Scattered rain, then a cooler-than-average Tuesday afternoonFort Myers teen athlete defies odds after brain condition
the weather authority Scattered rain, then a cooler-than-average Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain throughout this Tuesday followed by cooler-than-average temperatures this afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Fort Myers teen athlete defies odds after brain condition Saniya Freeman, a junior at Mariner High School, faced a rare brain condition that threatened her athletic career.
President Trump ensures lethal injection supply for executions following executive order Four convicted murderers, including James Ford, Wade Wilson, Mesac Demas, and Joseph Zieler, are on death row in Florida.
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.
Trump pardons January 6th defendants; SWFL locals on the list? President Donald Trump, after taking the presidential oath for a second time, issued pardons for individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol attack.
ENGLEWOOD Neighbors speak out after Englewood resident killed in deputy shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office experienced four deputy-involved shootings over three months, with two occurring on consecutive nights.
Deadly crash involving vehicle and motorcyclist in Charlotte County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Charlotte County.
Collier County celebrates President Trump’s inauguration Monday in southwest Florida consisted of many watch parties being held for President Trump’s inauguration.
SANIBEL Bald eagle nests thriving in Sanibel The eagle population in Southwest Florida is thriving, with ten nests discovered from Sanibel to North Captiva Island. This development is creating a haven for these majestic birds.
How a mother’s diet can affect their baby’s health Eating right isn’t just good for moms; it’s great for babies, too.
Costly real estate mistakes and how to avoid fraud Let’s face it: buying a home can be quite a daunting challenge for many, especially due to recent legal changes.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Golden Gate Estates resident discovers injured bear in backyard pond A video of a bear resting in a pond in Collier County gained attention online over the weekend.
NAPLES Naples honors MLK Day with parade and community celebration In Naples, the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade brought together many who feel a close connection to his legacy.
PUNTA GORDA Recent deputy-involved shootings bring mental health to the forefront In the last three months, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has had four deputy-involved shootings. One of them even led to loss of one of their own, Sgt. Elio Diaz.
Charlotte County grapples with 2 fatal deputy-involved shootings The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new week with at least four deputies on administrative leave after back-to-back deadly shootings.
the weather authority Scattered rain, then a cooler-than-average Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain throughout this Tuesday followed by cooler-than-average temperatures this afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Fort Myers teen athlete defies odds after brain condition Saniya Freeman, a junior at Mariner High School, faced a rare brain condition that threatened her athletic career.
President Trump ensures lethal injection supply for executions following executive order Four convicted murderers, including James Ford, Wade Wilson, Mesac Demas, and Joseph Zieler, are on death row in Florida.
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.
Trump pardons January 6th defendants; SWFL locals on the list? President Donald Trump, after taking the presidential oath for a second time, issued pardons for individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol attack.
ENGLEWOOD Neighbors speak out after Englewood resident killed in deputy shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office experienced four deputy-involved shootings over three months, with two occurring on consecutive nights.
Deadly crash involving vehicle and motorcyclist in Charlotte County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Charlotte County.
Collier County celebrates President Trump’s inauguration Monday in southwest Florida consisted of many watch parties being held for President Trump’s inauguration.
SANIBEL Bald eagle nests thriving in Sanibel The eagle population in Southwest Florida is thriving, with ten nests discovered from Sanibel to North Captiva Island. This development is creating a haven for these majestic birds.
How a mother’s diet can affect their baby’s health Eating right isn’t just good for moms; it’s great for babies, too.
Costly real estate mistakes and how to avoid fraud Let’s face it: buying a home can be quite a daunting challenge for many, especially due to recent legal changes.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Golden Gate Estates resident discovers injured bear in backyard pond A video of a bear resting in a pond in Collier County gained attention online over the weekend.
NAPLES Naples honors MLK Day with parade and community celebration In Naples, the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade brought together many who feel a close connection to his legacy.
