CORONAVIRUS
Resources
Challenges
A proposed fish farm in the Gulf of Mexico is making waves
A fish farm is being proposed along Florida's Gulf Coast to mixed reviews.
The project would be located about 45 miles from Sarasota's Coast. The...
Low levels of red tide starting to appear in Southwest Florida, birds show symptoms
Red tide has not been a concern for Southwest Florida yet this season, according to FWC, but this is the time of year it...
Lake Okeechobee water releases will continue to come to Southwest Florida
The water releases from Lake Okeechobee will continue heading west down the Caloosahatchee River to Southwest Florida. That's according to the U.S. Army Corps...
A decade of plastic has harmed or killed over 1,500 endangered marine mammals in...
In Florida, a sea turtle drowned after a plastic bag filled with sand wrapped around its neck. In Virginia, a sei whale developed gastric...
Eta halting plans to slow Lake Okeechobee releases
The Army Corps is now saying that releases need to continue at the same rate due to the amount of rain expected this weekend....
What impacts could Tropical Storm Eta have on Lake O and water releases?
As we continue to watch Tropical Storm Eta's track, we're looking at the impact it could have on Southwest Florida water.
If Eta dumps a...
Dramatic images show Lake Okeechobee releases meeting Gulf near Sanibel
There are new concerns for Southwest Florida water quality. New aerial images show the Lake Okeechobee water discharges reaching the Gulf of Mexico near...
Judge orders engineers study Lake O water release effects on algal blooms, endangered species
Lake Okeechobee is going under the microscope to protect Florida’s endangered species and its habitat from toxic algae.
A judge ordered the U.S. Army Corps...
Lake Okeechobee water heads down the Caloosahatchee, some call for reduction
Last week, water discharges from Lake Okeechobee started making their way down the Caloosahatchee, and already, there are calls from groups to reduce the...
Everglades project groundbreaking major step forward for restoration
It's a huge milestone in the restoration of the Everglades. Work is now underway on a better way to move water into the parched...
WINK News, Southwest Florida's News Leader
Copyright ©2020 WINK Digital Media
