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Rain coverage ramps up this afternoon
23+ hour, 56+ min ago (286+ words) Storm activity is ramping up across Southwest Florida this afternoon. We had a few showers move through Collier County this morning, but the bigger story is unfolding now as scattered thunderstorms become more numerous along the coast and spread inland....
Timing matters on this stormy Sunday
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (250+ words) The day starts off stormy offshore and dry and muggy on, with a few stray showers possible late this morning after 10 a.m. By midday, scattered storms will begin popping along the coast, then gradually push east of I-75 through the afternoon. We’re…...
Some Sizzle Dining options
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (163+ words) WINK News Special Weather Statement until THU 4:30 PM EDT Flood Advisory from THU 3:24 PM EDT until THU 6:00 PM EDT Flood Advisory from THU 2:43 PM EDT until THU 5:15 PM EDT Two Southwest Florida restaurants bring different flavors to Sizzle Dining September…...
Two Southwest Florida restaurants bring different flavors to Sizzle Dining
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (422+ words) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — September is giving Southwest Florida food lovers another reason to make dinner plans, with Sizzle Dining bringing special menus to restaurants across the region. Two participating restaurants, Fernandez the Bull and A Table Apart, are offering very…...
We've reached the peak of hurricane season: Here's where 2026 stands
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (223+ words) WINK News September 10 is the climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, but this yearâÂÂs tropics look anything but typical The 2026 Atlantic season has produced just five named storms so far.As the WINK News Weather Authority recently…...
Southwest Florida Weather Forecast
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (88+ words) winknews.com Sept. 10, 2026 | 6 a.m. Currently in Fort Myers Hour by Hour Forecast - Major casualties reported after an international cargo ship docked in eastern China caught fire - Tropical Storm Norbert forms in the Pacific Ocean and isn't threatening land, forecasters say - Travel…...
Cape Coral police respond to active scene near Del Prado Boulevard
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (149+ words) WINK News Authorities are responding to an active scene near City Mattress at Del Prado Boulevard North and Northeast 10th Street. Hour by Hour Forecast - Charlotte County approves Buc-ee's site plan near Peace River on I-75 - Cape Coral man shot by police…...
Cape Coral police gives update on active scene near Del Prado Boulevard
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (170+ words) WINK News Cape Coral police responded to an active scene near Del Prado Boulevard Wednesday night. Cape Coral man shot by police after officers say he pointed gun at them Authorities are responding to an active scene near City Mattress…...
Marco Island's Rose Marina wants to rebuild restaurant lost in Hurricane Ian
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (463+ words) MARCO ISLAND, Fla. (WINK)—A locally owned marina on Marco Island is looking to expand after part of it was destroyed during Hurricane Ian. Rose Marina, which is celebrating its 60th year on the island, has plans to rebuild with a…...
Florida rescue otter set to be honored at National Law Enforcement Museum
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (170+ words) WINK News Splash will be honored with the Purple Poppy Award at the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C. Hour by Hour Forecast - Charlotte County approves Buc-ee's site plan near Peace River on I-75 - Person dies after officer-involved shooting on Katherine…...