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Family confirms Englewood man died from brain-eating amoeba
The family of 41-year-old Scott Schmitz has exclusively confirmed to WINK News that he died from a brain-eating amoeba.

Unanswered question over brain-eating amoeba
Many unanswered questions remain after a brain-eating amoeba likely killed someone in Charlotte County, possibly by rinsing their sinuses with tap water.

Questions mounting after brain-eating amoeba death in Charlotte County
On March 2, WINK News reported a person died from a brain-eating amoeba. The Department of Health in Charlotte County believes the person got sick using tap water in a Neti Pot.

Can you eat seafood from Red Tide? FWC weighs in
There’s nothing like sitting down to a nice, freshly caught seafood dinner, but dead fish line our beaches right now. It is not appetizing.
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Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office works to build connections in the community
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office was building a connection between the men and women sworn to protect the community, all while having a good time. That was the purpose of the first Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Expo event Friday afternoon at the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall. Families came out and got to meet deputies […]

‘Live local’ bill could help with rent crisis in Collier County
A step toward making it affordable to “Live local.” That’s the name of the bill now headed to the governor’s desk that aims to make it affordable to live and work in the same place.

Cape Coral police investigating deaths on Southwest 12th Street
The Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a scene at a Southwest 12th Street address.

Immokalee woman hurt in MSU shooting releases first public statement
Shot during a mass shooting at Michigan State University, an Immokalee High School graduate is on the mend.