ESTERO Families battling cancer get much-needed break Ten local families battling cancer are getting a much-needed break this weekend.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Permanent memorial honors 12-year-old crash victim The death of a 12-year-old boy is bringing the community together, and his father could not be more thankful.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA trailers on airport property called “junk” by Charlotte County code officers “I certainly would not want to enter into a storm with those (trailers) potentially being debris,” said Patrick Fuller, Charlotte County Emergency Management Director, during a May 28 board meeting.
PORT CHARLOTTE Front wall of Promenades in Port Charlotte demolished by wrecking ball Destruction is usually a bad thing, but for Port Charlotte, it’s a new future as the front wall of the Promenades was demolished.
The pros and cons of using AI to predict weather The conversation around Artificial Intelligence has increased over the last few years, and for good reason; when it comes to weather, AI shows a lot of promise.
LABELLE Experts weigh in on Hendry hazmat hazard The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said the problem area where the mysterious substance scene is all clear. WINK News spoke with experts.
CLEWISTON Airglades Airport expansion aiming to spark economy The Airglades Airport in Hendry County is getting a $300-million renovation.
HENDRY COUNTY All-clear for hazmat situation in Hendry County; still no answers Some are feeling anxious in a small Hendry County community after several people, including first responders, got sick.
FORT MYERS Expect roadblocks for Music Walk in downtown Fort Myers tonight Music Walk will be going on for several hours, so expect some roadblocks if you’re coming downtown.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Bridge to close for annual Red, White & Boom Fourth of July celebration Believe it or not, the Fourth of July is approaching, which means another bridge closure in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Blue-green algal blooms spotted on Alicante Canal Summer is here, and that means many of us love to head out on the water, but things aren’t looking the prettiest.
Research before buying concert tickets during tax-free holiday this July Do some research before you buy any concert tickets this summer, and in about a week, you’ll be able to save on all summer essentials.
FORT MYERS Riverdale alum Cole Schneider wins UFL Championship Former Riverdale lineman and current Birmingham Stallions center Cole Schneider wins UFL Championship in league’s first year.
NAPLES Dredging project underway at Clam Pass beach park Crews at Clam Pass Beach are moving hundreds of pounds of sand as part of a dredging project aimed at keeping the inlet open.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on video: Lehigh Acres man confronts car thief in his driveway A Lehigh Acres father confronted and stopped a person breaking into his son’s car.
ESTERO Families battling cancer get much-needed break Ten local families battling cancer are getting a much-needed break this weekend.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Permanent memorial honors 12-year-old crash victim The death of a 12-year-old boy is bringing the community together, and his father could not be more thankful.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA trailers on airport property called “junk” by Charlotte County code officers “I certainly would not want to enter into a storm with those (trailers) potentially being debris,” said Patrick Fuller, Charlotte County Emergency Management Director, during a May 28 board meeting.
PORT CHARLOTTE Front wall of Promenades in Port Charlotte demolished by wrecking ball Destruction is usually a bad thing, but for Port Charlotte, it’s a new future as the front wall of the Promenades was demolished.
The pros and cons of using AI to predict weather The conversation around Artificial Intelligence has increased over the last few years, and for good reason; when it comes to weather, AI shows a lot of promise.
LABELLE Experts weigh in on Hendry hazmat hazard The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said the problem area where the mysterious substance scene is all clear. WINK News spoke with experts.
CLEWISTON Airglades Airport expansion aiming to spark economy The Airglades Airport in Hendry County is getting a $300-million renovation.
HENDRY COUNTY All-clear for hazmat situation in Hendry County; still no answers Some are feeling anxious in a small Hendry County community after several people, including first responders, got sick.
FORT MYERS Expect roadblocks for Music Walk in downtown Fort Myers tonight Music Walk will be going on for several hours, so expect some roadblocks if you’re coming downtown.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Bridge to close for annual Red, White & Boom Fourth of July celebration Believe it or not, the Fourth of July is approaching, which means another bridge closure in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Blue-green algal blooms spotted on Alicante Canal Summer is here, and that means many of us love to head out on the water, but things aren’t looking the prettiest.
Research before buying concert tickets during tax-free holiday this July Do some research before you buy any concert tickets this summer, and in about a week, you’ll be able to save on all summer essentials.
FORT MYERS Riverdale alum Cole Schneider wins UFL Championship Former Riverdale lineman and current Birmingham Stallions center Cole Schneider wins UFL Championship in league’s first year.
NAPLES Dredging project underway at Clam Pass beach park Crews at Clam Pass Beach are moving hundreds of pounds of sand as part of a dredging project aimed at keeping the inlet open.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on video: Lehigh Acres man confronts car thief in his driveway A Lehigh Acres father confronted and stopped a person breaking into his son’s car.
The landscape of orthopedic care in SW Florida is about to change. Construction of the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is moving closer to reality in their collaboration with NCH. Already, high-tech equipment and specialty doctors are arriving to begin work. This week, a cutting-edge surgical robot was delivered. The Globus Xcelsius system helps surgeons see the spine in a whole new way. “This robot utilizes both preoperative and intraoperative images and combines those and an enhanced navigation pathway,” explained Dr. Nicholas Clark, an orthopedic spine surgeon. Clark demonstrated how the new robot will aid in back surgeries. “This will be very near the patient’s skin,” said Clark. “And what happens is my instruments go through this, including the screw. So we can have very, very small incisions and take on really complex conditions through a less invasive approach.” Dr. Clark is a new arrival as well. He came here as part of the expansion. “I had formally trained at HSS, and had been out practicing for a number of years, and was asked to help come and begin this spine program here at HSS at NCH.” said Clark, “There’s a lot of patients who, in my opinion, require our help here, and we’re excited to help them.” The construction site, which sits on property adjacent to the NCH North Naples hospital, will converge uniquely trained specialists with the newest technology, into a joint facility owned and operated by HSS and NCH. “The Hospital for Special Surgery is the number one orthopedics in the world. That is done by hyperfocus specialized care,” said HSS at NCH Vice President Justin Blohm. “So the knee surgeon is only doing knees, the foot and ankle is only doing foot and Ankle spine only spine. Our surgeons are focused on their area of expertise. So that just brings a little bit elevated patient experience and quality.” Blohm said the construction on the building is in high gear. “It’s getting framed out, drywalled. And we are less than a year from accepting our first patients.” In the coming months, more people and more equipment will onboard, serving as a backbone for orthopedic care.