Gunshots heard in a Cape Coral neighborhoodTracking the Tropics: Patty forms in North Atlantic, tracking Caribbean development
CAPE CORAL Gunshots heard in a Cape Coral neighborhood Neighbors have reported hearing multiple gunshots in the early hours of the morning in Cape Coral.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Tracking the Tropics: Patty forms in North Atlantic, tracking Caribbean development An area in the Southwestern Caribbean has a high, 80% chance of developing over the upcoming week.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Warm weekend with spotty showers, daylight saving time ends tonight The Weather Authority says Saturday is starting nice and dry with some passing clouds and pleasant conditions.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11 The Lehigh Lightning beat the Sarasota Sailors in a Monday night matchup to earn their first win of the season in week 11.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man files injunction against city over Jaycee Park A Cape Coral man has filed an injunction against the City of Cape Coral over the renovation of Jaycee Park.
CAPE CORAL Brothers gain highest Boy Scout award for repairing food pantry General Manager of the Adventist Community Services Alexandra Berru said she couldn’t be more grateful for the twin brothers.
2 Vietnam veterans raise $20,000 for monument in Naples Two Vietnam veterans raised over $20,000 to create a Vietnam monument at Cambier Park in Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Lee County to pick up debris on Estero and Hickory boulevards After three weeks of hard work clearing mountains of sand from Estero and Hickory boulevards, Lee County crews are ready to switch gears to storm debris collection along these main county roads.
SANIBEL Are our habitats on the brink of a slow collapse? For two years, Sanibel Island’s delicate ecosystems have been battered by unrelenting storm surges, leaving behind dead trees and tainted freshwater pools.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres driver wants more safety measures for State Road 82 A Lehigh Acres man wants other drivers to know to pay attention. He also wants the county, city or state to put some more patrols out here.
SANIBEL What beaches are experiencing red tide issues now? Parts of Southewst Florida are dealing with red tide. But it’s not impacting Sanibel or beachgoers there.
NAPLES Naples Police Department begins celebrations of 100 years of service The City of Naples Police Department will hit 100 years of service in November of 2025, and they are now beginning their year of celebrations.
ESTERO FGCU students and professor weigh in on upcoming election As the nation gears up for a pivotal election, a question lingers among young voters. Will students turn out to vote?
New procedure helping disc pain Neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain and arm pain can all be caused by a herniated disc. If left untreated, this can become debilitating and lead to nerve damage.
FORT MYERS Final weekend for early voting The clock’s winding down on early voting. This is the final weekend to cast your ballot. If you haven’t voted yet, you may have to wait in line on Election Day.
CAPE CORAL Gunshots heard in a Cape Coral neighborhood Neighbors have reported hearing multiple gunshots in the early hours of the morning in Cape Coral.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Tracking the Tropics: Patty forms in North Atlantic, tracking Caribbean development An area in the Southwestern Caribbean has a high, 80% chance of developing over the upcoming week.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Warm weekend with spotty showers, daylight saving time ends tonight The Weather Authority says Saturday is starting nice and dry with some passing clouds and pleasant conditions.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11 The Lehigh Lightning beat the Sarasota Sailors in a Monday night matchup to earn their first win of the season in week 11.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man files injunction against city over Jaycee Park A Cape Coral man has filed an injunction against the City of Cape Coral over the renovation of Jaycee Park.
CAPE CORAL Brothers gain highest Boy Scout award for repairing food pantry General Manager of the Adventist Community Services Alexandra Berru said she couldn’t be more grateful for the twin brothers.
2 Vietnam veterans raise $20,000 for monument in Naples Two Vietnam veterans raised over $20,000 to create a Vietnam monument at Cambier Park in Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Lee County to pick up debris on Estero and Hickory boulevards After three weeks of hard work clearing mountains of sand from Estero and Hickory boulevards, Lee County crews are ready to switch gears to storm debris collection along these main county roads.
SANIBEL Are our habitats on the brink of a slow collapse? For two years, Sanibel Island’s delicate ecosystems have been battered by unrelenting storm surges, leaving behind dead trees and tainted freshwater pools.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres driver wants more safety measures for State Road 82 A Lehigh Acres man wants other drivers to know to pay attention. He also wants the county, city or state to put some more patrols out here.
SANIBEL What beaches are experiencing red tide issues now? Parts of Southewst Florida are dealing with red tide. But it’s not impacting Sanibel or beachgoers there.
NAPLES Naples Police Department begins celebrations of 100 years of service The City of Naples Police Department will hit 100 years of service in November of 2025, and they are now beginning their year of celebrations.
ESTERO FGCU students and professor weigh in on upcoming election As the nation gears up for a pivotal election, a question lingers among young voters. Will students turn out to vote?
New procedure helping disc pain Neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain and arm pain can all be caused by a herniated disc. If left untreated, this can become debilitating and lead to nerve damage.
FORT MYERS Final weekend for early voting The clock’s winding down on early voting. This is the final weekend to cast your ballot. If you haven’t voted yet, you may have to wait in line on Election Day.
A collection of items necessary to survive in the aftermath of a hurricane. Credit: Shutterstock via CBS Miami (CBS4). As hurricane season is in full swing, the State of Florida has installed a program to aid residents in preparation for any impending storms. The Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday allows Florida residents to purchase storm-preparation tools without worrying about paying sales tax. From Saturday, Aug. 23, through Sept. 6, selected items will be exempt from sales tax, incentivizing residents to prep the essentials or refresh their hurricane supply kits. The Florida Department of Revenue has provided below a list of items exempt from taxes during this period: A portable generator used to provide light or communications or preserve food in the event ofa power outage with a sales price of $3,000 or less A tarpaulin or other flexible waterproof sheeting with a sales price of $100 or less An item customarily sold as, or generally advertised as, a ground anchor system or tie-down kitwith a sales price of $100 or less A smoke detector or smoke alarm with a sales price of $70 or less A fire extinguisher with a sales price of $70 or less A carbon monoxide detector with a sales price of $70 or less A nonelectric food storage cooler with a sales price of $60 or less A portable power bank with a sales price of $60 or less A gas or diesel fuel tank with a sales price of $50 or less A portable self-powered radio*, two-way radio, or weather-band radio with a sales price of$50 or less A package of AA-cell, AAA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, or 9-volt batteries, excluding automobileand boat batteries, with a sales price of $50 or less A portable self-powered light source* (powered by battery, solar, hand-crank, or gas) with a sales price of $40 or lesso Flashlightso Lanternso Candles Reusable ice (ice packs) with a sales price of $20 or less Supplies necessary for the evacuation of household pets. For purposes of this exemption,necessary supplies means the noncommercial purchase of:o Bags of dry cat or dog food weighing 50 or fewer pounds and with a sales price of $100 orless per bago Portable kennels or pet carriers with a sales price of $100 or less per itemo Over-the-counter pet medications with a sales price of $100 or lesso Pet beds with a sales price of $40 or less per itemo Cat litter weighing 25 or fewer pounds and with a sales price of $25 or less per itemo Leashes, collars, and muzzles with a sales price of $20 or less per itemo Pet pads with a sales price of $20 or less per box or packageo Manual can openers with a sales price of $15 or less per itemo Collapsible or travel-sized food bowls or water bowls with a sales price of $15 or less peritemo Cat litter pans with a sales price of $15 or less per itemo Pet waste disposal bags with a sales price of $15 or less per packageo Hamster or rabbit substrate with a sales price of $15 or less per packageo Cans or pouches of wet dog food or cat food with a sales price of $10 or less per can orpouch or the equivalent if sold in a box or case 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 tips@winknews.com.