Halloween spooky events and attractions across SWFLLee Commissioners approve transportation projects for Lehigh Acres
WINK NEWS Halloween spooky events and attractions across SWFL In Southwest Florida, Halloween transforms neighborhoods with pumpkin displays and haunted houses that draw in crowds of eager participants.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee Commissioners approve transportation projects for Lehigh Acres The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved several projects on Tuesday to improve transportation infrastructure.
Tampa Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Tampa Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tampa.
WASHINGTON (AP) This could have been a year of a federal court reckoning for Trump. Judges had other ideas The indictment charging Donald Trump with hoarding classified documents leveled one jaw-dropping allegation after another, including that he showed off a secret Pentagon attack plan to guests at his golf club and suggested his lawyer mislead the FBI about the presence of the White House records.
WASHINGTON (AP) Walz to unveil Harris’ plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump’s edge Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday will unveil his ticket’s plans to improve the lives of rural voters, as Vice President Kamala Harris looks to cut into former President Donald Trump’s support.
Zephyrhills Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Zephyrhills Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Zephyrhills.
Properly removing debris from Charlotte County streets following Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton created havoc throughout Florida, impacting several areas, including Charlotte County.
The Weather Authority Seasonal afternoon with highs in the upper 80s The Weather Authority is tracking a seasonal Tuesday afternoon, with temperatures topping out in the upper 80s.
CLEWISTON Clewiston teen killed by stray bullet during dance A Clewiston teenager lost her life after multiple shots were fired into a building during a dance on Friday night.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda battles debris after dual hurricanes It’s been hard for some to move forward after facing Milton; every time they step outside their homes, they’re greeted by piles of debris.
BOCA GRANDE Boca Grande businesses clean up after Milton No matter how much you prepare for a hurricane, you never know what awaits you in the aftermath.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA All you need to know if you are applying for FEMA disaster assistance One of the biggest hurdles southwest Florida had to deal with after Hurricane Ian was FEMA. Many didn’t know how to apply, which forms needed to be filled out and how to get money.
MANASOTA KEY North Manasota Key picks up the pieces while south waits to see their home Homes in North Manasota Key have been hollowed out from the storm surge after Hurricane Milton. Now, residents living on Manasota Key are trying to figure out their next steps moving forward while coping with the loss.
FORT MYERS Acting now helps avoid storm PTSD Even with storms Helene and Milton behind us, stress levels remain high. It’s leaving many people to manage post-hurricane anxiety.
PUNTA GORDA Preventing mold in Punta Gorda after Milton Right now, families with flooded homes from the hurricanes have to race to action. The water can cause black mold in damp areas of homes, but you can take steps to prevent the mold from forming or spreading.
WINK NEWS Halloween spooky events and attractions across SWFL In Southwest Florida, Halloween transforms neighborhoods with pumpkin displays and haunted houses that draw in crowds of eager participants.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee Commissioners approve transportation projects for Lehigh Acres The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved several projects on Tuesday to improve transportation infrastructure.
Tampa Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Tampa Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tampa.
WASHINGTON (AP) This could have been a year of a federal court reckoning for Trump. Judges had other ideas The indictment charging Donald Trump with hoarding classified documents leveled one jaw-dropping allegation after another, including that he showed off a secret Pentagon attack plan to guests at his golf club and suggested his lawyer mislead the FBI about the presence of the White House records.
WASHINGTON (AP) Walz to unveil Harris’ plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump’s edge Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday will unveil his ticket’s plans to improve the lives of rural voters, as Vice President Kamala Harris looks to cut into former President Donald Trump’s support.
Zephyrhills Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Zephyrhills Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Zephyrhills.
Properly removing debris from Charlotte County streets following Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton created havoc throughout Florida, impacting several areas, including Charlotte County.
The Weather Authority Seasonal afternoon with highs in the upper 80s The Weather Authority is tracking a seasonal Tuesday afternoon, with temperatures topping out in the upper 80s.
CLEWISTON Clewiston teen killed by stray bullet during dance A Clewiston teenager lost her life after multiple shots were fired into a building during a dance on Friday night.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda battles debris after dual hurricanes It’s been hard for some to move forward after facing Milton; every time they step outside their homes, they’re greeted by piles of debris.
BOCA GRANDE Boca Grande businesses clean up after Milton No matter how much you prepare for a hurricane, you never know what awaits you in the aftermath.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA All you need to know if you are applying for FEMA disaster assistance One of the biggest hurdles southwest Florida had to deal with after Hurricane Ian was FEMA. Many didn’t know how to apply, which forms needed to be filled out and how to get money.
MANASOTA KEY North Manasota Key picks up the pieces while south waits to see their home Homes in North Manasota Key have been hollowed out from the storm surge after Hurricane Milton. Now, residents living on Manasota Key are trying to figure out their next steps moving forward while coping with the loss.
FORT MYERS Acting now helps avoid storm PTSD Even with storms Helene and Milton behind us, stress levels remain high. It’s leaving many people to manage post-hurricane anxiety.
PUNTA GORDA Preventing mold in Punta Gorda after Milton Right now, families with flooded homes from the hurricanes have to race to action. The water can cause black mold in damp areas of homes, but you can take steps to prevent the mold from forming or spreading.
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 two 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 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 to 5 inches of rain through next Tuesday and upwards of 4 to 8 inches over the next 10 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.