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Hot, humid forecast for Thursday
Our run of above-average heat continues, with high temperatures reaching the 80s across Southwest Florida. It will still feel humid and muggy as dew points remain in the 60s and 70s. As a result, areas of patchy dense fog will linger into the late morning. Boaters will find pleasant conditions on the water. One- to […]

Near-record heat with no rain in Tuesday’s forecast
High temperatures will reach the 80s under partly cloudy skies. It will sometimes feel humid, with dew points hitting the upper 60s and low 70s. Boaters can expect great conditions on the water. One- to 2-foot Gulf wave heights and a light chop are expected. No rain is in Tuesday’s forecast. We will keep […]

Police say 3 dead, 4 hurt in latest California shooting
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting at a short-term rental home in an upscale Los Angeles neighborhood early Saturday morning, police said. The shooting occurred at about 2:30 a.m. in the Beverly Crest neighborhood. This is at least the sixth mass shooting in California this month. Sgt. Frank Preciado of […]

Florida citrus growers take another hit; USDA reduces production forecast
Florida citrus growers took another hit Thursday, more than three months after Hurricane Ian swept through the heart of the industry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reduced a production forecast for the current growing season by 10 percent for oranges and 16.6 percent for grapefruit and specialty crops. Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Matt Joyner called […]
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NAACP seeks travel ban to Florida
An attack targeting black people in Florida is making one group say, stay away. This coming weekend, the NAACP Florida State conference voted unanimously to seek permission from its national headquarters to issue a travel advisory for the state of Florida. The NAACP in Florida believes that blacks in Florida are under attack. The president […]

Man accused of kidnapping, killing Diana Alvarez awaits decision on cell phone evidence
The man accused of kidnapping and killing 9-year-old Diana Alvarez is working on getting key cell phone evidence thrown out of his upcoming trial.

Most Wanted Wednesday: Some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects for March 22
This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida.

Researchers study mosquito species newly arriving in SWFL
A mosquito species native to South and Central America is invading Southwest Florida, which has people concerned about the potential spread of disease.