FGCU draws 14-seed and rematch in NCAA TournamentTice barn fire damages boats and tractor, no injuries reported
FGCU FGCU draws 14-seed and rematch in NCAA Tournament FGCU draws a 14-seed and rematch of last year’s first round with 3-seeded Oklahoma for round one of the NCAA Tournament.
Tice barn fire damages boats and tractor, no injuries reported A fire broke out in a detached barn in Tice, resulting in the loss of multiple boats and a tractor. There have been no reports of injuries.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach library reopens after Hurricane Ian recovery effort The Fort Myers Beach Library is finally reopening its doors after Hurricane Ian left it in ruins over two and a half years ago.
FORT MYERS Cypress West shooting leaves two injured, investigation ongoing in Lee County Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred at the Cypress West Apartment Home Community in Cypress Lake.
the weather authority Breezy, warm Sunday ahead of tonight’s cold front The Weather Authority says Sunday is going to start out warm and humid with passing clouds overhead.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up Mar. 16 While construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen, in this web-exclusive feature, knows the best way to traverse the roadways.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man arrested for animal cruelty According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a Bonita Springs man faces charges of animal cruelty and aggravated stalking.
ESTERO Estero Village celebrates 10 years with music, food, and family fun Estero Village marked its 10-year anniversary with a free and lively celebration at the Estero Fest on Saturday.
FGCU FGCU women’s basketball clinches 8th straight ASUN Championship The FGCU women’s basketball team beat Central Arkansas to win its eighth consecutive ASUN Conference Championship.
NORTH PORT Police Explorer Marcus Freeman remembered 14 years after North Port crash The North Port Police Department is remembering a young life lost too soon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach celebrates early St. Patrick’s Day with lively parade Fort Myers Beach celebrated St. Patrick’s Day early with a lively parade, bringing the island to life with Irish spirit.
the weather authority A breezy Saturday with near-record high heat in store The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday with near-record high heat is in store with sun and clouds overhead.
SANIBEL Sanibel Beach shines as a top 2025 destination for shelling Southwest Florida’s beaches are a major draw for visitors from around the world.
911 calls save two kayakers in distress on Caloosahatchee River After strong winds left them stranded, two kayakers were rescued from the Caloosahatchee River.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman tricked into romance scam, police seek recovery Cape Coral police are working to recover more than $250,000 from a bank account that may be tied to criminal activity.
FGCU FGCU draws 14-seed and rematch in NCAA Tournament FGCU draws a 14-seed and rematch of last year’s first round with 3-seeded Oklahoma for round one of the NCAA Tournament.
Tice barn fire damages boats and tractor, no injuries reported A fire broke out in a detached barn in Tice, resulting in the loss of multiple boats and a tractor. There have been no reports of injuries.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach library reopens after Hurricane Ian recovery effort The Fort Myers Beach Library is finally reopening its doors after Hurricane Ian left it in ruins over two and a half years ago.
FORT MYERS Cypress West shooting leaves two injured, investigation ongoing in Lee County Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred at the Cypress West Apartment Home Community in Cypress Lake.
the weather authority Breezy, warm Sunday ahead of tonight’s cold front The Weather Authority says Sunday is going to start out warm and humid with passing clouds overhead.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up Mar. 16 While construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen, in this web-exclusive feature, knows the best way to traverse the roadways.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man arrested for animal cruelty According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a Bonita Springs man faces charges of animal cruelty and aggravated stalking.
ESTERO Estero Village celebrates 10 years with music, food, and family fun Estero Village marked its 10-year anniversary with a free and lively celebration at the Estero Fest on Saturday.
FGCU FGCU women’s basketball clinches 8th straight ASUN Championship The FGCU women’s basketball team beat Central Arkansas to win its eighth consecutive ASUN Conference Championship.
NORTH PORT Police Explorer Marcus Freeman remembered 14 years after North Port crash The North Port Police Department is remembering a young life lost too soon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach celebrates early St. Patrick’s Day with lively parade Fort Myers Beach celebrated St. Patrick’s Day early with a lively parade, bringing the island to life with Irish spirit.
the weather authority A breezy Saturday with near-record high heat in store The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday with near-record high heat is in store with sun and clouds overhead.
SANIBEL Sanibel Beach shines as a top 2025 destination for shelling Southwest Florida’s beaches are a major draw for visitors from around the world.
911 calls save two kayakers in distress on Caloosahatchee River After strong winds left them stranded, two kayakers were rescued from the Caloosahatchee River.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman tricked into romance scam, police seek recovery Cape Coral police are working to recover more than $250,000 from a bank account that may be tied to criminal activity.
FILE: Evidence markers at a shooting scene. There have been several deadly shootings across the country in 2023, with one of the most recent leaving a 9-year-old and a journalist dead. WINK News spoke to mental health professionals to find out if our society is becoming desensitized to violence. One mental health professional said Americans are not numb. Instead, many internalize feelings about mass shootings. Another said we are now numb as a survival instinct. On February 22, a 38-year-old woman, a 9-year-old girl, and a 24-year-old reporter were killed after a unique mass shooting in Orlando. On February 13, three college students were shot and killed, and five more were hurt after a shooting at Michigan State University. On January 30, 11 people were injured in a Lakeland, Polk County, shooting. The Gun Violence Archive says there have been 84 mass shootings in the first 53 days of 2023. “It’s not the world I grew up in,” said Tom Domlon. “There’s been so much violence on TV that nobody thinks twice about it,” said a woman who has seen the almost daily coverage of shootings in the U.S. Does that mean people are numb to gun violence? Dr. Laura Streyffleler, a mental health counselor, said yes. “The numbness is not even just a desensitization. It’s become a survival instinct. Because if I feel my feelings, if I feel every single time, that there’s a shooting, then it can become so overwhelming people won’t be able to function.” Mental Health Counselor Shantell Pepe disagrees. “You develop a certain set of skills to be able to deal with the situation. So maybe it’s turning off the television or, you know, not talking about it, but those are all protective factors. It doesn’t necessarily mean numbness.” These two mental health professionals do find common ground on one important thing. “It’s exhausting when you’re experiencing trauma over and over,” said Pepe. “People think anxiety is stress, but it’s really fear and just waiting for the next shoe to drop,” Streyffleler said. Events like the one in Orlando can stick with you, but it is important you don’t get stuck in them. Dr. Streyffleler and Pepe say it’s important to talk about anything we may feel after seeing or going through traumatic events. They say we should never push our feelings aside or let them consume us.