Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort MyersThe Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics
FORT MYERS Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort Myers The Lee County GOP is hosting the Trumparilla Boat Parade in support of the Republican nominee.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics Get ready for a typical Southwest Florida weekend. It’s going to feel like the triple digits before rain rolls in and we’re watching the tropics.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner charged for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
FORT MYERS Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort Myers The Lee County GOP is hosting the Trumparilla Boat Parade in support of the Republican nominee.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics Get ready for a typical Southwest Florida weekend. It’s going to feel like the triple digits before rain rolls in and we’re watching the tropics.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner charged for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
A new study says older business owners and managers find workers in Generation Z “difficult,” but why is that? Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2013, is the youngest in the workforce right now. A survey through ResumeBuilder.com asked managers and business leaders about the group. Those who responded said Gen Z falls short on effort, motivation and productivity. It went on to claim they’re easily distracted, easily offended and dishonest. WINK asked Gen Z members of the workforce in Southwest Florida to respond to these accusations. “I like making money,” said Iris Cavin. “I find myself not wanting to work, but I’ve got to work, so I do what I gotta do,” said 27-year-old Kyle Wilson, “but when I do, I’d rather do anything else.” “No, this is not what I want to be doing at all, to be honest, no,” said 21-year-old Donald Yopp. “I love working,” said 24-year-old Austin Kimball. “I get up every day and do what I have to do.” “You need money, so I just… I don’t care at work,” said Jason Pierre-Louis. “At work, you just gotta do it.” “Oh, man, you don’t want to know about my friends; my friends don’t like to do nothing,” Wilson said. Take WINK’s poll: Some said it isn’t that they don’t want to work, but they don’t enjoy the careers they are in, and they aren’t alone: according to a new report from LinkedIn, more than half of American workers are considering leaving their jobs in 2023. What is the root of their dissatisfaction? “I don’t think it’s that people don’t want to work, I just think people don’t want to be doing what they’re forced to be doing,” Yopp said. “They like to get up and go, but don’t like to stay there very long,” Kimball said. “Their attention span just isn’t there, as it should be.” “I feel like it has to do with just… how they were brought up, what they do as hobbies and what they see themselves doing in life,” Wilson said. “But I think most of it’s just people want to go out and party and do all that sort of stuff and not have to worry about bills or working or nothing like that.” WINK also asked older generations, from employers to parents, to weigh in on what they have seen from Gen Z. “They don’t have the drive. They don’t want to work,” said 50-year-old Sean Wilson. “They think everything’s gonna be handed to them.” “I just think, for whatever reason, they feel like it’s all about quality of life and doing fun things, but I’m not sure if they figured out that doing fun things cost money,” said Frank Ferreri. “Get a job,” said Steve Cox. “Just different work ethics,” said Linda Husz. “Maybe they’ve had it made too easy for them too long, maybe? Maybe that’s all they’ve known since they’ve been born.” “I’m still hopeful for the generation,” said Susan Ferreri. “Maybe they’ve got balance. Maybe they’re gonna figure it out and teach some of us that are too much workaholics that, you know, somewhere in the between, it’s the perfect lifestyle.” A lot of Gen Z respondents, indeed, said they feel burnt out and are prioritizing other things, like mental health.