What to do in SWFL: July 12-14

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This weekend, there’s a ton of things to do to celebrate all around Southwest Florida. WINK FM’s Jason Drew is keeping track of it all.

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A soggy Saturday for Southwest Florida

Scattered showers and storms will develop this afternoon and into this evening. If you have any Saturday plans, keep the rain gear nearby!

Tropical Storm Arlene forms in Gulf; workweek ends with scattered rain

Tropical Storm Arlene has formed in the Gulf of Mexico as of the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 40 miles per hour. The storm is expected to weaken by Friday night. The impact for Southwest Florida’s forecast remains low, with slightly amplified moisture fueling scattered storms through […]

NAPLES

Tin City in Naples celebrating 100 years

Waterfront shops, restaurants, and even some alligator petting are all part of a Centennial celebration at Tin City in Naples.

CAPE CORAL

Roof leaking at Cape Coral church months after Ian’s damage

Rain is leaking onto church pews and stage equipment at Grace Church in Cape Coral, and with each passing storm, the flooding inside gets worse.

FORT MYERS BEACH

Deadly crash on Fort Myers Beach Friday night

According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Estero Boulevard off of Buccaneer Drive shortly before 8 p.m.

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LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

DeSantis speaks with WINK News in South Carolina. Here’s what he said.

Governor DeSantis is on the campaign trail all week discussing his vision for the future of America. On Friday his ‘Great American Comeback Tour’ had two stops in South Carolina.

SWFL food truck industry experiences successes and speed bumps

A vacationer walks up and down the green carpet, beholding the scene in front of him. There are four food options flanking the north and five flanking the south side of Celebration Park in Naples, a pioneer in the burgeoning Southwest Florida food truck scene. These are restaurants on wheels, and Tony Murgo—wearing a T-shirt, […]

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Heavy rain in SWFL leaves streets, yards flooded

Flooding in Southwest Florida after heavy rain cascaded across our area into the late evening.

CENTENNIAL PARK

No more free parking in downtown Fort Myers: What to know about app

Parking under the bridge used to be free for the first two hours, but that will change. If you want to park and enjoy Centennial Park or downtown, download the passport parking app and pay from your phone.

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Sanibel businesses reopening after Hurricane Ian with optimistic Hurricane-season outlook

A tale of three businesses all recovering and reopening after Hurricane Ian after the long road to recovery.

FHP Trooper transported to hospital after fentanyl exposure in Charlotte County

While conducting a traffic stop, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper was transported to a hospital after being exposed to fentanyl in Charlotte County.

Everblades begin Kelly Cup Finals Saturday for back-to-back championship bid

Four wins separate the Florida Everblades from becoming back-to-back Kelly Cup Champions.

Teen-built airplane takes flight in Naples

One of humanity’s greatest inventions was building an airplane that could soar through the skies. And now you have teens crafting those same wings, by themselves, that has soared in the skies over Naples. In July, it will fly to Wisconsin for a global fly-in convention, which draws more than 650,000 people from 90 countries. […]

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