Fatal multi-vehicle crash closes all lanes on SR-82 in Lehigh AcresTribute breakfast to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz
Fatal multi-vehicle crash closes all lanes on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles on SR-82 west of 40th Street in Lehigh Acres.
port charlotte Tribute breakfast to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz A tribute breakfast is set to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty in December.
winter haven Streaming Now: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Winter Haven Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Winter Haven.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
the weather authority More clouds than sun for your Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased cloud coverage along with cooler conditions this Wednesday afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California wildfires are being felt worldwide, and as people evacuate, some are in Southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
Fatal multi-vehicle crash closes all lanes on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles on SR-82 west of 40th Street in Lehigh Acres.
port charlotte Tribute breakfast to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz A tribute breakfast is set to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty in December.
winter haven Streaming Now: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Winter Haven Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Winter Haven.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
the weather authority More clouds than sun for your Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased cloud coverage along with cooler conditions this Wednesday afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California wildfires are being felt worldwide, and as people evacuate, some are in Southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
Scattered Tuesday showers under mostly cloudy skies High temperatures will reach the low 80s and upper 70s under mostly cloudy skies. High humidity will still make all of Southwest Florida feel like it is experiencing highs in the 80s. Boaters will encounter moderate chop within our bays and 1- to 2-foot wave heights in the Gulf due to northeasterly winds that may […]
Rain chances return to Southwest Florida High temperatures will reach the upper 70s and low 80s under cloudy skies. High humidity will still make the majority of Southwest Florida “feel like” they are experiencing high temperatures in the 80s. Breezy conditions will persist throughout the day, with sustained winds of ten to twenty miles per hour blowing from the northeast. Isolated […]
Gloomy Sunday with scattered rain chances Sunday afternoon high temperatures will be well below the average for this time of year, ranging from the lower to upper 70s. Additionally, the Weather Authority is tracking greater rain chances for today. Scattered rain is expected for most of the afternoon and evening. Along with the rain, expect cloudy and breezy conditions, with winds […]
Above-average Wednesday heat precedes a cooler end to the week High temperatures will reach the mid-80s under partly cloudy skies. High humidity will create morning fog and make many locations feel like they are experiencing highs in the 90s. A weak cold front will push through in the afternoon. This will usher in drier air for the evening and night. The front will also produce […]
Warmer weather Tuesday under mostly sunny skies High temperatures will reach the upper 80s and low 90s across Southwest Florida. Humidity will be slightly higher, making our “feels like” temperatures climb into the 90s across much of the region. Boaters will experience light chop within our bays and 1- to 2-foot wave heights in the open Gulf waters. Tuesday will not feature […]
Monday brings above-average heat, less humidity High temperatures will climb into the low to mid-80s under partly cloudy skies. The air will feel noticeably drier and more pleasant throughout the day, thanks to winds out of the northeast. Boaters will encounter light chop in our bays and only 1- to 2-foot Gulf wave heights. A few showers are in Monday’s forecast. […]
Breezy Friday with above-average heat following Nicole Highs will reach the low to upper 80s under partly cloudy skies. Winds will sometimes feel breezy, but nowhere near what we experienced Thursday. Waters will not be favorable for boating. Expect 3- to 5-foot Gulf wave heights and choppy conditions within our bays. Isolated rain is in Friday’s forecast. A few stray showers and […]
Nicole brings rainy, windy Thursday to Southwest Florida High temperatures will reach the upper 70s and low 80s under mostly cloudy skies. Nicole will bring gusty winds and heavy rain to Southwest Florida, especially in the morning. Gulf wave heights are expected to reach 6 to 9 feet, with very rough conditions expected within our bays. Rain chances will persist all morning and […]
Rain, gusty winds arrive Wednesday ahead of Nicole High temperatures will reach the upper 70s and low 80s under mostly cloudy skies. Conditions will continue to deteriorate as Nicole approaches Florida’s east coast. Four- to 8-foot Gulf wave heights and rough chop within our bays are expected. Gusty winds will persist all morning, afternoon and evening. These strong winds will be especially strong […]
Hot, windy Tuesday forecast High temperatures will reach the upper 80s and low 90s under partly cloudy skies. Boaters will encounter 2- to 4-foot Gulf wave heights and choppy conditions within our bays. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph are in Tuesday’s forecast. A few showers are expected after lunchtime. These will persist into tonight thanks to Subtropical […]