saturday

Guy Fieri dined in Naples on Saturday. The star of shows such as “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” and “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” Fieri was at Pazzo! Cucina Italiana on Fifth Avenue South. Others dining in the restaurant at the time say Fieri was kind and posed for and autographed photos for them. The […]

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CollierCARES announces they’re reopening applications starting Monday

A second chance at funds and assistance that so many families and small businesses need. For individuals to qualify for the funds, they must be full-time Collier County residents and behind on basic payments such as rent or mortgage. For businesses, they must be located within Collier County and employ 50 people or fewer. Those […]

SUV of missing Belle Isle woman located

On Saturday, the Orlando Sentinel reported that an SUV possibly belonging to Stephanie Chitwood Hollingsworth was found in Orlando in a retention pond, according to Orlando Police. Police have since confirmed the vehicle belonged to Hollingsworth. SUV possibly belonging to missing Belle Isle woman found in Orlando retention pond, police say https://t.co/dIrIWUQVYC pic.twitter.com/Lx5wLxXs6h — Orlando […]

Florida DOH says error prevents Saturday’s daily coronavirus update

The Florida Department of Health did not release a daily coronavirus update on Saturday, as they have since the pandemic began. The daily data includes updated information such as new COVID-19 cases, death totals and county-by-county breakdowns. The DOH said they received approximately 400,000 previously reported COVID-19 test results on Friday from a private lab. […]

FHP responds to crash with injuries along Daniels Pkwy in south Fort Myers

Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash with injuries on Daniels Parkway in south Fort Myers Tuesday. According to FHP, state troopers were at the scene of a crash near the intersection with Chamberlain Parkway and Daniels. There appeared to be multiple cars involved, and traffic in the area was backed up for as far […]

Cape Coral Police need your help identifying fraud suspects

The Cape Coral Police are looking for two men who went into the Cape Coral Sam’s Club and used cloned credit cards for purchases. The men entered Sam’s Club on Southwest Pine Island Road in Cape Coral and came out with two large purchases. If you have any information about these suspects or their identities, […]