Large response to rollover crash in Fort MyersNew information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation
FORT MYERS Large response to rollover crash in Fort Myers There was a large response to a multi-car crash with a rollover in Fort Myers just after 8 p.m on Friday night.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Planned retail, lifestyle center seeking tenants at Babcock Ranch A new 112,000-square-foot mixed-use complex designed for retail shops, restaurants, bars, office space and residential units is planned for Babcock Ranch. Called B Street at Babcock Ranch, there are approximately 20 parties negotiating leases, said Jon Cashion, a principal with commercial real estate agency Katz & Associates. A groundbreaking ceremony is slated for early 2025, […]
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations.
FORT MYERS Large response to rollover crash in Fort Myers There was a large response to a multi-car crash with a rollover in Fort Myers just after 8 p.m on Friday night.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Planned retail, lifestyle center seeking tenants at Babcock Ranch A new 112,000-square-foot mixed-use complex designed for retail shops, restaurants, bars, office space and residential units is planned for Babcock Ranch. Called B Street at Babcock Ranch, there are approximately 20 parties negotiating leases, said Jon Cashion, a principal with commercial real estate agency Katz & Associates. A groundbreaking ceremony is slated for early 2025, […]
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations.
FORT MYERS Weekend rainfall expected to bring relief to SW Florida Happy Thursday, Southwest Florida! This afternoon, everyone will see highs soar into the mid-upper 80s with plentiful sunshine. Elevated wind, drier-than-normal conditions, and low humidity are contributing to a very high fire danger index for Lee County today. Relief from the fire risk and our rain deficit is on the way by Sunday! The tail […]
FORT MYERS Even warmer, stray shower possible Wednesday in SW Florida Happy Hump Day! Highs spring into the upper 70s and lower 80s near the coast this afternoon with mid-upper 80s inland. Our most notable change Wednesday is a localized, small chance of rain in southern Collier County this evening. But this rain won’t accumulate and won’t be nearly enough to help with our rain deficit! As […]
FORT MYERS Warm, dry conditions keep fire danger high across SW Florida this week Happy Tuesday, Southwest Florida! After a cool start, we soar to the upper 70s and lower 80s this afternoon with abundant sunshine. Here’s a small, yet significant, change this afternoon: our fire danger index is increasing due to wind becoming breezy at times, dry conditions, and low humidity. The wind is expected to increase even […]
FORT MYERS Warm, dry start to the week across SW Florida Happy Monday! With dry air still in place, highs will soar into the low 80s inland and upper 70s along the coastline this afternoon. Wind stays breezy at times today. Add in low humidity and drier-than-normal conditions, we have an elevated fire danger again for parts of SWFL. Although we slowly warm up this week, our […]
FORT MYERS Cooler, drier and breezy weather moves into SW Florida It’s not the humidity that’ll hit you like a brick wall today… it’s the cooler and drier air! We mix in a ton of sunshine this afternoon as highs soar to the mid-upper 70s. It’ll be a pleasant day with a breezy wind. That wind still keeps our local wave heights elevated today. Be safe […]
FORT MYERS Showers and storms expected Thursday along a cold front Happy Thursday, Southwest Florida! The Weather Authority has been tracking pockets of heavy rain, mainly south of the Caloosahatchee this morning. This is prefrontal rain as we have multiple rounds expected throughout the afternoon and evening hours. Later today, sunshine peeking through the clouds will allow for minor instability. This is expected to force a […]
FORT MYERS Near-record heat possible Wednesday before a late-week cooldown Happy Hump Day! Highs will soar this afternoon to the upper 80s with near-record heat once again. Even if we don’t get there, we are well above average with normal conditions for late March in the low 80s. The summer-like pattern continues as spotty showers bubble up around 1 p.m. for parts of the region. […]
FORT MYERS Summer-like afternoon expected across SW Florida Happy Tuesday! Get ready for another scorcher as highs soar into the upper 80s and lower 90s this afternoon. Near-record heat is possible for both Fort Myers and Naples, expected to stay just below the official numbers. This significant daytime heating will allow for another round of spotty showers beginning around 4 p.m. Rain will […]
FORT MYERS Few spotty showers possible in SWFL Monday afternoon Grab the umbrella before you head out this morning! The Weather Authority is tracking big changes. We’ll have more cloud cover today mixing in with Monday sunshine. Highs will peak in the upper 80s. This afternoon, due to a sea breeze influence from both coasts, a few spotty showers will bubble up beginning around 4 […]
FORT MYERS Warming trend underway across SW Florida Happy Tuesday Southwest Florida! Highs will skyrocket this afternoon to the low-mid 80s with tons of sunshine. Wind dies down today, which will provide a picture perfect afternoon for any boating plans. Breezy conditions return late this week as a ridge of high pressure builds in. This will crank up highs to the upper 80s […]