Tracking Hurricane Rafael as it heads into the central Gulf of MexicoIsolated storms as Hurricane Rafael moves west this Thursday
the weather authority Tracking Hurricane Rafael as it heads into the central Gulf of Mexico The Weather Authority Meteorologists are tracking Hurricane Rafael as it tracks farther away from Southwest Florida.
the weather authority Isolated storms as Hurricane Rafael moves west this Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking isolated storms due to the outer bands of Hurricane Rafael this Thursday.
NAPLES Early morning building fire investigation in Naples The Greater Naples Fire Rescue District responded to a building fire near Lowdermilk Park on Gulf Shore Boulevard North.
CBS News Donald Trump wins election in historic comeback after 2020 loss, indictments and bruising campaign Donald J. Trump’s projected victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election marks a historic and improbable comeback for the former president
NORTH FORT MYERS Debris dumped on North Fort Myers yard stalls family’s urgent move One woman in North Fort Myers has no idea why her yard has become a dumpster in her neighborhood.
Caught on Camera: Two men break into Lehigh mother’s car A Lehigh mother said she’s afraid after two men tried to break into her car. The entire thing was caught on her security camera, but nothing was taken.
SANIBEL Students could return to The Sanibel School soon The Lee County School District just announced students on Sanibel could return to the school as soon as Monday.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs to hold Veteran’s Day event with 3-star general The City of Bonita Springs will honor those who served in a special ceremony on Veteran’s Day. A three-star Army general will attend the event.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers approves referendum to improve parks and rec areas Fort Myers residents approved a 75 million dollar “Go bond” referendum to improve parks and recreation areas during Tuesday’s general election.
Why does Florida have a super majority vote for constitutional changes? Amendments three and four, marijuana and abortion, failed, despite the majority of voters wanting both amendments to pass. They both didn’t get 60% yes.
Immokalee Traffic fixes proposed for Collier County’s Randall Blvd and Immokalee Rd More lanes, sidewalks and upgrades to street signals could be coming to a road in Collier County.
WEST PALM BEACH What Republicans learned from the Harris and Trump campaigns President Donald Trump has won the election and will be the 47th president of the United States. Now he is doing what he does, making promises.
FORT MYERS SWFL tourism outlook after back-to-back storms How is Southwest Florida tourism doing after we endured two major storms almost back to back?
New Apple AirPod Pros can serve as hearing aids Experts say that addressing hearing deficits is beneficial for our health, and it has become easier in recent years.
NAPLES Player of the Week: Running back Ty Collins A Collier County running back put on a historic show in week 11, enough to earn him our WINK News Player of the Week honor.
the weather authority Tracking Hurricane Rafael as it heads into the central Gulf of Mexico The Weather Authority Meteorologists are tracking Hurricane Rafael as it tracks farther away from Southwest Florida.
the weather authority Isolated storms as Hurricane Rafael moves west this Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking isolated storms due to the outer bands of Hurricane Rafael this Thursday.
NAPLES Early morning building fire investigation in Naples The Greater Naples Fire Rescue District responded to a building fire near Lowdermilk Park on Gulf Shore Boulevard North.
CBS News Donald Trump wins election in historic comeback after 2020 loss, indictments and bruising campaign Donald J. Trump’s projected victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election marks a historic and improbable comeback for the former president
NORTH FORT MYERS Debris dumped on North Fort Myers yard stalls family’s urgent move One woman in North Fort Myers has no idea why her yard has become a dumpster in her neighborhood.
Caught on Camera: Two men break into Lehigh mother’s car A Lehigh mother said she’s afraid after two men tried to break into her car. The entire thing was caught on her security camera, but nothing was taken.
SANIBEL Students could return to The Sanibel School soon The Lee County School District just announced students on Sanibel could return to the school as soon as Monday.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs to hold Veteran’s Day event with 3-star general The City of Bonita Springs will honor those who served in a special ceremony on Veteran’s Day. A three-star Army general will attend the event.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers approves referendum to improve parks and rec areas Fort Myers residents approved a 75 million dollar “Go bond” referendum to improve parks and recreation areas during Tuesday’s general election.
