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How to swim safely in the world’s shark bite capital

It’s peak time for swimmers — and shark bite encounters. WINK News spoke with an Ocearch Shark Biologist for how to stay safe in the water.

  • July 1, 2023
Rip current on Florida shore. (Credit: NOAA)

Rip currents kill 100 people a year in the U.S. — here’s how to keep safe from these fast-moving dangers

As Americans head to the beach this summer, the risk of rip currents may be lurking just offshore. Rip currents are narrow channels of…

  • June 17, 2023

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Precautionary boil water notice in several parts of Labelle

A precautionary boil water notice to residents of North Hickory Street, Bridge Street, Fort Thompson, Highway 80, and Lee Street.

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Matlacha residents show resilience one year after Hurricane Ian

As part of the first anniversary of Hurricane Ian, WINK News is highlighting how local Southwest Florida residents have been recovering.

Sanibel hosts Hurricane Ian Sunrise Remembrance

Remembering the devastation while also marking our progress one year after Hurricane Ian struck Southwest Florida.

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Deadly vehicle fire on I-75N near MM-152 closes 2 lanes of traffic

The Florida Highway Patrol reports a vehicle fire occurred on I-75 northbound in Charlotte County near mile marker 152 on Thursday morning.

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2 Cape Coral business owners share their stories on recovery

Businesses have started to rebuild following Hurricane Ian, but many have dealt with great difficulties during the recovery.

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