Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations of SWFL priestGone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations of SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
LEE COUNTY Two arrested for street racing in Lee County Two people have been arrested for street racing in Lee County according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
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.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations of SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
LEE COUNTY Two arrested for street racing in Lee County Two people have been arrested for street racing in Lee County according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
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.
Tuesday brings more scattered storms; Saharan dust moving in Wednesday The Weather Authority expects scattered showers and thunderstorms to persist into the evening hours, before settling down overnight. A plume of Saharan dust will begin moving over the Florida Peninsula beginning Wednesday. The highest concentration of this dust will occur Wednesday through Friday. For allergy sufferers: This plume will be more concentrated than the […]
Scattered storms Monday; another plume of Saharan dust on the way Typical rainy-season weather will continue into Monday to kick off the workweek. Look for a dry start, with thunderstorms moving in from the east by the afternoon and evening. Southwest Florida will likely see the highest chances for rain and storms along and west of I-75. In the meantime, ahead of the thunderstorms, highs will […]
Scattered afternoon and evening storms return Friday Scattered thunderstorms return Friday afternoon and evening, with heavy downpours and frequent lightning. While some far inland areas may see a few showers before noon, most areas won’t see thunderstorms until after 2 p.m. In the meantime, highs will warm back into the low to mid-90s. A similar weather pattern continues for both Saturday and […]
Above-average heat continues Thursday, higher storm chances return Wednesday was the hottest day Southwest Florida has seen so far this year, and the heat will only continue on Thursday; highs will soar back into the middle to upper 90s. Thursday’s heat index will range from 100° to 110°. As the layer of Saharan Dust that blanketed the area Wednesday begins to lift out […]
Scattered inland storms for Monday evening Again today we have typical pattern for rainy season with spotty storms this evening. Storm chances shift to focus on our inland zones for this evening along with frequent lightning. Tuesday will be similar, with a few showers in the morning close to the coast and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. A sliver of Saharan […]
Warm Independence Day with scattered afternoon, evening storms You will get to enjoy a dry, but humid, start to your Fourth of July holiday before thunderstorms roll in for the afternoon and evening. Ahead of that, highs will manage to soar into the mid-90s for many, with clouds set to increase throughout the afternoon. Watch out for heavy downpours and frequent lightning, especially […]
Another day of mid-90 degree highs Friday, with lower rain chances Highs will soar back into the mid-90s for most, with the heat index set to range from 101° to 107°. Thanks to an upper-level low off the east coast, most of the afternoon will feature lower rain chances than what we’ve seen earlier this week. Still, look out for some hit-or-miss isolated storms, mainly after […]
Scattered storms on Memorial Day; monitoring East Pacific hurricane Those with outdoor Memorial Day plans today will have to keep a close eye on weather conditions, particularly by late Monday afternoon and into the evening. Isolated thunderstorms will begin to develop near lunchtime, with coverage set to increase for the late afternoon and evening. Everyone from our inland zones to our coastal and beach […]
Scattered storms mainly inland Friday; higher weekend rain chances For all of those hitting the roads Friday for this upcoming Memorial Day weekend, travel should be alright, weather-wise. Look for a few showers possible across our coastal areas through the morning hours, before the focus for thunderstorm activity will shift inland and eastward by the afternoon into the early evening. Changes arrive Saturday as […]
Isolated storms Thursday before rain chances increase for Memorial Day weekend Look for more of the same Thursday, with another dry start to the day and isolated storms set to develop by the late afternoon and evening. Thursday’s highest chance for rain looks to be along and just to the east of I-75. Highs will be slightly warmer than average, with temperatures set to top off […]