Emergency dispatchers from across the nation travel to SWFL - WINK News

NAPLES, Fla. Emergency dispatchers from across the nation traveled to assist with calls in Collier County in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.

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A warmer Thursday start with stray showers this afternoon

The Weather Authority is tracking a warm Thursday morning start with the potential of stray rain showers for the afternoon.

Ring

FTC issues refunds of over $5M to Ring customers; are you eligible?

The Federal Trade Commission will refund Ring customers following a 2023 settlement that allowed employees and contractors to access cameras.

SWFL band

SWFL band DONEFOR to open for Sublime, 311 and Goldfinger at Orlando music festival

Only two years after their inception, they are opening for Sublime, 311 and Goldfinger at Brightside Music Festival in Orlando.

Cape Coral faces lawsuit over First Amendment

One man is suing the city after he says their public behavior rules violated the First Amendment.

FPL

Face to Face with FPL: Florida Power and Light sets up mobile support on Fort Myers Beach

8 days after Hurricane Ian, on October 7, the Florida Power and tight restored power to 99% of its customers.

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First disturbance more than a month before official start of 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season

For the first time in 2024, the National Hurricane Center has designated an area in the open Atlantic Ocean with a low chance of development over the next 24 hours.

Painting rain barrels for a good cause

With a paintbrush in hand, Charlene Brogan, along with several others, are some of the first-time painters painting a masterpiece at the 3rd annual rain barrel painting contest in Lehigh Acres.

Criminal defense attorney weighs in on Matlacha car crash

He was drinking at Phuzzy’s Boat Shack in Saint James City, which is around a 13 minute drive from That BBQ Place.

Charlotte County priest arrested for capital sexual battery from time in Iowa

A Charlotte County priest is arrested after being accused of sexual abuse against school-aged boys from his time in Iowa in the 1980s.