FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduateVictim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer
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.
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.
Jimmie The Beef Guy opens in Fort Myers Jimmie “The Beef Guy” Hart opened the first Jimmie The Beef Guy in 2021 on the southeast corner of Bonita Beach Road and U.S. 41.
SARASOTA Distressed endangered sawfish euthanized nearly a month after rescue Wildlife officials euthanized a distressed smalltooth sawfish that was rescued from Cudjoe Bay in the Florida Keys where it was swimming in circles.
FORT MYERS Help identify driver of SUV related to Fort Myers shooting Police hope someone can help identify the driver of an SUV involved in the shooting on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Michigan Avenue.
FORT MYERS Owners of Richards Building speak out over paint job of historic property The Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers, aged 101 years, recently underwent a controversial transformation with a fresh coat of white paint, defying a stop-work order and sparking public outrage.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: What needs to change to protect other young people? November 8, 2021, Jake Pfeiffer took his own life. His mom shared Jake’s story with WINK News in the hopes of saving another life.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal shooting of truck driver appears in court A man facing second-degree murder charges following an altercation with a pickup truck driver made an appearance in court.
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.
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.
Jimmie The Beef Guy opens in Fort Myers Jimmie “The Beef Guy” Hart opened the first Jimmie The Beef Guy in 2021 on the southeast corner of Bonita Beach Road and U.S. 41.
SARASOTA Distressed endangered sawfish euthanized nearly a month after rescue Wildlife officials euthanized a distressed smalltooth sawfish that was rescued from Cudjoe Bay in the Florida Keys where it was swimming in circles.
FORT MYERS Help identify driver of SUV related to Fort Myers shooting Police hope someone can help identify the driver of an SUV involved in the shooting on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Michigan Avenue.
FORT MYERS Owners of Richards Building speak out over paint job of historic property The Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers, aged 101 years, recently underwent a controversial transformation with a fresh coat of white paint, defying a stop-work order and sparking public outrage.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: What needs to change to protect other young people? November 8, 2021, Jake Pfeiffer took his own life. His mom shared Jake’s story with WINK News in the hopes of saving another life.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal shooting of truck driver appears in court A man facing second-degree murder charges following an altercation with a pickup truck driver made an appearance in court.
(CREDIT: WINK News) There’s currently 11 separate boil water advisories affecting small pockets of neighborhoods in Cape Coral. The reasons for the advisories are listed by the city as water main breaks or scheduled shutdowns. MAP: See a map of all areas affected by boil water notices in Cape Coral From the City of Cape Coral: Boil Water Notice – What Does It Mean? Water main breaks are a common occurrence in any public water system resulting in temporary service interruption. Although water may be off only a short period of time, most waterline breaks require a precautionary “Boil Water” notice to all users impacted by the break. What triggers a precautionary “Boil Water” notice? These notices are required by the State Department of Health when confirmatory samples indicate the presence of fecal, E. coli, waterborne pathogens or when a line break occurs and the system has zero or negative pressure. Additionally, precautionary “Boil Water” notices may be issued when routine water samples indicate low disinfection residual or when a main break causes water pressure to drop below 20 psi (pounds per square inch). All these types of events require water utilities to issue precautionary “Boil Water” notices. Does this mean my water is unsafe? No. The State Department of Health’s Guidelines require issuance of precautionary “Boil Water” notices. This does not always mean the drinking water is contaminated. The notice recommends that customers bring their water to a rolling boil for one minute before use or consumption. Bottled water can be used instead. Can I wash dishes, take a shower and do laundry? Precautionary “Boil Water” notices advise customers to boil all water used for drinking, cooking, washing hands, making ice, cooking surfaces, raw foods, rinsing foods, preparing other drinks like baby bottles, kool-aid, tea, frozen juices etc, brushing teeth or washing dishes. The precaution mainly applies to ingesting the water (bring water to a “rolling boil” for 1 minute), so taking a shower or doing laundry are not restricted by the boil water notice. How long do I have to boil the water? Until the water samples are cleared by the Health Department lab and the water is deemed safe to drink, which in most cases can be several days. In circumstances where the main break occurs from Thursday evening through Sunday evening a clearance could take even longer. The reason for that is because we are required to receive two consecutive days of clear lab results before we are able to issue a rescission notice; and the lab is closed on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. How does the state determine the water is safe to drink? The City takes repeated bacteriological water samples representative of the affected areas to make sure the water is safe to drink. The Lee County Health Department tests the samples and reports the lab results to the City. If the samples are satisfactory, the precautionary “Boil Water” notice is rescinded. How can I find out if there is a precautionary “Boil Water” notice in effect for me? Precautionary “Boil Water” notices are issued almost every week, and most of these breaks only affect small, isolated areas. Previously, these notices were hand-delivered in most cases, and residents also were notified the same way with the rescission notice. In February 2015, the City began testing a new electronic notification system and switched to the new method for all notifications and rescissions effective August 1, 2015. Residents may choose to receive notifications via text and/or phone call. To update or confirm your contact information that we have on file, please click here. Additionally, the link at the top of this page provides a map showing all areas where precautionary “Boil Water” notices or rescissions are currently in effect. Just click on the specific areas to obtain address details.