CAPE CORAL Orientation for new Cape Coral City Council members Five fresh new faces are on the Cape Coral City Council.
the weather authority Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean The Weather Authority is tracking Tropical Storm Sara in the Caribbean.
Local builder Paul Beattie gives up license, agrees to pay fine Beattie Development has been accused of taking customers’ money and not completing work promised, and now the company’s owner is surrendering his license.
NAPLES Naples Botanical Garden performs prescribed burn in garden area The Naples Botanical Garden is conducting a prescribed fire as part of its maintenance of the nature preserve.
NEAR FORT MYERS Jerry Seinfeld to perform at Barbara B. Mann in SWFL Comedian and co-creator of a popular sitcom of the same name, Jerry Seinfeld, is set to perform near Fort Myers.
COLLIER COUNTY DOH-Collier cautions of blue-green algae at Lake Avalon The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) wants to caution the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Avalon.
City, Naples Beach Club to preserve green space in perpetuity More than 104 acres of recreation and open space at the former Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club’s golf course will be forever preserved.
FORT MYERS The 52nd annual Fort Myers Boat Show begins An annual Fort Myers tradition has returned as the region’s premier display of boats and boating products, which will be on full display for enthusiasts to enjoy.
the weather authority Gorgeous Thursday afternoon with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking pleasant afternoon conditions with temperatures in the mid-80s this Thursday.
SANIBEL Failed air quality tests push back reopening date for The Sanibel School The tentative reopening of The Sanibel School has been pushed back once again after being closed since Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police respond to rollover crash; driver flees scene The Fort Myers Police Department responded to a rollover, single-vehicle on Colonial Gardens Circle and Colonial Boulevard.
FORT MYERS West End residents frustrated by security failures, lack of response A nearly $64 million luxury apartment complex that close to 500 people call home, but somehow, security seems to fall through the cracks.
NAPLES Collier County nearly doubles tourism budget On Tuesday, Collier County Commissioners approved a nearly $12 million budget for a tourism marketing campaign.
Florida policyholders urged to contact OIR if policies are canceled or nonrenewed If your insurance has been canceled or is not being renewed due to this year’s storms, the state of Florida wants you to reach out to the Office of Insurance Regulation.
BAREFOOT BEACH Woman thinks QR code got hacked A Fort Myers woman says a fraudulent QR code at Barefoot Beach caused her credit card to be hacked. She’s on a mission to warn others.
CAPE CORAL Orientation for new Cape Coral City Council members Five fresh new faces are on the Cape Coral City Council.
the weather authority Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean The Weather Authority is tracking Tropical Storm Sara in the Caribbean.
Local builder Paul Beattie gives up license, agrees to pay fine Beattie Development has been accused of taking customers’ money and not completing work promised, and now the company’s owner is surrendering his license.
NAPLES Naples Botanical Garden performs prescribed burn in garden area The Naples Botanical Garden is conducting a prescribed fire as part of its maintenance of the nature preserve.
NEAR FORT MYERS Jerry Seinfeld to perform at Barbara B. Mann in SWFL Comedian and co-creator of a popular sitcom of the same name, Jerry Seinfeld, is set to perform near Fort Myers.
COLLIER COUNTY DOH-Collier cautions of blue-green algae at Lake Avalon The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) wants to caution the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Avalon.
City, Naples Beach Club to preserve green space in perpetuity More than 104 acres of recreation and open space at the former Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club’s golf course will be forever preserved.
FORT MYERS The 52nd annual Fort Myers Boat Show begins An annual Fort Myers tradition has returned as the region’s premier display of boats and boating products, which will be on full display for enthusiasts to enjoy.
the weather authority Gorgeous Thursday afternoon with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking pleasant afternoon conditions with temperatures in the mid-80s this Thursday.
SANIBEL Failed air quality tests push back reopening date for The Sanibel School The tentative reopening of The Sanibel School has been pushed back once again after being closed since Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police respond to rollover crash; driver flees scene The Fort Myers Police Department responded to a rollover, single-vehicle on Colonial Gardens Circle and Colonial Boulevard.
FORT MYERS West End residents frustrated by security failures, lack of response A nearly $64 million luxury apartment complex that close to 500 people call home, but somehow, security seems to fall through the cracks.
NAPLES Collier County nearly doubles tourism budget On Tuesday, Collier County Commissioners approved a nearly $12 million budget for a tourism marketing campaign.
Florida policyholders urged to contact OIR if policies are canceled or nonrenewed If your insurance has been canceled or is not being renewed due to this year’s storms, the state of Florida wants you to reach out to the Office of Insurance Regulation.
BAREFOOT BEACH Woman thinks QR code got hacked A Fort Myers woman says a fraudulent QR code at Barefoot Beach caused her credit card to be hacked. She’s on a mission to warn others.
Ring doorbell camera. CREDIT: WINK News There are best practices and technological help available for families to keep track of family members suffering from Alzheimer’s. Margaret Gallaway’s story has sparked worry among people who have loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s. The 80-year-old is now back in the loving arms of her family after walking away and going missing for nearly a week. She is non-verbal, suffers from Alzheimer’s and was found inside of a garage in her Crown Pointe community, a neighborhood in East Naples. One example of a helpful tool is a scent kit. Scent kits allow caregivers to keep an isolated scent of a loved one, and if they go missing, bloodhounds will have a single smell to track. This makes it much easier to find people who wander away. However, Gallaway is the exception because she wandered away and wasn’t found for six days. Tuesday, she’s in the hospital but reunited with her family. But for many others with any form of dementia, wandering away can be deadly. Margaret Gallaway runited with family member. CREDIT: WINK News WINK News spoke to Tara Jean-Baptiste, an Alzheimer’s and Dementia Community Teachings national trainer for Heart Body and Mind RN. “You can walk into the kitchen to grab something you know to drink, be in there maybe 5, 10 minutes, you lose track of time, and then they’re gone,” said Jean-Baptiste. For families with loved ones with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, they must keep a close eye on them. “And when someone does wander, the scary part is, is it’s less than 30% of a chance of them coming back home safe and well,” said Jean Baptiste. A Ring Doorbell saved Gallaway’s life when a Collier County deputy realized a flash of white was Gallaway before finding her in the garage, but Jean-Baptiste urges people towards GPS instead. “They can come in a sleek little brace that looks similar to my watch, it can be a necklace, and that’s going to give you accurate points of where they are at all times,” said Jean-Baptiste. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has a GPS system through Project Lifesaver. Angela Larson told WINK News about the staggering search time results. “Without the bracelet, it is eight hours; the average search time with the bracelet is about 30 minutes,” said Larson. Another tip from Jean-Baptiste is to make sure your neighbors are aware of your loved one’s condition, having sensors or alarms on the door and limiting that individual’s wardrobe. “So you want to have like three pairs of pants or three shirts and a bright pair of shoes that you rotate with,” said Jean-Baptiste, “so that if they do get outside, it’s much easier to remember what were they wearing that morning, you’re not trying to think of their whole closet.” Those best practices help when searching for someone who’s walked away. The United Way Scent Kit is offered to those in Lee, Hendry and Glades County. Charlotte County officials told WINK News they have a similar program. For those in Collier County, the GPS bracelets are an option, as well as the care database– a log of information on your loved one for law enforcement only that can help cut down on search time.