LABELLE Fatal crash on State Road 29 in LaBelle According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a fatal crash occurred on State Road 29 on Tuesday evening.
NAPLES Naples on alert but staying calm ahead of potential storm It’s understandable to get anxious whenever we hear about the possibility of severe weather with Tropical Storm Rafael gaining strength in the Caribbean.
BONITA SPRINGS The race for US senate in Florida Aside from the presidential and local races, many people are watching the battle for the U.S. Senate.
FORT MYERS The race for Lee County Supervisor of Elections Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to decide the next supervisor of elections.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda RV residents concerned about hurricane damage The people at the Harbor Belle RV Resort had concerns about their homes before hurricanes Helene and Milton.
WINK NEWS How Hispanic voters in SWFL are casting their ballots The Hispanic community in Southwest Florida is seemingly divided as they cast their votes for the next president of the United States.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump and supporters gear up for election night in West Palm Beach All eyes are on the presidential election between Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.
SANIBEL City of Sanibel to open time capsule for 50th anniversary It’s a chance to see what the past was like. 41 years ago, the city of Sanibel put items in a time capsule to be opened on the 50th anniversary of the city’s incorporation. On Tuesday, WINK News was there to see what people had to say about the island decades ago.
FORT MYERS BEACH Lee Commission approves contract to restore 2 waterfront parks on Fort Myers Beach The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to award a contract for the design of the restoration of two waterfront parks on Fort Myers Beach.
Direct approach to hip replacement Surgeons in the United States perform more than 500,000 hip replacements every year, and that number is only expected to increase as our population ages.
ARCADIA DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facility An employee at the DeSoto County Jail has been arrested after allegedly trafficking illegal contraband into the jail.
Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples Emulating its namesake fusion of the sun and moon, Soluna Restaurant & Bar has arisen to illuminate the Naples dining scene.
NAPLES CFO Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians to check their constructor contracts for post-storm fraud The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, will hold a news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane The Weather Authority Meteorologists are watching the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane later Tuesday night.
LABELLE Fatal crash on State Road 29 in LaBelle According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a fatal crash occurred on State Road 29 on Tuesday evening.
NAPLES Naples on alert but staying calm ahead of potential storm It’s understandable to get anxious whenever we hear about the possibility of severe weather with Tropical Storm Rafael gaining strength in the Caribbean.
BONITA SPRINGS The race for US senate in Florida Aside from the presidential and local races, many people are watching the battle for the U.S. Senate.
FORT MYERS The race for Lee County Supervisor of Elections Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to decide the next supervisor of elections.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda RV residents concerned about hurricane damage The people at the Harbor Belle RV Resort had concerns about their homes before hurricanes Helene and Milton.
WINK NEWS How Hispanic voters in SWFL are casting their ballots The Hispanic community in Southwest Florida is seemingly divided as they cast their votes for the next president of the United States.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump and supporters gear up for election night in West Palm Beach All eyes are on the presidential election between Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.
SANIBEL City of Sanibel to open time capsule for 50th anniversary It’s a chance to see what the past was like. 41 years ago, the city of Sanibel put items in a time capsule to be opened on the 50th anniversary of the city’s incorporation. On Tuesday, WINK News was there to see what people had to say about the island decades ago.
FORT MYERS BEACH Lee Commission approves contract to restore 2 waterfront parks on Fort Myers Beach The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to award a contract for the design of the restoration of two waterfront parks on Fort Myers Beach.
Direct approach to hip replacement Surgeons in the United States perform more than 500,000 hip replacements every year, and that number is only expected to increase as our population ages.
ARCADIA DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facility An employee at the DeSoto County Jail has been arrested after allegedly trafficking illegal contraband into the jail.
Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples Emulating its namesake fusion of the sun and moon, Soluna Restaurant & Bar has arisen to illuminate the Naples dining scene.
NAPLES CFO Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians to check their constructor contracts for post-storm fraud The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, will hold a news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane The Weather Authority Meteorologists are watching the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane later Tuesday night.
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 […]