Overbilled for overflow of water; Residents stuck with hefty water billScoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit
Food drive for mental health awareness While someone may look healthy, they may be fighting a real inner battle.
FORT MYERS Overbilled for overflow of water; Residents stuck with hefty water bill The Moore’s make ends meet living at The Cove for almost a year.
ESTERO Scoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit FGCU’s Brandon Dwyer is one of the big time performers in NIL despite having never scored a single point in his entire Eagle career.
What happens after a nuisance alligator is captured? For alligators, the month of May means we are in the heart of mating season in the Sunshine State.
Exclusive: Interview with woman who shares hope of recovery on National Fentanyl Awareness Day Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that in 2020 they seized nearly two thousand grams of fentanyl. In 2023, that number jumped to over 8,000.
ESTERO FGCU star in the circle reflects on historical senior season The Eagles’ ace told WINK News she is focused on making every moment count before she hangs up her cleats for the last time.
NAPLES Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crash Pastrami Dan’s in Naples welcomed customers once again, with people waiting at the door.
FGCU Two FGCU softball players playing for those who impacted their lives Two FGCU softball players, Riley Oakes and Olivia Black, are playing for friends who impacted their lives in a major way.
Police: Cape Coral man breaks into ex-girlfriend’s home, kills fish named ‘Bean’ A man has been arrested after police said he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, damaged her property and killed her pet fish.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers family blessed with new home In about sixty days, Myrtle Dillard’s home on Lincoln Boulevard went from being run-down and unlivable to brand new.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman’s student loans forgiveness after consolidation One Port Charlotte woman was skeptical of her student loan consolidation and potential forgiveness but an email over the weekend changed her life.
FORT MYERS Allegations against Lee County animal shelter An animal activist group said a local animal shelter is failing to find homes for stray pets, among other complaints.
PORT CHARLOTTE Court hearing held for Trails End Drive murder suspects Two suspects in the Trails End Drive murders were meant to appear in court on Tuesday.
IRVING, Texas (AP) Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after police allege he threatened to stab 7-Eleven workers Police have arrested a man who threatened to stab two 7-Eleven gas station employees with a knife.
Food drive for mental health awareness While someone may look healthy, they may be fighting a real inner battle.
FORT MYERS Overbilled for overflow of water; Residents stuck with hefty water bill The Moore’s make ends meet living at The Cove for almost a year.
ESTERO Scoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit FGCU’s Brandon Dwyer is one of the big time performers in NIL despite having never scored a single point in his entire Eagle career.
What happens after a nuisance alligator is captured? For alligators, the month of May means we are in the heart of mating season in the Sunshine State.
Exclusive: Interview with woman who shares hope of recovery on National Fentanyl Awareness Day Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that in 2020 they seized nearly two thousand grams of fentanyl. In 2023, that number jumped to over 8,000.
ESTERO FGCU star in the circle reflects on historical senior season The Eagles’ ace told WINK News she is focused on making every moment count before she hangs up her cleats for the last time.
NAPLES Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crash Pastrami Dan’s in Naples welcomed customers once again, with people waiting at the door.
FGCU Two FGCU softball players playing for those who impacted their lives Two FGCU softball players, Riley Oakes and Olivia Black, are playing for friends who impacted their lives in a major way.
Police: Cape Coral man breaks into ex-girlfriend’s home, kills fish named ‘Bean’ A man has been arrested after police said he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, damaged her property and killed her pet fish.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers family blessed with new home In about sixty days, Myrtle Dillard’s home on Lincoln Boulevard went from being run-down and unlivable to brand new.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman’s student loans forgiveness after consolidation One Port Charlotte woman was skeptical of her student loan consolidation and potential forgiveness but an email over the weekend changed her life.
FORT MYERS Allegations against Lee County animal shelter An animal activist group said a local animal shelter is failing to find homes for stray pets, among other complaints.
PORT CHARLOTTE Court hearing held for Trails End Drive murder suspects Two suspects in the Trails End Drive murders were meant to appear in court on Tuesday.
IRVING, Texas (AP) Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after police allege he threatened to stab 7-Eleven workers Police have arrested a man who threatened to stab two 7-Eleven gas station employees with a knife.
