FORT MYERS The future of the Fort Myers yacht basin The Fort Myers yacht basin is lacking in the “yacht” part right now, or any boat for that matter. It’s been that way since Hurricane Ian hit.
VENICE BEACH Diving duo makes prehistoric discovery Half a mile off Venice Beach, deep below the surface of the water, two divers, Blair Morrow and Alex Lundberg, found a sign of prehistoric times buried in the sand.
Commissioner reacts to state attorney ruling in death of Christopher Jordan On Monday, the detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan in his Fort Myers home went back to work.
PORT CHARLOTTE Is Sunseeker Resort losing money? It’s a place designed to bring in people and a lot of money to Charlotte County. The Sunseeker Resort opened on December 15 and features 785 rooms, 20 different food and beverage places, and 60,000 square feet of convention space.
NORTH PORT North and SB lanes shut down near Mile Marker 195 due to brush fire North Port Fire Rescue said to expect significant delays. They recommended drivers take an alternate route.
FORT MYERS Roundabout incoming for Winkler and Challenger intersection A new roundabout is coming to the City of Fort Myers at the intersection of Challenger Boulevard and Winkler Avenue.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach church selling two acres of land Pastor Sean Critser’s congregation voted unanimously on Sunday to sell the front two acres of the church’s property for $4 million.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Boaters at a loss with boat ramp closed There have been no boats coming out of the Punta Rassa boat ramp since 2022, after Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida.
Realtor stops thief trying to steal and sell land Imagine someone pretends to be you and sells your home or land right from underneath you. Deed or property fraud happens more often than you think.
NORTH FORT MYERS Body cam footage of woman and her dog rescued from Prairie Preserve Pines A woman and her exhausted dog fight to survive while trapped in the elements and oppressive Florida heat.
NAPLES Local surgeon removing cancer through the mouth Surgery to remove cancers in the head and neck can sometimes leave patients with negative impacts long after the cancer is gone. But a new approach is cutting back on damage.
CAPE CORAL Byron Donalds holds town hall in Cape Coral From flood insurance to pythons and rebuilding from Ian nearly two years later, Southwest Florida has a lot on its plate.
Naples Airport move study finds 4 possible sites There’s a study looking at the possibility of moving the Naples Airport.
NAPLES Playing like a girl in Naples flag football league Through having a positive outlet and strong role models commissioner Lorna McLain hopes flag football makes a difference in the community.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close for 10 weeks to speed up bridge project The Florida Department of Transportation announced a busy Fort Myers bridge is closing for more than two months.
FORT MYERS The future of the Fort Myers yacht basin The Fort Myers yacht basin is lacking in the “yacht” part right now, or any boat for that matter. It’s been that way since Hurricane Ian hit.
VENICE BEACH Diving duo makes prehistoric discovery Half a mile off Venice Beach, deep below the surface of the water, two divers, Blair Morrow and Alex Lundberg, found a sign of prehistoric times buried in the sand.
Commissioner reacts to state attorney ruling in death of Christopher Jordan On Monday, the detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan in his Fort Myers home went back to work.
PORT CHARLOTTE Is Sunseeker Resort losing money? It’s a place designed to bring in people and a lot of money to Charlotte County. The Sunseeker Resort opened on December 15 and features 785 rooms, 20 different food and beverage places, and 60,000 square feet of convention space.
NORTH PORT North and SB lanes shut down near Mile Marker 195 due to brush fire North Port Fire Rescue said to expect significant delays. They recommended drivers take an alternate route.
FORT MYERS Roundabout incoming for Winkler and Challenger intersection A new roundabout is coming to the City of Fort Myers at the intersection of Challenger Boulevard and Winkler Avenue.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach church selling two acres of land Pastor Sean Critser’s congregation voted unanimously on Sunday to sell the front two acres of the church’s property for $4 million.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Boaters at a loss with boat ramp closed There have been no boats coming out of the Punta Rassa boat ramp since 2022, after Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida.
Realtor stops thief trying to steal and sell land Imagine someone pretends to be you and sells your home or land right from underneath you. Deed or property fraud happens more often than you think.
