Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot LakeThe story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Natalie Hakala contracted COVID-19 in July 2020 and as a long-hauler has tested negative for the coronavirus but continued to experience poor health because of it months later. Credit: WINK News. Millions of people could be left with chronic health problems after contracting the coronavirus, so we looked at what’s being done to counter the problem. Before she contracted COVID-19 in July 2020, Natalie Hakala was a serious athlete who was used to pushing her body. “I was a collegiate runner at a D2 college,” Hakala said. Hakala initially had a mild reaction. She lost her sense of smell and taste. A month later, things developed more seriously for her health. “I began developing shortness of breath, chest pains, difficulty breathing,” Hakala said. “I had severe fatigue building up. Each week got worse and worse.” Hakala explained daily life began to change for her. “I stayed home on the couch, completely bedridden,” Hakala said. “I was unable to make breakfast. My big activity for the day was taking a shower.” The young athlete says watching TV became too exhausting, but test after test came back normal. “Nothing was really showing anything abnormal,” Hakala said. “Some of you have been suffering for over a year with no answers, no treatment options, not even a prediction of what your future may be,” said Dr. Francis Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health. “Some of you have even faced skepticism about whether your symptoms are real. I want to assure you I hear you, and I believe you.” “The most important thing is to make sure that this condition is recognized,” said Dr. John Brooks, the chief medical officer of the CDC COVID-19 response. “We need to make sure folks know what they’re looking at.” Right now, there are about 60 long-COVID clinics set up across the country. But preliminary reports say, up to 30% of COVID-19 survivors might have long-term health impacts. That means those 60 clinics won’t be enough to meet the need. That’s why Brooks says developing guidelines for all clinicians to help spot and treat long-haulers like Hakala are critical. “Getting ahead of this with proper training is important,” Brooks said. Nine months later, Hakala is far from recovery. “Fifteen minutes is the most I can go at a 10-minute mile pace,” Hakala said. “Which compared to my previous self, I would normally run an easy run at an eight-minute pace. So I’m still a little way off but definitely improving.” The CDC has a first draft of long-COVID guidelines for clinicians. The guidelines are in the clearance process, but they are expected to come out shortly.