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 Great looking President’s Day weekend; Much warmer and dry next week Your Presidents’ Day Weekend looks dry under mainly sunny skies and temperatures topping out in the low – mid 80s. Expect less humid conditions on Sunday, with slightly warmer weather on President’s Day. Looking ahead to the workweek, a hot area of high pressure will build across the state of Florida. This will send our […]
A cold start to the week across southwest Florida Bundle up, southwest Florida!! Temperatures will tumble overnight and into early Monday morning! Expect morning lows to drop into the low to mid 40s across much of our viewing area!! Our cold morning lows last through Tuesday, with a warming trend anticipated on Wednesday and through the remainder of the upcoming week. Behind the front […]
FORT MYERS Showers expected Sunday morning The weekend starts off great with lots of sun and highs in the 80s this afternoon. Our weather changes dramatically overnight with scattered showers expected across Southwest Florida on Sunday morning as a cold front pushes across the region. The good news is that the rain will quickly end from east to west by Sunday […]
Spotty showers possible Sunday A few showers are possible Sunday as a stalled cold front stays just to our north. Expect partly cloudy skies and a spotty shower, with highs in the 70s Sunday afternoon. A chance of showers will remain in the forecast through the first half of the week before a cold front finally clears the area […]
Few showers possible this weekend A few showers are possible this weekend as an arctic front stalls just to our north. Expect more clouds than sun, a spotty shower, and highs in the 70s over the next couple of days. A chance of showers will remain in the forecast through the first half of the week, before a cold front […]
Big warmup coming this week After a frosty start Sunday, an abundance of sunshine will warm us back into the lower 60s. The warming trend continues into the work week with high temperatures trending back into the 70s Monday into Tuesday, before we’re back into the 80s for the second half of the work week. Weather looks good overall with […]
FORT MYERS Freezing temps likely Saturday night in Southwest Florida The coldest weather in over a decade will impact Southwest Florida this weekend, with a freeze likely inland Saturday night. A powerful arctic front plowed through Southwest Florida last night, and behind it, we’ll see lots of sun with highs staying in the 50s this afternoon. The wind will also be howling out the north […]
Temperatures plunge Sunday night We’re starting off Sunday with dreary weather with lots of clouds, drizzle, and a cold northerly breeze. The good news that WINK meteorologists expect decreasing clouds throughout the day, and we should see enough sun to get back into the mid-60s. Sunday night is expected to be the coldest night so far this winter, with […]
FORT MYERS Spotty showers possible Saturday A cold front will push across the state of Florida Saturday. Ahead of it, expect lots of clouds for your Saturday with pesky showers potentially impacting your outdoor plans. Behind the front, cooler and drier air will usher into the area for Sunday, with clouds in the morning turning into lots of sun by tomorrow […]
Tornadoes touch down as severe weather moves across parts of Southwest Florida Severe weather swept across parts of Southwest Florida Sunday Morning, bringing with it rain, dangerous winds, and tornadoes. Ahead of it, a strong line of storms will push from west to east across the WINK viewing area Sunday morning. The National Weather Service confirms that an EF2 tornado hit Iona on Sunday morning. #BREAKING 🌪️ […]