
Scammers are preying on your COVID-19 concerns. Crooks have stolen more than $124 million from Americans, promising things like fake at-home virus tests or cures.
A new study from the Ascent shows that more than 180 COVID-19 fraud cases were reported by the end of August, and Floridians have lost nearly $6 million.
If you believe you’ve been a victim of COVID-19 fraud, you can go to the FTC website and report it.
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Resilient Lee Task Force discusses money used for Hurricane Ian’s damage
Thursday evening Resilient Lee Task Force and the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will meet and give the town a chance to voice their opinion.

Japan to lift COVID-19 border controls before holiday week
Japan will lift most of its coronavirus border controls, including a requirement that entrants show proof of three vaccinations or a pre-departure negative test, beginning Saturday as the country’s Golden Week holiday season begins and a large influx of foreign tourists is expected.

Cape Coral handyman accused of taking money without repairing homes
A Cape Coral handyman was arrested Wednesday after police say multiple people paid him to repair Hurricane Ian’s damage to their homes and he never completed the work.

Push to ban COVID-19 vaccine mandate in Collier County
A task force is looking to stop all COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Collier County. The idea is to spell out your rights regarding healthcare, and the vote is Tuesday. The state already largely bans the mandates. But several of the people WINK News spoke to on Monday agreed with no mandates; most said they want […]
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Boil water notice issued for Babcock Ranch
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Florida residents make evacuation plan for upcoming hurricane season
Officials and people want to make sure they have an evacuation plan if anything like Hurricane Ian ever happens again.