NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
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Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
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LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
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Vicky Bakery opens 26th location, first in Fort Myers A Fort Myers location just opened at 4429 Cleveland Ave., at El Dorado Plaza, just east of the Ginza sushi restaurant.
WINK News’ Matt Devitt, officials address resident flooding concerns In a slide presentation, WINK News Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt showed surrounding coastal counties have the sensors that are installed and monitored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 11, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Second leading cause of chest pain The leading cause of cardiac chest pain is coronary artery disease, which affects over 18 million adults in the United States.
Vicky Bakery opens 26th location, first in Fort Myers A Fort Myers location just opened at 4429 Cleveland Ave., at El Dorado Plaza, just east of the Ginza sushi restaurant.
WINK News’ Matt Devitt, officials address resident flooding concerns In a slide presentation, WINK News Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt showed surrounding coastal counties have the sensors that are installed and monitored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Credit: WINK News Lee Health is trying to make sure more people get the COVID-19 vaccine. They will be receiving another 1,000 doses from the State of Florida. These doses are not only for health care workers but also for those vulnerable patients who happen to be under 65. The extra doses come after Lee Health appealed to the State. Lee Health’s board of directors set a letter requesting more doses. It must have worked because now they’re getting 1,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine. “Anybody who is on the front lines who is dealing with this COVID on a daily basis, we are like the high-risk patients, high-risk populations per-se,” Dr. Luis Aponte said. Aponte is an independent doctor who works at all of the Lee Health hospitals. He says he is one of the lucky ones who already got his vaccine. He’s happy more frontline health care workers at Lee Health will get the same chance. “I think they’re trying to do the right thing for their employees,” Aponte said. “Nobody wants to come to work and get sick and come back and get their loved ones sick as well.” The focus of vaccination efforts at Lee Health this week is still on vulnerable people under 65. Lee Health says it will call patients who qualify to schedule an appointment for their shot. Sharon Kudingo is among those people hoping for a shot. She’s 64 years old and has asthma, as well as being a survivor recovering from COVID-19. “I would never want to be sick like that ever again,” Kudingo said. “When you can’t get up and even go to the bathroom, you feel like you’re dead.” Although Kudingo made it through one bout with COVID-19, she’s has fears about contracting the virus or one of its variants again. “If I get that, I don’t know what I am going to do,” Kudingo said. “I am worried.” Monday, Dr. Larry Antonucci, the CEO and president of Lee Health, says the letter was less a critique of the State and more a push to help protect health care workers. “I want to thank our board for advocating for the well-being of our employees, and the State for helping us protect those who are working so hard to keep our community safe,” Dr. Antonucci said. Lee Health says it will continue to contact those eligible patients who are vulnerable and under 65 to schedule vaccination appointments. It says it will make sure to look at a patient’s medical history to prioritize who gets the vaccination first. Lee Health asks you not to call to check on your eligibility for the vaccine because the health system will call you if you qualify.