Flu season officially starts next month but cases are already starting to pick up.
Island Coast Pediatrics Dr. Nicole Bruno sat down with WINK News to talk about the strains they are already seeing and what is the best way to protect yourself and your family.
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Woman arrested for DUI after being rescued from Cape Coral canal
Cape Coral police say the woman rescued from a car that had crashed into a Cape Coral canal on Saturday is facing charges of driving drunk.

Second family unknowingly buys sick puppies from PetLand Naples
Another family was upset after buying dogs from Petland Naples and later finding out they were sick.

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.

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.
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Florida OKs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit
Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill the Legislature sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor, who is considering a presidential run, has said the issue is one of his priorities.

Manatees found dead in the Imperial River in Bonita Springs
WINK News spotted three manatees, including a calf, in a cove on the Imperial River in Bonita Springs on Thursday.

FGCU expert says smelly algae in Cape Coral canal is normal
Thick algae are blanketing a Cape Coral canal on Skyline Boulevard and Gleason Parkway. Neighbors worry the algae might be toxic.

Florida Disaster Fund brings in more than $60M since Ian
The state-administered Florida Disaster Fund has brought in more than $60 million since Hurricane Ian, and $22 million has been distributed.