New study uses cell phones to measure cognitive decline in seniors

Recent research suggests that stress, lack of sleep, or chronic pain may increase our risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease as we age. Now a new study is tapping the growing popularity of cellphones among seniors to measure cognitive decline and help them take steps to prevent it. Inez Vanable makes it a point to […]

Florida man arrested, charged after weeklong mail bomb scare

Federal authorities took a Florida man into custody Friday in connection with the mail-bomb scare that earlier widened to 12 suspicious packages sent to prominent Democrats from coast to coast. President Donald Trump promised the man would be prosecuted to the “fullest extent of the law.” The man was identified by law enforcement officials as […]

President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally at Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall, Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

US economy grew at strong 3.5 percent rate in Q3

The U.S. economy grew at a robust annual rate of 3.5 percent in the July-September quarter as the strongest burst of consumer spending in nearly four years helped offset a sharp drag from trade. The Commerce Department says the third quarter’s gross domestic product, the country’s total output of goods and services, followed an even […]

Coast Guard, Navy look for plane missing from South Carolina

The Coast Guard and the Navy are searching for a twin-engine plane missing on a flight from South Carolina to the Bahamas. The Coast Guard said in a news release that the Piper PA 31 was reported missing around 11:30 a.m. Thursday. The Jacksonville, Florida, Air Traffic Control Center had received a report of an […]

Investigators search for person who sent mail bombs, motive

Investigators have been searching coast-to-coast for the culprit and motives behind the bizarre mail-bomb plot aimed at critics of the president, analyzing the innards of the crude devices to reveal whether they were intended to detonate or simply sow fear two weeks before Election Day. Three more devices were linked to the plot Thursday – […]

Serious traffic crash leaves three injured and one dead

A traffic accident leaves one dead and three other injured in Cape Coral, according to Cape Coral Police. CCPD says, a Toyota Tacoma truck carrying 3 people was traveling west on Diplomat Pkwy W, approaching the intersection with Nelson Rd N, in the outside lane and at a high speed. A Toyota Corolla was traveling […]

First responder mental health. Photo via WINK News.

Non-profit organization helps first responders cope with PTSD

Aaron Arts-Kottke did not always want to be a firefighter. “I actually went to college for six years and got a masters degree,” Arts-Kottke said. “College taught me what I don’t want to do.” Not knowing what he wanted to do, Arts-Kottke signed up for fire school and something clicked. “I was like I need to […]

Fort Myers Beach water training. Photo via WINK News.

Water safety symposium seeks to prevent drownings

Trina Sutor was enjoying the family pool on a beautiful day. She stepped away to put on a movie inside while Blake, her son, was with her splashing around, having a good time. In the next minute, her son was struggling in the water, on the verge of drowning. The experience taught her it only […]

Trump ‘MAGA’ rally could impact trick-or-treating & traffic in SWFL

For those celebrating Halloween in Southwest Florida, festivities will have to come a day early thanks to a high profile visitor. MORE: Trump brings MAGA rally to Hertz Arena in Fort Myers President Trump is hosting a ‘Make America Great Again’ rally at the Hertz Arena, formerly the Germain Arena, October 31 at 7:00 p.m., campaigning […]

Close and reliable care at a new military veterans clinic. Photo via WINK News.

Close and reliable care at a new military veterans clinic

Willard Burton and other veterans said a new clinic on Goodlette Rd. should help service their many medical needs. “We know if something goes wrong, we will always have a place to go that has good doctors and will take care of it,” Burton said, about the new veterans clinic. “I’m expecting to get good care,” James […]