Fort Myers Regional Library to undergo multiple repairs due to IanDrug bust at Collier County home leads to triple arrest
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Regional Library to undergo multiple repairs due to Ian The Fort Myers Regional Library is preparing for essential repairs, nearly two years after Hurricane Ian made its impact.
Drug bust at Collier County home leads to triple arrest Three people are accused of running a drug house that held opioids, fentanyl and other illicit narcotics in Collier County.
Charlotte County’s first Grain & Berry opens Fast-growing organic vegan restaurant franchise Grain & Berry opened in Port Charlotte, making it the 19th in the state out of a total of 23 nationwide.
GOLDEN GATE Body found in Collier County canal prompts death investigation Collier County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered in a canal.
FORT MYERS DeSantis’ new Boater Freedom Initiative would end random FWC boat safety inspections Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the new Boater Freedom Initiative will protect Sunshine State residents’ right to boat.
CAPE CORAL Couple celebrates their lifelong love on 62nd Valentine’s Day together Hollis and Linda Nash might be living proof that love doesn’t fade with age.
PUNTA GORDA CROW rescues, rehabilitates 2 orphaned baby River Otters Two orphaned baby North American River Otters were rescued by the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida Reading Festival brings bestselling authors Romance is in the air this Valentine’s Day as we look forward to the Southwest Florida Reading Festival taking place in March.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Florist offers lower prices on roses for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is the busiest day of the year for florists in Southwest Florida, and one florist is offering lower prices on roses.
Tim Aten Knows: Landert Bread rolling out local retail store Landert Bread’s European rolls, bread, cakes and pastries will be available to more Naples area residents starting this month. A wholesale operation for more than 12 years, Naples-based Landert is launching a retail store in Collier County.
the weather authority Isolated rain can impact your Valentine’s Day evening plans The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain that may impact your Friday or Valentine’s Day outdoor plans.
Ponte Vedra Beach Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Ponte Vedra Beach Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Ponte Vedra Beach.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman accused of running over man after vandalizing his car with condiments A Port Charlotte woman is accused of vandalizing her ex-boyfriend’s car by throwing eggs and condiments and then running him over with her car.
FORT MYERS Dog rescue in Fort Myers holds fundraiser as founder fights cancer A beloved dog rescue service in Fort Myers is facing uncertainty as its founder, Carey Kendzior, battles cancer.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Regional Library to undergo multiple repairs due to Ian The Fort Myers Regional Library is preparing for essential repairs, nearly two years after Hurricane Ian made its impact.
Drug bust at Collier County home leads to triple arrest Three people are accused of running a drug house that held opioids, fentanyl and other illicit narcotics in Collier County.
Charlotte County’s first Grain & Berry opens Fast-growing organic vegan restaurant franchise Grain & Berry opened in Port Charlotte, making it the 19th in the state out of a total of 23 nationwide.
GOLDEN GATE Body found in Collier County canal prompts death investigation Collier County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered in a canal.
FORT MYERS DeSantis’ new Boater Freedom Initiative would end random FWC boat safety inspections Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the new Boater Freedom Initiative will protect Sunshine State residents’ right to boat.
CAPE CORAL Couple celebrates their lifelong love on 62nd Valentine’s Day together Hollis and Linda Nash might be living proof that love doesn’t fade with age.
PUNTA GORDA CROW rescues, rehabilitates 2 orphaned baby River Otters Two orphaned baby North American River Otters were rescued by the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida Reading Festival brings bestselling authors Romance is in the air this Valentine’s Day as we look forward to the Southwest Florida Reading Festival taking place in March.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Florist offers lower prices on roses for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is the busiest day of the year for florists in Southwest Florida, and one florist is offering lower prices on roses.
Tim Aten Knows: Landert Bread rolling out local retail store Landert Bread’s European rolls, bread, cakes and pastries will be available to more Naples area residents starting this month. A wholesale operation for more than 12 years, Naples-based Landert is launching a retail store in Collier County.
the weather authority Isolated rain can impact your Valentine’s Day evening plans The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain that may impact your Friday or Valentine’s Day outdoor plans.
Ponte Vedra Beach Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Ponte Vedra Beach Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Ponte Vedra Beach.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman accused of running over man after vandalizing his car with condiments A Port Charlotte woman is accused of vandalizing her ex-boyfriend’s car by throwing eggs and condiments and then running him over with her car.
FORT MYERS Dog rescue in Fort Myers holds fundraiser as founder fights cancer A beloved dog rescue service in Fort Myers is facing uncertainty as its founder, Carey Kendzior, battles cancer.
Credit: via WINK News. The coronavirus pandemic is interrupting sleep cycles across Southwest Florida. We spoke to experts about the different ways COVID-19 is impacting our sleep patterns and how to get back on track. When the pandemic first hit, Bill Fish found falling and staying asleep difficult. Fish is a certified sleep science coach with the Sleep Foundation. “I was going to bed at the same time, but just trouble getting to sleep,” Fish said. “Me personally, I’m worried about my parents’ health. They actually live in Bradenton … Stress levels are at an all-time high, and it’s not easy for your body to get to sleep when you’re stressed out.” Fish is far from alone in the region. “The biggest problem that I have seen associated with the virus is insomnia,” said Mary Hoke, a registered nurse practitioner with Lee Health Sleep Lab. “And people have told me it’s directly related to the COVID virus.” Hoke says stress and many other issues keep people up at night, particularly since more people are at home. “Now, they’re a little bit more relaxed and what time they go to bed because they don’t have to get up at a certain time,” Hoke said. “They can run into a little bit of a chronic sleep debt as a result.” And racking up that sleep debt or deficit is dangerous, especially during the pandemic. “Good sleep actually bolsters or helps support the immune system,” said Dr. Chandra Jackson, an epidemiologist with National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Jackson said chronic sleep also been shown actually to make vaccines less effective by reducing the body’s ability to respond. But, for the sleepless in Southwest Florida, there is hope. Experts say, to decrease your sleep debt, make your bedroom a sleep sanctuary. “I made a concerted effort to be like, ten o’clock, my phone is gone; I will try to read a book,’ Fish said. Set a schedule and then stick to it, so you can rest assured that you’re paying down your debt. MORE: Sleep guidelines and help during COVID-19 pandemic OTHER SLEEP TIPS The Sleep Foundation says, without a consistent schedule, some people are getting too much sleep. That can lead to weight gain, lethargy and a lack of motivation. Experts say the solution is the same: Set a schedule. Not getting enough sleep can also lead to overeating, junk food cravings and increases risk of hypertension and certain types of cancers. Other tips to help you fall asleep: Invest in a white noise machine to help you stay asleep, blackout curtains to keep natural light from waking you up, and make it a rule to have no electronics, not even your phone or a TV in the bedroom.