Nurse accused of intentionally starving child with severe medical conditionsCity Council again rejects outdoor dining for Olde Naples Building
cape coral Nurse accused of intentionally starving child with severe medical conditions The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a woman accused of child neglect while working as a licensed practical nurse.
City Council again rejects outdoor dining for Olde Naples Building Naples City Council rejected an outdoor dining proposal for the historic Olde Naples Building on Third Street South.
Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers advocate against youth gun violence Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is campaigning against youth gun violence with a new Public Service Announcement.
78-acre prescribed burn planned in Collier County The South Florida Water Management District plans to conduct a 78-acre prescribed burn on Thursday in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man accused of stabbing 3 men at Gentleman’s club The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of stabbing three men at the Allure Gentleman’s Club.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience 2025 begins, benefiting St. Matthew’s House The Naples Chapter of the Ferrari Club of America presents the Naples Automotive Experience 2025, benefiting St. Matthew’s House.
Police report released for Fort Myers child abduction, search for suspect ongoing A mother chased down the man who kidnapped her toddler in Fort Myers. This dramatic event is part of the ongoing investigation into the Amber Alert issued earlier this week.
FORT MYERS Spring training kicks off as Boston Red Sox truck arrives in Fort Myers Baseball fans in Fort Myers are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Boston Red Sox equipment truck.
the weather authority Warm and dry for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a continuing warm stretch, as we can expect dry conditions along with plenty of sun this Thursday.
LABELLE 17-year-old arrested after deputies respond to gunshots at LaBelle Dollar General According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, there is a large presence of law enforcement in the area of Cowboy Way and Collinswood Parkway in LaBelle.
GOLDEN GATE Golden Gate love triangle turns violent with screwdriver attack A screwdriver became the weapon of choice in a dramatic altercation between an ex-lover and a current partner in Golden Gate, leaving one man injured.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County’s Sunseeker Resort sale sparks community discussion Big changes could be on the horizon for the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor; the company that owns the resort recently announced plans to sell it.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents alarmed by red tide’s impact on local beaches The Florida Department of Health has issued several red tide warnings in Southwest Florida recently. In Sanibel, red tide has taken over popular beaches, causing concern among residents and visitors.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers school hosts community leaders for World Read Aloud Day event Knowledge is power, and the community at James Stephens Elementary School in Fort Myers is sharing that power.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda limits lawn watering to once a week to conserve water The Punta Gorda City Council tackled a significant issue during their monthly public meeting on Wednesday morning: water usage.
cape coral Nurse accused of intentionally starving child with severe medical conditions The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a woman accused of child neglect while working as a licensed practical nurse.
City Council again rejects outdoor dining for Olde Naples Building Naples City Council rejected an outdoor dining proposal for the historic Olde Naples Building on Third Street South.
Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers advocate against youth gun violence Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is campaigning against youth gun violence with a new Public Service Announcement.
78-acre prescribed burn planned in Collier County The South Florida Water Management District plans to conduct a 78-acre prescribed burn on Thursday in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man accused of stabbing 3 men at Gentleman’s club The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of stabbing three men at the Allure Gentleman’s Club.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience 2025 begins, benefiting St. Matthew’s House The Naples Chapter of the Ferrari Club of America presents the Naples Automotive Experience 2025, benefiting St. Matthew’s House.
Police report released for Fort Myers child abduction, search for suspect ongoing A mother chased down the man who kidnapped her toddler in Fort Myers. This dramatic event is part of the ongoing investigation into the Amber Alert issued earlier this week.
FORT MYERS Spring training kicks off as Boston Red Sox truck arrives in Fort Myers Baseball fans in Fort Myers are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Boston Red Sox equipment truck.
the weather authority Warm and dry for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a continuing warm stretch, as we can expect dry conditions along with plenty of sun this Thursday.
LABELLE 17-year-old arrested after deputies respond to gunshots at LaBelle Dollar General According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, there is a large presence of law enforcement in the area of Cowboy Way and Collinswood Parkway in LaBelle.
GOLDEN GATE Golden Gate love triangle turns violent with screwdriver attack A screwdriver became the weapon of choice in a dramatic altercation between an ex-lover and a current partner in Golden Gate, leaving one man injured.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County’s Sunseeker Resort sale sparks community discussion Big changes could be on the horizon for the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor; the company that owns the resort recently announced plans to sell it.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents alarmed by red tide’s impact on local beaches The Florida Department of Health has issued several red tide warnings in Southwest Florida recently. In Sanibel, red tide has taken over popular beaches, causing concern among residents and visitors.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers school hosts community leaders for World Read Aloud Day event Knowledge is power, and the community at James Stephens Elementary School in Fort Myers is sharing that power.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda limits lawn watering to once a week to conserve water The Punta Gorda City Council tackled a significant issue during their monthly public meeting on Wednesday morning: water usage.
COVID-19 continues to spread across Southwest Florida. (CREDIT: WINK News) Eighteen COVID-19 patients died at Lee Health on Monday, the highest number of deaths since the start of the pandemic. “We see too many of our friends, neighbors and family members, young people, otherwise healthy people on ventilators, who are dying,” Lee Health CEO Dr. Larry Antonucci said. The patients ranged in age from 24 to 93, according to the hospital system. Only one of the patients who died was fully vaccinated. “The amount of death our community has experienced from COVID-19 is tragic, and with the Delta variant, the coronavirus is spreading quicker and killing more people,” the hospital system said. “Today, we have 92 patients with COVID-19 on ventilators, and we know that many of them will not make it home. Most of these deaths could have been avoided through vaccination.” As of this morning, Lee Health has 626 COVID-19 patients isolated in their hospitals (inpatient). Of these patients, 14 of them are children being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Yesterday, there were 62 new COVID-19 hospital admissions and 60 COVID-19 discharges. 45% of ventilators and 4% of ICU rooms are available for use. There are 92 COVID-19 patients on ventilators and 111 in the intensive care unit. This morning, census was at 99% of staffed operational bed capacity. Since the start of the pandemic, 927 patients have lost their lives at Lee Health hospitals to COVID-19, including 18 yesterday. “Are we tired of hearing all the reasons why the COVID-positive patients won’t get the vaccine?” said Dr. Timothy Dougherty, who is the man in charge of Lee Health’s emergency rooms. “Or listen as they question themselves out loud, should they have gotten it sooner? Yes.” The same is true for Dr. Stephanie Stovall, who specializes in infectious disease. “We absolutely see a difference,” Stovall said. “If you’re vaccinated and you wind up in our hospital, you are not nearly as sick as those unvaccinated people in our hospital. And very few vaccinated people wind up in our hospital.” These three doctors are frustrated, but they want you to know they will not give up. “We are going to keep doing our job,” Stovall said. “That’s what we are here for, but at the same time, we want people to make good choices. There are safe vaccines that can prevent deaths.” “Are we too tired to do our jobs? Absolutely not,” Dougherty said. “We are steadfast and unwavering and our commitment to care for this community’s needs.” The doctors said if you are sick—if you have a true emergency—go to the hospital, and they will take care of you, but the best preventive medicine for COVID-19 is the vaccine. Lee Health offers the vaccine to anyone 12 and older at its walk-in Community Vaccination Clinic from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at Gulf Coast Medical Center.