Support local veterans with Pet for a Vet fundraiserLaurel wilt: the fungus threatening Florida’s avocados
PUNTA GORDA Support local veterans with Pet for a Vet fundraiser It is a win-win for vets and soon-to-be pets. Our sister radio station, WINK 96-9, is hosting its annual Pet for a Vet fundraiser.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Laurel wilt: the fungus threatening Florida’s avocados The citrus industry has been feeling the squeeze here in Florida for a number of reasons, the most destructive one being a disease known as Laurel wilt.
Naples real estate impacted by Federal Reserve cuts It is a beautiful home on a nice, quiet street in Naples. Take a quick peak inside, and you’d assume it’d sell quickly. Well, think again.
Hip dysplasia’s effect on young people When you think of hip pain, you usually imagine middle-aged or older adults. However, children can suffer from it, too.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Volunteers wanted for Track to Trail Thoroughbreds rehabilitation The volunteer ran horserace rehabilitation effort Track to Trail Thoroughbreds is enlisting additional help from the Southwest Florida community.
Week 4 Band Performances Week 4 of the high school football season gave us some memorable halftime performances across Southwest Florida.
NORTH PORT Man accused of hitting North Port police officer turns himself in A man accused of hitting a police officer and taking off is now in jail.
cape coral Hand grenade found inside Cape Coral home The Cape Coral Police Department and LCSO bomb squad responded to the scene located on SW 38th Street, near Surfside Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for September 18, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for September 18, 2024.
CAPE CORAL Man wanted for stealing from Publix in Cape Coral Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of stealing from a Publix in Cape Coral.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County woman wins $1 million from scratch-off ticket A woman from Englewood has won $1 million from a $20 Gold Rush scratch-off game.
NAPLES Immokalee woman accused of leaving puppy in hot truck for over an hour An Immokalee woman has been arrested after allegedly leaving a puppy inside of a hot truck for over an hour while she shopped in Naples.
NAPLES Woman accused of physically abusing child at Naples home daycare A woman has been arrested after allegedly physically abusing a child at a Naples home daycare.
Del Taco to consider expanding to other Southwest Florida sites The 12th Del Taco in Florida—with a 13th set to open next week in Kissimmee—has about 55 employees.
NCH public meeting addresses contract stalemate with Florida Blue Without a contract by Oct. 1, NCH would no longer be in network for about 40,000 Florida Blue members, resulting in higher out-of-pocket payments for those still choosing to use NCH services, facilities and physicians.
PUNTA GORDA Support local veterans with Pet for a Vet fundraiser It is a win-win for vets and soon-to-be pets. Our sister radio station, WINK 96-9, is hosting its annual Pet for a Vet fundraiser.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Laurel wilt: the fungus threatening Florida’s avocados The citrus industry has been feeling the squeeze here in Florida for a number of reasons, the most destructive one being a disease known as Laurel wilt.
Naples real estate impacted by Federal Reserve cuts It is a beautiful home on a nice, quiet street in Naples. Take a quick peak inside, and you’d assume it’d sell quickly. Well, think again.
Hip dysplasia’s effect on young people When you think of hip pain, you usually imagine middle-aged or older adults. However, children can suffer from it, too.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Volunteers wanted for Track to Trail Thoroughbreds rehabilitation The volunteer ran horserace rehabilitation effort Track to Trail Thoroughbreds is enlisting additional help from the Southwest Florida community.
Week 4 Band Performances Week 4 of the high school football season gave us some memorable halftime performances across Southwest Florida.
NORTH PORT Man accused of hitting North Port police officer turns himself in A man accused of hitting a police officer and taking off is now in jail.
cape coral Hand grenade found inside Cape Coral home The Cape Coral Police Department and LCSO bomb squad responded to the scene located on SW 38th Street, near Surfside Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for September 18, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for September 18, 2024.
CAPE CORAL Man wanted for stealing from Publix in Cape Coral Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of stealing from a Publix in Cape Coral.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County woman wins $1 million from scratch-off ticket A woman from Englewood has won $1 million from a $20 Gold Rush scratch-off game.
NAPLES Immokalee woman accused of leaving puppy in hot truck for over an hour An Immokalee woman has been arrested after allegedly leaving a puppy inside of a hot truck for over an hour while she shopped in Naples.
NAPLES Woman accused of physically abusing child at Naples home daycare A woman has been arrested after allegedly physically abusing a child at a Naples home daycare.
Del Taco to consider expanding to other Southwest Florida sites The 12th Del Taco in Florida—with a 13th set to open next week in Kissimmee—has about 55 employees.
NCH public meeting addresses contract stalemate with Florida Blue Without a contract by Oct. 1, NCH would no longer be in network for about 40,000 Florida Blue members, resulting in higher out-of-pocket payments for those still choosing to use NCH services, facilities and physicians.
Temperatures are hitting dangerously high levels and the risk of heat-related illness are going up. At Florida Gulf Coast University, students are doubling up on water for their trek to summer classes. Student hacks “My secret is to pack to cold water bottles, put one in the freezer and bring a towel,” Kaylee Sands said, a student at FGCU. “Trying to stay in the shade. At least drinking two bottles of water like she said, and having an umbrella on hand,” Kaylin Sands said. ‘The danger zone’ According to Doctor Tod Winslow with Student Health Services, the heat danger is clear and present. “Whenever the humidity goes above 60-70%, evaporation doesn’t occur as quickly off your skin. And your body loses that ability to regulate its temperature,” Winslow said. The human body uses sweat to cool down. The heat index combines temperature and humidity. Temperatures in the 80-90 range are the beginning of the danger zone. This can trigger a hierarchy of heat-related illnesses. The mildest is heat cramps. The second level is heat exhaustion and symptoms are more serious. “You start experiencing fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness when you stand up, and you feel like you may pass out or see black spots,” Winslow said, “if you find yourself sweating profusely, and then you suddenly stop sweating and feel excessively hot and look at your skin and it’s red in color.” The most severe level is life-threatening heat stroke. “That’s whenever body organs can be damaged. And that’s whenever the body core temperature gets to 104 degrees or higher,” Winslow said. It’s very possible to go from hot to overheated almost without notice. WINK News did an experiment with a thermometer. The thermometer was started inside, reading 70 degrees. Then it was placed outside on the pavement for 10 minutes. In 10 minutes, the thermometer went up 30 degrees to 110. In an enclosed space, it can happen faster. “Some people can be as quick as 30 minutes or an hour out in the excessive heat,” Winslow said. The heat is especially dangerous for babies and young children, including older citizens who can’t regulate their body temperature. If you have to be outside, look for shady spots and carry an ice pack or cooling device.