Cape Coral Puppy Bowl highlights shelter’s need for loving homesCaught on Camera: Car crashes into Lehigh duplex
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Puppy Bowl highlights shelter’s need for loving homes The Cape Coral Animal Shelter hosted its third annual Puppy Bowl late Sunday morning. The event aimed to highlight puppies in need of homes.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Car crashes into Lehigh duplex A car crashed into a duplex early Sunday morning in Lehigh Acres causing confusion for the building’s residents.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 2 – Feb. 8 This Week’s edition features live music, some familiar faces wearing red and a fabulous charity event
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Puppy Bowl highlights shelter’s need for loving homes The Cape Coral Animal Shelter hosted its third annual Puppy Bowl late Sunday morning. The event aimed to highlight puppies in need of homes.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Car crashes into Lehigh duplex A car crashed into a duplex early Sunday morning in Lehigh Acres causing confusion for the building’s residents.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 2 – Feb. 8 This Week’s edition features live music, some familiar faces wearing red and a fabulous charity event
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Breast milk can make a huge difference in a baby’s life, but sometimes mothers have a hard time producing it on their own. WINK News found out Lee Memorial Health System has opened two new breast milk depots, but they need help getting the milk from mothers who can give. “If my milk needed to go for a sick baby, I would send it in a heartbeat.” An emotional moment for Toby Sealey, a new mom, who just nine days ago gave birth to this little guy Braden. He was born six weeks early. “It’s raw, it’s very real.” Sealey says feeding her baby breast milk creates an indescribable bond. “This is my mom, this is my provider, this is who is caring for me, I sense that every time we are together, every time he feeds from me,” said Sealey. “We know breast milk is the number one choice,” said Erin Randall. Lee Memorial Health System agrees and has opened two new breast milk depots that will benefit the little ones who need it most. “The milk that is donated will go for premature and ill babies that are in neonatal intensive care units across the state,” said Nancy Travis, director of women’s services at Cape Coral Hospital. The hospital is asking mothers in the community to consider donating their milk. “We are looking for moms who have given birth and are breastfeeding their own babies and have a surplus. We always want moms to take care of their own babies needs first,” said Travis. Right now, the closest depots are in Bradenton and Miami. Depots are places mothers can donate, then the milk is sent to a milk bank to be processed. “I was producing a lot of milk, so therefore I was able to donate to a friend who was struggling with her supply,” Randall told WINK News. “I pump at home or I bring my milk in here, so I pump here and I leave it here to make sure my baby has plenty of milk.” By being a milk depot, Lee Memorial Health System will get priority in getting milk if there is a shortage. The program is so new, there is no donated milk at this time. You can donate by visiting the Cape Coral Hospital or HealthPark Medical Center. To get started, mothers who are interested in donating can call 407-248-5050 to complete a telephone screening. Once it is determined that you are eligible to donate, a blood draw is required (the cost is covered by the milk bank); and you, your doctor and your baby’s pediatrician will need to sign medical release forms. Your milk can then be dropped off at either of Lee Memorial Health System’s Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) milk banks: Cape Coral Hospital: 239-424-2217 Family Birth Suites, 636 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral Drop off times: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.- 8 p.m., and by appointment. HealthPark Medical Center: 239-343-6024 Lactation Services, 9981 S. HealthPark Drive, Ste. 450, Fort Myers Drop off times: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., and by appointment.