Poll results reveal more children are drinking caffeineDetective returns to work after Christopher Jordan investigation
WINK NEWS Poll results reveal more children are drinking caffeine For many, the morning routine is incomplete without a cup of coffee, but do you remember how old you were when you started your caffeine kick?
FORT MYERS Detective returns to work after Christopher Jordan investigation The detective with the Fort Myers Police Department who shot and killed an unarmed black man is set to return to work.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader’s protégé, dies at 63 in helicopter crash Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protégé of the country’s supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels and launched a major drone-and-missile attack on Israel, has died. He was 63.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Not as hot for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and dry Monday with most of Southwest Florida staying dry; however, isolated storms are expected inland.
FORT MYERS Police investigate homicide in front of Fort Myers beauty salon The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a homicide after police found a man’s dead body in the parking lot of a Fort Myers beauty salon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: road rage, domestic violence and camper fire This weeks segment of WINK Neighborhood watch features: An angry driver, a posterior puncture, and a family camper up in flames.
OCALA Memorial held for migrant bus crash victims A memorial was held in Ocala Friday night after a bus crash left eight people dead and 45 injured this past Tuesday.
IMMOKALEE ROAD 3 injured in deadly crash on Immokalee road The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a deadly crash on Immokalee road.
NAPLES Collier deputies investigating car submerged in water The Collier County Sheriffs Office is investigating the scene of a submerged vehicle in Naples.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy FGCU softball reflects on the historic season following their elimination doubleheader Saturday as well as what made this team special.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
WINK NEWS Poll results reveal more children are drinking caffeine For many, the morning routine is incomplete without a cup of coffee, but do you remember how old you were when you started your caffeine kick?
FORT MYERS Detective returns to work after Christopher Jordan investigation The detective with the Fort Myers Police Department who shot and killed an unarmed black man is set to return to work.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader’s protégé, dies at 63 in helicopter crash Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protégé of the country’s supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels and launched a major drone-and-missile attack on Israel, has died. He was 63.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Not as hot for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and dry Monday with most of Southwest Florida staying dry; however, isolated storms are expected inland.
FORT MYERS Police investigate homicide in front of Fort Myers beauty salon The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a homicide after police found a man’s dead body in the parking lot of a Fort Myers beauty salon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: road rage, domestic violence and camper fire This weeks segment of WINK Neighborhood watch features: An angry driver, a posterior puncture, and a family camper up in flames.
OCALA Memorial held for migrant bus crash victims A memorial was held in Ocala Friday night after a bus crash left eight people dead and 45 injured this past Tuesday.
IMMOKALEE ROAD 3 injured in deadly crash on Immokalee road The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a deadly crash on Immokalee road.
NAPLES Collier deputies investigating car submerged in water The Collier County Sheriffs Office is investigating the scene of a submerged vehicle in Naples.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy FGCU softball reflects on the historic season following their elimination doubleheader Saturday as well as what made this team special.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
Cold front brings record cool temperatures to Southwest Florida High temperatures will reach the upper 60s and lower 70s under mostly cloudy skies. Expect that cloud cover to subside in the evening, as a powerful cold front will push through Southwest Florida. Breezy conditions and a few showers are expected while the front passes through the region. Boaters will experience a moderate chop in […]
Scattered storms Tuesday, major cooldown Wednesday High temperatures will reach the 80s under partly cloudy skies. Our “feels like” temperatures will still stretch into the 90s in many communities thanks to the high humidity we still have situated across the region. Boaters will encounter moderate chop on the water with 1- to 2-foot Gulf wave heights. Scattered storms are in Tuesday’s […]
Wednesday brings scattered storms and mostly cloudy skies High temperatures will stretch into the upper 80s and lower 90s under mostly cloudy skies. Ample humidity will still make our “feels like” temperatures max out in the upper 90s during peak heating. Boaters will be met with excellent water conditions, given they can dodge Wednesday’s storms in the afternoon and evening. One- to 2-foot […]
Above-average heat Tuesday ahead of isolated storms High temperatures will mainly reach the 90s under partly cloudy skies. Our humidity is still notably high, placing our “feels like” temperatures into the upper 90s and triple digits during peak heating. Boaters will be met with great water conditions, given they can dodge Tuesday’s storms. One- to 2-foot Gulf wave heights are forecast, with […]
Hot and humid with isolated storms Monday afternoon High temperatures will reach the upper 80s and low 90s under partly cloudy skies. Ample humidity will still make our “feels like” temperatures reach the upper 90s during peak heating. If they can avoid our afternoon and evening rain chances, boaters will be met with excellent conditions on the water. They will encounter a light chop […]
Scattered storms continue Sunday A typical rainy season pattern remains in place for your Sunday afternoon. Staying almost entirely dry across the area until after 2 p.m. Easterly flow will attempt to track storms from the inland areas towards the coast, but storms will generally be hit or miss. High temperatures will remain above average, holding steady in the […]
Scattered storms and more above average temperatures Saturday Expect the typical rainy season mix of scattered storms and sun and clouds for your Saturday. Spotty showers will begin after 1 p.m. and track southwest through the afternoon and evening. For information about Tropical Storm Ian, click here. The future track indicates the majority of this afternoon’s storms will be concentrated in the area’s […]
Near-record heat for Friday afternoon Minimal rain chances Friday afternoon will allow temperatures to climb well into the 90s across the area. A high of 94 for Fort Myers is just shy of 95-degree record. Our inland zones will feel the hottest conditions during peak heating between 2 and 3 o’clock. The Weather Authority’s future track shows conditions expected later […]
Scattered storms Sunday afternoon; Fiona becomes a hurricane More of the usual for Southwest Florida Sunday with scattered storms and a mix of sun and clouds on the way for your Sunday afternoon. Greater cloud cover to start the day will slightly stunt our high temperatures, keeping many areas in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Boaters can expect generally pleasant conditions today […]
Scattered storms continue Sunday Typical rainy season conditions are expected for your Sunday and the week ahead. Thanks to a more dominant Gulf sea breeze, storms will track towards the southeast throughout the afternoon. The earliest of the showers and storms will likely begin towards the northernmost and coastal part of the region before tracking south and inland. Storms […]