Collier County woman arrested for shooting another woman in the faceFGCU athletic director speaks exclusively on House v. NCAA settlement
IMMOKALEE Collier County woman arrested for shooting another woman in the face A woman has been arrested in Collier County after shooting another woman in the face, killing her.
FGCU FGCU athletic director speaks exclusively on House v. NCAA settlement FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis spoke exclusively with WINK News about how the House v. NCAA settlement impacts the athletic department.
MANASOTA KEY Residents let back onto south side of Manasota Key WINK News is getting a look at the south side of Manasota Key for the first time since Hurricane Milton.
BOCA GRANDE LCSO tours damage on Boca Grande after Milton An island community was almost completely underwater after Hurricane Milton.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda reels from destruction, clings to hope The community of Riverside Drive in Punta Gorda was hit hard and mangled by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
CAPE CORAL Police searching for pair suspected of gift card fraud in Cape Coral and Fort Myers The Cape Coral and Fort Myers police departments are asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals suspected of conducting fraudulent transactions.
Key permitting information by county for hurricane recovery If you’re recovering from Hurricane Milton, you need to pay attention to some critical permitting information in our area.
CLEWISTON New tips received in Clewiston teen’s murder; Two people arrested People are providing tips on the murder of a Glades County teenager.
Advanced breast cancer screening at NCH Breast Cancer Awareness Month was launched in 1985. The American Cancer Society designated October as a month to highlight screening with the hope of finding the disease at the earliest stage possible.
Charlotte County tourism expected to take hit from Helene, Milton Charlotte County is expected to miss out on more than $10 million in tourism dollars following the cancellation of two popular events due to hurricanes Helene and Milton. Meanwhile, another major attraction in Punta Gorda is closed to the public.
FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof active for Charlotte and DeSoto counties If you suffered roof damage to your home from Hurricane Milton, you can now get help for free if you live in Charlotte or DeSoto counties.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Burglars break into Fort Myers arcade through roof The Lee County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find a pair of burglars who took a page out of the “Mission Impossible” playbook.
Zephyrhills Gov. DeSantis provides update regarding Hurricane Milton recovery Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an update regarding Hurricane Milton recovery efforts while in Zephyrhills.
WINK NEWS Halloween spooky events and attractions across SWFL In Southwest Florida, Halloween transforms neighborhoods with pumpkin displays and haunted houses that draw in crowds of eager participants.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee Commissioners approve transportation projects for Lehigh Acres The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved several projects on Tuesday to improve transportation infrastructure.
IMMOKALEE Collier County woman arrested for shooting another woman in the face A woman has been arrested in Collier County after shooting another woman in the face, killing her.
FGCU FGCU athletic director speaks exclusively on House v. NCAA settlement FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis spoke exclusively with WINK News about how the House v. NCAA settlement impacts the athletic department.
MANASOTA KEY Residents let back onto south side of Manasota Key WINK News is getting a look at the south side of Manasota Key for the first time since Hurricane Milton.
BOCA GRANDE LCSO tours damage on Boca Grande after Milton An island community was almost completely underwater after Hurricane Milton.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda reels from destruction, clings to hope The community of Riverside Drive in Punta Gorda was hit hard and mangled by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
CAPE CORAL Police searching for pair suspected of gift card fraud in Cape Coral and Fort Myers The Cape Coral and Fort Myers police departments are asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals suspected of conducting fraudulent transactions.
Key permitting information by county for hurricane recovery If you’re recovering from Hurricane Milton, you need to pay attention to some critical permitting information in our area.
CLEWISTON New tips received in Clewiston teen’s murder; Two people arrested People are providing tips on the murder of a Glades County teenager.
Advanced breast cancer screening at NCH Breast Cancer Awareness Month was launched in 1985. The American Cancer Society designated October as a month to highlight screening with the hope of finding the disease at the earliest stage possible.
Charlotte County tourism expected to take hit from Helene, Milton Charlotte County is expected to miss out on more than $10 million in tourism dollars following the cancellation of two popular events due to hurricanes Helene and Milton. Meanwhile, another major attraction in Punta Gorda is closed to the public.
FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof active for Charlotte and DeSoto counties If you suffered roof damage to your home from Hurricane Milton, you can now get help for free if you live in Charlotte or DeSoto counties.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Burglars break into Fort Myers arcade through roof The Lee County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find a pair of burglars who took a page out of the “Mission Impossible” playbook.
Zephyrhills Gov. DeSantis provides update regarding Hurricane Milton recovery Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an update regarding Hurricane Milton recovery efforts while in Zephyrhills.
WINK NEWS Halloween spooky events and attractions across SWFL In Southwest Florida, Halloween transforms neighborhoods with pumpkin displays and haunted houses that draw in crowds of eager participants.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee Commissioners approve transportation projects for Lehigh Acres The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved several projects on Tuesday to improve transportation infrastructure.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, more than 350,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed. Early detection increases survival rates by up to 98%. If the cancer enters a late stage, the survival rate drops to just 22%. That’s why it’s vital for women 40 and older to have their annual mammogram screening. Now, there may be an even easier way to screen at home. The devastating diagnosis of late-stage breast cancer struck Fatma when she was just 49 years old. Watching her aunt’s struggle inspired Canan Dagdeviren to save others. “I spent her last few days with her, and just to comfort her, I was just sketching an electronic bra on a piece of paper,” Dagdeviren said. Over the next seven years, Dagdeviren and her team at MIT worked on a patch that can be used by women at home to detect changes in their breast health over time. Made by a 3D printer, the plastic patch sits over a bra. Ultrasound images are captured by a tiny tracker that moves around the patch, rotating 360 degrees, providing real-time images at multiple angles. It works on all types of breasts, including dense breasts. “You can just wear it for a few minutes, and then you can take it off and just wear your normal bra and do your daily activities,” Dagdeviren said. She believes the ultrasound patch could save millions of lives around the world every year. “Back then, it was just a dream on a piece of paper. Now, it’s real, and we touch many people’s lives and bodies,” Dagdeviren said. Half of women who are high risk develop breast cancer between their yearly mammograms. The ultrasound patch could not only help save their lives but also provide women in lower-income countries access to screening. Currently, the ultrasound patch is in a larger-scale clinical trial and hopes to be FDA-approved in the next five years.