Caught on video: Lehigh Acres man confronts car thief in his drivewayCourtroom continues to analyze Sebring murderer’s brain
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on video: Lehigh Acres man confronts car thief in his driveway A Lehigh Acres father confronted and stopped a person breaking into his son’s car.
WINK NEWS Courtroom continues to analyze Sebring murderer’s brain Could a tumor, in some way, have driven Xaver to kill five women? The state’s medical expert said no in court.
CAPE CORAL The hunt for credit card skimmers in Cape Coral Your credit cards may be at risk; Cape Coral Police want to warn residents about the threat of credit card skimmers.
HENDRY COUNTY 3rd day in: still no answers on hazmat situation in Hendry County Some are feeling anxious in a small Hendry County community after several people, including first responders, got sick.
CLEWISTON 2 men arrested by Clewiston police thanks to community help Two men in Hendry County were taken into custody on drugs and other charges following several police tips from concerned citizens.
New overtime rules could mean higher staffing costs for SWFL businesses Big changes and potentially higher staffing costs are in store for thousands of businesses and nonprofits in Southwest Florida and around the country if new U.S. Department of Labor overtime rules go into effect as planned July 1.
Tim Aten Knows: More SWFL pizzerias permanently close post-season Naples Pizza permanently closed Memorial Day weekend after doing business for more than 15 years in East Naples.
FORT MYERS Apparent fatal crash involving bicyclist in Fort Myers on Veronica Shoemaker Blvd. Police are investigating a collision between a vehicle and a bicyclist on Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard that appears to be fatal.
Tropics: AL 92 approaches NE Florida coast, second disturbance 60% chance of development According to the National Hurricane Center, a small but concentrated area of showers and thunderstorms persists, and an area of low pressure, designated as AL 92, is around 80 miles east-southeast of Brunswick, Georgia.
Triple-digit feels-like temps and isolated storms for your Friday forecast Isolated storms are expected on Friday, mainly in the late afternoon and just after sunset. The best rain coverage will be south of the Caloosahatchee and inland.
Meet Therese, Brianna, and Windy: OCEARCH Tracking Florida Loggerhead Sea Turtles During Nesting Season We are well into the 2024 sea turtle nesting season, and OCEARCH is now monitoring nine turtles that have pinged on the Florida coastline.
49-year-old Collier County man found guilty of molesting child A Collier County man was convicted of molesting a child following a three-day trial.
FORT MYERS Crews respond to car fire near a Fort Myers home Crews are on the scene of a car fire near a home in Fort Myers early Friday morning.
CAPE CORAL Blue-green algae reported in a Cape Coral canal Blue-green algae is back in parts of Southwest Florida. This time, authorities are finding the gunky substance in a Cape Coral canal.
CAPE CORAL Driver killed in Cape Coral rollover crash A driver has been pronounced dead after their vehicle rolled over and crashed in Cape Coral.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on video: Lehigh Acres man confronts car thief in his driveway A Lehigh Acres father confronted and stopped a person breaking into his son’s car.
WINK NEWS Courtroom continues to analyze Sebring murderer’s brain Could a tumor, in some way, have driven Xaver to kill five women? The state’s medical expert said no in court.
CAPE CORAL The hunt for credit card skimmers in Cape Coral Your credit cards may be at risk; Cape Coral Police want to warn residents about the threat of credit card skimmers.
HENDRY COUNTY 3rd day in: still no answers on hazmat situation in Hendry County Some are feeling anxious in a small Hendry County community after several people, including first responders, got sick.
CLEWISTON 2 men arrested by Clewiston police thanks to community help Two men in Hendry County were taken into custody on drugs and other charges following several police tips from concerned citizens.
New overtime rules could mean higher staffing costs for SWFL businesses Big changes and potentially higher staffing costs are in store for thousands of businesses and nonprofits in Southwest Florida and around the country if new U.S. Department of Labor overtime rules go into effect as planned July 1.
Tim Aten Knows: More SWFL pizzerias permanently close post-season Naples Pizza permanently closed Memorial Day weekend after doing business for more than 15 years in East Naples.
FORT MYERS Apparent fatal crash involving bicyclist in Fort Myers on Veronica Shoemaker Blvd. Police are investigating a collision between a vehicle and a bicyclist on Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard that appears to be fatal.
Tropics: AL 92 approaches NE Florida coast, second disturbance 60% chance of development According to the National Hurricane Center, a small but concentrated area of showers and thunderstorms persists, and an area of low pressure, designated as AL 92, is around 80 miles east-southeast of Brunswick, Georgia.
Triple-digit feels-like temps and isolated storms for your Friday forecast Isolated storms are expected on Friday, mainly in the late afternoon and just after sunset. The best rain coverage will be south of the Caloosahatchee and inland.
Meet Therese, Brianna, and Windy: OCEARCH Tracking Florida Loggerhead Sea Turtles During Nesting Season We are well into the 2024 sea turtle nesting season, and OCEARCH is now monitoring nine turtles that have pinged on the Florida coastline.
49-year-old Collier County man found guilty of molesting child A Collier County man was convicted of molesting a child following a three-day trial.
FORT MYERS Crews respond to car fire near a Fort Myers home Crews are on the scene of a car fire near a home in Fort Myers early Friday morning.
CAPE CORAL Blue-green algae reported in a Cape Coral canal Blue-green algae is back in parts of Southwest Florida. This time, authorities are finding the gunky substance in a Cape Coral canal.
CAPE CORAL Driver killed in Cape Coral rollover crash A driver has been pronounced dead after their vehicle rolled over and crashed in Cape Coral.
Credit: The Weather Authority Southwest Florida is all too aware of the devastating impacts from a hurricane. In September of 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 150 miles per hour. Ian was deemed the deadliest and costliest storm in Southwest Florida history. The Cat 4 storm also was recorded to have the greatest rainfall, highest storm surge, and the highest sustained wind at landfall in the region’s history. Hurricane Ian was a prime example of how tropical cyclones are multi-hazard weather systems. Wind, flooding rain, storm surge, and tornadoes all pose a threat to an area as a tropical system passes by. However, it doesn’t take a major hurricane to lead to disastrous damage. With that, it’s so important to properly prepare your home and family before a storm. About 90 percent of hurricane-related deaths are due to flooding and surge. If you live in an area prone to surge or flooding it is vital to heed the warnings of officials and evacuate when advised to do so. Before hurricane season, go to your county’s emergency management website to see if you live in an evacuation zone. Have evacuation plans in place and ready for the hurricane season. Never return to an evacuation zone until you get the all clear. After a storm, power lines could be down and roadways could be flooded. Just a foot of water can cause a car to float so remember the saying “turn around, don’t drown”. Before a storm approaches, have a disaster kit prepared with items like: canned food, batteries, water, medicine, pet food, pet vet records, and pet medicine. You’ll want to have enough supplies to last at least three to five days. You’ll also want to protect your home with shutters and flood gates. If you decide to get a generator for your home, study up on how to properly use it. Generators can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning if they are not placed outside. Before, during, and after a storm stay tuned to WINK News for the latest information to keep you and your family safe.