20th annual Hibiscus Festival begins in Punta GordaLehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelry
PUNTA GORDA 20th annual Hibiscus Festival begins in Punta Gorda The 20th annual Hibiscus Festival at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda begins Friday morning and runs all weekend.
WINK NEWS Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelry A senior caretaker has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $70,000 of her patients’ jewelry and pawning it.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle brushfire near Alico Road and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
PUNTA GORDA 20th annual Hibiscus Festival begins in Punta Gorda The 20th annual Hibiscus Festival at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda begins Friday morning and runs all weekend.
WINK NEWS Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelry A senior caretaker has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $70,000 of her patients’ jewelry and pawning it.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle brushfire near Alico Road and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
FORT MYERS Rain, storms moving through SWFL late tonight through Friday morning Happy Thursday! Get ready for another warm afternoon with breezy wind ahead of our next cold front. Spotty rain and storms will move through northern Highlands, DeSoto, and Charlotte counties starting around 11 p.m. Eventually, the front will slide south toward the Caloosahatchee as we near 2 a.m. Friday morning. As it shifts southward, the […]
FORT MYERS More sunshine, warmth for St. Patrick’s Day across SWFL Happy St. Patrick’s Day! If the kiddos will be hanging outdoors today, have a way to keep ’em cool. Highs will be even warmer than the past few days, reaching the mid-upper 80s with plentiful sunshine. Our next weather maker arrives in Southwest Florida Friday morning, bringing rain and storms for your morning commute. The […]
FORT MYERS Few showers, storms along a cold front Friday morning Happy Tuesday, Southwest Florida! Get ready for a warm and sticky day as highs reach the mid-upper 80s. Wind will become breezy this afternoon, cranking up our wave heights to 1 – 3 feet and the occasional moderate chop. Our next big change comes late Thursday and into early Friday morning along a cold front, […]
FORT MYERS Warming up, abundant sunshine for our SW Florida weekend Happy Friday! This afternoon will feature tons of sunshine and plentiful warmth as highs reach the mid-80s. Hopefully you like today’s forecast because we have more warmth and sunshine heading into the weekend! Our next opportunity for rain doesn’t arrive until next Thursday and Friday. This will be very beneficial based on our recent dry […]
FORT MYERS Big warm-up, stray shower across SW Florida today Good Thursday morning! After a pleasant start, temperatures will peak in the low-mid 80s across the entire region with breezy wind. A stray shower is possible across Southwest Florida, mainly south toward Collier County. As the wind dies down tomorrow and this weekend, these calmer conditions and warm easterly flow will skyrocket highs to the mid-upper […]
FORT MYERS Big temperature swing Wednesday across SW Florida Don’t be fooled by the cool start. You won’t need the jackets this afternoon! Highs will peak in the upper 70s and lower 80s under a mix of sunshine and clouds, very seasonable for early March. If you have plans to be outside, keep in mind the breeze will be a factor again today. This […]
FORT MYERS Warming trend underway across SWFL this week Happy Tuesday! It was a beautiful day with highs back in the 70s, with partly cloudy skies, and a pleasant breeze out the east. Looking ahead to night, it’s going to be another cool one, with lows falling back into the 50s & 60s! The breezy wind will still be a factor if you […]
FORT MYERS Cooler and drier air dominates SWFL forecast What a way to start the work week! Not only is it cooler, but it’s also much drier. This has made for a beautiful day, with a mix of sun and clouds, temps in the 70s, along with a nice breeze. Tonight looks to be on the chilly side again, with lows falling into the […]
FORT MYERS Scattered rain and storms return to SWFL this weekend Happy Friday! With dry air in place, highs will skyrocket to the low-80s with plentiful sunshine this afternoon. But today is our last nice day before the return of scattered rain and storms this weekend. The main event looks to be Saturday afternoon. Potential impacts to Southwest Florida include periods of heavy rain, gusty wind, […]
FORT MYERS Cooler and drier air dominates Thursday across SWFL Cooler and drier air is the name of the game across Southwest Florida today! Expect a mostly cloudy sky through lunchtime before we eventually mix in some sunshine this afternoon. Highs will peak in the mid-upper 70s with low humidity both today and tomorrow! Ready for even cooler temperatures? Friday morning will feature lows in […]