WINK NEWS Fourth of July events across Southwest Florida The Fourth of July is celebrated Across Southwest Florida and nationwide with fireworks, barbecues, patriotic events and more.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral runners gear up for Freedom 5K Race The 4th of July celebration continues throughout Southwest Florida as residents of Cape Coral gear up for the annual Freedom 5K Race.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hurricane Beryl downgrades to Cat 3 storm; will impact the Cayman Islands The Weather Authority is continuing to cover Hurricane Beryl as it moves through the Cayman Islands.
the weather authority Heat advisory in effect for your 4th of July plans The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Thursday afternoon as Southwest Florida will be under a heat advisory for the 4th of July.
SANIBEL Sanibel kicks off July 4th celebration with annual parade July 4th festivities are set to begin as the City of Sanibel prepares for its 31st annual Independence Day parade.
Florida battles rising dengue fever infections Dengue fever is frequently passed by mosquitos, the kind that are found near homes.
FORT MYERS Becoming an American citizen on the eve of Independence Day On the eve of our nation’s 248th birthday, 29 men and women of all ages and from 17 different countries just became America’s newest citizens.
JAMAICA Locals brave Hurricane Beryl while on vacation in Jamaica When Hurricane Ian hit almost two years ago, Astrid Shover and her family rode out the storm in their Cape Coral home. Now, her family is on vacation in Jamaica, along with reminders of storm season.
SANIBEL Expert weighs in on swimmer missing in Sanibel waters Crews have been searching the water, the air and the ground for the teenager at Sanibel’s Blind Pass Beach.
Charlotte County contractor arrested for allegedly taking money for job not done Allie Marcus hired Brian White to do some work on her lanai. She paid a $4,600 deposit and was given a timeline of 12 to 14 weeks. Now, more than a year later, the project has hardly been started, and White still has her money.
FORT MYERS Neighbors alerted after bear is spotted near apartment complex It was a typical commute in Fort Myers for a man who said it was not the first time he had seen a bear here.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Firework safety tips for Fourth of July celebrations One of the biggest nights to light up fireworks is on the Fourth of July. It is also one of the busiest nights for fire departments and EMS as they receive numerous calls on firework-related injuries.
SOUTHWEST FLORID Operation Dry Water: boating safely this Fourth of July The Fourth of July: It’s a holiday, many say they’re spending out in the water, but it’s important to stay safe and stay dry.
FORT MYERS Attorney of family whose home was hit by church van speaks out Four children are back with their family just a day after a van slammed into their home on Braman Ave in Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral defends decision to take down veterans memorial Several trees throughout Jaycee Park were adorned with yellow ribbons designed to honor veterans on Saturday, but by Monday, all had been removed.
WINK NEWS Fourth of July events across Southwest Florida The Fourth of July is celebrated Across Southwest Florida and nationwide with fireworks, barbecues, patriotic events and more.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral runners gear up for Freedom 5K Race The 4th of July celebration continues throughout Southwest Florida as residents of Cape Coral gear up for the annual Freedom 5K Race.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hurricane Beryl downgrades to Cat 3 storm; will impact the Cayman Islands The Weather Authority is continuing to cover Hurricane Beryl as it moves through the Cayman Islands.
the weather authority Heat advisory in effect for your 4th of July plans The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Thursday afternoon as Southwest Florida will be under a heat advisory for the 4th of July.
SANIBEL Sanibel kicks off July 4th celebration with annual parade July 4th festivities are set to begin as the City of Sanibel prepares for its 31st annual Independence Day parade.
Florida battles rising dengue fever infections Dengue fever is frequently passed by mosquitos, the kind that are found near homes.
FORT MYERS Becoming an American citizen on the eve of Independence Day On the eve of our nation’s 248th birthday, 29 men and women of all ages and from 17 different countries just became America’s newest citizens.
JAMAICA Locals brave Hurricane Beryl while on vacation in Jamaica When Hurricane Ian hit almost two years ago, Astrid Shover and her family rode out the storm in their Cape Coral home. Now, her family is on vacation in Jamaica, along with reminders of storm season.
SANIBEL Expert weighs in on swimmer missing in Sanibel waters Crews have been searching the water, the air and the ground for the teenager at Sanibel’s Blind Pass Beach.
Charlotte County contractor arrested for allegedly taking money for job not done Allie Marcus hired Brian White to do some work on her lanai. She paid a $4,600 deposit and was given a timeline of 12 to 14 weeks. Now, more than a year later, the project has hardly been started, and White still has her money.
FORT MYERS Neighbors alerted after bear is spotted near apartment complex It was a typical commute in Fort Myers for a man who said it was not the first time he had seen a bear here.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Firework safety tips for Fourth of July celebrations One of the biggest nights to light up fireworks is on the Fourth of July. It is also one of the busiest nights for fire departments and EMS as they receive numerous calls on firework-related injuries.
SOUTHWEST FLORID Operation Dry Water: boating safely this Fourth of July The Fourth of July: It’s a holiday, many say they’re spending out in the water, but it’s important to stay safe and stay dry.
FORT MYERS Attorney of family whose home was hit by church van speaks out Four children are back with their family just a day after a van slammed into their home on Braman Ave in Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral defends decision to take down veterans memorial Several trees throughout Jaycee Park were adorned with yellow ribbons designed to honor veterans on Saturday, but by Monday, all had been removed.
The Weather Authority is tracking Hurricane Beryl as it continues to travel west in the Central Caribbean after devastating the Windward Islands. According to the 8 p.m. National Hurricane Center Tuesday update, Hurricane Beryl remains a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 150 mph. Beryl is currently moving west-northwest near 22 mph, with this general motion expected to continue through Wednesday. The center of Beryl will move quickly across the central Caribbean Sea on Tuesday andis forecast to pass near Jamaica on Wednesday and the Cayman Islands on Thursday. The center is forecast to approach the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and Belize by Thursday night through Friday. It reached Category 5 status late Monday night. Beryl is forecast to remain quite strong as it moves westward through the Central Caribbean. Tropical storm warnings are in effect for Haiti and parts of the Dominican Republic, and hurricane warnings are in effect for Jamaica. Hurricane Beryl is forecast to weaken slightly over the next 24 hours and impact Jamaica as a strong Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday afternoon and evening. According to The Weather Authority Meteorologist Zach Maloch, “Regardless of Beryl’s strength and size, all impacts from the system will stay south and away from Southwest Florida.” Hurricane Beryl is forecast to weaken over the next five days as wind shear increases across the western Caribbean. Regardless of the weakening, Beryl looks to bring a lot of rain and wind to the Yucatan Peninsula this weekend and potentially Mexico/South Texas early next week. Following Beryl are disorganized showers and thunderstorms designated as Invest 96L that will remain limited in association with an area of low pressure located several hundred miles east-southeast of the Windward Islands. Environmental conditions are only marginally conducive for additional development of this system while it moves generally westward at 15 to 20 mph across the central and western tropical Atlantic. There is currently a 20% chance of further development over the next seven days.