Sheriff: suspect shot 12 times in Englewood deputy-involved shootingOfficials working to get Estero Sports Park on fast track
Charlotte County Sheriff: suspect shot 12 times in Englewood deputy-involved shooting The suspect in a deadly deputy-involved shooting was shot 12 times after deputies fired 17 rounds when the man charged them with a machete.
ESTERO Officials working to get Estero Sports Park on fast track The Estero Village Council is looking to speed up the development of the Estero Sports Park.
Punta Gorda’s City Marketplace hits market for $12M The vacant City Marketplace acreage in downtown Punta Gorda hit the market recently with a $12 million price tag and is being marketed as a mixed-use development opportunity that will blend residential, retail and hospitality for a live-work-play environment.
Sip & Sizzle aspires to elevate dining in downtown Fort Myers Sip & Sizzle first opened Jan. 6 at 2236 First St. at the corner of Hendry Street in downtown Fort Myers.
NAPLES School burglars in Collier County make off with guns The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying four people who broke into Golden Gate Middle School and stole guns that were locked in a safe.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers man arrested for stolen gun and drug possession A man is in jail after he was arrested for lying about having a stolen gun and possessing illegal drugs.
Tim Aten Knows: Water tank, not tower, part of new school Passersby can’t miss the monumental tank and pine tree cell tower under construction at the intersection of Immokalee Road and Cornerstone Drive, about 3 miles east of Collier Boulevard.
the weather authority Morning mist moves out for a sunnier Friday afternoon As the clouds begin to clear, the Weather Authority is tracking Friday afternoon highs in the lower 60s after some morning mist moves out.
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.
Lee County School District addresses parents’ concerns at town hall meeting The Lee County School District held the first of many town hall meetings Thursday night to create an open dialog between parents and those in charge of their children’s education.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office intercepts drugs shipped via dark web The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has launched “Operation Dark Knight” to address the growing issue of drug trafficking through the dark web.
Beloved owner of iconic Lani Kai Island Resort passes away The community is saying goodbye to a Fort Myers Beach legend.
FORT MYERS Experts give safety tips regarding reigniting heaters With record cold fronts this week, some are now turning on their heaters for the first time in a while.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival: 25 years of helping Collier County children This year marks the silver anniversary of The Naples Winter Wine Festival. It was an idea sparked by a group of like-minded friends.
NAPLES Girls weightlifting popularity growing in Collier County Wednesday morning the gym floor at Gulf Coast High School was covered with girls weightlifting teams from Lee and Collier counties competing in the district meet.
Charlotte County Sheriff: suspect shot 12 times in Englewood deputy-involved shooting The suspect in a deadly deputy-involved shooting was shot 12 times after deputies fired 17 rounds when the man charged them with a machete.
ESTERO Officials working to get Estero Sports Park on fast track The Estero Village Council is looking to speed up the development of the Estero Sports Park.
Punta Gorda’s City Marketplace hits market for $12M The vacant City Marketplace acreage in downtown Punta Gorda hit the market recently with a $12 million price tag and is being marketed as a mixed-use development opportunity that will blend residential, retail and hospitality for a live-work-play environment.
Sip & Sizzle aspires to elevate dining in downtown Fort Myers Sip & Sizzle first opened Jan. 6 at 2236 First St. at the corner of Hendry Street in downtown Fort Myers.
NAPLES School burglars in Collier County make off with guns The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying four people who broke into Golden Gate Middle School and stole guns that were locked in a safe.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers man arrested for stolen gun and drug possession A man is in jail after he was arrested for lying about having a stolen gun and possessing illegal drugs.
Tim Aten Knows: Water tank, not tower, part of new school Passersby can’t miss the monumental tank and pine tree cell tower under construction at the intersection of Immokalee Road and Cornerstone Drive, about 3 miles east of Collier Boulevard.
the weather authority Morning mist moves out for a sunnier Friday afternoon As the clouds begin to clear, the Weather Authority is tracking Friday afternoon highs in the lower 60s after some morning mist moves out.
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.
