Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography7 people, 3 dogs displaced following house fire in Fort Myers
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 Cape Coral 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 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 to hold news conference at Florida Capitol Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference at the state capitol building.
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.
FORT MYERS $150K worth of equipment stolen from Lee Health Fort Myers police arrested a hospital employee accused of stealing more than 150 thousand dollars worth of medical equipment from Lee Health.
NAPLES Award-winning stylist to host event during Naples Automotive Experience On Friday, an Emmy Award-winning Hollywood stylist will host Forever Fabulous, a charity event with the St. Matthew’s House.
FORT MYERS Colonial and I-75 diverging diamond to be completed by spring The diverging diamond at Colonial Boulevard and Interstate 75 in Fort Myers is diverting drivers.
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 Cape Coral 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 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 to hold news conference at Florida Capitol Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference at the state capitol building.
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.
FORT MYERS $150K worth of equipment stolen from Lee Health Fort Myers police arrested a hospital employee accused of stealing more than 150 thousand dollars worth of medical equipment from Lee Health.
NAPLES Award-winning stylist to host event during Naples Automotive Experience On Friday, an Emmy Award-winning Hollywood stylist will host Forever Fabulous, a charity event with the St. Matthew’s House.
FORT MYERS Colonial and I-75 diverging diamond to be completed by spring The diverging diamond at Colonial Boulevard and Interstate 75 in Fort Myers is diverting drivers.
A new robotic system designed to make knee replacement surgery and recovery smoother. (CREDIT: WINK News) Knee replacement surgery in Cape Coral uses new robotic surgery systems designed to make the process and recovery smoother. Dianna Valenti had two joint replacements. Her first surgery was performed years ago, in a traditional way. But, her second was in March and was an entirely new experience. “If I didn’t have the scar there I wouldn’t have thought I had the operation,” Valenti said. Valenti felt reluctant to even have a second joint replacement since her first required a long recovery. But, when the bone-on-bone pain got so bad that injection therapy couldn’t keep up, she was desperate for relief. “I heard about the robot,” Valenti said. “And I said I’m gonna try it that way.” The robot-assisted option at Cape Coral Hospital made the difference. The technological precision is a great update in the operating room. Dr. John Thompson is an orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of SWFL. “This is our orthopedic robot Rosa is what it’s called,” Dr. Thompson said. “And it’s being used now for total knee replacements and total hip replacements.” Dr. Thompson is Valenti’s surgeon. He knew this approach would make a difference. “The main advantages are that accuracy and the precision,” Dr. Thompson said. The robot’s internal computer maps the patient’s joint and range of motion. Then directs its cutting tool to shape and remove the exact amount of bone to accommodate the joint implant. Robots improving knee surgery process and recovery. (CREDIT: WINK News) “It kind of communicates with the knee in real-time,” Dr. Thompson explained. “So we put little sensors around the knee so that, you know, we can plan preoperatively before we start making any sort of cuts or anything for, you know, how we want everything placed. And then in real-time, if you want to make any fine adjustments up to half a millimeter of change, then you can go back and do that.” Those tiny variations make a huge difference. By going a long way to closely approximate the original joint. “You can adjust things up to a half a millimeter and make it perfect and balanced how you want it before you leave the OR, then I think that’s the whole goal,” Dr. Thompson said. Valenti’s successful surgery was a dream come true. “I don’t know how to explain it,” Valeti said. “It’s just feeling good. I never thought I’d feel good again.” A well-balanced replacement, allowing her to regain balance in her life. Lee Health has ortho-robots at two of its hospitals. Shorepoint Health in Charlotte County also uses a robotic system for joint replacement. An added benefit of robotic surgery is less bleeding, pain, and downtime.