Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Multiple units fighting structure fire in Cape Coral Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
Genesis of Naples breaking ground on new car dealership A genesis—or new beginning—is under way for Genesis of Naples. The local franchise plans to break ground this summer on a new and expanded luxury auto dealership in North Naples.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Multiple units fighting structure fire in Cape Coral Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
Genesis of Naples breaking ground on new car dealership A genesis—or new beginning—is under way for Genesis of Naples. The local franchise plans to break ground this summer on a new and expanded luxury auto dealership in North Naples.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
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.