Paul Fleming expanding Lake Park Diner, PJK restaurant conceptsNew construction, business growth continues near Punta Gorda Airport
Paul Fleming expanding Lake Park Diner, PJK restaurant concepts Lake Park Diner co-owners Smith Organics and Paul Fleming Restaurant Group anticipate 50 locations of what will be a Naples-based chain.
New construction, business growth continues near Punta Gorda Airport Development surrounding the Punta Gorda Airport continues to grow with 2.5 million square feet already developed and 1.5 million square feet planned, according to Charlotte County Economic Development Director Dave Gammon.
AREA SHELTERS AND REFUGES OF LAST RESORT CHARLOTTE COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (941) 833-4000 charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/ PLEASE NOTE: Do not depend on a particular shelter or refuge. Sites may, or may not, be opened depending on the size of the storm and the predicted landfall area. *All Charlotte County shelters are pet-friendly. PORT CHARLOTTE Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave. […]
After the Storm Though the storm may have passed, many dangers can remain in its wake. During this clean-up and repair period, your primary focus should be on keeping yourself safe, as well as ensuring that your family, friends, neighbors and emergency workers also remain safe.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Precautionary boil water notice lifted in South Fort Myers A three-day-long precautionary boil water notice impacting hundreds of people in South Fort Myers has been lifted.
FLORIDA Study lists Florida as deadliest state for cyclists Cyclists in Florida are in more danger than in any other state, amassing nearly 50 more deadly crashes involving a cyclist than the second-highest rated state of California, a new study revealed.
FORT MYERS Challenger Boulevard closures for roundabout construction work in Fort Myers Beginning Monday, City of Fort Myers contractors will close Challenger Boulevard west of Winkler Avenue to construct a roundabout.
Collier County seeks workforce housing proposals Collier County is seeking developers’ proposals for multifamily developments with affordable and workforce housing that can be considered for local and state funding.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Charlie, Taz Man For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
ALVA Blue-green algae health alert lifted at Alva Boat Ramp Authorities are lifting the health alert for blue-green algae in the Caloosahatchee River near the Avla Boat Ramp.
PORT CHARLOTTE Man tased at Charlotte High graduation after causing disturbance A man was stunned with a Taser and arrested after allegedly disrupting a graduation for Charlotte High School.
Lehigh Acres gunman who tried to break into home still on the run An unidentified gunman remains on the run following a shooting Wednesday at the Jim Fleming Ecological Park in Lehigh Acres.
the weather authority Feeling hotter for your Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Friday, with “feels like” temperatures ranging from 100° to 105° for most of Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS Multiple crews combat commercial building fire in Collier County Multiple fire crews are responding to a single-story structure fire in Naples.
Paul Fleming expanding Lake Park Diner, PJK restaurant concepts Lake Park Diner co-owners Smith Organics and Paul Fleming Restaurant Group anticipate 50 locations of what will be a Naples-based chain.
New construction, business growth continues near Punta Gorda Airport Development surrounding the Punta Gorda Airport continues to grow with 2.5 million square feet already developed and 1.5 million square feet planned, according to Charlotte County Economic Development Director Dave Gammon.
AREA SHELTERS AND REFUGES OF LAST RESORT CHARLOTTE COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (941) 833-4000 charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/ PLEASE NOTE: Do not depend on a particular shelter or refuge. Sites may, or may not, be opened depending on the size of the storm and the predicted landfall area. *All Charlotte County shelters are pet-friendly. PORT CHARLOTTE Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave. […]
After the Storm Though the storm may have passed, many dangers can remain in its wake. During this clean-up and repair period, your primary focus should be on keeping yourself safe, as well as ensuring that your family, friends, neighbors and emergency workers also remain safe.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Precautionary boil water notice lifted in South Fort Myers A three-day-long precautionary boil water notice impacting hundreds of people in South Fort Myers has been lifted.
FLORIDA Study lists Florida as deadliest state for cyclists Cyclists in Florida are in more danger than in any other state, amassing nearly 50 more deadly crashes involving a cyclist than the second-highest rated state of California, a new study revealed.
FORT MYERS Challenger Boulevard closures for roundabout construction work in Fort Myers Beginning Monday, City of Fort Myers contractors will close Challenger Boulevard west of Winkler Avenue to construct a roundabout.
