Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Madeira BeachBipartisan school safety legislation introduced to develop emergency parental notifications
Madeira Beach Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Madeira Beach Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Madeira Beach.
WINK NEWS Bipartisan school safety legislation introduced to develop emergency parental notifications New bi-partisan school safety legislation was introduced Tuesday to streamline parent communication during emergencies.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms Wednesday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms throughout this Wednesday afternoon, dropping temperatures slightly.
CAMPAIGN CENTRAL Tim Walz and JD Vance face off in VP debate WINK News is campaign central, and on Tuesday night, all eyes are focused on the debate stage in New York, where the vice presidential candidates are facing off in their only debate.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County couple rescued from rooftop by stranger Hurricane Helene battered Charlotte County with heavy rain and wind, and many neighbors watched as water flooded into their homes.
CAPE CORAL WINK Investigates: For the first time, Beattie Development owner Paul Beattie speaks out during liquidation after allegations On Tuesday for the first time, Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development, who a lot of people say owe them a lot of money, is speaking out.
FORT MYERS Local Rabbi and Israeli soldier speak on Iran missile attack Israeli authorities said Iran launched dozens of missiles at the country.
PORT CHARLOTTE “It was just a monster in disguise,” Port Charlotte couple cleans up after Helene Wesley and Karen Wingate will never forget what they had for dinner September 27th.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IRS announces tax relief for those affected by Helene The IRS has just announced tax relief for people affected by Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS BEACH How the Fort Myers Beach community is handling Helene’s aftermath One storm hit Fort Myers Beach, but the damage is as different from block to block as the stories their homeowners tell
SOUTH FORT MYERS Submerged car in Fort Myers neighborhood has people worried A submerged car has neighbors worried that their pond will become polluted. One neighbor told WINK News that the vehicle has been in the pond since Hurricane Helene.
Collier County expands mosquito control district The Collier Mosquito Control District is expanding to different areas, and new tools are being used to keep the mosquito population under control as more standing water remains following Hurricane Helene.
CAPE CORAL Memorial benches being removed from Jaycee Park in Cape Coral After years of discussions, the City of Cape Coral will start to remove items from Jaycee Park as part of ongoing improvements.
ST. JAMES CITY How residents of St. James City are coping after Helene Once known for sunsets and dolphins, the tiny island community of St. James City is once again cleaning up after a hurricane.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County woman and dog rescued from home during Helene Amidst the rising waters of Hurricane Helene, a woman and her dog sought safety atop the kitchen counter inside their Charlotte County home.
Madeira Beach Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Madeira Beach Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Madeira Beach.
WINK NEWS Bipartisan school safety legislation introduced to develop emergency parental notifications New bi-partisan school safety legislation was introduced Tuesday to streamline parent communication during emergencies.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms Wednesday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms throughout this Wednesday afternoon, dropping temperatures slightly.
CAMPAIGN CENTRAL Tim Walz and JD Vance face off in VP debate WINK News is campaign central, and on Tuesday night, all eyes are focused on the debate stage in New York, where the vice presidential candidates are facing off in their only debate.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County couple rescued from rooftop by stranger Hurricane Helene battered Charlotte County with heavy rain and wind, and many neighbors watched as water flooded into their homes.
CAPE CORAL WINK Investigates: For the first time, Beattie Development owner Paul Beattie speaks out during liquidation after allegations On Tuesday for the first time, Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development, who a lot of people say owe them a lot of money, is speaking out.
FORT MYERS Local Rabbi and Israeli soldier speak on Iran missile attack Israeli authorities said Iran launched dozens of missiles at the country.
PORT CHARLOTTE “It was just a monster in disguise,” Port Charlotte couple cleans up after Helene Wesley and Karen Wingate will never forget what they had for dinner September 27th.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IRS announces tax relief for those affected by Helene The IRS has just announced tax relief for people affected by Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS BEACH How the Fort Myers Beach community is handling Helene’s aftermath One storm hit Fort Myers Beach, but the damage is as different from block to block as the stories their homeowners tell
SOUTH FORT MYERS Submerged car in Fort Myers neighborhood has people worried A submerged car has neighbors worried that their pond will become polluted. One neighbor told WINK News that the vehicle has been in the pond since Hurricane Helene.
Collier County expands mosquito control district The Collier Mosquito Control District is expanding to different areas, and new tools are being used to keep the mosquito population under control as more standing water remains following Hurricane Helene.
CAPE CORAL Memorial benches being removed from Jaycee Park in Cape Coral After years of discussions, the City of Cape Coral will start to remove items from Jaycee Park as part of ongoing improvements.
ST. JAMES CITY How residents of St. James City are coping after Helene Once known for sunsets and dolphins, the tiny island community of St. James City is once again cleaning up after a hurricane.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County woman and dog rescued from home during Helene Amidst the rising waters of Hurricane Helene, a woman and her dog sought safety atop the kitchen counter inside their Charlotte County home.
Credit: The Weather Authority The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms throughout this Wednesday afternoon, dropping temperatures slightly. The Weather Authority Meteorologist Zach Maloch said, “Scattered storms and high temperatures are back in the forecast for this Wednesday. Due to a development in the Caribbean that will head into the Gulf of Mexico, Southwest Florida can expect heavy rainfall to begin next week.” Wednesday Scattered rain and storms continue for your Wednesday afternoon plans. Rain and storms will increase throughout the afternoon and continue into the evening. Highs will be a touch cooler, in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Thursday Humid conditions continue for Thursday morning with a few coastal showers possible. Scattered rain and storms return for Thursday afternoon and will continue through the evening. Temperatures remain at and above average with highs in the lower 90s. Friday Starting mainly dry Friday morning with a few coastal showers possible. While lunchtime will be dry, scattered rain and storms will develop throughout the afternoon and continue through the evening. This means we will have some rain lingering for high school football games. Highs will be warm once again and in the lower 90s. Tropics Update The Weather Authority is keeping an eye on a lot of activity in the tropics. Hurricane Kirk is in the Central Atlantic and is forecast to become a major hurricane Thursday afternoon. There are 2 other areas of interest, one offshore of Africa and the other in the Western Caribbean/Gulf of Mexico. Despite all of that activity, WINK News’ Weather Authority Meteorologists are more focused on the disturbance that has a medium chance of developing in the Gulf of Mexico over the next seven days. The Weather Authority is continuing to monitor the Gulf of Mexico for potential tropical development over the next seven days. The good news is that the trend of anything developing remains quite weak. The bad news is that this broad area of low pressure will morph into a front, enhancing the rain and storms we see and causing heavy rain to linger for many days next week. Breaking it Down The continuing trend for a weaker system is due to an increase in wind shear that will move into the Northern Gulf of Mexico this weekend and early next week. While wind shear will keep the system weak and maybe not even allow it to develop, signs show we’ll be in for a lot of rain late in the weekend through next week. Scattered to widespread rain and storms, it is more likely Monday through Thursday next week. Models hint at 3-5″ of rain through next Tuesday and upwards of 4-8″ over the next ten days. This rain comes at a time when our ground is already saturated from not only a record-breaking wet summer but also from soaking rains in the next few days. Weather Authority Meteorologists will watch this trend closely and let you know how much rain we can see on TV on WINK News.