THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Potential tropical development expected in the Gulf The Weather Authority is tracking Invest 92-L in the Western Gulf of Mexico which could develop into a named storm, leading to a week of heavy rain for Southwest Florida beginning Sunday.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 7 Week seven was action packed for high school football teams all over southwest Florida. WINK News has the highlights and scores.
Baby girl born during Hurricane Helene A stork managed to fly through Hurricane Helen’s strong winds. Baby Addison Grace Hayes was born during the storm’s peak at Health Park Medical Center in Lee County.
SOUTHWEST FLOIRDA Southwest Florida prepares for approaching storms The southwest Florida community took on a lot of water during Hurricane Helene, and the approaching rainmaker this weekend is concerning for many living in flood-prone areas.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Exclusive: Eric Trump speaks to WINK News on father’s attempted assassination Former president Donald Trump is set to return to the site where he nearly lost his life in July and concerns over security are top of mind.
Potential increasing for tropical system to head towards Florida next week According to the Weather Authority, the potential is increasing for a tropical system to head towards Florida next week. The next name is Milton.
NORTH PORT North Port man accuses insurance carrier of fraud A North Port man went on 60 Minutes to accuse his home insurance carrier, Hertigate Insurance of fraud and worse.
PORT CHARLOTTE Concerns over drainage issues in Port Charlotte One community’s concern is about high water and flooding because of a poor drainage system in Port Charlotte.
IMMOKALEE Def Leppard, Brad Paisley and Train to headline Immokalee’s Harvest Nights Music Festival Def Leppard, Brad Paisley, Train and many more bands will be performing at Harvest Nights Music Festival in Immokalee this November.
Cape Coral makes flood preparations ahead of possible tropical system For the past week, many people have been focused on storm recovery, and now, as we go into this weekend, we could see more rain and flooded roadways.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral firefighter’s union works to strike deal First responders put their lives on the line for all of us every day. Now, Cape Coral firefighters are fighting back for better healthcare and pay.
Charlotte County volunteers lend a hand to those affected by Helene As communities clean up after Hurricane Helene and brace for more rain in the forecast, volunteers give much-appreciated help to those in need, showing off the camaraderie of southwest Florida.
Jewish Community in SWFL emotional ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary The one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas is approaching. The Jewish community continues to feel the lasting impact of that tragic day.
FORT MYERS Hurricane Helene causes rental car shortages Hurricane Helene has left a lasting impact on Southwest Florida, including the rental car situation at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
SANIBEL Sanibel woman says she received divine sign from mother 2 years after Hurricane Ian Two years after Hurricane Ian, a Sanibel woman said she received a divine sign after moving back into her home.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Potential tropical development expected in the Gulf The Weather Authority is tracking Invest 92-L in the Western Gulf of Mexico which could develop into a named storm, leading to a week of heavy rain for Southwest Florida beginning Sunday.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 7 Week seven was action packed for high school football teams all over southwest Florida. WINK News has the highlights and scores.
Baby girl born during Hurricane Helene A stork managed to fly through Hurricane Helen’s strong winds. Baby Addison Grace Hayes was born during the storm’s peak at Health Park Medical Center in Lee County.
SOUTHWEST FLOIRDA Southwest Florida prepares for approaching storms The southwest Florida community took on a lot of water during Hurricane Helene, and the approaching rainmaker this weekend is concerning for many living in flood-prone areas.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Exclusive: Eric Trump speaks to WINK News on father’s attempted assassination Former president Donald Trump is set to return to the site where he nearly lost his life in July and concerns over security are top of mind.
Potential increasing for tropical system to head towards Florida next week According to the Weather Authority, the potential is increasing for a tropical system to head towards Florida next week. The next name is Milton.
NORTH PORT North Port man accuses insurance carrier of fraud A North Port man went on 60 Minutes to accuse his home insurance carrier, Hertigate Insurance of fraud and worse.
PORT CHARLOTTE Concerns over drainage issues in Port Charlotte One community’s concern is about high water and flooding because of a poor drainage system in Port Charlotte.
IMMOKALEE Def Leppard, Brad Paisley and Train to headline Immokalee’s Harvest Nights Music Festival Def Leppard, Brad Paisley, Train and many more bands will be performing at Harvest Nights Music Festival in Immokalee this November.
