3 injured after single boat crash in Cape CoralAll lanes on Immokalee Road closed due to vehicle collision
CAPE CORAL 3 injured after single boat crash in Cape Coral According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, three people were injured in a single boat crash in Cape Coral.
IMMOKALEE All lanes on Immokalee Road closed due to vehicle collision According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle collision occurred on Immokalee Road Sunday night.
NAPLES Body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
NAPLES Naples police rescue injured owl outside station Naples police officers took on an unusual task when they rescued an injured owl outside the police department.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 suspects in custody after allegedly stealing $1500 worth of vapes According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, two suspects are in custody after stealing $1500 worth of vapes early Sunday morning.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: knife attack, robbery at gunpoint and hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife attack, a robbery at gunpoint and a hit-and-run on a bicyclist.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
CAPE CORAL 3 injured after single boat crash in Cape Coral According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, three people were injured in a single boat crash in Cape Coral.
IMMOKALEE All lanes on Immokalee Road closed due to vehicle collision According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle collision occurred on Immokalee Road Sunday night.
NAPLES Body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
NAPLES Naples police rescue injured owl outside station Naples police officers took on an unusual task when they rescued an injured owl outside the police department.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 suspects in custody after allegedly stealing $1500 worth of vapes According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, two suspects are in custody after stealing $1500 worth of vapes early Sunday morning.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: knife attack, robbery at gunpoint and hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife attack, a robbery at gunpoint and a hit-and-run on a bicyclist.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
Track updates on possible severe weather and special weather warnings throughout Saturday with The Weather Authority. 4:00 p.m. Storms have safely moved through a majority of Southwest Florida. Rainfall totals averaged between 0.5″ – 1.5″ across Southwest Florida for Saturday. Northeast Cape Coral saw the most rainfall with a grand total of 3.30″ and North Fort Myers came in second at 3.10″. 3:00 p.m. The highest wind gusts recorded across Southwest Florida so far have come in. Pine Island was the highest at 52 mph. Venice was second at 47 mph, and Port Charlotte was third at 41 mph. 2:00 p.m. Look out, Collier County! The strongest storms in Southwest Florida have made their way south to Collier. The Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt is watching an area of broad rotation offshore, approaching Port Royal to the Naples Pier. Gusty Winds of over 40 mph are possible as it pushes onshore. The Lee County Electric Company has reported power outages in Lehigh Acres, Sanibel and Marco Island. View an interactive map with updates here. 1:00 p.m. WINK Doppler 3x found an area of rotation tightening up near LaBelle as storms head east. The area is not under a tornado warning, but one may occur if the rotation persists. Rotation was also spotted in Lehigh Acres, but it is very broad and most likely will not result in a tornado warning. 12:45 p.m. Storms are starting to lighten up in Charlotte County. Storms are continuing to push inland with downpours and lightning at 35 – 40 mph. “At times, these have had a history of brief rotation,” said The Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt, “nothing has materialized from it, and that’s why you haven’t had a tornado warning. Please keep in mind that it will be possible over the next couple of hours.” 12:00 p.m. Careful if you’re on the road: low visibility is reported in some areas. The storm is starting to leave Pine Island and pushing inland, according to The Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt. Special weather statements have been extended to 12:45 p.m. Small power outages are reported across Port Charlotte. View which areas have been affected with Florida Power and Light’s interactive map. 11:30 a.m. A special weather statement reports that strong thunderstorms will impact Charlotte, western DeSoto, southeastern Sarasota and northern Lee Counties until noon. Local flooding and wind gusts of up to 50 mph are possible. 10:30 a.m. Weather warnings are rolling in across Southwest Florida. Saturday is not the day for a pleasant boat ride. A special marine warning was released affecting areas from Bonita Beach to Englewood. Severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts and wind gusts of up to 40 knots may impact the area. The warning is set to expire around 11:00 a.m. The Weather Authority is tracking multiple areas of broad rotation heading east. The Storm Prediction Center upgraded parts of Southwest Florida from a Level 1 to a Level 2 risk for severe weather Saturday morning. View details here.