WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 2 – Feb. 8Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 2 – Feb. 8 This Week’s edition features live music, some familiar faces wearing red and a fabulous charity event
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island bridge work causes delays, FDOT promises progress Construction on the Little Pine Island Bridge has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing significant delays for drivers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 2 – Feb. 8 This Week’s edition features live music, some familiar faces wearing red and a fabulous charity event
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island bridge work causes delays, FDOT promises progress Construction on the Little Pine Island Bridge has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing significant delays for drivers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Credit: WINK News. Miriam Frawley and her grandniece have been helping out at Cape Coral Animal Shelter for just over a month. “We also do the front desk, because we like the busy environment and also talking to people,” said Frawley, a volunteer. They’re new to volunteering at the shelter. But wearing a mask while there is also a new experience for them. “I’ve never worn it until masks should be worn and then I started wearing them – I started making them and wearing them, I made this one,” Frawley said while laughing. Executive Director of the Animal Shelter, Liz McCauley, here in Cape Coral said while they may not be comfortable, masks are worn to protect visitors and staff. “It’s not fun. I don’t enjoy it – especially here in Florida where it’s nice and warm. But I think it’s important to do, and it’s a minor inconvenience to protect ourselves, our friends and family, and our employees,” McCauley said. Mirriam Frawley believes, “What we’re supposed to be doing it for far outweighs any kind of discomfort that anybody can have in my opinion.” But Kristine Hollingsworth with the Department of Health says some people do genuinely worry about wearing a mask because of some common misconceptions. One of them being, “you can either get sick from wearing your mask, you can get mold, mildew, or even legionella in your lungs from wearing a mask,” Hollingsworth said. “This is not proven to be true.” Amanda Lucey, Executive Director of Marketing for NCH Healthcare system, “There has been no harmful or adverse effects shown from the wearing of masks by the average person.” But they say you should make sure that your mask fits properly. “You should never wear a mask that’s tight around your face where you can’t breathe at all,” Hollingsworth added. “If you wear a mask, a paper mask, a procedural mask – you should dispose of it properly once you are done wearing that mask. And also, if you’re wearing a cloth mask – you need to wash that mask after you wear it,” said Hollingsworth. Frawley makes sure to follow that suggestion. “I wash my mask every day after I use it. I don’t have any problems breathing. I don’t understand the resistance,” she said. The CDC advises that if you start to feel overheated while wearing your mask, make sure you’re at least six feet away from others and you can take it off.