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.
Scattered rain, storms return Thursday ahead of a cold front Grab the umbrella: While we will see plenty of dry time during the day, it will be paired with periods of on-and-off rain and thunderstorms ahead of a cold front set to move through overnight Thursday. While most of us don’t have any severe threat in place from the Storm Prediction Center, we do have […]
Possible evening showers ahead of Thursday cold front After breaking and tying records in both Naples and Punta Gorda on Tuesday, we’re heading into another day of record and near-record heat. Look for highs back in the upper 80s and lower 90s with a breeze sustained between 10 to 20 mph. A stray shower will be possible, but most areas will remain dry. […]
Spotty rain, storms remain a possibility through Wednesday We continue to track a slow-moving cold front that will budge its way into Southwest Florida throughout Wednesday and into the night. While most areas, aside from our northernmost areas, are no longer under any severe threat from the Storm Prediction Center, some additional areas of rain and thunderstorms will remain a possibility through Wednesday. […]
Quiet weather Monday; severe threat returns Tuesday We get to enjoy another pleasant and dry day across Southwest Florida on Monday. Look for a cool start to the day before highs warm back into the low to mid-80s under a mix of sun and clouds. While Tuesday will feature a dry start, rain and storms return to the area beginning late Tuesday […]
Strong cold front will move through on Saturday We have another warm, muggy day on tap for your Friday. After some patchy areas of fog to start the morning, look for a mix of sun and clouds for the afternoon as temperatures climb back into the upper 80s and even low 90s for highs. We’ll keep with a breeze out of the southwest […]
WINK NEWS Near-record warmth for the rest of the week As an area of high pressure continues to build closer to Florida, we’ll see the heat build as well. Highs will climb back into the mid-80s Thursday under a mix of sun & clouds. Look for near-record warmth Thursday through Saturday, with highs coming about a degree from records each day. In fact, Friday is […]
Another day of nearly 90-degree temperatures Southwest Florida’s unseasonable warmth continued Friday with highs warming into the upper 80s and even the low 90s for some inland areas under a mix of sun and clouds. Naples still may even break a record today with a forecast high of 87 degrees and a current record of 86 degrees. Fort Myers will likely […]
After a cold start Thursday, plenty of sunshine is on the way for Friday A clear sky will persist into Thursday evening with a few more clouds set to move in for Friday morning. Cold, dry air continues to move in behind the cold front that passed through Southwest Florida late Tuesday night. While temperatures were in the 40s for most areas in the morning, we warmed up nicely […]
Patchy fog Monday morning with rain set to return Tuesday Dense Fog Advisories are in effect for Glades, Hendry, and inland Collier counties Monday morning, with the potential to see visibility drop to and below a quarter of a mile. Although those are the only areas under an advisory, there have been observations of dense fog elsewhere across Southwest Florida. Take it slow for the […]
Another warm day on Friday; rain chances return this weekend Get ready for another day in the low to mid-80s Friday. Look for plenty of sunshine, with most of us set to remain dry. The exception will be our inland areas, where a few showers will become a possibility after 5 p.m. Friday afternoon. As we head into the weekend, a cold front will approach […]