Could the chilly temps slow down red tide?

This video is not available.

Colder temperatures could possibly slow down the red tide that has already killed 39 dolphins this week.

WINK News reporter Kelsey Kushner investigates if the incoming cold weather could be enough to kill off the toxic red tide.

MORE: Red tide the suspected killer in a recent spike in dead dolphins

Trending Locally

Fatal crash shuts down eastbound lanes on Lee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres

Florida Highway Patrol has reported a fatality from a crash on Lee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres.

Authorities have arrived on the scene.

photograph of a girl reading a notebook near another girl using her phone

Students and learning affected by teacher shortage in Lee County

Lee County School teachers are describing how the teacher shortage has affected students in the classroom, where kids are acting out.

Hertz Arena concertgoers not notified of postponement

The Hurricane Ian ‘benefit concert’ at Hertz Arena was postponed after the event organizer admitted proceeds were going to his private company’s bank account.

Investigating how threats are made

New details about a threat made to a Target a little over a week ago at the store at the Forum in Fort Myers.

Power returns to nearly 1,000 in Lee County

Nearly 1,000 power outages reported in Lee County have been restored. Outages were reported near Pointset Park.

Local in your community

New device from FAU makes it easier to track, study red tide

Red tide is blooming once again at high levels around Englewood Beach and Gasparilla Pass, as well as at medium levels around Marco Island and at low levels around Sanibel. It is a complex organism with a fast lifespan, but a new device may make it much easier for scientists to detect and study.