Scattered PM storms for Thursday

There will be a high of 93 degrees with scattered storms and pockets of heavy rain for Thursday, WINK News Meteorologist Brooke Silverang said.

Thursday’s red tide map shows heavy concentrations in parts of Charlotte, Collier and Lee counties:

View an hourly forecast here.

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Bernier running in two other school districts

Dr. Christopher Bernier is in the running to be superintendent for two school districts.

Group wants to end euthanasia at Lee County Domestic Animal Services

An online petition claims Lee County Domestic Animal Services euthanized close to 2,500 animals last year.

Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's. CREDIT: Ben & Jerry's

Scream for ice cream! Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day happening today

It’s an Americone Dream.

North Port brush fire closes roads, skate park and disc golf course

Crews are engaging a multi-acre brush fire near the North Port Skate Park.

4 endangered Florida panther deaths in April bring 2024 total to 11

Two more endangered Florida panthers were discovered dead by wildlife officials after the animals were struck by vehicles in Collier and Hendry counties.

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Cape Coral mayor provides update on FEMA flood insurance

Cape Coral Mayor John Gunter says he and Lee County officials are asking for more time before FEMA removes the flood insurance discount for residents.

Wildfire on Alico Road now 95% contained

The nearly 11-acre wildfire near Alico Road in Fort Myers continues to burn as crews battle to contain it.

Lee Health launches new MyChart accessibility for Spanish speakers

Lee Health announced on Tuesday that it has launched a Spanish-language version of the digital patient portal MyChart.

Gov. DeSantis signs bill to enhance Florida education

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation supporting education for working students who are in school, military training or in some form classical education.

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