North Naples Dr. Porcelli doesn’t respond; Patients want records NORTH NAPLES, Fla.- WINK News has been flooded with e-mails from patients who say a local doctor closed his office with no notice, leaving them without prescription refills or their medical history. Patients of Dr. James Porcelli have been desperately trying to find their medical records and get their prescriptions filled with no luck. The office signs […]
Drug-laced candy hitting SWFL streets FORT MYERS, Fla.- They look harmless enough, but Sour Patch Kids could actually be hiding something dangerous and possibly deadly. Drug-laced candy is now showing up on our streets and it may only get worse from here. Deputies say they caught 34-year-old Brandon Willis with the drugs and he is now behind bars. He had his first court […]
Congressman Curt Clawson’s mother passes away BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – Congressman Curt Clawson’s mother passed away Tuesday afternoon according to a statement released from the Office of Congressman Curt Clawson. “Congressman Curt Clawson’s mother, Cherie Marcil Clawson of Bonita Springs, passed away peacefully this afternoon with family at her side. Mrs. Clawson was Curt’s guiding light and a source of unwavering […]
Water main work starting on Fort Myers Beach A major construction project started on Fort Myers Beach. Crews are replacing old water lines, but the work means drivers and businesses will face some headaches. The first step is to restripe the road. That is happening between Crescent Street and Lovers Lane right here along Estero Boulevard and drivers will see the traffic pattern […]
Zimbabwe: American being sought for lion poaching JOHANNESBURG — A male lion known to wildlife lovers around the world as Cecil has been illegally killed by a party of game hunters, according to the Zimbabwean government. The Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Authority and the Safari Operators Association said two men, one a landowner whose property is adjacent to a game reserve, […]
Mother of woman injured in drunk driving crash shares daughter’s story PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla.- Government statistics show every two minutes a person is injured in a drunk driving crash. Now, one local woman is clinging to life, leaving her mother wondering if she’ll make it. “It’s just so hard to watch. I’m not getting any responses out of her,” said Nancy Gomez. Gomez can’t get the images of her […]
Baby found in repossessed car ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (WKMG)- A 10-month-old baby has been returned to his family after accidentally being taken by a repo man. The baby was in the backseat behind the driver’s seat of a Land Rover SUV, which the repossession company had been following all day. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the driver, Donielle […]
Boy who lost limbs to infection gets double-hand transplant PHILADELPHIA (AP) – An 8-year-old boy who lost his limbs to a serious infection has become the youngest patient to receive a double-hand transplant, surgeons said Tuesday. Zion Harvey’s forearms were heavily bandaged but his hands were visible as he flashed some big smiles Tuesday at a hospital news conference, where he thanked everyone for […]
State lawmakers call for investigation into Planned Parenthood SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla.- State lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the women’s health organization Planned Parenthood. This comes after undercover videos recently released by The Center for Medical Progress claim to show Planned Parenthood executives in California discussing the sale of aborted fetal body parts to researchers for profit. State Representative Heather Fitzenhagen […]