Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
Jimmie The Beef Guy opens in Fort Myers Jimmie “The Beef Guy” Hart opened the first Jimmie The Beef Guy in 2021 on the southeast corner of Bonita Beach Road and U.S. 41.
SARASOTA Distressed endangered sawfish euthanized nearly a month after rescue Wildlife officials euthanized a distressed smalltooth sawfish that was rescued from Cudjoe Bay in the Florida Keys where it was swimming in circles.
FORT MYERS Help identify driver of SUV related to Fort Myers shooting Police hope someone can help identify the driver of an SUV involved in the shooting on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Michigan Avenue.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: What needs to change to protect other young people? November 8, 2021, Jake Pfeiffer took his own life. His mom shared Jake’s story with WINK News in the hopes of saving another life.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal shooting of truck driver appears in court A man facing second-degree murder charges following an altercation with a pickup truck driver made an appearance in court.
NAPLES SUV crashes into Naples restaurant’s window; no injuries A popular Naples restaurant is cleaning up after an SUV partially crashed into it, but luckily, nobody was hurt.
PUNTA GORDA 20th annual Hibiscus Festival begins in Punta Gorda The 20th annual Hibiscus Festival at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda begins Friday morning and runs all weekend.
WINK NEWS Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelry A senior caretaker has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $70,000 of her patients’ jewelry and pawning it.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
Jimmie The Beef Guy opens in Fort Myers Jimmie “The Beef Guy” Hart opened the first Jimmie The Beef Guy in 2021 on the southeast corner of Bonita Beach Road and U.S. 41.
SARASOTA Distressed endangered sawfish euthanized nearly a month after rescue Wildlife officials euthanized a distressed smalltooth sawfish that was rescued from Cudjoe Bay in the Florida Keys where it was swimming in circles.
FORT MYERS Help identify driver of SUV related to Fort Myers shooting Police hope someone can help identify the driver of an SUV involved in the shooting on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Michigan Avenue.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: What needs to change to protect other young people? November 8, 2021, Jake Pfeiffer took his own life. His mom shared Jake’s story with WINK News in the hopes of saving another life.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal shooting of truck driver appears in court A man facing second-degree murder charges following an altercation with a pickup truck driver made an appearance in court.
NAPLES SUV crashes into Naples restaurant’s window; no injuries A popular Naples restaurant is cleaning up after an SUV partially crashed into it, but luckily, nobody was hurt.
PUNTA GORDA 20th annual Hibiscus Festival begins in Punta Gorda The 20th annual Hibiscus Festival at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda begins Friday morning and runs all weekend.
WINK NEWS Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelry A senior caretaker has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $70,000 of her patients’ jewelry and pawning it.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Sleep is something we all do, but a number of us don’t get enough of it. It may be because of our jobs or lifestyle. It’s important to know there are some risks that go along with our lack of sleep that can directly affect our health. Dr. Jose Colon with Lee Physician Group was in the WINK News studio Tuesday morning to tell us more about the effects. Fatigued workers are 70 percent more likely to be involved in workplace accidents. Sleep-related fatigue costs business $150 billion a year in medical costs, absenteeism, workplace accidents, and lost productivity. Presenteeism (attending work while sick), accidents, poor judgment and absenteeism due to poor sleep health all have direct impacts on corporate productivity. 30 percent of US workers report nightly sleep durations of less than 6 hours, in contrast to 50 years ago when only 3 percent of the population reported such short sleep duration. Fatigue vs. Alcohol 18 hours sustained wakefulness produces performance impairment = .05% BAC 24 hours of wakefulness = .10% BAC (Dawson & Reid, 1997; Williamson & Feyer, 2000). Why We Are Not Sleeping? Volitional sleep deprivation (work, lifestyle) Poor sleep habits Circadian factors (shift work) Environmental disruptions Untreated sleep problems/disorders We don’t take sleep seriously!!! How common are sleep disorders? Nearly 40 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders Greater in women National Sleep Foundation 2010 Sleep in America Poll 25 percent reported that current work schedule does not permit sufficient sleep 1/3 reported they obtain less sleep on workdays than they need to function at their best National Sleep Foundation Survey Poll 2009 found that: During a week’s timeframe 65 percent have symptoms of insomnia 33 percent snore 15 percent have unpleasant feelings in their legs During a month’s timeframe 29 percent fell asleep or became very sleepy at work 36 percent fell asleep while driving What is optimal sleep duration? Optimal: 7-9 hours per night Since 1998, the average sleep duration for adults has decreased from 6 hours and 57 minutes to 6 hours and 40 minutes in 2009. The # of Americans who report sleeping less than 6 hours a night jumped from 12 perecent to 20 percent. Those reporting sleeping 8 hours or more dropped from 35 percent to 28 percent. National Sleep Foundation, Sleep In America Poll, 2009. How chronically sleep deprived is America? The average American sleeps less than 7 hours 37 percent of adults say they are so tired during the day it interferes with daily activities 75 percent of adults experience at least one symptom of a sleep disorder a few nights a week or more Over 1 in 10 Americans report having insufficient sleep or rest every day for the past 30 days (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System: BRFSS 2008) Potential Benefits of Sleep Health to your Company and Employees – For Employers: Lower health care and disability costs Enhanced employee productivity Reduced absenteeism Reduced presenteeism Decreased rates of illness and injuries Improved employee morale Increased organizational commitment and creation of a culture of health – For Employees: Increased well-being, self-image and self esteem Improved coping skills with stress Improved health status Lower costs for acute health issues Improved job satisfaction Safer and more supportive work environment