Buckingham community works to stop floodingSanibel Historical Museum and Village bell to be reinstalled
BUCKINGHAM Buckingham community works to stop flooding The community is telling us that this could have all been prevented, and they are going to get something done.
SANIBEL Sanibel Historical Museum and Village bell to be reinstalled The bell at the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village is scheduled to be reinstalled after its destruction by Hurricane Ian in 2022.
AVE MARIA Neighbors want answers after child drowns in Ave Maria Dozens watched as six-year-old Abigail Pineda was pulled from the water here at the Ave Maria water park two weeks ago. Many called 911 or tried to help, but the girl did not make it.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 Southwest Florida gas stations trying to fix water contamination Why are two gas stations that are miles apart dealing with water contamination in their fuel? WINK News reported the Sunoco gas station in Lehigh Acres and the Chevron in North Naples both had water in their fuel.
NAPLES Collier County Republican Committeeman Alfie Oakes fails to file for reelection Alfie Oakes, one of the wealthiest men in Southwest Florida, will not be on Collier County’s Republican primary ballot in August.
MARCO ISLAND Crash on Jolley Bridge causes traffic delays; 1 injured The Collier County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a vehicle crash with injuries shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS ‘They need to do more’ downtown business owners react to parking fees potentially being suspended Blu Sushi is just the latest restaurant in downtown Fort Myers to announce it is closing its doors after 10 years, but for the downtown businesses that remain, they fear what could be next for them, even after leaders discussed potentially suspended downtown parking fees.
NAPLES Naples para table tennis player reaches career high ranking ahead of Paralympics With a career high ranking of third in the world Van Emburgh is going for gold at the Paris Paralympics this summer.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: First Father’s Day WINK News Anchor Amanda Hall met Justin and Lauren Harris in the neonatal intensive care unit of Golisano Children’s Hospital, where staff set out donuts, games, and goodies to celebrate the dads of the smallest patients.
Tough pill to swallow: Dysphagia and how its treated It’s important to avoid food getting into the lungs.
First potential tropical system located in the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico The Weather Authority is tracking a broad area of low pressure over the Bay of Campeche with winds of 35-40 mph occurring over the southern Gulf of Mexico.
COLLIER COUNTY Former local high school hoops coach lands top job at St. Thomas University men’s basketball Zach Moss’ coaching journey took him from nearly a decade in Collier County high schools to being the head coach at St. Thomas University.
LEE COUNTY First Lee County Florida panther death of 2024, unknown cause of death The fifteenth endangered Florida panther of 2024 was found dead on Friday, but it’s unclear how the State animal of Florida died.
NAPLES Naples City Council discusses Naples Pier and public parking garage The City of Naples held a meeting to discuss changes coming to its pier as well as other projects.
Major makeover planned for public hub at Mercato Plans are in the works this summer and fall to reimagine the Mercato mixed-use development in North Naples as an elevated entertainment hub and “a walkable, experiential oasis.” North American Properties, which manages and markets Mercato, joined center owner PGIM Real Estate in sharing its vision for upgrading common areas at the popular local destination. […]
BUCKINGHAM Buckingham community works to stop flooding The community is telling us that this could have all been prevented, and they are going to get something done.
SANIBEL Sanibel Historical Museum and Village bell to be reinstalled The bell at the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village is scheduled to be reinstalled after its destruction by Hurricane Ian in 2022.
AVE MARIA Neighbors want answers after child drowns in Ave Maria Dozens watched as six-year-old Abigail Pineda was pulled from the water here at the Ave Maria water park two weeks ago. Many called 911 or tried to help, but the girl did not make it.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 Southwest Florida gas stations trying to fix water contamination Why are two gas stations that are miles apart dealing with water contamination in their fuel? WINK News reported the Sunoco gas station in Lehigh Acres and the Chevron in North Naples both had water in their fuel.
NAPLES Collier County Republican Committeeman Alfie Oakes fails to file for reelection Alfie Oakes, one of the wealthiest men in Southwest Florida, will not be on Collier County’s Republican primary ballot in August.
MARCO ISLAND Crash on Jolley Bridge causes traffic delays; 1 injured The Collier County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a vehicle crash with injuries shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS ‘They need to do more’ downtown business owners react to parking fees potentially being suspended Blu Sushi is just the latest restaurant in downtown Fort Myers to announce it is closing its doors after 10 years, but for the downtown businesses that remain, they fear what could be next for them, even after leaders discussed potentially suspended downtown parking fees.
