How to talk to your children about tragedies in the news

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FORT MYERS, Fla. WINK News Anchor Kristin Sanchez spoke to Dr. Annette St. Pierre-Mackoul about how to discuss major tragedies like the Las Vegas shooting and other top news stories with children.

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.

DeSantis’ board says Disney stripped them of power

Board members picked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee the governance of Walt Disney World said Wednesday that their Disney-controlled predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers. The current supervisors of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District said at a […]

CAPE CORAL

Smelly green gunk in Cape Coral canal

Neighbors in Cape Coral are holding their noses because of some green gunk in a canal. The gunk is in the canal on Gleason Parkway and Skyline Boulevard. While the smell wasn’t so bad Wednesday evening, in the morning neighbors told WINK News it wasn’t a pleasant smell at all. And while the smell was […]

IONA

62-year-old bicyclist killed in crash on McGregor Blvd in Iona

Florida Highway Patrol says a bicyclist is dead after a crash on McGregor Boulevard on Wednesday morning.

COLLIER COUNTY

Florida Panther conservation: protecting the state animal of Florida

Roads could become increasingly problematic as the human population in Southwest Florida grows. As the human population becomes denser, the Florida Panther gets pushed deeper into a corner.

EVERGLADES

Asian Swamp Eels Everglades invasion reduced some native crayfish populations by 99%

Invasive python species rampage through the Everglades, but another legless animal is also invading that can survive months of drought. The Asian Swamp Eel preys on shrimp, worms, and small fish, and a new study says the predator has all but wiped out two species of crayfish. WINK News spoke with one of the authors […]

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Answering your questions about UPC claims

Many of you are worried about your United Property and Casualty insurance or UPC claims. The insurance company went under, which means the state is now taking over those Hurricane Ian claims. WINK News talked to Mark Friedlander with the Insurance Information Institute about what that means for you. You can see his answers in […]

COLLIER COUNTY

‘Watch your step’: How Red Tide is impacting Collier County beachgoers

The sand, sun, and salty air draw people to the Southwest Florida beaches, but there was more than just salt in the air on Tuesday. Coughing and dead fish are not part of the ideal beach day, but it doesn’t stop people from grabbing their sunscreen and swimsuits. And despite the beaches being full a […]

LEE COUNTY

How you could deduct Hurricane Ian disaster losses from your taxes

On Friday, WINK News first reported that the Federal Government did not declare Hurricane Ian a “qualified disaster.” That means there are some limitations on what hurricane losses you can deduct on your taxes.

COLLIER COUNTY

How tax season for Hurricane Ian victims could bring good news

To ensure Hurricane Ian victims claim their losses on their tax returns, there are some important steps you need to take before you file in 2023. For Hurricane Ian victims, tax season in 2023 could actually bring some much-needed good news. “As far as tax relief for hurricane Ian losses, taxpayers will be able to […]

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FMPD analyzes Nashville and Uvlade police response to school shooter

Tuesday, WINK News reported on the dramatic body cam video from two Nashville cops who took down the gunman at the Covenant School. Pulling up and within seconds, officers sprung into action rushing inside the school. These officers are getting praised for their quick reaction to dangerous circumstances. A polar opposite response was seen in […]

Sanibel man etched 100 names into the Capitol’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial

One by one, a man etched the names of one hundred soldiers on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. That man lives on Sanibel Island.

Traffic cams watching in Cape Coral for study

Skyline Boulevard in Cape Coral is busy for drivers and those on two wheels and two legs, and there’s more research being done to get help. In February, WINK News reported Cape Coral discussed adding five-foot sidewalks along Skyline Blvd. From a bird’s-eye-view, Cape Coral is monitoring Skyline Blvd. traffic. “People speed. People just like […]

Most Wanted Wednesday: Some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects for March 29

This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida.

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