Trump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 electionGov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Jupiter
CBS News Trump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met privately with former President Donald Trump for several hours on Sunday morning to talk, in part, about fundraising ahead of the 2024 general election, several sources familiar with the meeting tell CBS News.
Jupiter Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Jupiter Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jupiter.
WINK NEWS Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approaches All parents fear the expense of college for their children; however, the state offers a great option in the Florida Prepaid Plan.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 arrested after North Fort Myers shooting While details are limited, what is available is that Lee County Sheriff’s deputies are actively investigating a shooting that killed one man.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by 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?
CBS News Trump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met privately with former President Donald Trump for several hours on Sunday morning to talk, in part, about fundraising ahead of the 2024 general election, several sources familiar with the meeting tell CBS News.
Jupiter Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Jupiter Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jupiter.
WINK NEWS Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approaches All parents fear the expense of college for their children; however, the state offers a great option in the Florida Prepaid Plan.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 arrested after North Fort Myers shooting While details are limited, what is available is that Lee County Sheriff’s deputies are actively investigating a shooting that killed one man.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by 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?
Record heat ahead of Thursday’s isolated rain chances High temperatures will return to the mid-90s under hazy skies. Many locations, including Fort Myers, are forecasting heat that would tie or break daily records. Cloud coverage will build after lunchtime, just as our “feels like” temperatures stretch into the triple digits. Isolated thunderstorms are expected on Thursday afternoon. Severe weather is not expected with […]
Only isolated rain chances on Wednesday, thanks to Saharan dust High temperatures will be slightly warmer than what we experienced on Monday and Tuesday. Expect cloud cover to build closer to lunchtime, after a mostly sunny start. Ample humidity will make our high temperatures in the mid-90s feel like they’re in the triple digits during peak heating. A concentrated plume of Saharan dust is draped […]
Tuesday brings hazy and stormy skies High temperatures will be similar to what we experienced on Tuesday, as most of us will reach the lower to mid-90s. Southwest Florida will have a dry and mostly sunny morning. Cloud cover will increase significantly as the day goes on. High humidity will make many locations feel like the triple digits. In the early […]
Hot, stormy Monday to start the workweek High temperatures return to the 90s under increasing cloud cover. After a mostly sunny start to the day, more clouds will develop closer to lunchtime. Expect high humidity to make Monday’s peak temperatures feel like the triple digits. Isolated showers and storms will form across Southwest Florida in the early afternoon. Their coverage will continue […]
Above-average heat, scattered storms on Friday High temperatures return to the lower to mid-90s. After a mostly sunny start, expect increasing cloud cover as the day progresses. High humidity will make temperatures feel like the WINK News viewing area is experiencing triple-digit heat for periods of time. Scattered thunderstorm chances will increase into the early afternoon. A few isolated rain showers […]
Thursday ends with storms after a mostly sunny start High temperatures will climb into the mid-90s under increasing cloud cover. Dew points remain in the 70s, creating a muggy feel across the WINK News viewing area. Expect heat index values to briefly reach triple digits for many of our inland communities. Most of Southwest Florida will experience rain on Thursday. A few isolated showers […]
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Wednesday brings more heat and scattered storms High temperatures across Southwest Florida will be back in the 90s. A mostly sunny morning will make way for a partly cloudy afternoon. Additionally, high levels of humidity will make our inland “feels like” temperatures soar into the triple digits. Scattered storms will mitigate some of Wednesday afternoon and evening’s heat. Isolated thunderstorms will begin […]
WINK NEWS Scattered storms continue this evening Scattered storms will continue for the rest of the afternoon and early evening hours before fizzling out tonight. Some storms could be strong to severe producing strong winds. gusty winds and frequent lightning. Otherwise, temperatures will gradually fall into the 80s and 70s tonight. The concentration of Saharan dust we are experiencing has notably increased […]
Scattered storms to follow unseasonably hot afternoon Monday An unseasonably hot forecast will unfold across Southwest Florida, as highs reach the upper 90s in many communities. Dew points in the upper 70s will make our afternoon “feels like” temperatures climb into the triple-digits. After a mostly sunny start to the day, cloud coverage will increase in the late afternoon. These increasing clouds will […]
Isolated storms follow a hot, humid Friday afternoon High temperatures will reach the 90s across most of Southwest Florida. The warmest locations will be found inland, where nearly everybody will briefly climb into the upper-90s. Partly cloudy skies will develop after a mostly sunny start to the morning. This will provide some shade from the oppressive “feels like” temperatures we are expecting. Specifically, […]