GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
Sunny Wednesday skies, highs in the 70s High temperatures will return to the 70s under mostly sunny skies. Humidity will remain on the tolerable side. Boaters will once again face ideal conditions on the waters. One- to 2-foot Gulf wave heights and a light chop in our bays are expected. There is no chance of rain on Wednesday. Our dry conditions will […]
Dry, pleasant Tuesday under partly cloudy skies High temperatures will reach the 70s under partly cloudy skies. Dry air will make our afternoon feel pleasant, especially with winds from the north and northwest at 5 to 10 mph. Boaters will have another excellent day on the water. A light chop in our bays and 1- to 2-foot Gulf wave heights are […]
Mostly sunny Monday with highs in the 70s, 80s High temperatures will reach the upper 70s and low 80s under mostly sunny skies. Our humidity will remain low, making things feel pleasant in the afternoon. Boaters can expect a great forecast on the water. One- to 2-foot Gulf wave heights and a light chop in our bays are expected. High temperatures will remain […]
Wednesday brings sunshine, clouds, a few stray showers High temperatures will reach the low to mid-80s under partly cloudy skies. Dew points in the 70s will make conditions feel muggy in the afternoon. Additionally, this high humidity will create areas of dense patchy fog in the morning. This will disappear in the late morning. Boaters can expect a forecast similar to Tuesday. One- […]
Another day of record heat for Southwest Florida High temperatures will reach the mid- to upper 80s under partly cloudy skies. A few spots of patchy fog will linger across Southwest Florida into the late morning thanks to our light wind and ample humidity. This high humidity will also make temperatures feel like the 90s during peak heating Tuesday afternoon. Boaters will experience […]
Near record heat and a few stray showers High temperatures will reach the mid to upper-80s under partly cloudy skies. Areas of dense patchy fog will linger over Southwest Florida until the late morning. The afternoon humidity will make some spots experience “feels like” temperatures in the 90s. Boaters will experience pleasant conditions on the water. A light chop in our bays and […]
Dry Thursday afternoon precedes evening thunderstorms High temperatures will climb into the upper 70s and low 80s under increasing cloud cover. After a dry afternoon, isolated showers and storms will begin forming closer to the evening. These will persist into Thursday night and Friday morning. Our severe weather outlook has been upgraded to a marginal (1/5) risk for all of the […]
A dry Sunday featuring above-average heat High temperatures will reach the mid-80s after a mostly sunny start. Sustained winds between five to ten miles per hour are expected. Less humid air, with dewpoints primarily in the low 60s, will keep us dry all day long. Boaters will only experience light chop in our bays and one two-foot gulf wave heights. A […]
Windy weather, sunny skies on Friday High temperatures will reach the upper 80s under mostly sunny skies. Additionally, drier air will keep our rain chances away. Expect these sunny skies and dry conditions to continue into your weekend forecast as well. Boaters will encounter unfavorable conditions on the waters. Two to three-foot Gulf wave heights and a moderate chop within our […]
Thursday brings windy afternoon, above-average heat High temperatures will reach the low to mid-80s under partly cloudy skies. High humidity will still make many locations feel like the 90s for short periods. Wind speeds will range between 10 and 20 mph out of the northeast. These gusty winds will create moderate chop within our bays and 2- to 3-foot Gulf wave […]