Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuseLosing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
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.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
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.
FORT MYERS Strong storms possible this evening Your Saturday will start off quite nice with lots of sun and highs soaring to near 90 degrees. However, heading into the evening hours a disturbance will bring scattered showers and storms to the area. A few storms could become severe, capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado. Isolated storms will […]
Isolated storm chance Sunday Today is the first day of Spring, and it’s going to feel like it today across SW Florida with highs in the 80s, and a chance for isolated storms in the afternoon. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Collier County until 7:30. Looking to the work week, it starts off relatively […]
FORT MYERS Warm weekend ahead The forecast this weekend is looking good across Southwest Florida. Expect highs back in the mid to upper 80s and partly cloudy skies. A few showers and storms will pop up inland later today, and there will be a slightly better chance for a storm closer to the coast on Sunday. Looking ahead, next week […]
Cool Sunshine for Sunday After a powerful cold front swept across the area Saturday. Your Sunday is shaping up to be much cooler. Expect lots of sun on Sunday, and that should be enough to get us back into the 70s this afternoon.
FORT MYERS Powerful cold front moved through SWFL; Significantly cooler overnight A strong cold front has pushed across Southwest Florida today. The threat of severe storms has diminished. Now, much colder air will filter in behind it, with wind chill values tomorrow morning dropping into the upper 30s! 🥶BUNDLE UP, #SWFL!!! A huge temp drop expected overnight, and with breezy NE winds near 15-20 MPH, it […]
90s again on Sunday The heat is on Sunday across Southwest Florida as high temperatures soar to near 90 degrees, which means we once again could break a record. Otherwise, expect a mix of sun and clouds and breezy conditions. Heading into the workweek, it’ll be much of the same each day with highs in the upper 80s, partly […]
FORT MYERS Record heat possible The heat is on this weekend across Southwest Florida as high temperatures soar to near 90 degrees, which means we once again could break a few records. Otherwise, expect a mix of sun and clouds and breezy conditions. Heading into next week, it’ll be much of the same each day with highs in the upper […]
Slight cooldown coming Your Sunday is shaping up to be another hot day, with lots of sun, and highs in the mid-80s. I don’t think we’ll smash a record high like yesterday, but this will make for fantastic beach weather. Looking ahead to the work week, a weak cold front will push across the area tomorrow. The front […]
FORT MYERS February heatwave continues this weekend The February heatwave rages on this weekend, with highs in the mid to upper 80s today and tomorrow. With high pressure dominating the region, expect lots of sun with a light easterly breeze. A weak trough will dig into the eastern United States early next week, which will push a cold front across the area […]
The heat is on this week! Your Sunday looks fantastic with lots of sun, low humidity, and highs in the 80s across SW Florida. A hot area of high pressure will build across the state this week, sending our highs soaring. Highs will start off in the mid-80s on Monday, with temperatures soaring to near 90 midweek, which will threaten records. […]