SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Third eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Third eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
Just shy of two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Southwest Florida residents are once again facing life-threatening storm conditions by Hurricane Milton. Hurricane Milton underwent rapid intensification as it approached Southwest Florida and is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 storm Wednesday night. Though wind speeds are expected to slow down upon landfall, other effects from the storm still pose a significant threat to life and property. Fort Myers CREDIT: Lee County Sheriff’s Office CREDIT: Lee County Sheriff’s Office A Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy documented damage caused by the storm on Pondella Road and Forsyth Drive in North Fort Myers. There was also storm debris and damage on Jefferson Avenue and La Palma Street in Fort Myers. Sheila Santini captured a video of a car that was crushed by a fallen tree at Bell Tower Park. CREDIT: WINK News CREDIT: WINK News CREDIT: WINK News WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean documented tornado damage at the Lake Fairways community in North Fort Myers. Lacie Terell captured what seems to be a building on Harvard Court that was destroyed by a potential tornado. Makenzie Carner caught sparks flying from power lines on Paloma Drive, just off of McGregor Boulevard. Gary Herrera documented the damage left by a potential tornado on businesses located near Pondella Road. Fort Myers Beach Joshua Sims captured a video of storm surge creeping in on Fort Myers Beach. A video taken by LeeAnn’s Paradise Vacation Rentals at Fort Myers Beach captured storm surge rushing onto the street and into buildings. A video taken by Tyler Brubach showed storm surge rising near Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach. Clewiston A tornado caught on camera on State Road 80 just outside of Clewiston. Cape Coral CREDIT: Michael Loduca CREDIT: Michael Loduca Michael Loduca captured flooding and wind damage he found in Northeast Cape Coral. CREDIT: Jess Labrie CREDIT: Jess Labrie What appears to be tornado damage took out a patio screen at Entrada in Cape Coral, just off Del Prado Boulevard. CREDIT: Ashly Mann CREDIT: Ashly Mann Ashly Mann captured images of teetering power poles damaged on Garden Boulevard in Cape Coral. William documented a transformer blowing sparks near Viscaya-Prado Veterinary Hospital in Cape Coral. Matlacha CREDIT: Justyna MacDonald CREDIT: Justyna MacDonald Justyna MacDonald captured storm damage and broken power lines by Matlacha Community Park. Okeechobee CREDIT: WINK News CREDIT: WINK News CREDIT: WINK News CREDIT: WINK News WINK News reporter Olivia Jean documented tornado damage at Twin Palms RV Resort near Lake Okeechobee. Marco Island Anthony Costantino captured a video of storm surge flooding on Inlet Drive in Marco Island. Naples Jim Durr captured flooding on Gulfshore Boulevard in Naples. Bonita Springs Carrie Ann Texter captured a video of flooding on Redfish Street in Bonita Springs. Port Charlotte Austin Vowell documented flooding on Edgewater Drive. Jason Krochmal captured a transformer on Ladner Avenue blowing a fuse. Michelle Adams captured what seems to be receding storm surge in Port Charlotte. Stay tuned to WINKNews.com, WINK News App, streaming, and on-air for any new developments on this story. Download the WINK Weather app, stream the latest forecast or WINK Doppler 3x anywhere you go.