NORTH FORT MYERS Body cam footage of woman and her dog rescued from Prairie Preserve Pines A woman and her exhausted dog fight to survive while trapped in the elements and oppressive Florida heat.
NAPLES Local surgeon removing cancer through the mouth Surgery to remove cancers in the head and neck can sometimes leave patients with negative impacts long after the cancer is gone. But a new approach is cutting back on damage.
CAPE CORAL Byron Donalds holds town hall in Cape Coral From flood insurance to pythons and rebuilding from Ian nearly two years later, Southwest Florida has a lot on its plate.
Naples Airport move study finds 4 possible sites There’s a study looking at the possibility of moving the Naples Airport.
NAPLES Playing like a girl in Naples flag football league Through having a positive outlet and strong role models commissioner Lorna McLain hopes flag football makes a difference in the community.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close for 10 weeks to speed up bridge project The Florida Department of Transportation announced a busy Fort Myers bridge is closing for more than two months.
FORT MYERS FDA authorizes first at-home rapid COVID-19 test You’ll be able to avoid waiting in line to get tested for COVID-19 after the Federal Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized the first at-home rapid test. There’s a catch, though: You need a prescription. When it comes to choosing between long lines at testing sites or testing in the comfort of your own home, Daphne […]
WINK NEWS COVID-19 survivor says ‘recovered’ poor word for those with lingering symptoms We’re learning more about the long-term impacts the coronavirus can have on the human body. Dr. Anthony Fauci feels we need to do more research because the studies and survivor stories we have now point to trouble. A COVID-19 survivor told us — five months later — she’s still dealing with the fallout from the […]
FORT MYERS At-home COVID-19 testing could help in fight against pandemic Quicker and more accessible testing is key to controlling the coronavirus until vaccines are ready. At-home tests meant to do that are on the sidelines right now, still awaiting approval. More than 100,000 new cases are being reported across the country every day, and that number is climbing. “Give it another two weeks after that […]
CBS NEWS Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine highly effective in late trial For the second time this month, there’s promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate. Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavirus surges in the U.S. and around the world. Moderna said its vaccine is 94.5% effective, according to preliminary data from the company’s ongoing […]
NAPLES NCH preparing early for vaccine arrival with new deep freezers despite no set timeline NCH hopes to be at the forefront of getting the COVID-19 vaccine out to the community once it’s available. The health care system is taking now to make that happen. It’s promising news about potentially ending the pandemic. Christine Smith is the Chesterfield Site Lead and Vice President of Biotherapeutics Pharmaceutical Sciences for Pfizer. “The […]
(CNN) 1 in 5 COVID-19 patients develop mental illness within 90 days, according to study People who have had COVID-19 may have an increased risk of being diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder such as anxiety or depression, according to a new study. Researchers looked at the medical records of 69 million people in the United States between Jan. 20 and Aug. 1. The data included 62,000 people who contracted COVID-19, […]
FORT MYERS The difficulty in detecting pancreatic cancer Pancreatic Cancer is rarely detected in the early stages. That is what makes it so deadly. Alex Trebek died Sunday, just one year after he announced his diagnosis with stage four pancreatic cancer. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died after her cancer came back. U.S. Representative John Lewis also died from pancreatic cancer last […]
FORT MYERS Researchers believe COVID-19 can affect male fertility Researchers are looking into whether the coronavirus can be transmitted during sex or affect male fertility. A new study found COVID-19 in the testicle tissues of men who had the virus, and some men aren’t taking any chances. “We are getting concerns and questions from men about – ‘Doc, is this going to affect my […]
WINK NEWS US sees milestone trend of 100,000 reported COVID-19 cases daily Over 100,000 coronavirus cases were reported in the United States in a single day Thursday. Of those cases, 6,257 were reported in Florida, the biggest jump since Sept. 1. The country’s numbers are part of a milestone trend of 100,000 new COVID-19 cases reported per day. We spoke to health experts about the chances of […]
NAPLES Program developed in SWFL helps woman get her steps – and her life – back A Southwest Florida woman never thought she’d exercise or walk again, but thanks to a new program, she has gotten her life back. Maureen Grindlay has been living with multiple sclerosis since the early 80s. For her, the simple act of moving was too much. “I was getting very discouraged this time. I really didn’t […]