Demolition begins on Bimini East propertiesMost Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the City of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Lee County Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
Plans for Aquarius Hotel receive final design approval in Naples A proposed 18-unit boutique hotel with a restaurant received unanimous final design approval Jan. 22 by the Naples Design Review Board.
What you need to know for FEMA transitional sheltering assistance Many in Southwest Florida are dealing with unlivable conditions after a series of hurricanes hit the area last fall.
FORT MYERS BEACH Suspect wanted for stealing electric bike in Fort Myers Beach Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole an electric bike in Fort Myers Beach.
Kelly’s Roast Beef, Oar & Iron continue SWFL expansion A Massachusetts-based restaurant company is bringing a taste of its home state to Southwest Florida, plus a new surf and turf concept aimed at people who call the region home.
GOLDEN GATE Investigation at Golden Gate Middle School after overnight burglary An overnight burglary at a middle school had deputies rushing to the scene, causing parents to have to wait to drop their children off.
Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann court date rescheduled Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann is set to appear in court after pleading not guilty to her drunk driving charge.
Bonita springs ‘Cold stunned’ evening bat rescued by CROW amid frigid Florida weather The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife rescued an evening bat in Bonita Springs suspected of being “cold-stunned.”
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Morning showers move out for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking Wednesday morning showers, then chillier conditions remain throughout the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph in Lehigh Acres Lee County deputies arrested two men after witnessing them racing down Lee Boulevard at nearly 90 mph.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers activist reacts to shutdown of government reproductive rights website The website ReproductiveRights.gov, which offered resources on abortion and reproductive rights, is no longer accessible.
2 Southwest Floridians involved in Jan. 6 attack pardoned and commuted by President Trump Two men involved in the January 6th attack are now back in southwest Florida, thanks to a series of pardons from President Trump.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the City of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Lee County Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
Plans for Aquarius Hotel receive final design approval in Naples A proposed 18-unit boutique hotel with a restaurant received unanimous final design approval Jan. 22 by the Naples Design Review Board.
What you need to know for FEMA transitional sheltering assistance Many in Southwest Florida are dealing with unlivable conditions after a series of hurricanes hit the area last fall.
FORT MYERS BEACH Suspect wanted for stealing electric bike in Fort Myers Beach Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole an electric bike in Fort Myers Beach.
Kelly’s Roast Beef, Oar & Iron continue SWFL expansion A Massachusetts-based restaurant company is bringing a taste of its home state to Southwest Florida, plus a new surf and turf concept aimed at people who call the region home.
GOLDEN GATE Investigation at Golden Gate Middle School after overnight burglary An overnight burglary at a middle school had deputies rushing to the scene, causing parents to have to wait to drop their children off.
Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann court date rescheduled Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann is set to appear in court after pleading not guilty to her drunk driving charge.
Bonita springs ‘Cold stunned’ evening bat rescued by CROW amid frigid Florida weather The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife rescued an evening bat in Bonita Springs suspected of being “cold-stunned.”
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Morning showers move out for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking Wednesday morning showers, then chillier conditions remain throughout the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph in Lehigh Acres Lee County deputies arrested two men after witnessing them racing down Lee Boulevard at nearly 90 mph.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers activist reacts to shutdown of government reproductive rights website The website ReproductiveRights.gov, which offered resources on abortion and reproductive rights, is no longer accessible.
2 Southwest Floridians involved in Jan. 6 attack pardoned and commuted by President Trump Two men involved in the January 6th attack are now back in southwest Florida, thanks to a series of pardons from President Trump.
Nice Easter Weekend Ahead Happy Saturday, Southwest Florida! After a chilly start this morning, that warm April sunshine will warm us back up into the mid-70s this afternoon. Easter Sunday looks picture perfect as well, with a mix of sun & clouds, and highs in the upper 70s. Dry weather continues into the work week, with highs trending into […]
FORT MYERS Record heat possible across SW Florida through the weekend As a strong ridge of high pressure builds in over Southwest Florida, expect an increase in humidity and record heat possible through the weekend. We’ll stay warm and above average most of next week. But finally, as we approach late Thursday and Friday, a touch of drier air is expected to move in. This should […]
FORT MYERS Highs in the upper 80s, lower 90s across Southwest Florida Happy Thursday, Southwest Florida! Get ready for an abundance of heat and humidity over the next few days. Highs will peak in the upper 80s and lower 90s this afternoon with plentiful sunshine and breezy conditions. And here’s a graphic we haven’t used in a while! Heat indices will range from 90 – 95 Thursday […]
FORT MYERS Big warming trend on the way for SW Florida Happy Monday! Clouds will finally break today as sunshine mixes in across Southwest Florida. Highs will peak this afternoon in the mid-upper 70s with wind breezy at times. Tuesday will be our last cooler morning with lows in the upper 50s and lower 60s. Our next big weather shake-up comes late this week as warmer, […]
FORT MYERS Cooler and drier air mixing in behind Friday’s cold front Happy Friday, Southwest Florida! Cooler, drier air mixes in this afternoon behind this morning’s cold front. This will allow for plentiful sunshine and highs only reaching the upper-70s with breezy wind. The breeze will keep our wave heights elevated, but also a High Rip Current Risk in places for our beaches. That’s not the only […]
FORT MYERS Plenty of warmth, humidity this week across SW Florida Happy Monday! If you liked the weekend forecast, you’ll love this afternoon. Highs will skyrocket to the mid-upper 80s under a mostly sunny sky and a light breeze. Wind returns to a breezy pattern starting tomorrow, which will increase our wave heights for the second half of the week. The change in wind comes ahead […]
FORT MYERS Cold front brings cooler weather After a rainy start to Wednesday, the cold front has moved south of the area, and with it, cooler and drier air is ushering into Southwest Florida. Expect a beautiful evening with mostly clear skies, with temps falling into the 50s and 60s, and a cool breeze out of the northwest. By tomorrow morning, everyone […]
FORT MYERS 2 new tropical systems in the Atlantic being monitored The tropics are very active much earlier in the season. We are currently monitoring four different tropical systems in the Atlantic. Kyle has now weakened into a post-tropical cyclone and Josephine has been downgraded to a tropical depression that is forecast to stay away from the U.S. and turn back out into the Atlantic. Two […]