Some flight cancelations loom over RSW as severe weather approaches parts of US36th critically endangered Florida panther death in 2024; struck by vehicle in Lee County
Some flight cancelations loom over RSW as severe weather approaches parts of US Holiday travel continues for many; however, due to severe weather in the eastern and southern United States, some flights have either been delayed or canceled.
36th critically endangered Florida panther death in 2024; struck by vehicle in Lee County A vehicle in Lee County claimed the life of a critically endangered Florida panther, marking the 36th death recorded in 2024.
the weather authority Increasing humidity, rain chances this weekend The Weather Authority is tracking increased humidity and higher rain chances this weekend.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral homeowner suing LCEC over damage from Milton A Cape Coral homeowner is taking Lee County Electric Cooperative to court after losing their home in Hurricane Milton.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Local barbershop to hold fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Pioneer Cuts Barber Shop in Port Charlotte will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from every customer who comes in on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Fire ignites in Cape Coral garage Authorities are responding to a house fire that ignited Friday night at a home in Cape Coral.
NAPLES Ciro Dominguez: wrap up of first year as Naples police chief Chief of Naples Police Department Ciro Dominguez started his law enforcement career at the NPD in 1982.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Where does the money go? $85 Million donation boosts non-profits in SWFL Last month billionaire Tom Golisano gave 41 of our non-profits a total of $85 million.
PORT CHARLOTTE FWC making progress in removing boats; neighbors aren’t convinced Derelict boats are still scattered in places like North Fort Myers, Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda or the Port Charlotte Beach Park.
A look back on some ‘miracle moments’ from 2024 Throughout the year, Wink News anchor Amanda Hall introduced us to dozens of kids persevering through illnesses and injuries. They’re our “Miracle moments.”
Updates on repairs to wall damaged by I-75 plane crash in February A grim reminder of a tragedy that hit Southwest Florida may soon go away.
Breast cancer treatment side effect for women of color Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer often face many side effects. One, called neuropathy, causes extreme pain and research shows it happens more often to Black women.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Top 5 influential medical stories of 2024 This past year saw several major milestones, some of which involved a great deal of money- that impacted the health of our community.
BONITA SPRINGS Fire Station 27 in Bonita Springs reopens after Hurricane Milton Fire Station 27 has reopened in Bonita Springs, showing more signs of recovery following the damage from Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Donating artificial trees to help families in need If you’re thinking of throwing away that artificial tree you have and going green in the future, don’t bring it to the curb.
Some flight cancelations loom over RSW as severe weather approaches parts of US Holiday travel continues for many; however, due to severe weather in the eastern and southern United States, some flights have either been delayed or canceled.
36th critically endangered Florida panther death in 2024; struck by vehicle in Lee County A vehicle in Lee County claimed the life of a critically endangered Florida panther, marking the 36th death recorded in 2024.
the weather authority Increasing humidity, rain chances this weekend The Weather Authority is tracking increased humidity and higher rain chances this weekend.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral homeowner suing LCEC over damage from Milton A Cape Coral homeowner is taking Lee County Electric Cooperative to court after losing their home in Hurricane Milton.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Local barbershop to hold fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Pioneer Cuts Barber Shop in Port Charlotte will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from every customer who comes in on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Fire ignites in Cape Coral garage Authorities are responding to a house fire that ignited Friday night at a home in Cape Coral.
NAPLES Ciro Dominguez: wrap up of first year as Naples police chief Chief of Naples Police Department Ciro Dominguez started his law enforcement career at the NPD in 1982.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Where does the money go? $85 Million donation boosts non-profits in SWFL Last month billionaire Tom Golisano gave 41 of our non-profits a total of $85 million.
PORT CHARLOTTE FWC making progress in removing boats; neighbors aren’t convinced Derelict boats are still scattered in places like North Fort Myers, Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda or the Port Charlotte Beach Park.
A look back on some ‘miracle moments’ from 2024 Throughout the year, Wink News anchor Amanda Hall introduced us to dozens of kids persevering through illnesses and injuries. They’re our “Miracle moments.”
Updates on repairs to wall damaged by I-75 plane crash in February A grim reminder of a tragedy that hit Southwest Florida may soon go away.
Breast cancer treatment side effect for women of color Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer often face many side effects. One, called neuropathy, causes extreme pain and research shows it happens more often to Black women.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Top 5 influential medical stories of 2024 This past year saw several major milestones, some of which involved a great deal of money- that impacted the health of our community.
BONITA SPRINGS Fire Station 27 in Bonita Springs reopens after Hurricane Milton Fire Station 27 has reopened in Bonita Springs, showing more signs of recovery following the damage from Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Donating artificial trees to help families in need If you’re thinking of throwing away that artificial tree you have and going green in the future, don’t bring it to the curb.
One thing that everyone carries in their bag when they go to the beach is sunscreen. Since we were kids, we’ve been told to use sunscreen to protect our skin. But now, Florida Gulf Coast University researchers are discovering what happens to that sunscreen when you come in contact with water. Whenever the sun is out, the sunblock comes out too. Scherri Sheler is visiting from Indiana. “I always put it on before I leave the house and try to bring it with me, and if I plan to stay more than two to three hours, I definitely apply again.” Keeping the sunscreen handy could be doing more harm than good. Nourabed Rabbo is a junior at FGCU and is part of the research team looking into the effects of sunscreen. “We suffer a lot with red tide and algae, and there could be some links with UV protection and how it can actually protect algae growth and enhance,” Rabbo said. So, for the past few months, these ladies from FGCU have been going from beach to beach talking to people, surveying and collecting water samples. We’re going to use this information to try and estimate how much sunscreen is ending up in our water,” said Lauren Redfern, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering. That sunscreen could potentially harm our sea life, health, and economy in Southwest Florida. “The main message is trying to really safe sunscreen and we should as Floridians really be trying to protect our waters and our ecosystems here,” Redfern said. Sheler says she’ll be listening to this message. “Now that I know that, it makes me want to look a little bit deeper into all-natural oils or sunscreen and I’ve been hearing about it for the last couple of years, but I haven’t really spent time researching my own products.” Since the group at FCGU began this study, they have surveyed more than 200 people. Next, they will be heading up to Sanibel in January. They plan on releasing the results of their research in just a few months.