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Spot a fallen Osprey chick? Quick action can save its life
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (405+ words) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, (WINK) " If you have spent any time near the water in Southwest Florida, you have likely seen osprey nests scattered across the landscape. These protected "shore hawks" are more than just a familiar sight; they are considered a…...
Southwest Florida Weather Forecast
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (77+ words) WINK News Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Currently in Fort Myers Hour by Hour Forecast - Earth Day twist: The wind backs off, but the fire threat doesn't - De Santis signs Florida law banning local DEI funding, says white men are 'disfavored' - Wilson Pigott…...
One Spark Away: Lehigh Acres Fire Highlights Growing Wildfire Danger
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (259+ words) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, (WINK) " A small-acre'brush fire in Lehigh Acres on Wednesday afternoon is another reminder of the growing wildfire risk across Southwest Florida, as dry conditions continue to fuel fires across the region and across the state. Firefighters responded to…...
Earth Day twist: The wind backs off, but the fire threat doesn't
19+ hour, 49+ min ago (221+ words) headline: Small Craft Advisory until WED 8: 00 AM EDT headline: Small Craft Advisory from MON 6: 00 PM EDT until WED 8: 00 AM EDT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, (WINK)" WINK News Weather Authority meteorologists are tracking a less windy Wednesday with low humidity still increasing our…...
Mote Marine scientists test 100+ compounds to stop red tide blooms
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (227+ words) WINK News Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM: Small Craft Advisory until WED 8: 00 AM EDT Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM: Small Craft Advisory from MON 6: 00 PM EDT until WED 8: 00 AM EDT…...
Officials: 15-acre brush fire in Collier County believed to be caused by lightning
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (257+ words) headline: Small Craft Advisory until WED 8: 00 AM EDT headline: Small Craft Advisory from MON 6: 00 PM EDT until WED 8: 00 AM EDT headline: Red Flag Warning from TUE 11: 00 AM EDT until TUE 8: 00 PM EDT COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)" Florida Forest Service and…...
WINK WEATHER WATCHERS. 4-21-26
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (318+ words) WINK News Northern Collier: Fire Weather Watch from TUE 11: 00 AM EDT until TUE 8: 00 PM EDT Coastal Collier County: Fire Weather Watch from TUE 11: 00 AM EDT until TUE 8: 00 PM EDT Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM: Small…...
Windy, dry, and risky: why today's weather in SWFL demands extra caution
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (418+ words) headline: Small Craft Advisory until WED 8: 00 AM EDT headline: Small Craft Advisory from MON 6: 00 PM EDT until WED 8: 00 AM EDT headline: Fire Weather Watch from TUE 11: 00 AM EDT until TUE 8: 00 PM EDT headline: Small Craft Advisory until TUE 2: 00 PM EDT…...
Red Flag warning issued: Fire risk spikes Tuesday
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (253+ words) headline: Special Weather Statement until MON 4: 45 PM EDT headline: Small Craft Advisory from MON 6: 00 PM EDT until WED 8: 00 AM EDT headline: Small Craft Advisory until TUE 2: 00 PM EDT headline: Fire Weather Watch from TUE 11: 00 AM EDT until TUE 8: 00 PM EDT…...
WINK WEATHER WATCHERS. 4-20-26
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (267+ words) WINK News Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM: Small Craft Advisory from MON 8: 00 PM EDT until WED 8: 00 AM EDT Coastal Lee County: Red Flag Warning from TUE 11: 00 AM EDT until TUE 8: 00 PM EDT Coastal waters from…...