Chaotic lake getting fence and securityWhat we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Army Corps of Engineers said it will further reduce the flow of water from Lake Okeechobee through the Hoover Dike into the Caloosahatchee River beginning Friday as part of an effort to curb blooms of algae that have popped up in Southwest Florida. Some of that algae poses a threat, with a low level of toxicity found in water samples that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection took last week at the Cape Coral Yacht Club. On Thursday, dead fish were visible in canals infested with algae throughout Cape Coral. Clumps of green slime, similar in appearance to the toxic algae visible on the east coast of Florida, also popped up near the Shell Point community and waterways heading towards Sanibel. “This is the worst that I’ve seen it in my 25 years down here,” said David Meracle. Advocates from Southwest Florida met with members of Congress and federal agencies Thursday in an effort to spur action to address the algae issues on both the east and west coasts of Florida. “My constituents depend on and deserve clean water, without waiting on decades to get there,” said Rep. Curt Clawson. “This is not sustainable, this is going to change.” Decreased rainfall, increased evaporation, and storage of water in the Kissimmee chain of lakes have combined to help lower the level of water in the lake, putting less pressure on the aging dike and allowing for the reduction of flow into the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers, according to the corps. The latest water flow reduction comes on the heels of a decrease the corps put into action two weeks ago. This one is relatively slight, with target levels dropping from 3,000 cubic feet per second to 2,800. Still, the aim is to reduce the algae blooms, the corps said. The DEP has warned young children and the elderly against coming into contact with the algae that’s been spotted in several places around Southwest Florida. A representative from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida took a sample of algae that washed up on Sanibel as well as water from the Caloosahatchee near downtown Fort Myers to the meeting with federal agencies and Congressional representatives as part of an effort branded as Lagoon-Gulf Action Day. Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday activated an emergency program to provide short-term loans to businesses affected by the algae. DEP water tests will continue this week. WINK News, in conjunction with Sanders Laboratories of Fort Myers, will conduct tests at Jaycee Park, the Punta Rassa boat ramp, Fort Myers Beach and the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam in Olga. Resources: Frequently asked questions about algae via the Florida Department of Environmenal Protection: https://depnewsroom.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/freshwater-algal-bloom-faq.pdf Lee County Water Quality Status website: http://www.leegov.com/naturalresources/WaterQuality/WaterQualityStatus Businesses affected by the algae who need a loan can consult the Florida Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University: https://fsbdcswfl.org/