At 11 p.m. on August 1, NHC still expects Isaias to become a Hurricane overnight. The storm is now 80 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 105 miles from West Palm Beach. At 8 p.m. NHC updated to say that Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to strengthen overnight into a hurricane as it approaches the Southeast coast of Florida. The storm is now 100 miles from Fort Lauderdale. On Saturday afternoon, Isaias was downgraded to a tropical storm. In the 5 p.m. update from NHC, they expect Isaias to strengthen overnight into a hurricane again before it approaches Florida’s east coast. The storm is now about 115 miles from Fort Lauderdale. Hurricane Isaias (pronunciation: ees-ah-EE-ahs) formed Thursday night, and our team is monitoring it about 115 miles south-southeast of Freeport, Grand Bahama Island and about 140 miles southeast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 2pm advisory from the @NHC_Atlantic has come in. Winds are down from 80 MPH at the 11 am update to 75 MPH at the 2pm! Dry air and wind shear keeping storm from strengthening. Next advisory will be at 5pm this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/jtmcnOp6Pg — Greg Rule (@WXRules) August 1, 2020 The storm shifted back east overnight, taking SWFL out of the cone yet again. Tropical Storm conditions and heavy rains continue to spread across the Central Bahamas. As of 2 p.m., Hurricane Isaias is emerging over the straits of Florida and has weakened slightly, with wind speeds now at 75 mph. Hurricane Isaias slowed down overnight, moving NW at 12 mph, but has continued to slightly weaken throughout the day, now with 75 mph winds. Isaias is expected to approach the southeast coast of Florida tonight and Sunday. A general northwestward motion with some decrease in forward speed is expected for the next day or so, followed by a turn to the north-northwest by late Sunday. Isaias is forecast to remain a hurricane for the next couple of days and little change in strength is expected through Sunday. 11am Saturday: Hurricane Isaias is moving toward South Florida and SWFL will feel the wind increasing later today lasting through tomorrow. We will be fine but gusty. pic.twitter.com/gnZ1Y9kxtt — Jim Farrell (@JimTFarrell) August 1, 2020 The center of the hurricane will move over the Straits of Florida tonight and approach the southeast coast of Florida early Sunday morning. Isaias is then forecast to move near or along the east coast of the Florida peninsula Sunday and Sunday night. SWFL IMPACTS Here in Southwest Florida, our local impacts from Isaias will be relatively minimal. You can expect scattered showers and storms, more clouds for some (especially inland), and breezy conditions. Rainfall totals will range from 0.25″ – 0.75″ for most through Monday night, with isolated amounts over an inch. Sustained wind will range from 15 – 25 mph with gusts 25 – 35 mph, with the highest wind gusts near Lake Okeechobee. HURRICANE #ISAIAS 🌀 Southwest Florida will avoid the worst part of the storm as it stays well east. Our impact will be minimal. Occasional scattered rain & storms this weekend and breezy. Gusts 20 – 35 mph possible. Boaters wave heights bumped up. @WINKNews pic.twitter.com/NQRnNEjzoA — Matt Devitt (@MattDevittWINK) August 1, 2020 WATCHES AND WARNINGS New with the 8 p.m. update: The government of the Bahamas has discontinued the Hurricane Warning for Eleuthera, New Providence, Andros Island, and the Abacos Islands New with the 5 p.m update: The Tropical Storm Watch has been extended northward from Altamaha Sound Georgia to South Santee River South Carolina. The Hurricane Watch from Hallandale Beach to the south of Boca Raton Florida has been discontinued. New with the 11 a.m. update: Tropical Storm Watch upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning for the Volusia/Flagler County line to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Tropical Storm Watch issued from north of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida to Altamaha Sound, Georgia A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the following locations: East coast of Florida from Boca Raton to the Volusia/Brevard County Line The Northwestern Bahamas A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, typically 36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force wind. In these areas, preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the following locations: Hallendale Beach to south of Boca Raton, Florida A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, because conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the following locations: North of Ocean Reef to south of Boca Raton, Florida Lake Okeechobee Flagler/Volusia County Line to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the following locations: North of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida to Altamaha Sound, Georgia A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours. A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for the following locations: Jupiter Inlet to Ponte Verda Beach A Storm Surge Watch means there is a possibility of life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, in the indicated locations during the next 48 hours. ELSEWHERE IN THE TROPICS Elsewhere in the tropics, we are monitoring a tropical wave as well as what NHC has determined as Tropical Depression 10 off the African coast. Right now, the NHC gives the tropical wave a 60% chance of development over the next five days and TD 10 is forecast to either become a remnant low or dissipate tonight. Long-range models don’t look very impressive right now, but these are areas we definitely need to watch. TD 10 is now expected to dissipate on Saturday night. Trust our Weather Authority team to bring you the latest all season long!