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Data center 'Godfather' addresses DeSoto County at invite-only meeting
2+ week, 5+ day ago (555+ words) Developers are pitching one of the world's biggest data centers in DeSoto County. ARCADIA, Fla. (WINK)—Security ushered a select group of people through the gates of the Turner Center on Monday as the 'Godfather' of data centers addressed people…...
Storms could impact your plans today | TAP to see when
3+ week, 1+ day ago (289+ words) The day starts warm and humid, with temperatures in the upper 70s and a stray shower possible along the coast. Isolated storms will begin to develop around 1 p.m. along the I-75 corridor before shifting farther inland during the late afternoon. Inland Collier County…...
Big weather change this weekend | TAP to see what to expect
4+ week, 1+ day ago (282+ words) The day starts off warm and humid, with temperatures in the low 70s, but readings will quickly climb into the 90s by late morning. Highs will reach the mid to upper 90s, with heat index values soaring to 105–110 degrees. That’s why a Heat…...
Storms are looming | Here's when to expect rain in your area☔
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (483+ words) It was a pleasant start to the day across Southwest Florida, but things are heating up quickly this afternoon and storms are already moving in. Storms are developing and spreading across the area, with additional activity expected to push north…...
Big day for outdoor plans, but will rain impact them?
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (278+ words) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — If you have Labor Day plans this afternoon, keep an eye on the sky. WINK News Weather Authority meteorologists are tracking scattered showers and storms today, with storm coverage increasing throughout the afternoon. We saw quite a…...
Weekend plans? Here's when rain could show up
3+ week, 2+ day ago (347+ words) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — WINK News Weather Authority meteorologists are tracking an onshore wind pattern that will lead to a few morning showers and afternoon storms throughout the weekend. Onshore flow will lead to a few coastal showers (20% coverage) throughout the…...
Our afternoon storms are making a comeback
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (252+ words) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — WINK News Weather Authority meteorologists are tracking a shift in the weather pattern that is leading to drier mornings and stormier afternoons through the rest of the week. Wednesday is off to a drier start with temperatures…...
2026 Hurricane Season...Record breaking in a good way
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (167+ words) The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is making history, and for Southwest Florida, it's happening for all the right reasons. For the third consecutive Labor Day weekend, there was no active tropical cyclone anywhere in the Atlantic basin, including the Atlantic Ocean,…...
Timing matters on this stormy Sunday
7+ hour, 45+ min 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…...
Before you head out: Check the Labor Day storm forecast
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (230+ words) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — WINK News Weather Authority meteorologists are tracking the threat for scattered rain and storms for your Labor Day Monday plans. Plan for a few showers through the morning hours with coverage less than 20%. Labor Day is looking…...