Cape Coral makes flood preparations ahead of possible tropical system For the past week, many people have been focused on storm recovery, and now, as we go into this weekend, we could see more rain and flooded roadways.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral firefighter’s union works to strike deal First responders put their lives on the line for all of us every day. Now, Cape Coral firefighters are fighting back for better healthcare and pay.
Charlotte County volunteers lend a hand to those affected by Helene As communities clean up after Hurricane Helene and brace for more rain in the forecast, volunteers give much-appreciated help to those in need, showing off the camaraderie of southwest Florida.
Jewish Community in SWFL emotional ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary The one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas is approaching. The Jewish community continues to feel the lasting impact of that tragic day.
FORT MYERS Hurricane Helene causes rental car shortages Hurricane Helene has left a lasting impact on Southwest Florida, including the rental car situation at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
SANIBEL Sanibel woman says she received divine sign from mother 2 years after Hurricane Ian Two years after Hurricane Ian, a Sanibel woman said she received a divine sign after moving back into her home.
Naples Collier County drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opening in January The last day for walk-up testing provided by the Florida Department of Health in Collier County at Sun-N-Fun Lagoon will be Wednesday. The DOH-Collier announced Tuesday that the site would close early, staying open only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until testing capacity is reached. No cost, no referral, all-ages drive-thru COVID-19 testing […]
(AP) DeSantis spokesman criticized for ‘disgusting’ COVID-19 tweet A spokesman for Gov. Ron DeSantis deactivated his Twitter account after he posted a tweet that photos of each dead COVID-19 victim should be balanced with 99 photos of people who survive the disease. According to screenshots captured by a Miami Herald reporter and a reporter for WLRN, Fred Piccolo tweeted Wednesday in response to […]
North Fort Myers Fort Myers man seriously injured in crash A Fort Myers pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a car Sunday night in North Fort Myers. A car driven by a 24-year-old Fort Myers woman was traveling south around 8:21 p.m.on US-41, south of Littleton Road, when a 47-year-old man pushing a bicycle walked into the car’s path. He was taken to […]
Lee County North Fort Myers motorcyclist killed in Sunday crash A North Fort Myers motorcyclist was killed in a Lee County crash Sunday afternoon. The 64-year-old, gender not specified by the Florida Highway Patrol, was traveling south on North River Road around 3:45 p.m. when they failed to negotiate a left curve. Their motorcycle traveled through the curve, and crashed onto the south grass shoulder. […]
Lehigh Acres Deputies: Naples woman arrested after DUI crash with fentanyl, children in car A Naples woman was arrested Wednesday night on multiple charges after a vehicle crash. The Florida Highway Patrol says Clarissa Danielle Bohanan, 32, was recklessly driving east on Lee Boulevard, drifting from side to side. A 30-year-old Naples man was in the passenger seat, and two young boys, ages 4 and 2, were in the […]
North Fort Myers Crime Stoppers looking for North Fort Myers robbery suspect Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers are looking for a suspect in a Wednesday night robbery in North Fort Myers. The man pictured entered the Dollar General at 141 Pondella Road at around 10:52 p.m. wearing a mask and holding a sharp object in hand, demanding money before running away with an undisclosed amount of cash. The […]
Excedrin recalls over 400,000 bottles that might have holes in the bottom Excedrin has recalled over 430,000 bottles of painkillers due to manufacturing issues that may have left holes in the bottom of some of the bottles, posing a health risk to children. “This recall involves 50, 80, 100, 125, 200, 250 and 300-count bottles of Excedrin Migraine Caplets, Excedrin Migraine Geltabs, Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets, Excedrin […]
Lee County Lee County firefighters, paramedics started receiving vaccines Tuesday In accordance with Florida’s COVID-19 vaccination plan, the Florida Department of Health began vaccinating firefighters and EMTs/paramedics on Tuesday. Cape Coral Fire Chief Ryan Lamb received the vaccine from Lee County Public Safety Director Ben Abes. “We are so grateful to the Florida Department of Health for setting up vaccine clinics in a few firehouses […]
Tallahassee Commissioner Nikki Fried grants Santa Claus, reindeer animal movement permit Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued a Certificate of Animal Movement to Santa and Mrs. Claus of the North Pole. The certificate will allow their reindeer—Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph—to enter and exit all homes, domiciles, encampments and premises in the state […]