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.
Roadways affected by Milton As Southwest Florida feels the effects of Hurricane Milton, roads are being affected.
What’s open and closed for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gains momentum toward the west coast of Florida, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
WINK NEWS Images of how Milton is impacting Southwest Florida Hurricane Milton underwent rapid intensification as it approached Southwest Florida and is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 storm.
WINK NEWS List of shelters in SWFL ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches, shelters are opening across Southwest Florida to provide safety and refuge for residents.
NAPLES Mandatory curfews begins across Southwest Florida Mandatory driving curfews are being implemented starting Wednesday afternoon ahead of Hurricane Milton in Southwest Florida.
Know when it’s time to shelter in place for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gets closer to Southwest Florida, first responders are doing their final sweeps of evacuation zones.
Tornado confirmed in Southwest Florida; Hurricane Milton maintains collision course with Florida’s Gulf Coast A confirmed tornado was caught on camera touching down in southern Florida on Wednesday just north of Alligator Alley in Collier County.
Radio stations available for Hurricane Milton updates Hurricane Milton is expected to devastate Florida as a Category 4 storm, and with that in mind, power outages are expected.
AT&T, Verizon among wireless companies waiving usage fees for Milton As Hurricane Milton moves closer to Southwest Florida, some wireless companies are announcing relief for Florida customers. So far, AT&T and Verizon have announced they are waiving some fees. WINK News will keep this article up to date as wireless companies announce their plans. AT&T AT&T has announced it will be waiving overage charges to […]
Lee County to provide updates on Hurricane Milton Lee County officials are set to provide updates regarding Hurricane Milton ahead of landfall.
How to get emergency help through satellite on your Google Pixel phone If you’re in an emergency situation without Wi-Fi or cellular service, you can try to connect with emergency services through satellite using your Google Pixel smartphone.
How to send emergency satellite messages on iPhone During Hurricane Milton, staying connected is top of mind, as internet and cellular coverage could be affected by the storm.
Hurricane Milton: Category 4 strength, heavy impacts expected in SWFL The Weather Authority is continuing to track Hurricane Milton, which continues to be a major hurricane even as it was downgraded slightly.
Gov. DeSantis provides Hurricane Milton updates ahead of landfall Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tallahassee 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.
Roadways affected by Milton As Southwest Florida feels the effects of Hurricane Milton, roads are being affected.
What’s open and closed for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gains momentum toward the west coast of Florida, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
WINK NEWS Images of how Milton is impacting Southwest Florida Hurricane Milton underwent rapid intensification as it approached Southwest Florida and is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 storm.
WINK NEWS List of shelters in SWFL ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches, shelters are opening across Southwest Florida to provide safety and refuge for residents.
NAPLES Mandatory curfews begins across Southwest Florida Mandatory driving curfews are being implemented starting Wednesday afternoon ahead of Hurricane Milton in Southwest Florida.
Know when it’s time to shelter in place for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gets closer to Southwest Florida, first responders are doing their final sweeps of evacuation zones.
Tornado confirmed in Southwest Florida; Hurricane Milton maintains collision course with Florida’s Gulf Coast A confirmed tornado was caught on camera touching down in southern Florida on Wednesday just north of Alligator Alley in Collier County.
Radio stations available for Hurricane Milton updates Hurricane Milton is expected to devastate Florida as a Category 4 storm, and with that in mind, power outages are expected.
AT&T, Verizon among wireless companies waiving usage fees for Milton As Hurricane Milton moves closer to Southwest Florida, some wireless companies are announcing relief for Florida customers. So far, AT&T and Verizon have announced they are waiving some fees. WINK News will keep this article up to date as wireless companies announce their plans. AT&T AT&T has announced it will be waiving overage charges to […]
Lee County to provide updates on Hurricane Milton Lee County officials are set to provide updates regarding Hurricane Milton ahead of landfall.
How to get emergency help through satellite on your Google Pixel phone If you’re in an emergency situation without Wi-Fi or cellular service, you can try to connect with emergency services through satellite using your Google Pixel smartphone.
How to send emergency satellite messages on iPhone During Hurricane Milton, staying connected is top of mind, as internet and cellular coverage could be affected by the storm.
Hurricane Milton: Category 4 strength, heavy impacts expected in SWFL The Weather Authority is continuing to track Hurricane Milton, which continues to be a major hurricane even as it was downgraded slightly.
Gov. DeSantis provides Hurricane Milton updates ahead of landfall Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tallahassee regarding Hurricane Milton.
Blue-green algae is spreading to North Fort Myers. (CREDIT: WINK News) For another day, there are more areas of blue-green algae in Southwest Florida. The Florida Department of Health in Lee County issued another round of algae alerts Thursday. They are for four new canals off the Caloosahatchee at the North Fort Myers and Cape Coral lines. Boaters in North Fort Myers told WINK News the Paradise Marina has not felt much like paradise lately. Green nasty gunk is showing up along with a smell in the air. Boaters have said it’s been bad the past few days. The Florida Department of Health is cautioning people to beware of blue-green algae blooms in the Caloosahatchee River, end of Canal Circle, Whitecap Circle Dock, Coral Point Drive and the end of Southeast 13th Avenue. Ron Kelly lives on Paradise Marina, which opens to the Caloosahatchee. “It’s definitely an irritant. You can feel it in your throat,” Kelly said. “It gives a funk.” The blue-green algae are keeping the fish away, he said. “We usually get manatees and the dolphins, but when it’s around, they don’t come,” Kelly said. “It’s like an old, dirty gym sock. You can’t get rid of it.” Once it gets into the boat, the smell spreads through the air conditioning, Kelly said. Kelly said he is leaving. “First Key West, then the Bahamas, then wherever the wind blows,” Kelly said. Meanwhile, Theodore Krol loves the algae. “I stink, you know. I haven’t taken a shower in three days,” Krol said. “I think we’re related, me and the algae.” WINK News took a water sample to the FGCU Water School where Dr. Bary Rosen tested the water. He confirmed there is something in the water. “You see how each little piece looks like it’s got holes in it? That’s the characteristic,” Rosen said. “It has a high potential for making toxins.” If anyone would ingest it, they would be exposed to those toxins. The Health Department warns people not to swim, drink, boat or get in waters when you see a bloom. It could make you or your pet sick.