Traffic mania on Pondella Road and US-41 following Caloosahatchee Bridge closureGov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Fort Myers
NORTH FORT MYERS Traffic mania on Pondella Road and US-41 following Caloosahatchee Bridge closure Headaches ensue on Pondella Road and US-41 as motorists deal with day two of the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure.
FORT MYERS Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Fort Myers Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a press conference in Fort Myers.
The Weather Authority Hot afternoon with scattered storms this evening The Weather Authority is tracking hot temperatures with storms expected to develop along the east of I-75 in the afternoon and into the evening.
FORT MYERS Lee County to give update on flood insurance discount Lee County leaders are set to provide an update on the ongoing battle with FEMA regarding the 25% flood insurance discount for residents.
Lee County to give update on FEMA flood insurance discount Lee County will give an update on the issue at Tuesday’s county commissioners meeting at 9:30 a.m.
NAPLES Lorenzo Walker Technical High School students protest closure Students showed up Monday to the Collier County school board meeting in an effort to save Lorenzo Walker Technical High School.
FORT MYERS Lessons Learned: Day 1 of Caloosahatchee Bridge closures A domino effect of traffic delays, the Caloosahatchee bridge closure had hundreds of drivers searching for a new route on Monday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Storm Watch 2024: Ensuring Your Safety, Insuring Your Future this hurricane season Protecting your family, your home and yourself. The hurricane season has arrived and WINK News is here to help you prepare.
Safely securing your boat as a storm approaches Whether your boat rides out a storm on land or in the water, there are steps you can take to increase the odds it won’t get damaged.
Hurricane Hunter who flew into Ian shares his story and the team’s critical mission The Hurricane Hunters fly directly into the world’s worst weather. Hurricane Ian is high on that list.
PORT CHARLOTTE As a new hurricane season begins, thousands still have open insurance claims from Ian A family of six has lived in their Port Charlotte driveway since Ian. They are battling Citizens Insurance over their claim.
BONITA SPRINGS 2 dogs, 2 cats rescued from garage fire in Bonita Springs According to the Bonita Springs Fire Department, firefighters received a call about a structure fire in a garage before 11 a.m. Monday.
CAPE CORAL ‘That monster was the last one to talk to her’; victim’s family speaks out against accused murderer Wade Wilson is facing the death penalty if convicted in the deaths of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz.
FORT MYERS Drivers ticketed for cutting through North Fort Myers parking lot Driver after driver after driver who had no regard for anyone else, got aggressive while trying to get from North Fort Myers to downtown.
AVE MARIA Family of child drowning victim, Ave Maria community mourn loss A family is dealing with a tragedy in Ave Maria after a child drowned in the town’s water park.
NORTH FORT MYERS Traffic mania on Pondella Road and US-41 following Caloosahatchee Bridge closure Headaches ensue on Pondella Road and US-41 as motorists deal with day two of the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure.
FORT MYERS Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Fort Myers Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a press conference in Fort Myers.
The Weather Authority Hot afternoon with scattered storms this evening The Weather Authority is tracking hot temperatures with storms expected to develop along the east of I-75 in the afternoon and into the evening.
FORT MYERS Lee County to give update on flood insurance discount Lee County leaders are set to provide an update on the ongoing battle with FEMA regarding the 25% flood insurance discount for residents.
Lee County to give update on FEMA flood insurance discount Lee County will give an update on the issue at Tuesday’s county commissioners meeting at 9:30 a.m.
NAPLES Lorenzo Walker Technical High School students protest closure Students showed up Monday to the Collier County school board meeting in an effort to save Lorenzo Walker Technical High School.
FORT MYERS Lessons Learned: Day 1 of Caloosahatchee Bridge closures A domino effect of traffic delays, the Caloosahatchee bridge closure had hundreds of drivers searching for a new route on Monday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Storm Watch 2024: Ensuring Your Safety, Insuring Your Future this hurricane season Protecting your family, your home and yourself. The hurricane season has arrived and WINK News is here to help you prepare.
Safely securing your boat as a storm approaches Whether your boat rides out a storm on land or in the water, there are steps you can take to increase the odds it won’t get damaged.
Hurricane Hunter who flew into Ian shares his story and the team’s critical mission The Hurricane Hunters fly directly into the world’s worst weather. Hurricane Ian is high on that list.
PORT CHARLOTTE As a new hurricane season begins, thousands still have open insurance claims from Ian A family of six has lived in their Port Charlotte driveway since Ian. They are battling Citizens Insurance over their claim.
BONITA SPRINGS 2 dogs, 2 cats rescued from garage fire in Bonita Springs According to the Bonita Springs Fire Department, firefighters received a call about a structure fire in a garage before 11 a.m. Monday.
CAPE CORAL ‘That monster was the last one to talk to her’; victim’s family speaks out against accused murderer Wade Wilson is facing the death penalty if convicted in the deaths of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz.
FORT MYERS Drivers ticketed for cutting through North Fort Myers parking lot Driver after driver after driver who had no regard for anyone else, got aggressive while trying to get from North Fort Myers to downtown.
AVE MARIA Family of child drowning victim, Ave Maria community mourn loss A family is dealing with a tragedy in Ave Maria after a child drowned in the town’s water park.
Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms produced hail and funnel clouds. A viewer from Lehigh Acres sent in a video of pattering hail in Lehigh Acres. More hail video just now from a @WINKNews viewer in Lehigh Acres from strong storms in Southwest Florida. @stormhour @NWSTampaBay pic.twitter.com/8TcUQpjcXV — Matt Devitt (@MattDevittWX) May 1, 2024 Another viewer sent us a video of a funnel cloud found. According to Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt, there are no reports of a touchdown. NEW VIDEO: Funnel cloud spotted in the area noted below near the Charlotte / Desoto County line at 5:10 PM in Southwest Florida. Just east of the Live Oak community. No reports yet of a touchdown, but if that changes we'll let you know. @WINKNews @NWSTampaBay https://t.co/xjABdiB461 pic.twitter.com/2w5PApES5x — Matt Devitt (@MattDevittWX) May 1, 2024 Click here for the latest weather updates.