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US hiring falls to just 57, 000 in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (471+ words) The Labor Department said Thursday that the unemployment rate declined to a low 4. 2% from 4. 3% in May, though the decline mostly occurred because many people out of work gave up looking and were no longer counted as unemployed. The figures suggest…...
Southwest Florida Weather Forecast
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (104+ words) WINK News July 2, 2026 || 5 a. m. Currently in Fort Myers Hour by Hour Forecast - What the WINK Weather Authority is seeing for your holiday weekend - America 250: Your guide to Fourth of July fun across Southwest Florida - The Latest: Ex-CIA Director seeks court order…...
Dry conditions spark debate over Southwest Florida July 4th fireworks rules
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (180+ words) WINK News With the nation's 250th birthday just around the corner, whether Southwest Florida residents can set off fireworks this holiday weekend depends on where they live. Hour by Hour Forecast - Allegiant Airlines shifting Punta Gorda Airport operations to partner company…...
SWFL weather forecast
12+ hour ago (89+ words) WINK News Wednesday July 1, 2026 10pm Currently in Fort Myers Hour by Hour Forecast - Gusty winds, intense lightning expected in Southwest Florida this week - AP Was There: Millions of mourners attended funeral of Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini - Chris Johnson seeking revival of…...
Gusty winds, intense lightning expected in Southwest Florida this week
12+ hour, 9+ min ago (164+ words) WINK News SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) " Scattered storms pushed towards the coast in Charlotte and Lee counties on Wednesday evening, delivering a bit of beneficial rainfall to some communities. Plan on a dry and mild start Thursday with temperatures in the…...
Soccer 101: What does a clean sheet mean?
13+ hour, 38+ min ago (175+ words) WINK News What is a clean sheet in soccer? In this Soccer 101, FC Naples explains why shutting out an opponent is a major accomplishment and how it can impact tournament standings. Hour by Hour Forecast - Allegiant Airlines shifting Punta Gorda…...
New Lee County development sparks evacuation route fight near Corkscrew Swamp
18+ hour, 6+ min ago (236+ words) COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)A 10, 000-home development in eastern Lee County is raising questions across the county line about whether infrastructure can keep up without putting protected land at risk. The issue centers on a possible evacuation or emergency access…...
Vanderbilt Beach get added safety with new Naples lifeguard program
22+ hour, 12+ min ago (173+ words) WINK News Lifeguards will be on Vanderbilt Beach as part of a new program starting this weekend. Vanderbilt Beach get added safety with new Naples lifeguard program Hour by Hour Forecast - Confirmed EF-0 tornado touches down in North Fort Myers…...
140 new Florida laws take effect, impacting schools, churches and more
23+ hour, 5+ min ago (176+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WINK) "Nearly 140 new laws took effect across Florida on Wednesday, bringing changes that affect schools, churches, utilities, government policies and more. Among the most notable changes, Senate Bill 52 allows volunteer security guards at churches and other houses of…...
Road closures hit Cape Coral and Fort Myers Beach on July 4
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (233+ words) LEE County, Fla. (WINK) " Road closures are planned across Southwest Florida'for'Fourth'of July celebrations. The Cape Coral Bridge and surrounding roads will close starting at 3 a. m. on Saturday through 3 a. m. on Sunday for the'Freedom 5 K race'and Red, White & BOOM event.'The closures include…...