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Sea turtles return to Sanibel after Elsa

Sea turtles are returning to Sanibel Island after Elsa moved through Southwest Florida. One turtle headed back to the Gulf after laying eggs in a new nest Monday morning. While we’re waiting on final numbers still, the group did tell WINK News that on Sanibel, 46 of the 85 nests that lost stakes still have […]

Beachgoers enjoy brisk winds on St. Pete Beach as Elsa looms

Once Elsa passes Southwest Florida, it could spin into a hurricane off the coast of the Tampa Bay area, but that didn’t stop people from enjoying the beach Tuesday. “This is our first time, you know. We know snow, we know all the things, but never a storm,” said Marisol Solis, who was visiting St. […]

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Southwest Florida continues to prepare for Elsa

Tropical Storm Elsa may have an impact on Southwest Florida, so the time to add all those essentials to your hurricane kit is now. People have been stocking up on supplies and filling up on gas, especially ahead of some store closures for the Fourth of July. For now, water remains a hot commodity. Luckily, […]