It was hot Saturday with temperatures in the low 90s with partly sunny skies. This evening we see showers and thunderstorms for our inland areas. This storms should come to an end by 10pm, but we could see a few storms near the coast overnight.
More than 450 walkers and runners gathered at JetBlue Park Saturday morning to raise awareness for safer roads in Southwest Florida and end impaired driving.
National Safe Boating Week kicked off, bringing renewed attention to water safety as boating season begins across the country.
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—For hundreds of people, a parking lot in North Fort Myers has become a place of hope.
BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. (WINK) — A Babcock Ranch homeowner says the wild hogs that tore through his backyard are gone, but the damage they left behind is still there.
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WINK) — The 2026 Home and Hurricane Expo is happening Saturday at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, giving residents a chance to prepare before the season gets active.
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Many Southwest Florida drivers are facing engine failures and repair bills totaling hundreds of dollars after seven Circle K gas stations inadvertently sold contaminated fuel. Read moreCircle K confirms "bad fuel" sold at seven Southwest Florida locations; drivers facing costly repairs
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — A new Costco is officially moving forward in Fort Myers after the company closed on a 55-acre site near Colonial Boulevard and Plantation Road. Read moreFort Myers Costco officially moving to Colonial Boulevard location
CLEWISTON, Fla. (WINK)— The Clewiston Police Department is warning residents about trespassing and vandalism at the city golf course after receiving multiple complaints of damage caused by individuals riding electric bikes and gas-powered bikes on the property after hours. Read moreClewiston golf course damaged by riders on e-bikes after hours
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (WINK)—Southwest Florida’s dining scene is getting a new luxury addition with the opening of Acqua Bistecca in Bonita Springs. Read moreAcqua Bistecca opens in Southwest Florida with waterfront views and upscale dining
MIAMI, Fla. (WINK)— A Coast Guard crew stopped three suspected smuggling boats at once and seized more than 6,000 pounds of cocaine worth nearly $45.8 million. Read moreCoast Guard seizes 6,000 pounds of cocaine worth $45.8M off Colombia
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — The cats may still be the stars at The Cattyshack Cat Cafe, but owner Andrew Townsend said the café itself needed some attention, too. Read moreCattyshack Cat Cafe unveils cozy renovation
Florida Democrats are calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend the state's gas tax as fuel prices surge due to the ongoing war with Iran. Read moreFlorida Democrats urge DeSantis to suspend gas tax amid Iran war
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Road work has taken over Arcadia for nearly three years as the Florida Department of Transportation reconstructs State Road 70, and for many neighbors, the delays and detours are wearing thin. Read moreState Road 70 work in Arcadia pushed to late 2027, frustrating neighbors
An 82-year-old woman who refuses to drink or cook with her city water is getting help from WINK News. Read more82-year-old Arcadia woman gets help after refusing to drink city water
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—A tree threatened to damage a pool cage at a woman's Cape Coral home, but she says it shouldn't be her problem because it's not on her property. Read moreWINK gets results: Cape Coral HOA agrees to fix tree problem
MATLACHA, Fla. (WINK) — WINK Listens had another successful outing, this time at the Matlacha Community Center. Read moreMatlacha residents share their stories at WINK Listens
LABELLE, Fla. (WINK)—A controversy over what should happen at a growing intersection is holding up the traffic light some people who live nearby want. Read moreLaBelle residents frustrated as traffic light plans stall at SR-80
MATLACHA, Fla. (WINK)—Matlacha is getting its color back after three devastating hurricanes scarred the island town. Read moreBuilding Up: Small fishing community sees big changes after multiple storms
Residents at Arcadia Village say rising lot rent and new monthly costs are putting pressure on people who have lived in the community for decades, many of them on fixed incomes. Read moreNeighbors raise concerns over rising lot rent; owner says increases follow law
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