Suspect wanted for stealing electric bike in Fort Myers BeachKelly’s Roast Beef, Oar & Iron continue SWFL expansion
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.
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.
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 January 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.
ESTERO Local teen golfer to play at Augusta National One drive at a time, 14-year-old Jesus Bethencourt is doing something most only dream of: playing at Augusta National.
AI traffic cameras helping Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes Artificial intelligence has been helping the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes.
ESTERO SWFL siblings start official Pickleball World Cup Hercilio and Miranda Cabieses love pickleball so much they make it their mission to share it with the world.
MARCO ISLAND Proposal to bring in police cameras to Marco Island Marco Island city leaders are considering a proposal for police officers to wear body cameras. The idea aims to modernize the department and increase trust with citizens.
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.
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.
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 January 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.
ESTERO Local teen golfer to play at Augusta National One drive at a time, 14-year-old Jesus Bethencourt is doing something most only dream of: playing at Augusta National.
AI traffic cameras helping Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes Artificial intelligence has been helping the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes.
ESTERO SWFL siblings start official Pickleball World Cup Hercilio and Miranda Cabieses love pickleball so much they make it their mission to share it with the world.
MARCO ISLAND Proposal to bring in police cameras to Marco Island Marco Island city leaders are considering a proposal for police officers to wear body cameras. The idea aims to modernize the department and increase trust with citizens.
FORT MYERS Warm, muggy ahead of cold front Wednesday Happy Tuesday, Southwest Florida! After pesky fog this morning, we’ve had a mixture of sun and clouds with highs in the mid-80s. Ahead of a cold front, expect patchy fog Wednesday morning with areas of spotty rain. Showers are possible north of the Caloosahatchee before noon and south of the river after lunchtime […]
FORT MYERS Patchy fog, warm temperatures ahead of a Wednesday cold front Good Monday morning! The Weather Authority is tracking warm and humid conditions ahead of a cold front Wednesday. This afternoon will feature highs in the mid-upper 80s, heat indices in the low 90s, and plentiful sunshine. A stray shower is possible east of I-75 today, but coverage will be extremely limited. If you didn’t see […]
FORT MYERS Few showers, record heat possible Friday afternoon Who’s ready for record heat across Southwest Florida?! Well, even if you aren’t, that’s what we have in store over the next three days. We are likely to match our record high for Fort Myers this afternoon, but Naples will stay just below the record! Regardless, it’ll be VERY WARM with temperatures nearly 10° higher than […]
FORT MYERS Record heat possible across SWFL this weekend Happy Thursday, Southwest Florida! Drier air has filtered into our region, which allows for a significant temperature swing After starting in the 40s and 50s, highs will peak in the mid to even upper 80s this afternoon with plentiful sunshine. Tomorrow, a stray shower will be possible as a strong southerly wind bumps up our […]
FORT MYERS Spotty showers possible Wednesday along a stalled front The cold front that rolled through Southwest Florida yesterday has now stalled just to our south. This increase in moisture will spark up a few showers today, mainly inland toward Lake Okeechobee. Otherwise, it’ll be a warm afternoon once again as highs peak in the mid-upper 80s! We keep this hot streak going through the […]
FORT MYERS Slightly drier, warm behind Tuesday’s cold front Happy Tuesday, Southwest Florida! Drier air is mixing in behind Tuesday morning’s cold front. Looking ahead to tomorrow morning, we’ll be waking up to cooler temps, with 50s inland & 60s further to the south. Should feel amazing outside. Highs will peak in the low-mid 80s tomorrow afternoon. This is only a taste of […]
FORT MYERS Spotty areas of rain expected ahead of Tuesday’s cold front Happy Monday! A cold front arrives in our region tomorrow. Ahead of it, spotty rain is possible as early as today. First we’ll see showers bubbling up this afternoon, mainly inland. This is largely influenced by a Gulf breeze and an increase in moisture locally. The warm southerly flow will allow for highs to peak […]
FORT MYERS Scattered rain along a Friday cold front, cooler weekend Happy Friday, Southwest Florida! A cold front moves through our region this afternoon. Temperatures will warm into the low 80s before the front arrives with a large dose of humidity. Spotty showers will be possible as early as lunchtime with the main event between 1 – 5 p.m. Storms will be embedded within some of […]
Rover landing on Mars Thursday afternoon, NASA will land its first rover on Mars in nearly a decade. Once Perseverance lands, it will search for signs of life, collect samples and pave the way for human explorers. Farah Alibay, an engineer from NASA’s Perseverance team, explains what makes the rover’s mission special. Watch the full video above.
FORT MYERS Big temperature drop expected behind Friday’s cold front Happy Thursday, Southwest Florida! We have another warm and muggy afternoon on tap as highs reach the mid-upper 80s. The muggy meter shows just how much stickier it feels when you head out the door today. A stray shower is possible this afternoon, mainly inland, but most areas remain dry before our next cold front […]