FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof deadline approaching soon in Charlotte CountyFDA proposes to remove ingredient in medications
FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof deadline approaching soon in Charlotte County The deadline for FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof is rapidly approaching for Charlotte County residents affected by Hurricane Milton.
FDA proposes to remove ingredient in medications The Food & Drug Administration proposes removing one ingredient after new data shows it is less effective than listed.
Riviera Bar and Grill reopens within days of hurricanes Helene, Milton A gargantuan effort from owners and staff allowed the Riviera Bar and Grill to reopen less than a week after two hurricanes flooded the Punta Gorda waterfront restaurant that has been around since the 1950s.
2 men charged in unrelated crimes for deaths related to fentanyl Two men in Charlotte County have been arrested for separate fentanyl-related charges that led to two deaths.
CAPE CORAL Pickup truck crashes into Cape Coral apartment building A pickup truck crashed into a Cape Coral apartment building after what police believe was a head-on collision with another vehicle.
Tim Aten Knows: More new tenants coming to local retail centers Something big is in the works for the long-vacant former Sweetbay Supermarket in Green Tree Center in North Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs house catches on fire 3 times in less than 24 hours A house in Bonita Springs has caught on fire three times in less than 24 hours.
SWFL High School Football Scoreboard Week 12 The regular season finale of high school football in SWFL brings district champions crowned and playoff spots fortified. .
Trash pile on San Carlos Island continues to grow Residents of San Carlos Island have grown tired as garbage and debris from hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton piles up.
Law enforcement presence at Alfie Oakes’ North Naples home and Immokalee packing house Several federal and state law enforcement agencies were at Alfie Oakes’ home and packing house for an investigation that remains undisclosed.
MATLACHA Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s reopens after six weeks Popular Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s has reopened just six weeks after enduring damage from back-to-back storms.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Accused Dollar General thief arrested A man accused of robbing a Dollar General store is behind bars.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Ward 4 candidate seeks vote recount In the race for Fort Myers city council, Cindy Banyai lost the Ward 4 race to incumbent Liston Bochette by just 77 votes or 1.58% of the vote.
FORT MYERS Lee County considers adding second fixed-base operator to RSW The Lee County Port Authority is officially moving forward with negotiations for a new fixed-base operator at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof deadline approaching soon in Charlotte County The deadline for FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof is rapidly approaching for Charlotte County residents affected by Hurricane Milton.
FDA proposes to remove ingredient in medications The Food & Drug Administration proposes removing one ingredient after new data shows it is less effective than listed.
Riviera Bar and Grill reopens within days of hurricanes Helene, Milton A gargantuan effort from owners and staff allowed the Riviera Bar and Grill to reopen less than a week after two hurricanes flooded the Punta Gorda waterfront restaurant that has been around since the 1950s.
2 men charged in unrelated crimes for deaths related to fentanyl Two men in Charlotte County have been arrested for separate fentanyl-related charges that led to two deaths.
CAPE CORAL Pickup truck crashes into Cape Coral apartment building A pickup truck crashed into a Cape Coral apartment building after what police believe was a head-on collision with another vehicle.
Tim Aten Knows: More new tenants coming to local retail centers Something big is in the works for the long-vacant former Sweetbay Supermarket in Green Tree Center in North Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs house catches on fire 3 times in less than 24 hours A house in Bonita Springs has caught on fire three times in less than 24 hours.
SWFL High School Football Scoreboard Week 12 The regular season finale of high school football in SWFL brings district champions crowned and playoff spots fortified. .
Trash pile on San Carlos Island continues to grow Residents of San Carlos Island have grown tired as garbage and debris from hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton piles up.
Law enforcement presence at Alfie Oakes’ North Naples home and Immokalee packing house Several federal and state law enforcement agencies were at Alfie Oakes’ home and packing house for an investigation that remains undisclosed.
MATLACHA Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s reopens after six weeks Popular Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s has reopened just six weeks after enduring damage from back-to-back storms.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Accused Dollar General thief arrested A man accused of robbing a Dollar General store is behind bars.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Ward 4 candidate seeks vote recount In the race for Fort Myers city council, Cindy Banyai lost the Ward 4 race to incumbent Liston Bochette by just 77 votes or 1.58% of the vote.
FORT MYERS Lee County considers adding second fixed-base operator to RSW The Lee County Port Authority is officially moving forward with negotiations for a new fixed-base operator at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
Credit: Shutterstock Breast cancer is an important issue right now because people are skipping doctor’s appointments to avoid the coronavirus. However, experts say putting off critical cancer screenings puts you at greater risk. It started with a missed opportunity. That why WINK News has teamed up with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Talaya Dendy is a cancer survivor. When she went to the doctor, she showed her primary care physician a lump near her neck that concerned her, “And she said – don’t worry about it, it’s probably just a pulled muscle.” That was the beginning of Dendy’s journey with cancer, only she didn’t know it yet. One year later, she saw a new doctor. Dendy’s explained, “She looked at it and touched it and I could tell by her face that it was something major … I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on April 8, 2011.” Now, Dendy is a nine-year cancer survivor and thriver. MORE: Donate to American Breast Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer But she still worries about its lasting impact on her health. “I can honestly say that I don’t think that my immune system is the same as it was prior to chemotherapy.” That’s why when it came time to get her mammogram this year, she hesitated. And she’s not alone. In Lee County, the Department of Health says it has seen a drop in applicants for its breast screening program, and that trend it true nationally. Between March 15, and June 16, about 285,000 breast exams were skipped, relative to the number of screenings that would be expected based on the historical average, according to a study published by Epic Health Research Network. Experts say that’s a problem. Dr. Jane Meisel, assistant professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine said during a health conference on August 22, “We have to figure out a way to carry on and keep cancer care going – including screening, in the face of this pandemic.” Meisel adds that delayed screenings and treatments mean worse outcomes, “They show up at my clinic four months later with a disease that’s more widespread than it needed to be.” So, Dendy put her fears aside; “I was able to work through that. I’m so happy I went ahead and had my mammogram.” And she hopes you can too. If you can’t afford a screening, Lee County’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program is free. It’s for women between the ages of 50-64, who don’t have health insurance. You can apply by calling (239)332-9535 or clicking here for more information.