FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herselfSurrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society concerns
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
Immokalee ‘The eyes always draw me in’; Immokalee portrait artist turns dark times into color One of Southwest Florida best portrait artist, Martha Maria Cantu, almost gave up art. Now she’s on the forefront of the city of Immokalee, to make her community filled with color.
GOLDEN GATE Collier commissioners approve agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate Collier commissioners unanimously approved a long term lease and operating agreement to reopen the Golden Gate golf course Tuesday.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcyclists ride in SWFL to help veterans battle suicide A group of veterans from the American Legion are grabbing their helmets and boots for a motorcycle ride to bring awareness to the staggering rates of suicide among veterans.
SARASOTA Alleged sexual abuse victims of Port Charlotte priest comes forward Father Riley worked at three churches in Charlotte County and another in Naples. On Friday, new allegations emerged from a news conference in Sarasota.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte priest accused of sexual abuse appears in court A priest accused of sexually abusing four altar boys in Iowa nearly 40 years ago returned to Charlotte County court.
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
Immokalee ‘The eyes always draw me in’; Immokalee portrait artist turns dark times into color One of Southwest Florida best portrait artist, Martha Maria Cantu, almost gave up art. Now she’s on the forefront of the city of Immokalee, to make her community filled with color.
GOLDEN GATE Collier commissioners approve agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate Collier commissioners unanimously approved a long term lease and operating agreement to reopen the Golden Gate golf course Tuesday.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcyclists ride in SWFL to help veterans battle suicide A group of veterans from the American Legion are grabbing their helmets and boots for a motorcycle ride to bring awareness to the staggering rates of suicide among veterans.
SARASOTA Alleged sexual abuse victims of Port Charlotte priest comes forward Father Riley worked at three churches in Charlotte County and another in Naples. On Friday, new allegations emerged from a news conference in Sarasota.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte priest accused of sexual abuse appears in court A priest accused of sexually abusing four altar boys in Iowa nearly 40 years ago returned to Charlotte County court.
FORT MYERS Highs return to the 80s under increasing cloud cover Highs will reach the 80s this afternoon under partly cloudy skies. Sustained winds will not be strong enough to drastically affect your boating conditions. Expect another afternoon of fantastic weather on the water. Rain chances will be minimal over the next several days. Sunday’s rain chances will be sparse and mainly affect the southern half […]
Dry, comfortable Friday afternoon for Southwest Florida High temperatures will feel very similar to Thursday. Expect partly cloudy skies with light winds mainly coming out of the north. Our boating forecast is still looking great. 1- to 2-foot wave heights are forecast with a light chop in our bays. High pressure continues to steer dry air into Southwest Florida. This drier air […]
Sunshine, dry weather continues High temperatures return to the 80s under mostly sunny skies. Although we are seeing a slight increase in our wind speeds, the boating forecast still looks fantastic. A broad area of high pressure is keeping us dry at the moment. This will be the case for the next several days. As a result, rain chances […]
Above-average temperatures return to SWFL Our warm-up continues with highs reaching the upper 70s and lower 80s. The latest boating forecast is fantastic. Unlike the choppy waters we saw over the weekend, water conditions should be great to take your boat out. With highs returning to the 80s, Wednesday only marks the beginning of above-average temperatures. Rain chances will be […]
Pleasant weather to close out our hurricane season Highs will be slightly warmer than we saw on Monday. Sunny skies and dry conditions will make things feel pleasant. Boating conditions will be noticeably better. This is primarily due to a decrease in sustained winds. Wednesday will see our high temperatures become above average. Southwest Florida will maintain those 80-degree highs into next week. […]
Sunny skies, highs in the mid-70s to start the week Below-average temperatures return for the week’s start. Highs will climb into the 70s under sunny skies. Later this week, our high temperatures will return to the 80s. Our boating conditions may be slightly choppy in the bays. Tuesday is the final day of the Atlantic hurricane season. Thankfully, there are still no systems on the […]
Another dry, breezy day for SWFL High temperatures will be slightly warmer Wednesday afternoon under partly cloudy skies. Wednesday will begin a slight warming trend that will place our highs in the 80s by Thanksgiving. Humidity will be on the lower side over the next few days, making our below-average temperatures feel even nicer. Gusty winds will make our boating conditions […]
Breezy Tuesday afternoon with highs in the low 70s A cooler day is in store for Southwest Florida as highs reach the low 70s under breezy conditions. Boating conditions will be choppy with gulf wave heights reaching three to five feet. Our high temperatures will be near or below average for the next seven days. There are no rain chances for the weekend and […]
Above-average temperatures ahead of Tuesday’s cooldown Highs will reach the low 80s Monday afternoon under cloudy skies. A few pop-up showers will be possible throughout the day. However, the majority of Southwest Florida will miss out on this rain. A cold front will push through our viewing area Tuesday. This will usher in cooler and drier weather. On the leading edge […]
WINK NEWS Rain chances return Friday afternoon Highs will reach the upper-70s and low-80s under partly cloudy skies. Rain returns to the forecast around lunchtime. Unlike Thursday’s widespread rain, these will only be isolated showers. Boating conditions will not be favorable. Moderate chop and 2-4 foot wave heights are expected on the water. Our likelihood of seeing rain will decline into the […]