NAPLES Naples para table tennis player reaches career high ranking ahead of Paralympics With a career high ranking of third in the world Van Emburgh is going for gold at the Paris Paralympics this summer.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: First Father’s Day WINK News Anchor Amanda Hall met Justin and Lauren Harris in the neonatal intensive care unit of Golisano Children’s Hospital, where staff set out donuts, games, and goodies to celebrate the dads of the smallest patients.
Tough pill to swallow: Dysphagia and how its treated It’s important to avoid food getting into the lungs.
First potential tropical system located in the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico The Weather Authority is tracking a broad area of low pressure over the Bay of Campeche with winds of 35-40 mph occurring over the southern Gulf of Mexico.
COLLIER COUNTY Former local high school hoops coach lands top job at St. Thomas University men’s basketball Zach Moss’ coaching journey took him from nearly a decade in Collier County high schools to being the head coach at St. Thomas University.
LEE COUNTY First Lee County Florida panther death of 2024, unknown cause of death The fifteenth endangered Florida panther of 2024 was found dead on Friday, but it’s unclear how the State animal of Florida died.
NAPLES Naples City Council discusses Naples Pier and public parking garage The City of Naples held a meeting to discuss changes coming to its pier as well as other projects.
Major makeover planned for public hub at Mercato Plans are in the works this summer and fall to reimagine the Mercato mixed-use development in North Naples as an elevated entertainment hub and “a walkable, experiential oasis.” North American Properties, which manages and markets Mercato, joined center owner PGIM Real Estate in sharing its vision for upgrading common areas at the popular local destination. […]
Credit: The Weather Authority The Weather Authority has continuing coverage of the widespread rain that has been drenching Southwest Florida since Monday morning. Lee County Flood Advisory 8 PM Additional rainfall is expected throughout Wednesday evening. Weather Authority Meteorologist Zach Maloch said, “The heavy rain will persist throughout Wednesday, with 1-4 inches expected through the evening. Road flooding will be possible this afternoon.” According to the Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt, a confirmed tornado occurred this morning over a rural area of Big Cypress in eastern Collier County at around 10:26 a.m. on Wednesday. According to Devitt, the tornado formed several miles southwest of the Miccosukee Service Plaza as debris, likely from trees, was lofted in the air. This is the second Southwest Florida tornado of 2024 and the second within a week. No damage occurred due to the tornado, so a rating was deemed unnecessary. Due to a developing area of low pressure, Southwest Florida will experience breezy conditions with sustained wind speeds of around 10 to 20 mph. The National Hurricane Center and the Weather Authority are also tracking a broad and elongated area of low pressure near the west-central coast of Florida, producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. There is currently a 20% chance of formation over the next seven days. This system has moved little over the past few hours but is expected to move northeastward across Florida and offshore of the U.S. southeast coast within the next day or so. Although upper-level winds are expected to be only marginally conducive, some slow development is possible while the system moves offshore of the U.S. Southeast coast. Outside of the increased rainfall and wind, the formation has no significant impact on the Southwest Florida region. Wind gusts for Wednesday may reach 30 mph, with higher winds along the coastline. Another disturbance emerged late Wednesday morning that also has a 20% chance of development, but it is situated near Mexico and will only affect that area. A flood watch continues across most of Southwest Florida through Thursday evening. Temperatures will be on the cool side once again, with highs in the lower to mid-80s. Thursday morning will begin with scattered to widespread rain and storms. Our wet weather pattern continues for Thursday, with road flooding continuing to be a possibility. We could see an additional 2 – 4 inches of rain across Southwest Florida for Thursday. Temperatures will climb into the mid-80s for highs Thursday afternoon. Scattered rain and storms will be around the area for your Friday morning commute. While the rain won’t be as widespread or as heavy as Wednesday and Thursday, we could still see impacts across the area through the day. Highs Friday will be in the mid to upper 80s. Rain finally looks to taper off by Friday evening with slightly drier conditions in the forecast for the weekend. WINK News has kept an eye on flooding throughout the area, as several areas are prone. In Lee County, roads like Fowler Street in downtown Fort Myers have already experienced ponding due to the heavy rainfall. Download the WINK Weather app, stream the latest forecast, or WINK Doppler 3x anywhere you go. If you see any dramatic weather images that you want featured in a story online or on air, send them to tips@winknews.com.