FORT MYERS Jeep flipped on its side after two-vehicle crash Authorities are responding to a car crash on Ortiz Avenue and Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers.
The future of the Fort Myers Ferris wheel proposal Is the third time the charm? Downtown Fort Myers is buzzing over the idea of a new eye in the sky. On Thursday night, Steve Weathers gave his presentation on the proposed Ferris Wheel plan for the third time in a matter of months. Currently, nothing is set in stone. For the historic preservation committee, […]
LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS Lee County Schools approves new code of conduct The Lee County school board unanimously passed a new code of conduct on Thursday night, and there wasn’t any pushback, not even during public comment.
ALVA ‘I still feel like I’m under the water sometimes,’ Drowning survivor speaks out as community mourns A community mourns the death of three young men who died drowning in the Caloosahachee River on Saturday, May 18.
Google teaches internet safety to SWFL middle school students The internet is a big playground with tons of entertainment options, but similarly to real playgrounds, not everyone plays nice.
WINK NEWS Lessons learned and how to apply them this 2024 hurricane season Hurricane season is approaching, so now is the time for Southwest Floridians to gear up and protect themselves against potential storms.
CAPE CORAL 12-year-old hit by speeding car in Cape Coral A 12-year-old boy is recovering after Cape Coral police say he was hit by a speeding car Wednesday night.
Lee County NAACP protesting unarmed man’s death The NAACP knows Amira Fox’s decision cannot be overturned, so they’re pushing for more open conversation around mental health and how police officers should be trained to tackle similar situations.
BUCKINGHAM What chemicals were in the blue paint that filled the Orange River Getting to the bottom of what is inside the paint that filled the Orange River near homes in Buckingham.
SANIBEL Sanibel works to complete marsh restoration The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation completed its marsh restoration project on the island.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA What’s the missing piece to improve safety on State Road 31 Eileen Sartell lives in the Babcock area, and she said the speeding in the area is horrible
New research may save brain cells A tsunami is a massive wave of destruction, but it doesn’t just happen on the coast. It can happen inside your brain.
Two local golf pros recount memories from PGA Championship Two local golf pros, Jeremy Wells and Evan Bowser, recount the memories they made playing in the PGA Championship.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of driving 102 mph faces homicide charges for Lehigh Acres crash Maxcimiliano Rodriguez, who faced vehicular homicide charges, had his first appearance in court on Thursday.
Brown pelican found on Marco Beach with possible red tide poisoning A brown pelican was found on a Marco Island beach last week, showing signs of red tide toxicosis.
FORT MYERS Jeep flipped on its side after two-vehicle crash Authorities are responding to a car crash on Ortiz Avenue and Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers.
The future of the Fort Myers Ferris wheel proposal Is the third time the charm? Downtown Fort Myers is buzzing over the idea of a new eye in the sky. On Thursday night, Steve Weathers gave his presentation on the proposed Ferris Wheel plan for the third time in a matter of months. Currently, nothing is set in stone. For the historic preservation committee, […]
LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS Lee County Schools approves new code of conduct The Lee County school board unanimously passed a new code of conduct on Thursday night, and there wasn’t any pushback, not even during public comment.
ALVA ‘I still feel like I’m under the water sometimes,’ Drowning survivor speaks out as community mourns A community mourns the death of three young men who died drowning in the Caloosahachee River on Saturday, May 18.
Google teaches internet safety to SWFL middle school students The internet is a big playground with tons of entertainment options, but similarly to real playgrounds, not everyone plays nice.
WINK NEWS Lessons learned and how to apply them this 2024 hurricane season Hurricane season is approaching, so now is the time for Southwest Floridians to gear up and protect themselves against potential storms.
CAPE CORAL 12-year-old hit by speeding car in Cape Coral A 12-year-old boy is recovering after Cape Coral police say he was hit by a speeding car Wednesday night.
Lee County NAACP protesting unarmed man’s death The NAACP knows Amira Fox’s decision cannot be overturned, so they’re pushing for more open conversation around mental health and how police officers should be trained to tackle similar situations.
BUCKINGHAM What chemicals were in the blue paint that filled the Orange River Getting to the bottom of what is inside the paint that filled the Orange River near homes in Buckingham.
