CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic In the third week of December, all eyes on college basketball recruiting are on the City of Palms Classic. Year after year, some of the top high school teams, featuring many of the top players in the country, compete in the Fort Myers Tournament. This year is no different. Take Long Island Lutheran versus Owasso, […]
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District gives holiday candle safety tips Holiday celebrations are a few days away, and nothing sets the mood better than candles. This warning is best given before the holidays.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers closes on first house through affordable home program Through its Affordable Home Construction Program, the city closed a contract for the first single-family home.
SANIBEL Homeowners share unique ways to fortify homes after storms Roof, walls and floors. There’s so much to think about when you’re rebuilding.
DeSoto teen found guilty for murder at fair A teenager has been convicted in a deadly shooting that occurred at the DeSoto County Fair.
Residents gather at procession to pay tribute to Sgt. Elio Diaz WINK News spent the day along the procession route for Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz talking with people who wanted to let us know what Diaz meant to them.
BABCOCK RANCH Emotional memorial for fallen Charlotte County sergeant Family, friends, brothers and sisters in blue and even complete strangers gave Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz the sendoff he deserved.
NAPLES Naples Hurricanes 13U win Pop Warner Super Bowl The Naples Hurricanes 13U football team won the Pop Warner Super Bowl and become national champions.
charlotte harbor Funeral procession held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Charlotte County deputies and residents of Southwest Florida are paying their respects to Sergeant Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
fort myers Community Cooperative to deliver over 300 holiday cards to Meals on Wheels clients Community Cooperative in Fort Myers has announced the delivery of over 300 holiday cards to Meals on Wheels clients.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic In the third week of December, all eyes on college basketball recruiting are on the City of Palms Classic. Year after year, some of the top high school teams, featuring many of the top players in the country, compete in the Fort Myers Tournament. This year is no different. Take Long Island Lutheran versus Owasso, […]
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District gives holiday candle safety tips Holiday celebrations are a few days away, and nothing sets the mood better than candles. This warning is best given before the holidays.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers closes on first house through affordable home program Through its Affordable Home Construction Program, the city closed a contract for the first single-family home.
SANIBEL Homeowners share unique ways to fortify homes after storms Roof, walls and floors. There’s so much to think about when you’re rebuilding.
DeSoto teen found guilty for murder at fair A teenager has been convicted in a deadly shooting that occurred at the DeSoto County Fair.
Residents gather at procession to pay tribute to Sgt. Elio Diaz WINK News spent the day along the procession route for Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz talking with people who wanted to let us know what Diaz meant to them.
BABCOCK RANCH Emotional memorial for fallen Charlotte County sergeant Family, friends, brothers and sisters in blue and even complete strangers gave Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz the sendoff he deserved.
NAPLES Naples Hurricanes 13U win Pop Warner Super Bowl The Naples Hurricanes 13U football team won the Pop Warner Super Bowl and become national champions.
charlotte harbor Funeral procession held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Charlotte County deputies and residents of Southwest Florida are paying their respects to Sergeant Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
fort myers Community Cooperative to deliver over 300 holiday cards to Meals on Wheels clients Community Cooperative in Fort Myers has announced the delivery of over 300 holiday cards to Meals on Wheels clients.
Two areas to watch in the Tropics Your weekend looks very summer like with afternoon scattered storms and highs in the 90s. The week ahead looks similar with a daily chance of storms and highs hovering in the lower 90s. TROPICAL UPDATE: The tropics are waking up with two areas to watch, one in the Gulf, the other Invest 94L in the […]
FORT MYERS Severe Thunderstorm Watch Saturday through 8 p.m.; Sun and storms for Father’s Day A Severe Thunderstorm Watch will remain in effect for southwest Florida through 8 PM tonight.. Largest threats will be heavy rain, lightning, small hail and gusty winds… Your Father’s Day weekend looks summer-like with a mix of sun and clouds, along with spotty storms this afternoon. Father’s Day looks a bit wetter with scattered storms […]
Afternoon storms and highs in the 90s to kick off the workweek It was a hot Sunday with highs in the 90s and scattered storms. Looking ahead to the work week, The Weather Authority expects more highs in the 90s with daily afternoon storms. The tropics are quiet with no development expected over the next five days.
FORT MYERS Sun and storms for Saturday Your weekend looks very typical for June with highs near 90, partly cloudy skies, and afternoon scattered storms. Looking ahead to next week, the summer doldrums continue with daily sun and storms, and highs around 90 degrees. Meanwhile, the tropics are quiet with no development expected over the next 5 days.
Typical summertime weather returns for the work week Looking ahead to the work week, expect typical June summertime weather with highs in the 90s, and expect daily afternoon storms. In the tropics, Tropical Storm Alex is moving away into the Atlantic, and otherwise, no additional development is expected over the next 5 days.
Scattered storms expected Sunday Your Memorial Day Weekend forecast looks very summerlike with highs around 90 degrees and daily afternoon showers and storms. Looking ahead to this week, no big changes are expected with highs in the lower 90s, and daily afternoon storms. TROPICAL UPDATE: The Bay of Campeche will be area to watch for tropical trouble later week […]
FORT MYERS Scattered storms expected this weekend Your Memorial Day Weekend forecast looks very summerlike with highs around 90 degrees and daily afternoon showers and storms. Looking ahead to next week, no big changes are expected with highs in the lower 90s, and daily afternoon storms. TROPICAL UPDATE: The Bay of Campeche will be area to watch for tropical trouble next week […]
FORT MYERS Dry start to rainy season Your Sunday is looking very summerlike with partly cloudy skies, and highs back in the lower 90s. Later this afternoon, a few isolated storms will fire up inland, but areas near the coast should remain mostly dry. Looking ahead to the week, all looks dry through midweek, but towards the end of the week into the […]
FORT MYERS Hot weekend ahead This weekend is looking hot with highs in the lower 90s across Southwest Florida. Rain chances look low with only a stray storm for today, but tomorrow there will be a slightly better chance of storms inland. Looking ahead to next week, expect dry weather through midweek, but towards the end of the week, rainy […]
FORT MYERS Sunshine returns for Mother’s Day After a stormy Saturday, sunshine returns to Southwest Florida for Mother’s Day as drier air ushers across the area. Otherwise, expect hot temperatures with highs back in the 90s. Looking ahead to the workweek, things look dry Monday into Tuesday. Midweek, a few showers and storms are possible but don’t stick around as dry weather […]