Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort MyersThe Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday
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.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
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.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
Near-record heat Thursday under hazy skies Hot and humid weather returns to the forecast, as high temperatures soar into the 90s. Most of the WINK viewing area will experience highs several degrees warmer than Wednesday’s maximum temperatures. High humidity will only amplify that heat. Dew points in the 70s will make our “feels like” temperatures return to the triple digits as […]
WINK NEWS Hot, humid Wednesday afternoon ahead of isolated thunderstorms High temperatures will climb into the mid to upper-90s under increasing cloud cover. Dew points will remain in the 70s, fueling triple-digit “feels like” temperatures across Southwest Florida. A large area of high pressure continues to linger over the Sunshine State. This will keep high temperatures somewhere between two to four degrees above average for […]
Spotty storms possible Tuesday evening The Weather Authority expects temperatures to hover in the 90s for the rest of the afternoon before cooling off in the evening hours. A few spotty storms are possible, but will quickly fizzle into tonight. A plume of Saharan Dust is currently moving through Southwest Florida. This will make for more vibrant sunrises and sunsets. […]
Saturday brings more scattered thunderstorms High temperatures will return to the 90s. Our high humidity will make Saturday’s “feels like” temperatures reach the upper 90s in many locations. After a mostly sunny start to the day, showers and storms will begin forming in the late morning. These morning rain chances will primarily stay south of the Caloosahatchee River before increasing […]
Friday brings hot, stormy end to the workweek Many locations will reach the mid-90s under increasing cloud cover. Expect slightly warmer weather than what we experienced on Thursday. Boaters will have no trouble navigating the water to begin the day. Afternoon and evening thunderstorm chances may eventually impact your plans. Showers and storms will likely hold off until after lunchtime. A few severe […]
Chance for scattered thunderstorms Thursday afternoon & evening High temperatures will climb into the 90s under increasing cloud cover. These temperatures are near seasonal for this time of year, as we typically see low to mid 90s through the month of July. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will form after lunchtime. These will bring rain to the majority of Southwest Florida. Best timing for […]
James Webb Space Telescope showing NASA pictures of the universe The remarkable images coming from NASA’s newest telescope are capturing the imaginations of people around the world. WINK News meteorologist Nash Rhodes is joined by Dr. Charles Beichman, executive director of the NASA Exoplanet Science Center, to talk about what the James Webb Space Telescope has shown us so far and what we could see […]
Wednesday brings unseasonable heat, scattered thunderstorms High temperatures will climb into the 90s across Southwest Florida under partly cloudy skies. High humidity will continue to inflate our “feels like” temperatures into triple digits during peak heating. Scattered thunderstorms will mitigate some of that heat. These storms will initially develop south of the Caloosahatchee River just after lunchtime, before increasing their coverage […]
Tuesday brings afternoon inland thunderstorms lasting into the evening High temperatures will return to the 90s under partly cloudy skies. A few showers and weak storms will be possible along the coastline, with most of our rain chances remaining inland. The scale and strength of these storms will be maximized in the evening, although most of these should remain below severe criteria. Boaters will […]
Spotty storm chance for this evening The Weather Authority expects a hot rest of the afternoon with temperatures in the 90s, and potentially a spotty coastal shower or storm in the evening hours. There is only one area of disturbed weather that The Weather Authority is currently tracking in the tropics. This disturbance will be entering the Gulf of […]