SANIBEL Sanibel works to complete marsh restoration The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation completed its marsh restoration project on the island.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA What’s the missing piece to improve safety on State Road 31 Eileen Sartell lives in the Babcock area, and she said the speeding in the area is horrible
New research may save brain cells A tsunami is a massive wave of destruction, but it doesn’t just happen on the coast. It can happen inside your brain.
Two local golf pros recount memories from PGA Championship Two local golf pros, Jeremy Wells and Evan Bowser, recount the memories they made playing in the PGA Championship.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of driving 102 mph faces homicide charges for Lehigh Acres crash Maxcimiliano Rodriguez, who faced vehicular homicide charges, had his first appearance in court on Thursday.
Brown pelican found on Marco Beach with possible red tide poisoning A brown pelican was found on a Marco Island beach last week, showing signs of red tide toxicosis.
WINK NEWS Very high to extreme fire risk today; Ana now post tropical Happy Sunday, SW Florida! Unfortunately, we’re once again talking about the potential for wild fires today across SW Florida. Yesterday’s brush fire in Collier County is an example of how ripe conditions are for fires to rapidly spread out of control. All of the ingredients are there including dry soil and vegetation, low humidity, and […]
WINK NEWS High fire risk for Sunday Happy Sunday, SW Florida! Due to the recent dry weather, low humidity, and breezy conditions this afternoon, the Fire Danger Index is at a high level for parts of the WINK viewing area. Otherwise, your Sunday forecast is looking great overall with a mix of sun and clouds, a dry breeze, and highs near 90 […]
WINK NEWS High fire risk today Happy Saturday, SW Florida! Due to the recent dry weather, low humidity, and breezy conditions this afternoon, the Fire Danger Index is at a high level for parts of the WINK viewing area today. Otherwise, your weekend forecast is looking great overall with a mix of sun and clouds, a dry breeze, and highs near […]
WINK NEWS Chance of storms for Mother’s Day Happy Mother’s Day, SW Florida! Hope you enjoyed the dry air while it lasted, as tropical moisture surges back into the area today. In fact, it should be enough to spark a few storms later this afternoon. Otherwise, expect highs back in the 90s this afternoon. Looking ahead to the workweek, it’s looking very summerlike, […]
Humidity returns tomorrow Happy Saturday, SW Florida! The dry “good-feel” air will stick around for your Saturday, giving way to partly cloudy skies, and highs near 90 degrees. Heading into Mother’s Day, muggy air will surge back into Florida, bringing with it the potential for isolated showers & storms tomorrow afternoon. Looking ahead to the workweek, the forecast […]
FORT MYERS NOAA Hurricane Hunters risk their lives to keep public informed They risk their lives and fly into the eyes of hurricanes. In fact, NOAA Hurricane Hunters are the only organization allowed to actually fly into thunderstorms, tropical storms and hurricanes. And they do so to bring back data in order to help cities prepare for what’s coming. “We like to believe we are one piece […]
Another day of blazing heat Happy Wednesday, SW Florida! We have another day of sizzling heat on tap as temperatures soar into the 90s, with some spots inland approaching the century mark! When you factor in that humidity though, it will feel like the 100s for everyone! Otherwise, expect a mix of sun & clouds, with potentially a shower or […]
WINK NEWS Hot and humid day ahead Happy Sunday, SW Florida! A summerlike day is ahead with highs near 90 degrees, with the potential for an isolated shower or storm this afternoon, though the best chance will be inland. Looking ahead to the workweek, it starts off much of the same with blazing heat, and a few pop-up storms each afternoon. […]
Summer-like Weekend Ahead Happy Saturday, SW Florida! A summer-like weekend is ahead with highs near 90 degrees, with the potential for an isolated shower or storm each afternoon, though on Sunday, the best chance will be inland. Looking ahead to the workweek next week, it starts off much of the same with blazing heat, and a few […]
WINK NEWS Slight storm chance today Happy Sunday, SW Florida! A cold front will limp its way across the state today, and with it, we’ll see a slight chance for a shower or storm. However, with the cold front falling apart, most of the day looks dry, with a mix of sun and clouds, and a warm breeze out of the […]