FORT MYERS, Fla. – We often hear about teens suffering concussions while playing sports. Now, new research is linking those injuries to a risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life. WINK news anchor Kristin Sanchez sat down with Dr. Annette St. Pierre-Mackoul to find out more.
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Summer BreakSpot program to feed Florida kids while school is out
A program called Summer BreakSpot is going to provide free breakfast and lunch to children 18 and under until school starts again.

Mental Health Monday: Kids’ hurricane season anxiety
As we prepare for hurricane season, make sure to mentally prepare Southwest Florida children who went through Ian last year.

Parents of transgender kids seek to block DeSantis ban on gender-affirming care for minors
The parents of three transgender children in Florida are trying to get a federal judge to block a new law that bans gender-affirming care for minors, a signature policy of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as he nears his presidential campaign.

DeSantis signs bills targeting drag shows, transgender kids, use of bathrooms and pronouns
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills Wednesday that ban gender-affirming care for minors, target drag shows, restrict discussion of personal pronouns in schools and force people to use certain bathrooms.
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Sources say Cape Coral Yacht Club repairs may cost less
There’s a dispute over the ballroom damages at the Cape Coral Yacht Club. Sources say the damage was $20,000 worth, not two million.

Community comes together to celebrate end of school year
A community comes together to celebrate the end of a school year.
The event is called “Unity in the Community” and was held in Dunbar on Tuesday.

Deadly crash closes WB Immokalee Rd. lanes off Rock Rd.
On Tuesday afternoon, a deadly crash occurred on Immokalee Road off Rock Road near North Naples in Collier County.

Date announced for Lighthouse Beach to reopen
Sanibel Island announced that Lighthouse Beach, the last beach still closed from Hurricane Ian, will be open to the public.