Collier County Department of Health warns against swimming after MiltonMatlacha after Hurricane Milton
Collier County Department of Health warns against swimming after Milton The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) has advised the public not to enter the water due to an increased risk of water-borne illness on the heels of Hurricane Milton. DOH is asking residents and visitors to avoid swimming in coastal waters until bacterial testing shows an acceptable level, with testing beginning as […]
MATLACHA Matlacha after Hurricane Milton Matlacha and Pine Island Fire Control District crews began assessing Matlacha in the early hours of Thursday morning after Hurricane Milton began pushing further inland.
First responders resume emergency response WINK News will update this article as first responders announce they are resuming their emergency response. First responders continue to reiterate, the deadliest time of a hurricane happens post storm. Downed power lines, scattered storm debris, flooding and lost traffic signals, all add to that danger. On Wednesday, many local agencies deemed it was no […]
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tallahassee regarding post-Hurricane Milton.
36 preliminary reports of tornadoes in Florida caused by Milton You may have seen videos and pictures of tornadoes due to Hurricane Milton and the damage they have caused in Southwest Florida.
Roadways affected by Milton As Southwest Florida feels the effects of Hurricane Milton, roads are being affected.
SANIBEL Sanibel spokesperson speaks on plans for Milton recovery efforts Eric Jackson, the Public Information Officer for Sanibel, said the first point of order is finding out wether residents are able make their way back home safely.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County EOC in full swing to respond to Hurricane Milton WINK News reporter Annalise Iraola went to the Charlotte County EOC and spoke with Public Information Officer Todd Dunn about what’s happening within the EOC as Milton impacts Southwest Florida.
Important numbers and links as Milton approaches SWFL general area As Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida coast, here are resources in the state, county and city level.
Hurricane Milton weakens to Cat 1 The Weather Authority is continuing to track Hurricane Milton, which as of the 2 a.m. update, has downgraded to a Category 1 strength.
Biden holds press conference on Hurricane Milton President Joe Biden held a press conference on Hurricane Milton on Wednesday evening.
SOUTH FORT MYERS The Villas in Fort Myers sees damage due to Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton made its way to Florida, residents in the Villas in South Fort Myers went through a possible tornado around 12 p.m. on Wednesday.
Tracking Milton: Power outages across SWFL The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area due to the effects of Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis holds news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
NORTH FORT MYERS Potential tornado touchdown in North Fort Myers Neighbors said there was a lot of damage. Residents surveyed the aftermath on their vehicles.
Collier County Department of Health warns against swimming after Milton The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) has advised the public not to enter the water due to an increased risk of water-borne illness on the heels of Hurricane Milton. DOH is asking residents and visitors to avoid swimming in coastal waters until bacterial testing shows an acceptable level, with testing beginning as […]
MATLACHA Matlacha after Hurricane Milton Matlacha and Pine Island Fire Control District crews began assessing Matlacha in the early hours of Thursday morning after Hurricane Milton began pushing further inland.
First responders resume emergency response WINK News will update this article as first responders announce they are resuming their emergency response. First responders continue to reiterate, the deadliest time of a hurricane happens post storm. Downed power lines, scattered storm debris, flooding and lost traffic signals, all add to that danger. On Wednesday, many local agencies deemed it was no […]
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tallahassee regarding post-Hurricane Milton.
36 preliminary reports of tornadoes in Florida caused by Milton You may have seen videos and pictures of tornadoes due to Hurricane Milton and the damage they have caused in Southwest Florida.
Roadways affected by Milton As Southwest Florida feels the effects of Hurricane Milton, roads are being affected.
SANIBEL Sanibel spokesperson speaks on plans for Milton recovery efforts Eric Jackson, the Public Information Officer for Sanibel, said the first point of order is finding out wether residents are able make their way back home safely.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County EOC in full swing to respond to Hurricane Milton WINK News reporter Annalise Iraola went to the Charlotte County EOC and spoke with Public Information Officer Todd Dunn about what’s happening within the EOC as Milton impacts Southwest Florida.
Important numbers and links as Milton approaches SWFL general area As Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida coast, here are resources in the state, county and city level.
Hurricane Milton weakens to Cat 1 The Weather Authority is continuing to track Hurricane Milton, which as of the 2 a.m. update, has downgraded to a Category 1 strength.
Biden holds press conference on Hurricane Milton President Joe Biden held a press conference on Hurricane Milton on Wednesday evening.
SOUTH FORT MYERS The Villas in Fort Myers sees damage due to Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton made its way to Florida, residents in the Villas in South Fort Myers went through a possible tornado around 12 p.m. on Wednesday.
Tracking Milton: Power outages across SWFL The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area due to the effects of Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis holds news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
NORTH FORT MYERS Potential tornado touchdown in North Fort Myers Neighbors said there was a lot of damage. Residents surveyed the aftermath on their vehicles.
A man and woman walk into the monoclonal antibody treatment site at the Old Bonita Springs Library Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. Credit: WINK News. A new way to treat the coronavirus surge and take a load off our packed hospitals is in motion. Dozens of sick people showed up to get the monoclonal antibody treatment Monday at the Old Bonita Springs Library site. The site was busy, and appointments are all booked up through Wednesday morning. It’s a shot for some people to feel better. “I’m sad that I got this because we’re fully vaccinated,” Lori Helbig said. “I’ve always tried to be so careful, so I need to feel better.” Lori and Ray Helbig contracted COVID-19, despite the fact they were vaccinated. So booked appointments for the monoclonal antibody treatment in Bonita Springs. “When she got her result yesterday as positive, and I was feeling the same thing, I thought, ‘We’re married; we do everything together,’” Ray said. Mary Skogebo told us she had some difficulty securing an appointment. The demand for the Regeneron treatment grows with each positive test result. “Initially when I started this morning at 7:30, they had appointments today,” Skogebo said. “But the time I finished setting up the account, all the appointments through Wednesday were booked.” The packed parking lot Monday proved it. But once inside, people told us the process went smoothly. “It was very organized, orderly,” Cristella Henderson said. “We were all spaced out, plenty of chairs, plenty of cones. We knew what areas to go to and even the staff was very helpful.” We asked Florida Department of Health in Lee County for the number of treatments that have been administered at the site so far, but we have not heard back at this time. The state did say more than 4,200 people in Florida have used sites like the one in Bonita Springs to get the monoclonal antibody treatment. Families say Regeneron treatment is working. Troy Frank’s teenage son got the treatment over the weekend. “He’s feeling better,” Frank said. “He was really rough yesterday. It was one of his worst days, but today, he’s feeling a lot better.”