FORT MYERS, Fla. – Calories count the same no matter what time of day you eat, but what time you eat can have a big influence on your weight. Registered dietitian Betsy Opyt stopped by the WINK News studio to talk about the importance of meal timing.
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Former commissioner stresses importance of Three Oaks Parkway Extension Project
There is an expansion project in the works to help accommodate the booming population in Lee County and increase traffic flow.

Standard time giving way to daylight saving in most of US
You’ll lose an hour of sleep for one night but gain more daylight in the evening in the months ahead.

SWFL springs ahead: The benefits of daylight saving time
Sunday marks the start of daylight saving time, when Southwest Florida will spring forward and gain an hour of sunlight at the cost of losing an hour of sleep. But there are ways in which that lost hour can benefit you in the long run.

Potential later start times for schools in Lee County
The bill would prevent public middle schools from starting before 8 a.m. and high schools before 8:30 a.m.
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Man arrested after standoff with deputies in downtown Punta Gorda
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Family mourning 12-year-old killed after being hit by car in Lee County
A family is mourning their 12-year-old who was hit by a car and killed while crossing an intersection in Lee County on Friday.

Pedro Pablo Ramirez’s body found in Caloosahatchee River on Tuesday, per FWC
FWC said they found Pedro Pablo Ramirez’s body in the Caloosahatchee River on Tuesday. “Our deepest condolences are with the friends and family of Mr. Ramirez,” said Major Rob Rowe, Southwest Regional Commander. “I know the community will keep them all in their thoughts during this difficult time.” Family and crews went searching for their […]

Man held without bond for murder of wife in Golden Gate Estates
The man accused of murdering a woman in Golden Gate Estates was set to appear before a judge on Tuesday but didn’t due to a medical refusal.