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01/05/2026

Although these restrictions have been lifted, the disruption left hundreds of travelers stranded and scrambling to get home.

A U.S. military operation in Venezuela led to temporary airspace restrictions across parts of the eastern Caribbean, causing widespread flight cancellations this past weekend.

01/05/2026

Awesome shot of the January Supermoon and Jupiter conjunction caught on camera from Florida recently! 🌕📸 Credit: Doug Henderson

01/04/2026

Southwest Florida dolphins putting on a show! 🐬

01/04/2026

NEW: Crews responded after a motorcycle became fully engulfed in flames near a fuel pump at a North Port gas station on Saturday. Firefighters quickly put out the fire. No injuries were reported.

01/04/2026

CHARLOTTE COUNTY…YOU’RE NEXT! 🗣️
WINK Listens is heading to Port Charlotte THIS WEDNESDAY from 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Our anchors and reporters want to hear from you - what’s on your mind, your story ideas, or just stop by to say hi! 👋
We can’t wait to see you there!

01/04/2026

The event will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. on the beach, marking the start of reconstruction for the beloved landmark.

Naples is taking a significant step forward in its recovery from Hurricane Ian, with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Naples Pier set to begin.

01/04/2026

Rain chances decrease from here on out as drier air begins to filter in with high pressure building back over the region.

Say it isn't so! Southwest Florida finally saw some rain in the overnight hours due to a frontal boundary pushing south.

01/04/2026

Southwest Florida full moon pics tonight! 😮

01/03/2026

JUST IN: A plane carrying deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has arrived in New York following his capture by the U.S., according to an AP source.
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01/03/2026

The annual display, which was canceled in 2025 due to traffic and safety concerns, is making a much-anticipated return.

NAPLES. Fla., - Naples is set to celebrate the new year with a fireworks show that promises to light up the sky and bring together families, visitors, and locals for a night of celebration on Saturday.

01/03/2026

Why we live in Florida! This is upstate New York. 😳

WOW! Look how much lake effect snow has fallen recently in Pulaski, New York. Up to *6 FEET* in just 3 days in the area! This is near Lake Ontario, 40 miles north of Syracuse. Here's the best part...this diner is still open. Business as usual for them! Credit: Maria Wood, Artie's Hometown Diner ❄️❄️

01/03/2026

President Donald Trump and U.S. officials have laid out some of the details of the U.S. military strike against Venezuela that led to the capture of leader Nicolás Maduro.

President Donald Trump and U.S. officials have laid out some of the details of the U.S. military strike against Venezuela that led to the capture of leader Nicolás Maduro. Joint