Rays begin Spring Training ahead of season away from homeEligible taxpayers in Florida file for free with IRS Direct File
PORT CHARLOTTE Rays begin Spring Training ahead of season away from home The Charlotte Sports Park is home to the Tampa Bay Rays for the next six weeks for, but after that they don’t actually get to go home.
Eligible taxpayers in Florida file for free with IRS Direct File The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers in Florida they can file their taxes for free with the agency using IRS Direct File.
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.
Registration for Lee County Parks and Recreation Summer Camp to open Lee County Parks and Recreation Summer Camp has announced that registration will open to the public in two weeks.
Collier Sheriff speaks on high-tech tools stopping criminals before they act According to Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk, Southwest Florida is seen as an easy target for criminals; however, law enforcement has begun to incorporate cutting-edge technology to prevent future crimes from happening.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral to host two German Culture Biergarten The German American Social Club of Cape Coral will host the first of two Biergarten in the Bavarian Garden to celebrate its German heritage.
Execution of Charlotte County killer James Ford set for tonight A convicted killer on death row since 1999 is scheduled to be executed tonight for the murder of a couple in Charlotte County.
NORTH PORT Citywide burn ban in effect for North Port The North Port Fire Rescue has enacted a citywide outdoor burn ban due to extreme drought conditions and an increased wildfire threat.
cape coral Minor hospitalized with gunshot wound; 2 people in custody The Cape Coral Police Department is actively investigating a scene located on Skyline Boulevard.
the weather authority Near-record heat with isolated rain this Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking near-record heat this Thursday, along with isolated rain throughout the afternoon.
Lee County School District sets town hall meeting Spring schedule The Lee County School District has released its Spring town hall schedule, during which parents and community members can voice their opinions regarding their children’s education.
SANIBEL Sanibel teen gearing up to reopen popular food truck The Sanibel Sprout, a beloved local spot, is gearing up for a hopeful reopening in mid-March after two years of rebuilding.
FORT MYERS Man arrested for prowling and enticing a child in Fort Myers A concerned citizen flagged down Florida Highway Patrol state troopers in Fort Myers to report an adult man was harassing his daughter, according to authorities.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte Girl Scout earns Gold Award for pet care project A Port Charlotte teenager has earned the prestigious Gold Girl Scout Award.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers couple’s love grows stronger despite Alzheimer’s diagnosis Jeff and Bunny Edwards of Fort Myers celebrated their 41st anniversary, showcasing a love that has grown stronger over the years.
PORT CHARLOTTE Rays begin Spring Training ahead of season away from home The Charlotte Sports Park is home to the Tampa Bay Rays for the next six weeks for, but after that they don’t actually get to go home.
Eligible taxpayers in Florida file for free with IRS Direct File The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers in Florida they can file their taxes for free with the agency using IRS Direct File.
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.
Registration for Lee County Parks and Recreation Summer Camp to open Lee County Parks and Recreation Summer Camp has announced that registration will open to the public in two weeks.
Collier Sheriff speaks on high-tech tools stopping criminals before they act According to Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk, Southwest Florida is seen as an easy target for criminals; however, law enforcement has begun to incorporate cutting-edge technology to prevent future crimes from happening.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral to host two German Culture Biergarten The German American Social Club of Cape Coral will host the first of two Biergarten in the Bavarian Garden to celebrate its German heritage.
Execution of Charlotte County killer James Ford set for tonight A convicted killer on death row since 1999 is scheduled to be executed tonight for the murder of a couple in Charlotte County.
NORTH PORT Citywide burn ban in effect for North Port The North Port Fire Rescue has enacted a citywide outdoor burn ban due to extreme drought conditions and an increased wildfire threat.
cape coral Minor hospitalized with gunshot wound; 2 people in custody The Cape Coral Police Department is actively investigating a scene located on Skyline Boulevard.
the weather authority Near-record heat with isolated rain this Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking near-record heat this Thursday, along with isolated rain throughout the afternoon.
Lee County School District sets town hall meeting Spring schedule The Lee County School District has released its Spring town hall schedule, during which parents and community members can voice their opinions regarding their children’s education.
SANIBEL Sanibel teen gearing up to reopen popular food truck The Sanibel Sprout, a beloved local spot, is gearing up for a hopeful reopening in mid-March after two years of rebuilding.
FORT MYERS Man arrested for prowling and enticing a child in Fort Myers A concerned citizen flagged down Florida Highway Patrol state troopers in Fort Myers to report an adult man was harassing his daughter, according to authorities.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte Girl Scout earns Gold Award for pet care project A Port Charlotte teenager has earned the prestigious Gold Girl Scout Award.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers couple’s love grows stronger despite Alzheimer’s diagnosis Jeff and Bunny Edwards of Fort Myers celebrated their 41st anniversary, showcasing a love that has grown stronger over the years.
The Type 1 Time Hockey Camp at Hertz Arena helping kids with diabetes. (CREDIT: WINK News) 32 kids from all over the world got the chance to play hockey with others just like them at Hertz Arena at the Type 1 Timer Hockey Camp. Imagine if your child’s life depends on insulin, the price of which has skyrocketed in the last few months. Kids with diabetes were getting time on an ice rink, for their parents, it isn’t hypothetical. “It’s just something that I’ve fallen in love with just with at a young age,” said Henry Hoffmann who has type one diabetes. “I just got diagnosed with type one diabetes,” said Hogan Cooper. “And it gave me an opportunity to meet more people that also play hockey and have the same things I do.” Medication for diabetes prices are on the rise. (CREDIT: WINK News) Megan and Geoff Hoffmann founded the camp, and their son Henry was diagnosed when he was 7-years-old. “The diagnosis of a type one diabetic is a little traumatic, and that it kind of comes out of nowhere,” Megan said. Henry’s parents wanted him to it’s possible to do what he loves while living with diabetes, and know that he’s not alone. “When they’re in the locker room, they’re changing, they’re getting ready for the ice, instead of kind of being the odd person out wearing a device or looking at their blood sugar. All sudden, that’s common, and everybody’s doing that,” said Geoff. The kids got life lessons from diabetes specialists, teaching them how to check their blood sugar and how to give themselves insulin during meals. Without insulin children suffering from diabetes would die. Which is the exact reason why Geoff said it’s important to keep costs down. Families are being hit hard by the rise in insulin prices. (CREDIT: WINK News) “To have the medicine that’s necessary for life, to have price restrictions on where it’s affordable for people I just think is unacceptable,” said Geoff. “And I think we got to continue to fight for it and advocate for it.” On Sunday Senate Republicans voted not to cap the price of insulin at $35 for people with private insurance, one of the parents, Jeanette Kelly said that decision is dangerous. “Any type one whether they’re a child adult, it doesn’t matter,” said Kelly. “They cannot live Without insulin and it’s not their fault. Like to profit off of it. It’s just it’s so wrong. It’s so wrong.” For people with Medicare, the price for insulin is capped at $35. A Yale study found that 14% of people who use insulin in the United States face ‘catastrophic’ levels of spending on the drug. That means, they spend at least 40% of their income after paying for food and housing on insulin.