WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean saw the damage, which was not as bad as Hurricane Ian but worse than Hurricane Helene. On the island, you’ll see debris and garbage from the wind and water lines ...

To utilize the county’s free service, residents must present the following before disposing of their hurricane debris.

The day after Hurricane Milton threatened Southwest Florida, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office took to the skies to survey the damage left behind. WINK News reporter Liz Biro got an exclusive look ...

but Hurricane Milton’s approach of Florida’s Gulf Coast led to its cancellation. Following the cancellation there was concern surrounding when the meeting could be rescheduled to meet the mid ...

WINK News reporter Esly Davis spoke with Leanne, a homeowner in Englewood whose lake house was ravaged by Hurricane Milton. The search for help has been fraught with challenges. Leanne’s home ...

Due to safety concerns following Hurricane Milton, residents of Manasota Key do not have access to their homes. Charlotte County residents are anxious following the effects of Hurricane Milton ...

GET IT ON G E T I T O N On Tuesday, WINK News anchor Taylor Wirtz heard stories of people who triumphed in the face of disaster and are just starting to get back to their jobs. The Wyvern Hotel in ...

According to South Seas General Manager Shawn Farrell, the resort was left with substantial damage in the wake of Hurricane Milton ... Another piece of good news for the resort, the new ...

GET IT ON G E T I T O N Several businesses in Downtown Punta Gorda are closed as the recovery effort continues after Hurricane Milton. One business impacted by both Hurricane Helene and Milton was ...

It’s been a week since Hurricane Milton, and Burton Webb is still digging out his home. The storm took so much from Manasota key, but prowling looters are looking to take more. “It’s a shame ...

WINK News reporter Paul Dolan spoke with two election supervisors in Lee and Collier counties to get the details on what you need for a stress-free voting experience. Early voting in Southwest ...

A popular Southwest Florida restaurant, The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill, was destroyed the night it reopened following Hurricane Milton ... CBS affiliate WINK News spoke with the fire department's ...