Why does Florida have a super majority vote for constitutional changes? Amendments three and four, marijuana and abortion, failed, despite the majority of voters wanting both amendments to pass. They both didn’t get 60% yes.
Immokalee Traffic fixes proposed for Collier County’s Randall Blvd and Immokalee Rd More lanes, sidewalks and upgrades to street signals could be coming to a road in Collier County.
WEST PALM BEACH What Republicans learned from the Harris and Trump campaigns President Donald Trump has won the election and will be the 47th president of the United States. Now he is doing what he does, making promises.
FORT MYERS SWFL tourism outlook after back-to-back storms How is Southwest Florida tourism doing after we endured two major storms almost back to back?
New Apple AirPod Pros can serve as hearing aids Experts say that addressing hearing deficits is beneficial for our health, and it has become easier in recent years.
NAPLES Player of the Week: Running back Ty Collins A Collier County running back put on a historic show in week 11, enough to earn him our WINK News Player of the Week honor.
Python Hunter and Otto, his dog, capture snake in everglades. CREDIT: PYTHON COWBOY TWITTER With a little help from man’s best friend, a man known as “Python Cowboy” took one less invasive python out of the Everglades. In a video posted to X on Tuesday, with some help from his dog Otto, Mike Kimmel captured a python appearing to be over 6 feet long. Otto saved the day. Almost called it quits pic.twitter.com/XtFA4lv4Is — Python Cowboy (@pythoncowboyirl) February 27, 2024 At the start of the video, Otto can be heard barking ahead of the snake hunter, appearing to signal he found one. “Good boy! Good dog. Good dog, Otto,” said Kimmel. Python Cowboy and Otto pose with the snake captured in the Everglades. CREDIT: PYTHON COWBOY The python was coiled up in the brush between the dense foliage. What’s striking is how well-camouflaged the invasive python appears to be in the Everglades ecosystem. The darker-toned brown blotches with tan-colored scales help the snake to vanish into the dense foliage seamlessly. RELATED: Burmese python, longer than an African elephant’s height, captured in Collier County RELATED: Caught on camera: Python Cowboy wrangles Burmese python deep in the Everglades Grabbing the snake by the tail, the snake wrangler brings it out of its hideout to give the camera a better look. Then he snatches the snake from behind the neck, ensuring he couldn’t get struck. “Everglades gold right here,” said Kimmel. Python with a gaping mouth captured by Python Cowboy. CREDIT: PYTHON COWBOY The snake had a noticeable shine, which the hunter attributed to him believing the snake must’ve recently shed. “They don’t get much prettier than this,” said Kimmel, who makes wallets out of these snakes. “This thing will make some real pretty leather products.” Elated by the capture, the hunter didn’t forget how the snake was found. “Good boy,” he said, walking over to Otto. “What a good boy.” Casually, Kimmel drops the tail from his right hand. Effortlessly, he puts the python’s head in his right hand, bends down and pets Otto on the head while giving him praise. “Yes, sir. Good dog, Otto,” said Kimmel to his pooch. The python then wraps up the hunter’s arm in a tight squeeze. Burmese python squeezing Kimmel’s arm. CREDIT: PYTHON COWBOY “If you’re not careful your whole arm will be asleep in minutes… seconds even,” Kimmel said. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Burmese pythons are one of the largest snakes in the world, growing in excess of 18 feet long. Due to their large size, they have few predators and prey upon a variety of native wildlife. For that reason, they have devastated the Florida ecosystem. These snakes are even hunting endangered species such as the Key Largo wood rat. CREDIT: PYTHON COWBOY Click here for more information on Burmese pythons from FWC. Python Cowboy has posted many videos of himself catching snakes in the Everglades. He is the owner and operator of the Martin County Trapping & Wildlife Rescue in South Florida.