ALVA Woodpeckers build home in woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
Credit: Department of Defense Below are the latest schedules and information for public COVID-19 vaccinations in Southwest Florida. Florida Department of Health has a vaccine locator to confirm vaccine locations and contact information in the state. Booster shots are available for all adults who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine six or more months ago, and adults who received a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine two or more months ago. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get the WINK News app for alerts on the latest vaccine news ELIGIBILITY Eligibility to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida includes all persons 18 years of age and older. The FDA has approved Pfizer vaccines for children aged 5-17. They also must have a completed consent form. Everyone ages 16 and older can get a booster shot. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT Both full-time and seasonal residents are eligible to get their COVID-19 vaccines in Florida. Someone should only get their shot in Florida, however, if they will be in Florida for the time period needed to receive both shots. Additionally, anyone in the state for the purpose of providing goods or services is also eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida. RETAIL PHARMACIES Eligibility to receive the COVID-19 vaccine includes all persons 5 years of age and older. Those ages 5 to 17 are eligible only for the Pfizer vaccine. Lee Health Mobile Pediatric Clinic Golisano Children’s Hospital’s Mobile Pediatric Vaccination Clinic will be making stops around Southwest Florida to vaccinate children age 5+ for COVID-19. Click for more. Publix pharmacies To make an appointment, you must reserve your spot online and not in person or by phone. For more information on those times and to reserve a slot, click here. Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies All Florida Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacy locations are now offering walk-in vaccination appointments. Membership is not required to get a vaccination at Sam’s Club. To schedule in advance, go to: walmart.com or samsclub.com Winn-Dixie pharmacies Accepting walk-ins and appointments. They offer all three manufactures: Moderna and Pfizer (two doses), subject to availability. The Pfizer vaccine is approved only for those 5 and up. Moderna can be administered to those at least 18 years of age. If you prefer an appointment, click here. CVS pharmacies Accepting walk-ins and appointments. Each store can administer up to 100 doses per day. To check for availability, go to cvs.com. Walgreens pharmacies Accepting walk-ins and appointments. You will be required to create and sign into a Walgreens online account to book your vaccine appointment. To check for an appointment time visit: walgreens.com. Costco Wholesale pharmacies You do not need to be a Costco club member to schedule a vaccine. To check for an appointment time visit: Costco.com COUNTY LOCATIONS See a full list of vaccine locations, including local health departments. Search the vaccine locator here. VETERANS For the latest information and answers specifically for veterans visit www.va.gov. Homebound Veterans and COVID-19 Florida Department of Health and the Florida Division of Emergency Management is coordinating with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs to identify veterans of World War II and the Korean War who are unable to travel to receive a vaccine. Follow THIS LINK to enter your contact information or call (850) 487-1533, extension 9 for details. Homebound Seniors All homebound seniors can email HomeboundVaccine@em.myflorida.com to request an at-home vaccination service. BEWARE OF SCAMS As COVID-19 vaccine distribution continues, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office advises to be aware of emerging fraud schemes, such as: Calls asking to pay out of pocket to get the vaccine. Calls asking to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list or to get early access. Advertisements for vaccines through social media platforms, email, telephone calls, online or from unsolicited/unknown sources. Marketers offering to sell or ship doses of the vaccine for payment. Requests from someone unknown to an individual asking for a social security number, bank account information or credit card information. If you believe you have been the victim of COVID-19 fraud can report it to: Lee County Sheriff’s Office fraud line – 258-3292 HHS-OIG Hotline: 1-800-HHS-TIPS or log on to tips.hhs.gov FBI Hotline: 1-800-CALL-FBI CMS/Medicare Hotline: 1-800-MEDICARE You will never be asked to give out credit card information or a Social Security number to schedule an appointment for a vaccine. If someone asks, hang up and report it.