Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyardCape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly possessing several files of child pornography on devices.
fort myers 7 people, 3 dogs displaced following house fire in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a house fire that has left seven people and three dogs without a home.
CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School employee accused of inappropriate behavior with 2 students We now have new details about the arrest of a Cape Coral instructional support aide at Island Coast High School accused of inappropriate relations with students.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman reunites with husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman has been reunited with her husband’s ashes after struggling with U.S. Postal Service to find them.
Tim Aten Knows: The Avenue set to break ground on Fifth An upscale mixed-use redevelopment project — The Avenue — will begin construction this quarter on a nearly two-block area of Fifth Avenue South from the former longtime property of St. George & the Dragon restaurant.
Demolition begins on former Winn-Dixie grocery in Estero The walls of the former grocery store at the northwest corner of Three Oaks Parkway and Coconut Road started coming down last month after reaching an agreement with nearby residents who filed suit to stop the project.
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis announces illegal immigrant enforcement collaboration with ICE Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken another step in tackling illegal immigration by announcing the state’s collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Near-record heat this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking more heat as near-record highs are to be expected this Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Sibling rivalry brewing between SWFL Super Bowl champions Philadelphia may be known as the city of brotherly love, but here in southwest Florida, there’s a brotherly rivalry brewing between two of our own.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mother warns others after falling victim to ticket fraud A mother’s intended surprise turned into a disappointment when she paid for Savannah Bananas tickets but never received them. The tickets were meant to be a special gift for her son.
Legal expert weighs in on 17-year-old found not guilty of murder of mom Collin Griffith, a 17-year-old, has been found not guilty in the death of his mother, Catherine Griffith, who was fatally stabbed in the neck.
FORT MYERS $150K worth of equipment stolen from Lee Health The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a hospital employee accused of stealing more than $150,000 worth of medical equipment from Lee Health.
NAPLES Award-winning stylist to host event during Naples Automotive Experience On Friday, an Emmy Award-winning Hollywood stylist will host Forever Fabulous, a charity event with the St. Matthew’s House.
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly possessing several files of child pornography on devices.
fort myers 7 people, 3 dogs displaced following house fire in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a house fire that has left seven people and three dogs without a home.
CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School employee accused of inappropriate behavior with 2 students We now have new details about the arrest of a Cape Coral instructional support aide at Island Coast High School accused of inappropriate relations with students.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman reunites with husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman has been reunited with her husband’s ashes after struggling with U.S. Postal Service to find them.
Tim Aten Knows: The Avenue set to break ground on Fifth An upscale mixed-use redevelopment project — The Avenue — will begin construction this quarter on a nearly two-block area of Fifth Avenue South from the former longtime property of St. George & the Dragon restaurant.
Demolition begins on former Winn-Dixie grocery in Estero The walls of the former grocery store at the northwest corner of Three Oaks Parkway and Coconut Road started coming down last month after reaching an agreement with nearby residents who filed suit to stop the project.
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis announces illegal immigrant enforcement collaboration with ICE Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken another step in tackling illegal immigration by announcing the state’s collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Near-record heat this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking more heat as near-record highs are to be expected this Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Sibling rivalry brewing between SWFL Super Bowl champions Philadelphia may be known as the city of brotherly love, but here in southwest Florida, there’s a brotherly rivalry brewing between two of our own.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mother warns others after falling victim to ticket fraud A mother’s intended surprise turned into a disappointment when she paid for Savannah Bananas tickets but never received them. The tickets were meant to be a special gift for her son.
Legal expert weighs in on 17-year-old found not guilty of murder of mom Collin Griffith, a 17-year-old, has been found not guilty in the death of his mother, Catherine Griffith, who was fatally stabbed in the neck.
FORT MYERS $150K worth of equipment stolen from Lee Health The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a hospital employee accused of stealing more than $150,000 worth of medical equipment from Lee Health.
NAPLES Award-winning stylist to host event during Naples Automotive Experience On Friday, an Emmy Award-winning Hollywood stylist will host Forever Fabulous, a charity event with the St. Matthew’s House.
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A weakened tropical wave 99L that was once tracked to move in the general direction of Southwest Florida is likely to change course as uncertainty remains about how strong it will be by early next week. Hurricane Hunter aircraft observed winds of only 10 mph shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday, while other measurements indicated winds of 20-25 mph. That’s weaker than previous models suggested it would be at this point. There weren’t thunderstorms around the center of circulation, another sign of weakness. The center was about 750 miles away from Southwest Florida as of 5 p.m. The wave contended with dry air, wind shear and the mountains of Hispanola on Thursday, all of which are unfavorable for development. However, all are expected to be less of a factor by Friday, giving the system a chance to strengthen. Forecast models have significant disagreement on just how strong it will become, and plenty of disagreement also exists about the possible path the system will take. Models should begin to paint a clearer picture Friday as the system moves toward the Bahamas. Until then, the general expectation is for more clouds and more rain in Southwest Florida on Monday and Tuesday. If the wave develops into a tropical storm, it would be named Hermine. Residents in Florida and across the Southeast and Gulf Coast need to monitor this system, but those who made basic hurricane preparations at the start of hurricane season in June need not take additional steps at this point. Visit WINK News Hurricane Central for more on what those basic preparations are, and for continuing coverage of the tropical system. Residents, officials keep eye on forecasts Some Southwest Florida residents admit they don’t have everything they need on hand. Scott Adams was shopping Thursday at a Home Depot and said he usually waits until the last minute to stock up. “I do have a generator; I keep quite a bit of water at the house, but it’s not too much more than that,” Adams said. “I’m usually so busy I kind of … you’re not exactly sure what’s going to be the outcome and so I wait.” Beyond basic preparations, select groups should take special precautions. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit instructs boaters to be mindful of rainwater that can build up and cause damage and to secure loose items that can blow away in heavy winds. Island residents and business owners should make sure they have the proper hurricane re-entry passes if authorities decide to close causeways. Marco Island officials spent Thursday testing equipment, fueling up generators and charging batteries and backup marine radios. The barrier island is low-lying, so storm surge and flooding are concerns in the event of a storm. Past storms have overflowed canals, destroyed docks and flooded roads on the island. Marco Island city workers checked storm drains Thursday to make sure they’re cleaned out. Police officers and firefighters fueled up boats and jet skis in case severe flooding necessitates a rescue. The city sent a memo telling first responders to make their preparations now so that they’ll be able to help the community if a storm approaches. The potential threat of a system impacting Southwest Florida has election officials worried turnout will be low Tuesday for the Florida primary election. Collier County officials encourage voters to cast their ballots in the next few days before the tropical system might become an issue.