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Travelers at Southwest Florida International Airport will notice new changes as construction continues. Starting Friday afternoon, there will be fewer lanes available for dropping off or picking up passengers. The lane changes are part of phase two of the terminal expansion project, which includes the construction of a new concourse, Concourse E, at the west end of the building. RSW urges drivers to slow down and follow posted signs while navigating the area.

2 months ago | winknews.com | Sommer Senne

The National Weather Service will soon resume translating weather alerts for non-native English speakers. This comes after a contract lapse with Lilt, an artificial intelligence company, earlier this year in April. Without these translations, non-native English speakers could miss crucial warnings for severe weather events like tornadoes, hurricanes or tsunamis. The alerts were previously translated into Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, French and Samoan.

2 months ago | winknews.com | Sommer Senne

A fire broke out on a barge at the Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve, right off the coast of Don Pedro Island. The fire was called in around 5:30 a.m. Friday. The blaze ignited wooden planks and pilings being stored on the barge's deck. Englewood Fire confirmed that there were no injuries and no buildings were damaged. No one was on the barge at the time. However, the barge was about 100 feet from a home. Englewood fire crews were on the scene to manage the aftermath of the incident.

2 months ago | winknews.com | Sommer Senne

A firefighter is recovering from heat exhaustion after battling a brush fire in Charlotte County. The fire, which investigators said began on Sunday due to a lawnmower backfiring on an empty lot, quickly spread to 15 acres because of dry and windy conditions. Charlotte County Public Safety shared images on Facebook showing the intense flames and smoke.

2 months ago | winknews.com | Sommer Senne

A water crisis in Northeast Cape Coral is reaching critical levels, and residents may face new restrictions. Families may have to stop using their irrigation systems entirely due to declining water levels in the Mid-Hawthorne Aquifer, which supplies well water to the area. Residents could still hand water their lawns and flower beds with a hose. However, the use of irrigation or sprinkler systems could be banned entirely. This measure aims to protect the drinking water in the aquifer.