Lehigh Acres Fire Department rescues a stuck kittenDeath investigation on Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda
lehigh acres Lehigh Acres Fire Department rescues a stuck kitten The Lehigh Acres Fire Department rescued a kitten from a storm drain.
punta gorda Death investigation on Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are conducting a death investigation around Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: child-like sex dolls, loaded guns and a hot dog This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features child-like sex dolls, loaded guns, and a puppy left in a hot truck.
fort myers Clips for Cancer: the event raising awareness for childhood cancer People gathered to spread awareness and raise money at the Clips for Cancer event put on by the Lee Health Foundation in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS 28th annual Fall Home & Garden Show kicks off in Fort Myers It’s been nearly two years since Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida, and this event has just what you need to tackle the home improvement project you’ve been procrastinating.
The weather authority The Weather Authority: Mainly dry Sunday with above-average high temperatures The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly dry Sunday, with few storms expected for your Sunday, and isolated storms throughout Monday and Tuesday.
FORT MYERS Tice investigation turns into a homicide investigation There has been an update on the investigation at Montgomery Avenue in Tice which had two women transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on U.S. 27 in Glades County A fatal hit-and-run occurred early Saturday on U.S. 27, just north of Boar Hammock Ranch Road in Glades County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.
FORT MYERS Electrical fire causes multiple power outages in Fort Myers According to the Fort Myers Police Department, an electrical fire left apartment complexes, stores and over 1,000 people in downtown Fort Myers without power.
PUNTA GORDA Fisherman’s Village holds 11th-annual Key Lime & Tropical Festival Punta Gorda residents received various key lime desserts at the 11th annual Key Lime and Tropical Festival at Fisherman’s Village on Sunday evening.
naples Collier Boulevard to undergo closures Sunday and Monday night Collier Boulevard will be closed overnight for Interstate 75 improvements.
SANIBEL International Coastal Cleanup kicks off in Sanibel Island Keeping our southwest Florida beaches beautiful: that’s the mission for Ocean Conservancy as they kick off a coastal cleanup.
FORT MYERS Motorcycle crashes into the back of vehicle, two people in hospital According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a crash occurred in the late evening hours of Friday between two motorcycles and a vehicle.
cape coral Recognize them? Cape Coral Police looking for 2 people The Cape Coral Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in the identification of two individuals.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY The Weather Authority: Isolated storms Saturday afternoon & evening The Weather Authority is tracking some isolated storms later on Saturday, with those storm conditions expected to continue through Wednesday.
lehigh acres Lehigh Acres Fire Department rescues a stuck kitten The Lehigh Acres Fire Department rescued a kitten from a storm drain.
punta gorda Death investigation on Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are conducting a death investigation around Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: child-like sex dolls, loaded guns and a hot dog This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features child-like sex dolls, loaded guns, and a puppy left in a hot truck.
fort myers Clips for Cancer: the event raising awareness for childhood cancer People gathered to spread awareness and raise money at the Clips for Cancer event put on by the Lee Health Foundation in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS 28th annual Fall Home & Garden Show kicks off in Fort Myers It’s been nearly two years since Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida, and this event has just what you need to tackle the home improvement project you’ve been procrastinating.
The weather authority The Weather Authority: Mainly dry Sunday with above-average high temperatures The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly dry Sunday, with few storms expected for your Sunday, and isolated storms throughout Monday and Tuesday.
FORT MYERS Tice investigation turns into a homicide investigation There has been an update on the investigation at Montgomery Avenue in Tice which had two women transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on U.S. 27 in Glades County A fatal hit-and-run occurred early Saturday on U.S. 27, just north of Boar Hammock Ranch Road in Glades County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.
FORT MYERS Electrical fire causes multiple power outages in Fort Myers According to the Fort Myers Police Department, an electrical fire left apartment complexes, stores and over 1,000 people in downtown Fort Myers without power.
PUNTA GORDA Fisherman’s Village holds 11th-annual Key Lime & Tropical Festival Punta Gorda residents received various key lime desserts at the 11th annual Key Lime and Tropical Festival at Fisherman’s Village on Sunday evening.
naples Collier Boulevard to undergo closures Sunday and Monday night Collier Boulevard will be closed overnight for Interstate 75 improvements.
SANIBEL International Coastal Cleanup kicks off in Sanibel Island Keeping our southwest Florida beaches beautiful: that’s the mission for Ocean Conservancy as they kick off a coastal cleanup.
FORT MYERS Motorcycle crashes into the back of vehicle, two people in hospital According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a crash occurred in the late evening hours of Friday between two motorcycles and a vehicle.
cape coral Recognize them? Cape Coral Police looking for 2 people The Cape Coral Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in the identification of two individuals.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY The Weather Authority: Isolated storms Saturday afternoon & evening The Weather Authority is tracking some isolated storms later on Saturday, with those storm conditions expected to continue through Wednesday.
Credit: Shutterstock All students in Massachusetts will be required to get the flu vaccine before the end of the year. State public health officials made the announcement Wednesday, citing the importance of reducing flu-related illnesses amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Influenza immunization will be required for all children 6 months of age or older who are attending Massachusetts child care, pre-school, kindergarten, K-12, and colleges and universities,” the Massachusetts Department of Public Health said in a statement. Flu Vaccine Now Required for all Massachusetts School Students Enrolled in Child Care, Pre-School, K-12, and Post-Secondary Institutions: https://t.co/RjiOvS83DW pic.twitter.com/5e0ajDir0U — Mass. Public Health (@MassDPH) August 19, 2020 Students are expected to get their flu vaccine by Dec. 31, 2020. Exemptions will be made for medical or religious reasons, the state said. Homeschooled students and college students who are completely off-campus and only learning remotely are also exempted. “On top of all the COVID-19 troubles, you may as well cut one thing out,” said Natick mom Jess Mantaro, when she heard the new announcement. “Especially this year. It’s one less thing to worry about if you get the flu shot. Hopefully it’s very effective this year.” Massachusetts is the first state to require the flu shot for K-12 and college students, according to CNN. Only a few other states have flu vaccine requirements for daycare and preschool children under 5 years old. FLU VACCINES: A flu vaccine is now required for all children 6 months and older attending day care in Massachusetts. It’s also required for students pre-school through college. Would you support a similar bill in Florida?MORE: https://t.co/4bk3fEobHJ — WINK News (@winknews) August 21, 2020 “Every year, thousands of people of all ages are affected by influenza, leading to many hospitalizations and deaths,” said Dr. Larry Madoff, medical director of DPH’s Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, in a statement. “It is more important now than ever to get a flu vaccine because flu symptoms are very similar to those of COVID-19 and preventing the flu will save lives and preserve healthcare resources.” New students who will be entering school between Jan. 1 and March 31 will need to be vaccinated first, the state said. A second dose of the flu vaccine in the same season may be recommended based on the child’s age and vaccination history, but it won’t be required for school entry. Vaccines have always been controversial, and this one is no different. “One hundred percent, people should still have the choice I think,” said Dan Condin, from Natick. “Our country was founded upon individual liberty, and I still believe that in regards to shots.”