Collier County seeks workforce housing proposals Collier County is seeking developers’ proposals for multifamily developments with affordable and workforce housing that can be considered for local and state funding.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Charlie, Taz Man For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
ALVA Blue-green algae health alert lifted at Alva Boat Ramp Authorities are lifting the health alert for blue-green algae in the Caloosahatchee River near the Avla Boat Ramp.
PORT CHARLOTTE Man tased at Charlotte High graduation after causing disturbance A man was stunned with a Taser and arrested after allegedly disrupting a graduation for Charlotte High School.
Lehigh Acres gunman who tried to break into home still on the run An unidentified gunman remains on the run following a shooting Wednesday at the Jim Fleming Ecological Park in Lehigh Acres.
the weather authority Feeling hotter for your Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Friday, with “feels like” temperatures ranging from 100° to 105° for most of Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS Multiple crews combat commercial building fire in Collier County Multiple fire crews are responding to a single-story structure fire in Naples.
WINK NEWS Mental health professionals want an increase in funding for children’s services Children are grasping to understand the new normal brought on by the pandemic. Golisano Children’s Hospital and providers across the region are reporting high increases in visits to their behavioral health facilities by youth. At the same time, the area is grappling with a shortage of mental health professionals to help kids in crisis. They […]
WINK NEWS Immunity could last at least 1 year after second COVID-19 vaccine dose, researchers say Researchers are trying to pin down how long the coronavirus vaccine will protect people. We looked at the research for the Moderna vaccine and what it means for getting people’s lives back to normal. Researchers say, even after the second dose, there’s no data that proves immunity will last into 2022. “From what we’ve seen […]
WINK NEWS Operation Warp Speed leaders work to get more vaccines to states Changes are coming to how Florida and the rest of the 50 states get the coronavirus vaccine. We looked into how this will affect everyone. Operation Warp Speed leaders want to send more vaccines to states that have larger populations of those who are 65 and older. Florida falls into that category. But the State […]
WINK NEWS NCH working on plan to vaccinate the vulnerable Nearly 30,000 people in the U.S. died from COVID-19 in the first 10 days of 2021. With the surge in cases, the focus now is on how to get people vaccinated, and one Southwest Florida health care system is working on a plan. “The COVID-19 positivity rate for the past seven days at NCH stands […]
WINK NEWS US surgeon general answers public’s questions about COVID-19 vaccines As more people get the COVID-19 vaccine, there are a number of questions being asked, like how can they sure they’re really safe, considering how quickly they were made? That’s just one of the many questions U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams answered Monday during an online session. Experts say we need around 80% to 90% […]
WINK NEWS Model shows Florida will hit daily COVID-19 death record; safety measures can curb outlook Since the start of the pandemic, more than 22,000 people have died of COVID-19 in Florida. According to one model, the state has not hit its peak yet, and we are looking at nearly 200 Floridians dying a day due to COVID-19. The University of Washington’s latest model shows, if our precautions, preventive measures and […]
WINK NEWS Doctors know more about COVID-19 treatment, but Florida recording highest case numbers When doctors first began to respond to the coronavirus, they had a hard time identifying it, let alone treating people who had contracted COVID-19. “We saw so many hospitals that were absolutely packed and couldn’t even keep up with the number of COVID patients that were coming in,” said Liz Chandler, the pharmacy and clinical […]
WINK NEWS Research suggests COVID-19 immunity could last for months or longer If someone has tested positive for COVID-19, how long can immunity last? Researchers say they now have the answers thanks to blood tests. The findings, based on analyses of blood samples from 188 COVID-19 patients, suggests immunity can last for at least eight months after the onset of symptoms from the initial infection, according to […]
FORT MYERS Answering your questions about securing your second COVID-19 vaccine dose Many of you are concerned about delays in vaccine production or scheduling problems affecting your ability to get your second COVID-19 vaccine dose. But, one doctor is saying that if that happens, you shouldn’t worry. That expert told WINK News that adding a little extra time between your doses could be a good thing. Wayne […]
WINK NEWS You don’t pay, but there may still be a bill to settle for COVID-19 vaccine Since testing and now vaccines began for the coronavirus, many people might have wondered why insurance information is wanted for both when they’re supposed to be funded. The short answer is there is still a bill to settle even if you don’t have to pay. When it comes to getting tested for COVID-19, Carmen Jankowski […]