Lee County School District addresses parents’ concerns at town hall meeting The Lee County School District held the first of many town hall meetings Thursday night to create an open dialog between parents and those in charge of their children’s education.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office intercepts drugs shipped via dark web The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has launched “Operation Dark Knight” to address the growing issue of drug trafficking through the dark web.
Beloved owner of iconic Lani Kai Island Resort passes away The community is saying goodbye to a Fort Myers Beach legend.
FORT MYERS Experts give safety tips regarding reigniting heaters With record cold fronts this week, some are now turning on their heaters for the first time in a while.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival: 25 years of helping Collier County children This year marks the silver anniversary of The Naples Winter Wine Festival. It was an idea sparked by a group of like-minded friends.
NAPLES Girls weightlifting popularity growing in Collier County Wednesday morning the gym floor at Gulf Coast High School was covered with girls weightlifting teams from Lee and Collier counties competing in the district meet.
Hot, humid Tuesday with more storms near our coastal areas It’s another day featuring heat index values around 100 degrees. Highs will soar back into the low to mid-90s, with the warmest areas expected inland. Thunderstorms will develop again by late Tuesday afternoon into the evening. The main chances will be near and along I-75 to the west toward the coastal areas of Southwest Florida. […]
Hot, hazy, humid Monday with isolated storms Get ready for a tough day of heat ahead: Temperatures will soar into the low to mid-90s by the afternoon. With the higher humidity set to continue, we’ll see heat index values in the triple digits for some during the mid-afternoon hours. A layer of Saharan dust that moved over Southwest Florida this past weekend […]
WINK NEWS Scattered rain, storms return Friday After a few drier days of weather, a return of atmospheric moisture will bring back scattered rain and storms today and throughout this weekend. Look out for periods of heavy rain and storms coupled with periods of dry time throughout the rest of this evening into tomorrow morning. Have that umbrella handy! The main threat […]
Last day of drier conditions before wet weather returns Friday Thursday will bring a similar weather pattern to what we’ve dealt with for the past few days: warm, mainly dry, with chances for storms focused inland. Look for highs running three to six degrees above average, with temperatures set to warm into the low, middle, to even upper 90s Thursday afternoon, with the warmest temperatures […]
Spotty storms Wednesday with higher rain chances returning Thursday Wednesday will feature more of what we’ve already seen for the past couple of days, with hot and slightly more humid conditions and a chance for a few hit-or-miss storms by the afternoon. Highs will be back into the low to even mid-90s for some Wednesday afternoon. Beginning Thursday, a weak front moving in from […]
A few storms return Monday afternoon We’re heading into another summer-like week of heat, but a little extra atmospheric moisture will allow for some slightly higher rain chances compared to last week. Monday will feature a few storms in the afternoon, with the better chances around I-75 and to the west of it. Highs will climb back into the low 90s […]
Dry, warm, breezy conditions continue; when will rain chances return? Gear up for another warm, dry and breezy day Thursday with highs set to warm back into the upper 80s and low 90s under a mix of sun and clouds. Winds will continue to pick up out of the northeast to east, with average wind gusts around 25 mph. Atmospheric moisture, along with humidity, will […]
Red Flag Warnings issued as dry, breezy weather returns Tuesday Behind a weak cold front that passed through Southwest Florida late Monday afternoon into Monday night, we’ll get to enjoy a drop in humidity for Tuesday. Unfortunately, while we will feel more comfortable, the low relative humidity coupled with wind gusts of up to and over 20 mph will lead to heightened fire danger. This […]
Weak cold front moves through Monday A weak cold front will move through Southwest Florida late in the day Monday, bringing a chance for some inland isolated storms Monday afternoon, then a drop in humidity to follow. While our coastal areas will likely remain dry, we may see a few strong storms to perhaps even an isolated severe storm for areas […]
Scattered storms return Thursday After a relatively quiet weather pattern so far this week, scattered rain and thunderstorms return Thursday and Friday as moisture continues to increase out of the south. This will kick off a period of unsettled weather, with daily chances for rain and storms, set to take us through the Easter weekend. On Thursday, look for […]