Hello Kitty CafƩ truck coming to EsteroCape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts
ESTERO Hello Kitty CafƩ truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
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CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMAās deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression ā both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location The new Brunoās of Brooklyn Italian Eatery opens the evening of Nov. 18 at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk FEMA will soon announce whether homeowners in five different areas of Lee County will keep that 25% discount on their flood insurance policies long term.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man wanted for grand theft at North Fort Myers Dollar Tree SWFL Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for committing grand theft at a Dollar Tree in North Fort Myers last week.
ESTERO Hello Kitty CafƩ truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMAās deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression ā both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location The new Brunoās of Brooklyn Italian Eatery opens the evening of Nov. 18 at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk FEMA will soon announce whether homeowners in five different areas of Lee County will keep that 25% discount on their flood insurance policies long term.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man wanted for grand theft at North Fort Myers Dollar Tree SWFL Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for committing grand theft at a Dollar Tree in North Fort Myers last week.
Gov. Ron DeSantis with state and county officials in Bonita Springs. Credit: WINK News Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state will be converting the old Bonita Springs Library into a monoclonal antibody treatment site for patients who have tested positive for COVID-19. DeSantis was at the site for the announcement. The governor has been touring the state in recent days announcing the opening of the multiple Regeneron sites. The site will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., he said, adding that the treatment will be free. DeSantis said the clinic can do 300 treatments a day and are ready to expand if needed. The site is located atĀ 26876 Pine Avenue inĀ Bonita Springs. “This is something that is an early treatment for people who have already tested positive for COVID -19,” DeSantis said. DeSantis was present alongside Florida Department of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie and other county and medical officials for the announcement. “If you’re COVID positive, this is something you can do early, and it really does have a good track record of reducing hospitalizations,” DeSantis said. “That’s really the name of the game here; try to reduce those admissions.” Lee Health has experienced nearly daily highs in COVID admissions. State Sen. Kathleen Passidomo, also at the news conference, said she received the treatment when she was diagnosed with COVID. “In January my husband contracted COVID, and of course, he gave it to me. We had been careful; we got COVID,” said Passidomo, R-Naples. “We immediately reached out to Naples Community Hospital and within three days we both had the monoclonal antibody infusion. I had absolutely no symptoms. I was back on track within a day. It was seamless.” Nicole Schofield was the first in line. The elementary school teacher who was not fully vaccinated tested positive on Wednesday. Experts say getting this treatment soon after exposure could potentially save Schofield a trip to the hospital. “I’m very excited,” Schofield said. “I’m very hopeful. I can’t wait to feel better.” DeSantis said the treatment is not a substitute for the vaccine, but in the case that an unvaccinated person gets sick, the Regeneron treatment will help them. “The vaccine is not going to serve as a treatment for the current infection,” DeSantis said. Regeneron is for newly diagnosed COVID-19 patients who are at risk after exposure to the virus. After four shots of Regeneron and an hour of monitoring, Schofield hopes she’ll be back in the classroom soon. “I want to heal quickly so I can get back to work and be with my school family and not have to worry any longer about my kids,” Schofield said. MORE: To make an appointment, visit the website. You can also call the Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Support Line at 850-344-9637. The site is located atĀ 26876 Pine Avenue inĀ Bonita Springs. Watch below or click here.