Businesses to reopen in Marco Island after Irma

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. Businesses in Marco Island are planning to reopen their doors to the public more than three weeks after Hurricane Irma.

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Last day of hurricane season; temperatures return to normal after brief cold snap

The WINK News Weather Authority keeps Southwest Florida up to date with its hourly weather forecast, seven days a week.

Pine Island parents concerned about middle school proximity plan

A proximity plan for middle schools is meant to keep kids in schools closer to where they live. But some parents that WINK News spoke to on pine island said that’s not quite the case for them under the latest proposal.

Alico Road reopens following concrete spill

Sections of Alico Road were temporarily closed due to a concrete spill, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

Punta Gorda man arrested hours after pleading guilty to guncharge

A Punta Gorda man has been arrested on numerous charges, hours after taking a plea deal for a felony offense.

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By a 3 – 2 vote, Lee County Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass won his fight to send Lee County’s legislative delegation a letter opposing the lawmakers’ idea of having voters elect a mayor or county executive and doing away with a hired county manager.

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