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Warm Mother's Day Weekend, low rain chance
It will be a hot weekend for SWFL, with highs in the 90s and 'feels like' temperatures pushing toward the century mark this afternoon. A weak front is dipping into the area, bringing a few clouds overhead to start the day and the chance for a few showers. But otherwise, it is a warm and muggy start in the 70s. Look for temperatures to climb steadily as we head through the morning, reaching highs in the mid-to-low 90s by the afternoon.
The Weather Authority: Warm weekend but lower humidity briefly in the forecast
A mild morning will lead to a warm afternoon with highs reaching around 90 degrees, according to The Weather Authority team. As a frontal boundary works to the south, we will notice a few showers and storms work their way into the forecast. “It won’t be a washout. In fact,...
Cape Coral man arrested for flushing ex-girlfriend's fish down toilet, other destructive acts
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral man was arrested after he reportedly broke into his ex-girlfriend's home and attacked her early Saturday morning. Bret Dahl, 28, smashed the woman's beta fish tank and flushed her pet fish down the toilet during a spree of destruction at the residence, according to the Cape Coral Police Department.
Sea turtle nesting season off to slow start on Fort Myers Beach
As sea turtle nesting season commenced on May 1, locals eagerly await the first nest on Fort Myers Beach. However, reports from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) indicate a decline in nest numbers this year, prompting town officials and experts to encourage people to do their part in helping sea turtles out.
Cape chef named Steak Master champ
A Cape Coral chef has bested the rest and claimed the title of being a nationally recognized “grill master” after coming out on top in a field of thousands. Cape Coral’s Jacob Montgomery, head chef at Cape Coral’s LongHorn Steakhouse, has reached elite grilling status, taking first place in LongHorn Steakhouse’s national grilling competition, the “Steak Master Series.” Now being dubbed the “Comeback Kid of LongHorn,” Montgomery competed as a finalist in 2022, taking home fourth place. Among thousands of competitors who participated in this rigorous series, he came back this year to win it all.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take action today
Over the past week, The Weather Authority team has been highlighting ways to stay prepared ahead of hurricane season. Saturday’s focus is recapping the importance of taking action now to be better prepared for when a storm develops and threatens your area. Determine your risk from water and wind:
Brunch spots to enjoy on Mother's Day in Southwest Florida
Sun: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information and to book a reservation at Ryan's Eatery, click here. The Standard is a delicious, homemade-style restaurant located in the beautiful heart of downtown Fort Myers. You can enjoy bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary's for just $20. Hours:. Sun: 9 a.m....
Man at center of WINK News investigation now charged with drugging, molesting child
After a years-long WINK investigation, Dwayne Staron was arrested and convicted of grand theft. Now he and his wife, Theresa Staron, are both behind bars. They are both accused of child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a child. Dwayne Staron faces an additional child molestation charge. WINK News...
Red Cross helps 2 Cape Coral adults repair home after overnight fire
Volunteers from the American Red Cross are assisting two people who lost their Cape Coral home overnight due to a fire. According to the Red Cross, volunteers assisted the Cape Coral Fire Department in coordinating emergency aid to the two adults impacted by the home fire at Southeast 8th Avenue on Thursday.
Proposed fees for Lake Kennedy protested
The Cape Coral City Council Chambers were filled with pickleball and tennis athletes, each of whom shared the same sentiment Wednesday: The proposed membership fees for the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center are too expensive and the booking fee is ridiculous. Council did not disagree that the starting point numbers were...
Another way to make residents pay
It seems our esteemed City of Cape Coral council members have been thinking up more ways to supplement their already engorged wallets. I purchased my house in the Cape in June of 2017. I recently received the following ludicrous correspondence from the City:. “A review of our records indicates an...
FGCU in NCAA Women's Softball Tournament for first time since 2012, draws the Florida Gators
Florida Gulf Coast softball punched its ticket to the NCAA Women's Softball Tournament in thrilling fashion on Saturday night, and will travel to Gainesville for the double-elimination tournament. The Eagles (37-19) will face No. 4 overall seed Florida on Friday at noon. This is FGCU's first berth in the tournament...
Cape Coral mayor to hold news conference on FEMA flood insurance situation
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The city of Cape Coral is expected to hand deliver all the documents to FEMA that it requested to hopefully save the community's flood insurance discount. The city of Cape Coral Mayor John Gunter will provide an update on the status of FEMA's requested documentation at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday.
Editorial | Thank you to city staff
It took a whirlwind of effort but the city of Cape Coral reached its original deadline Thursday, submitting to FEMA the answers the federal agency sought concerning floodplain compliance with rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Ian. Documentation for the remaining 54 properties Federal Emergency Management Agency officials alleged were in violation...
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