Studies show that menopause is linked to heart risksLocal band Shy Blossom to open up for ’90s rockers Sister Hazel at The Ranch
Studies show that menopause is linked to heart risks Menopause is a natural part of life for middle-aged women, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55. However, it can bring serious health complications, including an increased risk of heart disease.
FORT MYERS Local band Shy Blossom to open up for ’90s rockers Sister Hazel at The Ranch A Southwest Florida-based band will be opening for the legendary ’90s rock fusion group Sister Hazel.
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly possessing several files of child pornography on devices.
fort myers 7 people, 3 dogs displaced following house fire in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a house fire that has left seven people and three dogs without a home.
CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School employee accused of inappropriate behavior with 2 students We now have new details about the arrest of a Cape Coral instructional support aide at Island Coast High School accused of inappropriate relations with students.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman reunites with husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman has been reunited with her husband’s ashes after struggling with the U.S. Postal Service to find them.
Tim Aten Knows: The Avenue set to break ground on Fifth An upscale mixed-use redevelopment project — The Avenue — will begin construction this quarter on a nearly two-block area of Fifth Avenue South from the former longtime property of St. George & the Dragon restaurant.
Demolition begins on former Winn-Dixie grocery in Estero The walls of the former grocery store at the northwest corner of Three Oaks Parkway and Coconut Road started coming down last month after reaching an agreement with nearby residents who filed suit to stop the project.
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis announces illegal immigrant enforcement collaboration with ICE Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken another step in tackling illegal immigration by announcing the state’s collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Near-record heat this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking more heat as near-record highs are to be expected this Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Sibling rivalry brewing between SWFL Super Bowl champions Philadelphia may be known as the city of brotherly love, but here in southwest Florida, there’s a brotherly rivalry brewing between two of our own.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mother warns others after falling victim to ticket fraud A mother’s intended surprise turned into a disappointment when she paid for Savannah Bananas tickets but never received them. The tickets were meant to be a special gift for her son.
Legal expert weighs in on 17-year-old found not guilty of murder of mom Collin Griffith, a 17-year-old, has been found not guilty in the death of his mother, Catherine Griffith, who was fatally stabbed in the neck.
Studies show that menopause is linked to heart risks Menopause is a natural part of life for middle-aged women, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55. However, it can bring serious health complications, including an increased risk of heart disease.
FORT MYERS Local band Shy Blossom to open up for ’90s rockers Sister Hazel at The Ranch A Southwest Florida-based band will be opening for the legendary ’90s rock fusion group Sister Hazel.
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly possessing several files of child pornography on devices.
fort myers 7 people, 3 dogs displaced following house fire in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a house fire that has left seven people and three dogs without a home.
CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School employee accused of inappropriate behavior with 2 students We now have new details about the arrest of a Cape Coral instructional support aide at Island Coast High School accused of inappropriate relations with students.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman reunites with husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman has been reunited with her husband’s ashes after struggling with the U.S. Postal Service to find them.
Tim Aten Knows: The Avenue set to break ground on Fifth An upscale mixed-use redevelopment project — The Avenue — will begin construction this quarter on a nearly two-block area of Fifth Avenue South from the former longtime property of St. George & the Dragon restaurant.
Demolition begins on former Winn-Dixie grocery in Estero The walls of the former grocery store at the northwest corner of Three Oaks Parkway and Coconut Road started coming down last month after reaching an agreement with nearby residents who filed suit to stop the project.
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis announces illegal immigrant enforcement collaboration with ICE Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken another step in tackling illegal immigration by announcing the state’s collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Near-record heat this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking more heat as near-record highs are to be expected this Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Sibling rivalry brewing between SWFL Super Bowl champions Philadelphia may be known as the city of brotherly love, but here in southwest Florida, there’s a brotherly rivalry brewing between two of our own.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mother warns others after falling victim to ticket fraud A mother’s intended surprise turned into a disappointment when she paid for Savannah Bananas tickets but never received them. The tickets were meant to be a special gift for her son.
Legal expert weighs in on 17-year-old found not guilty of murder of mom Collin Griffith, a 17-year-old, has been found not guilty in the death of his mother, Catherine Griffith, who was fatally stabbed in the neck.
Jennifer McCurry as a teenager and as an adult. Credit: WINK News While most 12-year-olds are obsessed with a sport, friends or the latest TikTok challenge, Jennifer McCurry was obsessed with food. Her battle with anorexia nearly killed her, and she’s sharing her story for the first time since she was hospitalized. We can all relate to the need to fit in. For McCurry, who’s bravely digging into her past, that need nearly became deadly. “There was a desperate need to kind of want to fit in,” McCurry said. “I felt if I was thinner, I might fit in with, you know, the popular kids a little better. If I was thinner, I would like myself more, and it just kind of grew into an obsession.” Pictures don’t show her pain, but at 12, McCurry was anxious and depressed. To feel in control, she exercised constantly and limited what she ate. “I had a little cereal, maybe a granola bar, a half [of] a sandwich,” McCurry said. Controlling one’s diet at a young age is more common than you think. 90% of anorexia nervosa cases are women between 12 and 25, and psychiatrist Dr. Omar Rieche, chief medical officer at Elite Behavioral Therapy, says there’s often a common factor. “They are perfectionistic by nature,” Rieche said. “These are individuals that are high-risk for anorexia, because they’re usually very bright, more females than males.” “I was losing my hair,” McCurry said. “You just don’t care anymore. And you just, you don’t actually want to eat.” “The mortality rate is very high,” Rieche said. “When you look at suicide and completed suicide or death from complications, let’s say of arrhythmia and cardiac arrest, it can get really high: 15%, even higher.” At 78 pounds, the young teen ended up in the hospital. But for McCurry, everything changed after a visit from a priest with a message. “‘You have angels all around you, and you are going to be just fine,'” McCurry said. “And I was like, ‘Really? Really?’ And then I thought, ‘Yeah, really, I am. He’s right. I gotta get out of here.'” McCurry poured her attention into cheerleading, horses and helping others battling anorexia. In her home, 30 years later, you’d never know of her battles. The jewelry buyer who’s made a living out of bright, shiny things has a bright, shiny home full of love, where she’s surrounded by animals and two little boys. “I think, at 47, I’m in a good place now, I do, and that’s why my selfish time is over,” McCurry said. “This is my opportunity to go back there and to that girl that was helping those other young adolescents that were struggling with self-esteem and eating disorders. This is my turn, now, to maybe on a bigger level give back.” McCurry is now working with the organization Kids’ Minds Matter to help raise awareness for our children’s mental health care. As a mother and someone who lives with these struggles, she feels it’s her obligation to help. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you need help, reach out: The National Alliance on Mental Illness has resources for you. WINK News anchor Lindsey Sablan sat down with Dr. Reese VanCamp, psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner at Elite DNA Therapy Services, to talk about eating disorders. Submit Copyright ©2025 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.