Weather Authority is monitoring strong storms moving through SWFL

WINK Weather Authority team is tracking strong storms with heavy rain moving across Southwest Florida.

Storms are developing inland and moving to the northwest into Charlotte County.

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Pine Island residents getting “Better Together” with helpful volunteers

Volunteers for the non-profit group “Better Together” supplied essential items to communities following the storm.

Tropical Storm Rina strengthened slightly; Updates on Tropical Storm Philippe

The NHC 5 a.m. Friday advisory, a slight increase in forward speed is expected over the next seven days as Rina is moving northwest

The Community of Matlacha reflects on one-year since Ian

Reflect, remember, and rebuild. That was the theme Thursday evening at the Matlacha Remembrance Ceremony one-year after Hurricane Ian tore through the community.

Reconnecting with WINK News viewer who called in during Ian

During the peak of Hurricane Ian, many SWFL residents tuned into WINK News, calling in for guidance.

Fight to keep Fort Myers Beach Elementary one year after Ian

The school’s future brought out so many emotions, from anger and sadness to tears and smiles, but one thing was obvious: the passion everyone had for the school.

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Tropical Storm Idalia swoops through Carolinas, leaves a trail of destruction in Florida and Georgia

Rescue and repair efforts continued in Florida’s remote Big Bend area where Idalia made landfall Wednesday.

Idalia exits Georgia as tropical storm, forecast to move northeast into Atlantic

Hurricane Idalia’s Has made landfall as a category 3 storm as of 7:45 a.m.

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Charlotte County Schools closely monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia

Students in Charlotte County public schools will have classes Monday. The rest of the week will depend on Idalia.

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Overcoming loss and pushing forward one year after Ian

When WINK first introduced Colleen Schilinski days after Ian had ripped apart her mobile home in Englewood, her story touched so many.

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CCSO confirms arrest of Christopher Worrell, in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Christopher Worrell has been arrested by the FBI with the support of Collier County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the January 6 Capitol riot.

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Damage recovery in Collier County one year after Hurricane Ian

The damage from Hurricane Ian is still being felt a year later, especially in areas such as Collier County.

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