PUNTA GORDA Recent deputy-involved shootings bring mental health to the forefront In the last three months, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has had four deputy-involved shootings. One of them even led to loss of one of their own, Sgt. Elio Diaz.
Charlotte County grapples with 2 fatal deputy-involved shootings The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new week with at least four deputies on administrative leave after back-to-back deadly shootings.
FORT MYERS More heat and humidity across SWFL Thursday afternoon Happy Thursday, Southwest Florida! The Weather Authority is tracking another hot and humid day in store with highs soaring into the mid 90s. Unfortunately, it’s that time of the year! When you factor in the temperature and the dew point, it’ll feel closer to 100°. Our potential for spotty rain increases by the late afternoon […]
FORT MYERS Heat indices above 100° expected, keeping a close eye on the tropics Happy Wednesday, Southwest Florida! Get ready for another scorcher as highs reach the low-mid 90s this afternoon. When you factor in the humidity, our heat index (or “feels like” temperatures) will skyrocket to the upper 90s and lower 100s. One of the reasons why we’re so hot: little-to-no rainfall is expected across the region this […]
FORT MYERS Tracking more areas of scattered storms across SWFL this weekend Happy Friday, Southwest Florida! Rain today is going to come in a little earlier than yesterday for our coastal areas. Due to a dominant westerly wind, rain and storms will come in earlier near the coast before generally moving inland. By lunchtime and early afternoon, scattered storms will be hugging the I-75 corridor and eastward. […]
FORT MYERS More rain and storms on the way, minor flooding possible Get ready for another round of scattered rain and storms! The tropical moisture will allow for heavy rain and the potential for minor flooding. Before we get there, highs will reach the upper 80s and lower 90s. “Feels like” temperatures will peak a little bit higher due to high humidity. If you have outdoor plans, […]
FORT MYERS Scattered storms, heavy rain expected near I-75 this afternoon Happy Wednesday, Southwest Florida! Get ready for another round of heat, humidity, and the opportunity for rain and storms. Highs reach the upper 80s and lower 90s this afternoon with “feels like” temperatures even higher. Scattered rain and storms will be most likely along and immediately east and west of the I-75 corridor today. Notice […]
FORT MYERS Scattered storms, hot and humid to start off June across SWFL It’s the first day of June, and boy, does it feel like it! Highs will reach the upper 80s and lower 90s this afternoon. When you factor in the humidity, heat indices (or feels like temperatures) will reach the mid-upper 90s. A few spots could flirt with the 100s. Thankfully, we see scattered storms to […]
FORT MYERS Scattered rain and storms will impact Memorial Day plans As we honor and remember those who died for our country this Memorial Day, we will also be tracking rain and storms across Southwest Florida. The general idea today for outdoor plans is the earlier the better. Most of our rainfall will roll in after lunchtime. Rain and storms will near I-75 and west around […]
FORT MYERS Rain chances ramp up heading toward Memorial Day in SWFL Happy Friday, Southwest Florida! Expect a few more showers and storms today with an uptick in humidity levels. Temperatures will still peak in the low-mid 90s inland and the upper 80s near the coast due to an onshore wind. That Gulf sea breeze is going to push most of our rainfall east of I-75 throughout […]
FORT MYERS Finally tracking the return of rain to SW Florida Happy Thursday, Southwest Florida! Expect the return of humidity and a chance of rain this afternoon. Before we get to the showers, highs will peak in the upper 80s near the coast and low-mid 90s inland. Our best opportunity for rain will come in the late afternoon and early evening hours, primarily east of I-75. […]
FORT MYERS Hotter than normal, fire danger improvement across Southwest Florida With hotter-than-normal temperatures today and summer approaching, it’s a good reminder of the distinction between heat exhaustion and heatstroke! This can mean the difference between water and A/C being able to cool someone down or needing to call 9-1-1 immediately. Drier-than-normal conditions and lack of rainfall will allow for an increased fire danger index again […]