Your health now: Treating afib

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FORT MYERS, Fla – Millions of Americans are believed to have atrial fibrillation, or afib. It can lead to a number of health problems including stroke.To learn more about your treatment options, WINK’s Kristin Sanchez sat down with Cathy Schaffer from Lee Health’s Shipley Center.

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Tropical Storm Arlene forms in Gulf; workweek ends with scattered rain

Tropical Storm Arlene has formed in the Gulf of Mexico as of the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 40 miles per hour. The storm is expected to weaken by Friday night. The impact for Southwest Florida’s forecast remains low, with slightly amplified moisture fueling scattered storms through […]

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Tin City in Naples celebrating 100 years

Waterfront shops, restaurants, and even some alligator petting are all part of a Centennial celebration at Tin City in Naples.

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Roof leaking at Cape Coral church months after Ian’s damage

Rain is leaking onto church pews and stage equipment at Grace Church in Cape Coral, and with each passing storm, the flooding inside gets worse.

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Deadly crash on Fort Myers Beach Friday night

According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Estero Boulevard off of Buccaneer Drive shortly before 8 p.m.

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Sanibel businesses reopening after Hurricane Ian with optimistic Hurricane-season outlook

A tale of three businesses all recovering and reopening after Hurricane Ian after the long road to recovery.

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Treating mental health at Baker Senior Center Naples

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You may know the basics of food safety but, here are a few surprising food safety mistakes that you may not know about.

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Estero brush fire burns 300 acres, now 80% contained

Fire crews continue to fight a brush fire in Estero, a day after it ignited.

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Mental Health Monday: Pediatric mental health care shortage

Children who need to see a mental health professional in Southwest Florida can face a weeks- to monthlong wait for help. But the group Kids Minds Matter is working to lower that wait and is calling on you to help.

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Everblades begin Kelly Cup Finals Saturday for back-to-back championship bid

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Teen-built airplane takes flight in Naples

One of humanity’s greatest inventions was building an airplane that could soar through the skies. And now you have teens crafting those same wings, by themselves, that has soared in the skies over Naples. In July, it will fly to Wisconsin for a global fly-in convention, which draws more than 650,000 people from 90 countries. […]

DeSantis speaks with WINK News in South Carolina. Here’s what he said.

Governor DeSantis is on the campaign trail all week discussing his vision for the future of America. On Friday his ‘Great American Comeback Tour’ had two stops in South Carolina.

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