Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fireLocal influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban
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Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Local Rabbi reacts to Israel and Hamas ceasefire agreement While the news of hostages being freed has brought relief, one local rabbi who has been speaking with WINK News since the war broke out expressed mixed feelings
Tiger dams in Collier County new defense system to stop flooding Collier County is now on board with a new defense system to stop flooding.
CAPE CORAL Plans for Cape Coral airport presented to City Council An airport in Cape Coral? The idea was presented to the city council on Wednesday as part of a broader report addressing the city’s rapid growth.
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Former Lee supervisor of elections candidate calls for Sheriff Marceno to resign More fingers are pointing at Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
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Another chance at FEMA assistance If you applied for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Helene and Milton and are not happy with the answer they gave you, they are giving you another chance.
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BONITA SPRINGS Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming to Bonita Springs Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming soon to Downton Bonita Springs.
COLLIER COUNTY FC Naples holds first practice in club history Another first in a year of first for FC Naples as the club held its first practice in its history Wednesday morning.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Local Rabbi reacts to Israel and Hamas ceasefire agreement While the news of hostages being freed has brought relief, one local rabbi who has been speaking with WINK News since the war broke out expressed mixed feelings
Tiger dams in Collier County new defense system to stop flooding Collier County is now on board with a new defense system to stop flooding.
CAPE CORAL Plans for Cape Coral airport presented to City Council An airport in Cape Coral? The idea was presented to the city council on Wednesday as part of a broader report addressing the city’s rapid growth.
CAPE CORAL Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center gets new name and logo The Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center in Cape Coral is rebranding.
NAPLES Naples Pride Fest gets green light from City Council The Naples City Council voted to approve the permit for Naples Pride Fest at Cambier Park.
Former Lee supervisor of elections candidate calls for Sheriff Marceno to resign More fingers are pointing at Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
NORTH FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers wants progress on submerged boats at Old Bridge Marina It has become a headache for many: boats left submerged at the Old Bridge Marina, next to the Edison Bridge.
Dementia risk factors unveiled Eating healthy and staying active can help keep your brain sharp, but did you know your family’s wealth may also affect your dementia risk?
Another chance at FEMA assistance If you applied for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Helene and Milton and are not happy with the answer they gave you, they are giving you another chance.
NAPLES Naples City Council names Gary L. Young as next city manager The Naples City Council unanimously voted to appoint Deputy City Manager and CFO Gary L. Young as the new city manager.
BONITA SPRINGS Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming to Bonita Springs Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming soon to Downton Bonita Springs.
COLLIER COUNTY FC Naples holds first practice in club history Another first in a year of first for FC Naples as the club held its first practice in its history Wednesday morning.
Warning: This story might make you itch. It’s about bugs – lice, in particular. They don’t take a summer vacation, and some of the creepy, crawly creatures now have “super powers” of sorts. When school is in session, if a child starts scratching and itching their scalp, it’s off to the nurse. Now, with many students learning at home, parents are pulling double duty, looking for lice. “Lice have really been around for thousands of years, and they will continue to do so. So just because we’re kind of having this break and social distancing with COVID-19 doesn’t mean that the lice will go away,” said Robert Hawkes, director of Florida Gulf Coast University’s physician assistant program. Just ask the “LiceDoctors,” Wendy Beck and Karen Sokoloff. “The first thing you notice if you’re looking for lice – you could either see the live bug, which is brown, or you can see the nit, which is glued onto the hair at an angle,” said Beck, co-owner of the LiceDoctors. “The natural sunlight provides the best light for identifying nits,” said co-owner Sokoloff. Spotting them is the easy part. Getting rid of them? A huge challenge. “Super lice are lice that have evolved over the years and they’re resistant to all of the over-the-counter products,” Beck said. “The products will kill some of the bugs, but you’ll still have the super lice remaining. So really, the more times you use those products, the worse the lice is going to get, it’s not going to go away.” Sokoloff said, “the only surefire way to get rid of a case of head lice is to manually extract for lice.” Catch and comb – and the biting parasites don’t just target children. “With kids home now, not going to school, not going to camp, not going to daycare, parents and kids are in that much closer contact for longer. So it really is all the more important that parents be on top of this,” Sokoloff said. Right now, experts say they’ve seen a dip in the number of lice cases going around, thanks to social distancing. RESOURCE: CDC information on head lice