GATEWAY LCSO deputies investigating armed robbery in Gateway The Lee County Sheriffs office is currently investigating an armed robbery held at 7-eleven on Gateway Boulevard.
ALVA LCSO investigating stabbing in Alva The Lee County sheriffs office is investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Grand Theft Auto, Murder, and Fast Food This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features a stolen ambulance, a suspected murderer, and a drive-through disaster.
LABELLE Criminal investigation advances at what was once a hazmat scene in Hendry County The Hendry County hazmat situation has been contained, but questions linger in the community after scene remains active for several days.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms on the radar for the afternoon and evening There is a good chance of seeing scattered storms this weekend and into next week.
ESTERO Families battling cancer get much-needed break Ten local families battling cancer are getting a much-needed break this weekend.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Permanent memorial honors 12-year-old crash victim The death of a 12-year-old boy is bringing the community together, and his father could not be more thankful.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA trailers on airport property called “junk” by Charlotte County code officers “I certainly would not want to enter into a storm with those (trailers) potentially being debris,” said Patrick Fuller, Charlotte County Emergency Management Director, during a May 28 board meeting.
PORT CHARLOTTE Front wall of Promenades in Port Charlotte demolished by wrecking ball Destruction is usually a bad thing, but for Port Charlotte, it’s a new future as the front wall of the Promenades was demolished.
The pros and cons of using AI to predict weather The conversation around Artificial Intelligence has increased over the last few years, and for good reason; when it comes to weather, AI shows a lot of promise.
LABELLE Experts weigh in on Hendry hazmat hazard The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said the problem area where the mysterious substance scene is all clear. WINK News spoke with experts.
CLEWISTON Airglades Airport expansion aiming to spark economy The Airglades Airport in Hendry County is getting a $300-million renovation.
HENDRY COUNTY All-clear for hazmat situation in Hendry County; still no answers Some are feeling anxious in a small Hendry County community after several people, including first responders, got sick.
FORT MYERS Expect roadblocks for Music Walk in downtown Fort Myers tonight Music Walk will be going on for several hours, so expect some roadblocks if you’re coming downtown.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Bridge to close for annual Red, White & Boom Fourth of July celebration Believe it or not, the Fourth of July is approaching, which means another bridge closure in Southwest Florida.
GATEWAY LCSO deputies investigating armed robbery in Gateway The Lee County Sheriffs office is currently investigating an armed robbery held at 7-eleven on Gateway Boulevard.
ALVA LCSO investigating stabbing in Alva The Lee County sheriffs office is investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Grand Theft Auto, Murder, and Fast Food This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features a stolen ambulance, a suspected murderer, and a drive-through disaster.
LABELLE Criminal investigation advances at what was once a hazmat scene in Hendry County The Hendry County hazmat situation has been contained, but questions linger in the community after scene remains active for several days.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms on the radar for the afternoon and evening There is a good chance of seeing scattered storms this weekend and into next week.
ESTERO Families battling cancer get much-needed break Ten local families battling cancer are getting a much-needed break this weekend.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Permanent memorial honors 12-year-old crash victim The death of a 12-year-old boy is bringing the community together, and his father could not be more thankful.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA trailers on airport property called “junk” by Charlotte County code officers “I certainly would not want to enter into a storm with those (trailers) potentially being debris,” said Patrick Fuller, Charlotte County Emergency Management Director, during a May 28 board meeting.
PORT CHARLOTTE Front wall of Promenades in Port Charlotte demolished by wrecking ball Destruction is usually a bad thing, but for Port Charlotte, it’s a new future as the front wall of the Promenades was demolished.
The pros and cons of using AI to predict weather The conversation around Artificial Intelligence has increased over the last few years, and for good reason; when it comes to weather, AI shows a lot of promise.
LABELLE Experts weigh in on Hendry hazmat hazard The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said the problem area where the mysterious substance scene is all clear. WINK News spoke with experts.
CLEWISTON Airglades Airport expansion aiming to spark economy The Airglades Airport in Hendry County is getting a $300-million renovation.
HENDRY COUNTY All-clear for hazmat situation in Hendry County; still no answers Some are feeling anxious in a small Hendry County community after several people, including first responders, got sick.
FORT MYERS Expect roadblocks for Music Walk in downtown Fort Myers tonight Music Walk will be going on for several hours, so expect some roadblocks if you’re coming downtown.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Bridge to close for annual Red, White & Boom Fourth of July celebration Believe it or not, the Fourth of July is approaching, which means another bridge closure in Southwest Florida.
Record-high temperatures dominated the weather this spring, with Fort Myers, Punta Gorda and Naples experiencing the hottest May on record. Data started being recorded over 100 years ago, going back to 1914. Naples saw temperatures 4.2 degrees above normal for the month of May alone. Punta Gorda smashed previous records, topping 5.1 degrees above normal. The second hottest May on record was back in 1952. Most notably, Punta Gorda experienced the hottest daytime high in May on record reaching 101 degrees on May 30. Temperatures normally top out around the 91-degree mark for Southwest Florida for the month of May, but daytime highs were nearly four degrees above normal. Meteorological spring runs from March 1 until May 31, though temperatures were closer to what we feel in the summertime. Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, and Naples all experienced their top-fifth warmest spring on record. In addition to the heat, May was notably dry. May 15 kicks off rainy season, but rain totals were minimal throughout the month. Punta Gorda saw only 0.54 inches of rain in total for the month. All of Southwest Florida is in a drought to some degree. LaBelle needs over five and a half inches of rain to get back to normal. Marco Island isn’t far behind, short of 4.83 inches of rain. Looking ahead, The Weather Authority is tracking more of a typical rainy season pattern this week as there is ample moisture and daytime heating that should lead to more afternoon and evening storms.