Here’s the rundown of traffic following the Caloosahatchee Bridge closureDeath Investigation conducted at Cape Coral home
WINK NEWS Here’s the rundown of traffic following the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure Traffic was lighter than expected as motorists rearranged their normal commutes following the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure.
CAPE CORAL Death Investigation conducted at Cape Coral home The Cape Coral Police Department is conducting a death investigation after discovering one dead person and another injured.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Scattered rain and storms for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a slightly cooler Monday, with scattered rain expected to develop throughout the afternoon and evening.
NORTH FORT MYERS LeeTran closes several bus stops near Caloosahatchee Bridge LeeTran has temporarily closed several bus stops due to the Caloosahatchee Bridge pedestrian walkway project.
CAPE CORAL Trial set to begin for Wade Wilson, the man accused of killing two women A man accused of killing two Cape Coral women in 2019 is set to appear in court for trial.
FORT MYERS Navigating your way around the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure this workweek WINK News helps you navigate your way around the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure. It will remain closed through August 11.
Lee County Man accused of pointing a gun toward a juvenile faces several charges Lee County Deputies released new details about Canuto Alvarado’s arrest. He’s accused of pointing a gun at a child.
NAPLES Pursuit ends with man jumping into retention pond; suspect arrested A hot chase with law enforcement ended with a man jumping into a retention pond near the Naples Airport.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA A purrfect companion; June is shelter cat adoption month Cuddle up with the purr-fect companion this summer! June is National Adopt-a-cat Month.
Preparing for hurricane season with Florida sales tax holiday It’s time to shop until you drop, but it’s not your everyday kind of shopping. With the start of the 2024 hurricane season, it’s time to prepare for any upcoming storms.
LEHIGH ACRES Authorities respond to vehicle fire in Lehigh Acres Authorities in Lehigh Acres responded to a vehicle fire Saturday afternoon.
GOLDEN GATE CCSO investigates stabbing in Golden Gate The Collier County Sheriff’s office is investigating a stabbing in Golden Gate.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Some rain makes its way back into the forecast Sun and clouds for your Sunday with an increased chance of rain.
NORTH PORT Interstate 75 reopens after brush fire forces closure North Port brush fire led to evacuations and temporarily closed 75.
BOCA GRANDE Coast Guard rescues 8 people near Boca Grande Seven adults and a child were rescued by the Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew after their boat began sinking.
WINK NEWS Here’s the rundown of traffic following the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure Traffic was lighter than expected as motorists rearranged their normal commutes following the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure.
CAPE CORAL Death Investigation conducted at Cape Coral home The Cape Coral Police Department is conducting a death investigation after discovering one dead person and another injured.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Scattered rain and storms for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a slightly cooler Monday, with scattered rain expected to develop throughout the afternoon and evening.
NORTH FORT MYERS LeeTran closes several bus stops near Caloosahatchee Bridge LeeTran has temporarily closed several bus stops due to the Caloosahatchee Bridge pedestrian walkway project.
CAPE CORAL Trial set to begin for Wade Wilson, the man accused of killing two women A man accused of killing two Cape Coral women in 2019 is set to appear in court for trial.
FORT MYERS Navigating your way around the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure this workweek WINK News helps you navigate your way around the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure. It will remain closed through August 11.
Lee County Man accused of pointing a gun toward a juvenile faces several charges Lee County Deputies released new details about Canuto Alvarado’s arrest. He’s accused of pointing a gun at a child.
NAPLES Pursuit ends with man jumping into retention pond; suspect arrested A hot chase with law enforcement ended with a man jumping into a retention pond near the Naples Airport.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA A purrfect companion; June is shelter cat adoption month Cuddle up with the purr-fect companion this summer! June is National Adopt-a-cat Month.
Preparing for hurricane season with Florida sales tax holiday It’s time to shop until you drop, but it’s not your everyday kind of shopping. With the start of the 2024 hurricane season, it’s time to prepare for any upcoming storms.
LEHIGH ACRES Authorities respond to vehicle fire in Lehigh Acres Authorities in Lehigh Acres responded to a vehicle fire Saturday afternoon.
GOLDEN GATE CCSO investigates stabbing in Golden Gate The Collier County Sheriff’s office is investigating a stabbing in Golden Gate.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Some rain makes its way back into the forecast Sun and clouds for your Sunday with an increased chance of rain.
NORTH PORT Interstate 75 reopens after brush fire forces closure North Port brush fire led to evacuations and temporarily closed 75.
BOCA GRANDE Coast Guard rescues 8 people near Boca Grande Seven adults and a child were rescued by the Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew after their boat began sinking.
Surviving and thriving. It’s easy to say, but for lots of families, it’s hard to do. Hurricane Ian, for example, exposed how hard it is to thrive under the most difficult of circumstances. The powerful winds and massive surges changed the course of many lives, including those of mom Sahara Hines and her 4-year-old daughter Kenna. Family Initiative, a non-profit agency here in Lee County, is looking for help from you as it tries to put together an emergency preparedness playbook for families, especially those with kids on the autism spectrum. “Hurricane Ian happened, and we did lose electricity. It was just trying to explain those things to her and not totally understanding what was going on,” said Sahara. Trying because Kenna is on the autism spectrum. Challenges only get worse when the routine goes haywire for any reason. It doesn’t have to be a hurricane. That’s where Family Initiative steps in. “Structure for kids with autism is so important and to know what’s coming,” said Anjali Van Drie, VP of Family Initiative. Any of us experience anxiety, but even more so with our kids or our families—a lot of sensory and dietary needs. The nonprofit provides services to families with kids on the spectrum and clinicians who specialize in behavioral and occupational therapy. Family Initiative reopened two days after Hurricane Ian. “This is where Kenna goes for occupational therapy, and some of these tools are particularly important in times of an emergency,” Sahara said. The agency knew they had to be there to help struggling families and kids like Sahara and Kenna. You can help Sahara and Kenna and Family Initiative by responding to a survey that will help the agency and Lee County better understand what support families need if or when the next hurricane strikes. The survey runs until the end of March. Click here to fill it out.