The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increasesSenior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
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 […]
Breezy, hot, humid Monday High temperatures will reach the upper 80s and low 90s under partly cloudy skies. High humidity will still make it feel like we are in the upper 90s during peak heating. Boaters will encounter 2- to 4-foot Gulf wave heights and choppy conditions within our bays. Sustained winds of 10 to 20 mph are in […]
Tropical Storm Nicole weakens as it approaches Tampa Bay area The Weather Authority is currently tracking Tropical Storm Nicole. Nicole made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane at 3 a.m. on Hutchinson Island (just south of Vero Beach). By the 10 a.m. advisory, its maximum wind speed had dropped significantly to 50 mph. While primary impacts are being felt on the east coast of Florida, […]
Above-average heat, stray showers Friday; monitoring the tropics High temperatures will reach the upper 80s and low 90s under partly cloudy skies. A noticeable drop in humidity will make conditions feel pleasant in the late afternoon and evening. Boaters will encounter less favorable conditions than what they had previously experienced throughout the week: A moderate chop within our bays and 1- to 2-foot […]
Near-record heat Thursday, a few evening showers High temperatures will reach the upper 80s and low 90s under partly cloudy skies. Ample humidity will still have the majority of Southwest Florida experiencing afternoon heat index values in the 90s. Boaters will find pleasant conditions on the water. One- to 2-foot Gulf wave heights and a light chop are expected within our bays. […]