Lehigh Acres man accused of reckless driving, fleeing on foot18yo Cape Coral woman arrested for driving over 100 mph, drug possession
COLLIER COUNTY Lehigh Acres man accused of reckless driving, fleeing on foot A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after allegedly driving recklessly and then fleeing on foot in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL 18yo Cape Coral woman arrested for driving over 100 mph, drug possession The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a woman who stands accused of reckless driving, drug possession and running from law enforcement.
CAPE CORAL Duo arrested for Cape Coral armed robbery, fleeing from officers Two people have been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Cape Coral arcade armed with guns earlier this week.
FORT MYERS Massive police presence reported at Schandler Hall Park Several Lee County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were seen responding to Schandler Hall Park in Fort Myers.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County increasing school police presence over social media threats As parents send their kids to school Thursday, they’ll see extra police and deputy presence on campuses due to threats posted on social media.
The Weather Authority More rain and storms for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased chance of rain and storms throughout this Thursday afternoon.
Pet cat recovering after being shot in Port Charlotte A pet cat that had been missing for several days turned up at his Port Charlotte home in rough shape.
NAPLES Man accused of exposing himself at Naples Pier The Naples Police Department arrested a man who stands accused of exposing himself publicly at the Naples Pier.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral focusing on evacuation routes for hurricanes The city of Cape Coral is focusing on evacuation routes to make things smooth and safe for residents leaving during severe weather events.
Fort Myers talks about proposed parking lot in Dean Park Residents are trying to stop the warehouse in the Dean Park Historic District from becoming a parking lot for the city’s truck fleet.
Former New York officer speaks to students on 9/11 Master officer for Naples police department Sean Phillips, who at the time was a New York police officer, shared what that day was like for him with students at the community school of Naples.
FORT MYERS President Biden writes letter to Lee County student Every day a student in Lee County carries a very special letter around with him. He likes to show it to anyone he can.
CAPE CORAL Company helping Cape Coral neighbors but not all properties in city For over a month now we’ve told you about the plans by the city of Cape Coral to acquire 19 acres east of Bimini Basin that’s forcing some neighbors to vacate the properties they’re currently renting and living in. Now, we’re hearing from a company offering help for these families to help them relocate.
NAPLES Child still in coma week after car crash It has been a week since a horrific car crash in Naples killed a mother and injured two children.
WINK NEWS Every SWFL football team shares one common enemy this season High temperatures and lightning have defined the Gulf Coast’s high school football season so far this year.
COLLIER COUNTY Lehigh Acres man accused of reckless driving, fleeing on foot A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after allegedly driving recklessly and then fleeing on foot in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL 18yo Cape Coral woman arrested for driving over 100 mph, drug possession The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a woman who stands accused of reckless driving, drug possession and running from law enforcement.
CAPE CORAL Duo arrested for Cape Coral armed robbery, fleeing from officers Two people have been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Cape Coral arcade armed with guns earlier this week.
FORT MYERS Massive police presence reported at Schandler Hall Park Several Lee County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were seen responding to Schandler Hall Park in Fort Myers.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County increasing school police presence over social media threats As parents send their kids to school Thursday, they’ll see extra police and deputy presence on campuses due to threats posted on social media.
The Weather Authority More rain and storms for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased chance of rain and storms throughout this Thursday afternoon.
Pet cat recovering after being shot in Port Charlotte A pet cat that had been missing for several days turned up at his Port Charlotte home in rough shape.
NAPLES Man accused of exposing himself at Naples Pier The Naples Police Department arrested a man who stands accused of exposing himself publicly at the Naples Pier.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral focusing on evacuation routes for hurricanes The city of Cape Coral is focusing on evacuation routes to make things smooth and safe for residents leaving during severe weather events.
Fort Myers talks about proposed parking lot in Dean Park Residents are trying to stop the warehouse in the Dean Park Historic District from becoming a parking lot for the city’s truck fleet.
Former New York officer speaks to students on 9/11 Master officer for Naples police department Sean Phillips, who at the time was a New York police officer, shared what that day was like for him with students at the community school of Naples.
FORT MYERS President Biden writes letter to Lee County student Every day a student in Lee County carries a very special letter around with him. He likes to show it to anyone he can.
CAPE CORAL Company helping Cape Coral neighbors but not all properties in city For over a month now we’ve told you about the plans by the city of Cape Coral to acquire 19 acres east of Bimini Basin that’s forcing some neighbors to vacate the properties they’re currently renting and living in. Now, we’re hearing from a company offering help for these families to help them relocate.
NAPLES Child still in coma week after car crash It has been a week since a horrific car crash in Naples killed a mother and injured two children.
WINK NEWS Every SWFL football team shares one common enemy this season High temperatures and lightning have defined the Gulf Coast’s high school football season so far this year.
Ever heard of lectin? It is a compound found in plants and it’s cooking up a lot of controversy. So much in fact that a growing number of people are embracing lectin-free eating. That means eliminating many fruits, vegetables and grains. The food pyramid, I can tell you, is not healthy for the for the average American Dr. Adam Riker, surgical oncologist Living a lectin free lifestyle means throwing out just about everything your parents told you about healthy eating. “The food pyramid, I can tell you, is not healthy for the for the average American,” said Dr. Adam Riker. A Naples surgical oncologist, he spent decades researching the root causes of illness. Even writing a book on health practices. His book, The Riker Regimen includes information on lectin. He explained to WINK News health and medical reporter Amy Oshier that lectin is produced by plants as a form of protection. “They don’t want to get eaten by other things, so they produce these chemicals.” The thought process is, that they pass on detrimental impacts to us- or animals that may eat them. At the heart of the matter, is the gut, Dr, Riker said, “So we eat a lot of fruits or, a lot of vegetables, it causes inflammation in our bodies, mainly inflammation in our gut. You get what’s called a leaky gut. where a lot of the stuff that we’re eating gets taken up by the body, and we get an immune reaction.” Dr. Riker believes this leads to whole body inflammation, which leads to disease. “We know that cancer incidence is increasing, and I can almost guarantee you it’s a result of what we’re eating.” Riker said. “So part of that is, if we’re eating lectins causing gut inflammation.” High on the lectin list are beans. Including the humble, lovable peanut- which is actually a legume not a nut. As this dietary trend grows, it’s putting some people in a pickle. A lot of lectin-laden items are staples at Sylvie Szabo’s organic cafe. “We do a lot of plant-based options in our wraps, salads….” At the Living Vine Organic Cafe, they bank on veggies, beans and chickpeas, to help vegetarians flesh out their diet. “It’s the best source of protein, if you remove meats you have to compensate with some type of protein and beans are great options for that,” Szabo said. The substitute, Riker says, is animal protein. “Don’t kill the messenger, there’s a lot of data on this now, of a carnivore type lifestyle, which is all red meat, fish, eggs, bacon, and that actually has been shown very recently, over the last five to 10 years, of probably being a much healthier lifestyle than a plant based diet.” Controversial, yes. The idea of flipping the food plate certainly creates food for thought. Dr. Riker is updating his book to include more research on the value of meat in the diet. You can take a look at his book The Riker Regimen, by clicking here. Here’s a sample of some fruits and vegetables that are considered “high” in lectin: Beans Peas Soy Tomatoes Peppers Eggplant