FPL installs underground power lines in Charlotte CountyNaples biochar company to receive county incentives, expand to Immokalee
PORT CHARLOTTE FPL installs underground power lines in Charlotte County Losing power during a storm can be frustrating, and now, the mission to bury power lines to prevent outages is full speed ahead.
Naples biochar company to receive county incentives, expand to Immokalee A clean technology company that turns clean, green wood debris into an environmentally friendly charcoal product will receive Collier County job incentives to create 14 new jobs once it builds a headquarters in Immokalee.
CAPE CORAL Woman accused of stealing from Cape Coral Target, possessing multiple drugs A woman has been arrested after allegedly committing retail thefts at a Cape Coral Target, then later being found in possession of drugs.
FORT MYERS Gov. DeSantis holds roundtable in Fort Myers Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a roundtable discussion in Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral starting construction on traffic light on Del Prado The City of Cape Coral is starting construction Wednesday on a new traffic signal at Del Prado Boulevard North and Averill Boulevard.
the weather authority Seasonal temperatures for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking a seasonal Wednesday with increased cloud coverage throughout the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
NORTH FORT MYERS Animal cruelty investigation launched after cat shot with BB gun Authorities in Lee County are investigating a case of animal cruelty after a beloved feral cat was found injured by a BB gun pellet.
FORT MYERS Lee County 18-year-old caught on camera during car burglary spree An 18-year-old man is in jail after deputies say he went through a neighborhood breaking into cars and stealing items.
FORT MYERS FGCU men’s basketball team visits pediatric cancer patients The Eagles visited pediatric cancer patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital as part of Coaches vs. Cancer week.
Florida House and Senate approve new immigration bill It took four and a half hours of back-and-forth debates for the Florida Senate to vote and pass the immigration bill.
NORTH FORT MYERS United Way donates bikes to children in need Thanks to the generosity of donors, the United Way School Resource Center was able to distribute 24 bikes and helmets to Lee County School District students.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers girls soccer star’s record breaking season North Fort Myers High School girls soccer forward Hannah Busenbark breaks school’s single-season scoring record.
DORAL Updates on day 2 of Trump Doral retreat Lawmakers at the U.S. House Republican retreat in Doral are preparing to take a break after a day filled with closed-door meetings. Their goal is to devise a plan to advance President Trump’s ambitious agenda on Capitol Hill.
CAPE CORAL New worship center opening to Cape Christian Fellowship Church A new 1,300-seat auditorium-style building will be one of the largest venues for gatherings in Cape Coral.
PORT CHARLOTTE FPL installs underground power lines in Charlotte County Losing power during a storm can be frustrating, and now, the mission to bury power lines to prevent outages is full speed ahead.
Naples biochar company to receive county incentives, expand to Immokalee A clean technology company that turns clean, green wood debris into an environmentally friendly charcoal product will receive Collier County job incentives to create 14 new jobs once it builds a headquarters in Immokalee.
CAPE CORAL Woman accused of stealing from Cape Coral Target, possessing multiple drugs A woman has been arrested after allegedly committing retail thefts at a Cape Coral Target, then later being found in possession of drugs.
FORT MYERS Gov. DeSantis holds roundtable in Fort Myers Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a roundtable discussion in Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral starting construction on traffic light on Del Prado The City of Cape Coral is starting construction Wednesday on a new traffic signal at Del Prado Boulevard North and Averill Boulevard.
the weather authority Seasonal temperatures for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking a seasonal Wednesday with increased cloud coverage throughout the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
NORTH FORT MYERS Animal cruelty investigation launched after cat shot with BB gun Authorities in Lee County are investigating a case of animal cruelty after a beloved feral cat was found injured by a BB gun pellet.
FORT MYERS Lee County 18-year-old caught on camera during car burglary spree An 18-year-old man is in jail after deputies say he went through a neighborhood breaking into cars and stealing items.
FORT MYERS FGCU men’s basketball team visits pediatric cancer patients The Eagles visited pediatric cancer patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital as part of Coaches vs. Cancer week.
Florida House and Senate approve new immigration bill It took four and a half hours of back-and-forth debates for the Florida Senate to vote and pass the immigration bill.
NORTH FORT MYERS United Way donates bikes to children in need Thanks to the generosity of donors, the United Way School Resource Center was able to distribute 24 bikes and helmets to Lee County School District students.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers girls soccer star’s record breaking season North Fort Myers High School girls soccer forward Hannah Busenbark breaks school’s single-season scoring record.
DORAL Updates on day 2 of Trump Doral retreat Lawmakers at the U.S. House Republican retreat in Doral are preparing to take a break after a day filled with closed-door meetings. Their goal is to devise a plan to advance President Trump’s ambitious agenda on Capitol Hill.
CAPE CORAL New worship center opening to Cape Christian Fellowship Church A new 1,300-seat auditorium-style building will be one of the largest venues for gatherings in Cape Coral.
Robot-assisted surgeries are transforming the operating room by turning major operations into smaller, less invasive procedures. Physicians Regional Healthcare System recently acquired a new robot designed for brain and spine surgeries, marking a significant advancement in medical technology in Collier County. David Smith, a spine surgery patient, experienced the benefits of this technology firsthand. Smith had been suffering from severe back problems that affected his quality of life. “I had to buy a cane. I could no longer put pressure on this leg, on my left leg, and it was excruciating,” he said. Faced with the prospect of a major operation, Smith opted for a robotic procedure using the first neuro-spine robot in the county. Dr. Amanda Sacino, a neurosurgeon at Physicians Regional Healthcare System, explained how the robot works. “There’s the actual robot, which is this right here. Then there’s part of the navigation system here. We call it the eyes,” she said. The Excelsius robot is unique, as it is used for both spine and brain surgeries. It features a single arm through which tools are inserted into the body, paired with a high-power vision system that allows doctors to operate in small spaces. “It helps us to be more accurate if we have to place hardware into the body,” Dr. Sacino said. “It also helps us to be more accurate through the use of navigation if we have to make different cuts in the bone, to say, take out arthritic tissue or to remove a tumor or to help with a fracture in the spine.” Smith’s condition involved a crooked spine and arthritis pressing on his nerves, requiring cutting and bracing. The robotic procedure offered a less traumatic option, particularly beneficial for older patients. “Because it’s a smaller surgery that we’re doing for them, so it’s less taxing on the body, and, also, it’s less pain-causing, and it also helps them to recover quickly after surgery,” Dr. Sacino added. Smith went home the morning after his surgery. “Had no pain from the time I woke up after surgery to this day. I have no pain, and I’m up to walking a mile and a half a day now,” Smith said. The same robot is also used in brain surgeries, and it is capable of performing biopsies, deep brain stimulation and shunt procedures. This advancement in robotic technology continues to enhance patient outcomes and recovery times.