Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-UpCoolest afternoon of this Winter for your Tuesday plans
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Coolest afternoon of this Winter for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking the coolest afternoon of this Winter season as a cold front travels through the Southwest Florida area.
Deadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida The application deadline has arrived for those affected by the 2024 hurricane season to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
PORT CHARLOTTE Caught on Camera: Charlotte County deputy SUV rolls over A Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was seen rolling over on a road in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers leaders combat low water pressure with 11 new wells On Monday afternoon, WINK News learned why the city limited the amount of water coming out of your faucet.
Park Shore Beach undergoes restoration after hurricanes and erosion A multi-million dollar beach renourishment project is underway in Collier County.
Collier County woman in critical condition after bike hit-and-run A woman is in critical condition after a car hit her while riding a bike on Weber Boulevard in Collier County.
Possible drones spotted in Englewood Neighbors in Englewood, North Port, and Venice are puzzled about what could be in the sky. Some say it’s two planes close to each other. Others say it’s drones.
ESTERO Everblades’ Logan Lambdin works on post-hockey life as a realtor Florida Everblades forward Logan Lambdin works as a realtor away for the ice as a way to prepare for his post-hockey life.
FORT MYERS BEACH Addressing traffic headaches on Fort Myers Beach Fort Myers Beach traffic causes a big annoyance for many beachgoers. The Matanzas pass the bridge to get onto the island and can be backed up, eating into that beach relaxation time.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres roads covered in graffiti and broken glass If you travel to Lehigh Acres, some of the streets aren’t clean. You might notice paint splattering the roads and vandals behind the mess. It’s not just paint but broken glass, too.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers spends millions to improve digital infrastructure The City of Fort Myers is spending nearly $8 million to improve its digital infrastructure.
FORT MYERS Wade Wilson’s automatic death penalty appeal begins The man convicted and sentenced to death for the killing of two Cape Coral women has begun his first of many appeals to the death sentence he got last year.
Photo shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospital The grandfather of one of the teens struck by a truck in a New Orleans terrorist attack has released a picture of the teens sharing an emotional moment in the hospital.
FORT MYERS Goodbye mocking bird, hello flamingo? A bill to change the official state bird has been filed in the Florida House of Representatives.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Coolest afternoon of this Winter for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking the coolest afternoon of this Winter season as a cold front travels through the Southwest Florida area.
Deadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida The application deadline has arrived for those affected by the 2024 hurricane season to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
PORT CHARLOTTE Caught on Camera: Charlotte County deputy SUV rolls over A Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was seen rolling over on a road in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers leaders combat low water pressure with 11 new wells On Monday afternoon, WINK News learned why the city limited the amount of water coming out of your faucet.
Park Shore Beach undergoes restoration after hurricanes and erosion A multi-million dollar beach renourishment project is underway in Collier County.
Collier County woman in critical condition after bike hit-and-run A woman is in critical condition after a car hit her while riding a bike on Weber Boulevard in Collier County.
Possible drones spotted in Englewood Neighbors in Englewood, North Port, and Venice are puzzled about what could be in the sky. Some say it’s two planes close to each other. Others say it’s drones.
ESTERO Everblades’ Logan Lambdin works on post-hockey life as a realtor Florida Everblades forward Logan Lambdin works as a realtor away for the ice as a way to prepare for his post-hockey life.
FORT MYERS BEACH Addressing traffic headaches on Fort Myers Beach Fort Myers Beach traffic causes a big annoyance for many beachgoers. The Matanzas pass the bridge to get onto the island and can be backed up, eating into that beach relaxation time.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres roads covered in graffiti and broken glass If you travel to Lehigh Acres, some of the streets aren’t clean. You might notice paint splattering the roads and vandals behind the mess. It’s not just paint but broken glass, too.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers spends millions to improve digital infrastructure The City of Fort Myers is spending nearly $8 million to improve its digital infrastructure.
FORT MYERS Wade Wilson’s automatic death penalty appeal begins The man convicted and sentenced to death for the killing of two Cape Coral women has begun his first of many appeals to the death sentence he got last year.
Photo shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospital The grandfather of one of the teens struck by a truck in a New Orleans terrorist attack has released a picture of the teens sharing an emotional moment in the hospital.
FORT MYERS Goodbye mocking bird, hello flamingo? A bill to change the official state bird has been filed in the Florida House of Representatives.
It’s the holiday season, and for some, that means traveling. “Make sure you know what you’re going into,” said Jennifer McBride with the Lee County Mosquito Control District. Some countries are seeing an influx of mosquito-borne illnesses. “Now, dengue is the one mosquito virus we’re concerned about. We had a lot of travel cases here in Lee County and the state of Florida,” said McBride. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and India have higher-than-expected dengue cases. “It actually starts by the mosquito biting something that has that virus. It basically takes about seven days to get into salivary glands, and when it bites you, along with the saliva, it’s passing that virus to you,” said McBride. McBride knows firsthand what it’s like to have it. “I had flu-like symptoms. I had a 104 fever for about a week. I had a terrible headache. My stomach was extremely upset. I felt I had the worst flu in the world. It was not fun,” said McBride. She told WINK News that they have a program to help mitigate the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses locally. “Our sentinel chicken program. We’ve got 18 coups throughout the county. What we do is we actually draw the chicken’s blood, and it will tell us if it’s carrying any antibodies, if a mosquito bit it that possibly has West Nile,” said McBride. If detected, Lee County Mosquito Control will spray that area. “You don’t notice it right away. It’s not like you get bit by a mosquito and you get sick. It takes 7 to ten days after,” said McBride. McBride said the best thing you can do is check the CDC website for any alerts in the country you’re traveling to, protect yourself and remain vigilant.