Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast UniversityMissing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
We now have two tropical depressions to monitor in the Atlantic Basin and it’ll be a race to see which one is named first. Tropical Depression Fourteen formed Thursday in the Caribbean Sea. Tropical Depression Thirteen formed Wednesday evening over the central Atlantic Ocean. TD 13 has not strengthened. Hurricane Hunter aircraft could not find a well defined center, but NHC is keeping the strength the same for now. SWFL is still in the forecast cone. pic.twitter.com/xpjH27wZKc — Jim Farrell (@JimTFarrell) August 21, 2020 As of the 11 p.m. advisory Thursday, the cone of Tropical Depression Thirteen moved further south and west, but SWFL remains inside the the projected track. The depression is racing toward the west-northwest at 21 mph with maximum sustained wind at 35 mph. Tropical Depression 13 is still forecast to strengthen into a tropical storm tomorrow. The current forecast cone still shows a tropical storm moving just northwest of the Leeward Islands by Saturday morning, then moving just north of Hispaniola by Sunday morning. Eventually, the cone takes it north of Cuba by Monday morning, then near South Florida by Monday evening. While this current forecast track may perk our ears in Southwest Florida, we will likely see changes in both the forecast intensity and track of this system. The National Hurricane Center notes the level of uncertainty in their latest discussion. In fact, computer models show a range of possibilities with the eventual strenght of this system — some strengthen it into a hurricane, others dissipate it into a tropical wave. Most of this discrepancy depends on how much time the system spends over land. Nothing is set in stone yet, but it’s never a bad idea to make sure the supplies in your hurricane kit are topped off! We are within the peak of hurricane season and increased activity this time of year is common. For now, stay calm, stay weather aware, and you can trust WINK News to keep you updated! Otherwise, we have the brand new Tropical Depression Fourteen we’re keeping an eye on. This system is expected to move westward tonight, before a sharp turn to the northwest beginning tomorrow , where it is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm. This would bring the system near or across the Yucatan Peninsula Saturday night and into the Gulf of Mexico early next week. Before it reaches the Yucatan, it could strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane, before weakening over the peninsula. Eventually, restrengthening is possible as it emerges into the Gulf of Mexico. The last tropical wave is still centered along the western African coast this morning, producing a disorganized area of showers and storms. This system is expected to emerge into the eastern Atlantic Ocean on Friday, and slow development is possible as it moves westward. The National Hurricane Center gives it a 50% chance of development over the next 5 days. The next storm names on the list are Laura, Marco, followed by Nana.