Punta Gorda residents frustrated by hurricane debris delaysMiracle Moment: A rosy outlook following surprise diagnosis
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents frustrated by hurricane debris delays Many people in parts of southwest Florida feel like they’ve dealt with more than their fair share of storm damage lately.
Miracle Moment: A rosy outlook following surprise diagnosis It’s time for Miracle Moment. Today, we meet a toddler diagnosed with a disease without known prevention or cure.
Poll workers ready for Election Day rush in Collier County Poll workers gear up for a busy Tuesday in Collier County; some have been there for a while, and this year marks their first time working at a polling place for others.
CAPE CORAL Voters decide: Will Cape Coral City Council members stay or go? Stipends, Jaycee Park and new developments have been topics of concern in the City of Cape Coral for months now.
MATLACHA Lee County residents still dealing with damage from hurricanes Hurricane recovery has been an ongoing project here in Southwest Florida since Hurricane Ian.
FGCU Former FGCU golfer Frankie Capan III makes PGA Tour After playing two seasons on the Korn Ferry Tour, former FGCU golfer Frankie Capan III is moving up to the PGA Tour.
Parents cast their votes for Lee County school superintendent With just hours now until the election, WINK News wants to highlight a few local races that haven’t gotten as much attention. One of them is the election of Lee County’s next superintendent of schools.
NORTH FORT MYERS Former Dollar General employee accused of stealing $7,000 in returns A woman has been arrested after defrauding a Dollar General in North Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Tropics and Red Tide; what happens if or when they interact? The Tropics are active despite the fact that there’s less than a month left in hurricane season. But how will a system interact with red tide?
CAPE CORAL Police investigate gunfire at Cape Coral rental home The bullet holes left behind by shots heard in a normally quiet Cape Coral neighborhood scared one woman into buying security cameras for her home.
CAPE CORAL Bimini Basin residents face housing challenges Time is running out for the families who live in one Cape Coral community to find places to call home.
Harris and Trump make a furious final push before Election Day A presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being pushed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts comes down to a final sprint across a handful of states on Election Day eve.
Using AI to detect pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. That’s due in part to the limited testing available for early detection.
the weather authority Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean The Weather Authority meteorologists are monitoring the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael has formed.
CAPE CORAL JROTC cadets prepare for Cape Coral Veterans Day Parade Cape Coral High School JROTC students will march to honor our veterans.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents frustrated by hurricane debris delays Many people in parts of southwest Florida feel like they’ve dealt with more than their fair share of storm damage lately.
Miracle Moment: A rosy outlook following surprise diagnosis It’s time for Miracle Moment. Today, we meet a toddler diagnosed with a disease without known prevention or cure.
Poll workers ready for Election Day rush in Collier County Poll workers gear up for a busy Tuesday in Collier County; some have been there for a while, and this year marks their first time working at a polling place for others.
CAPE CORAL Voters decide: Will Cape Coral City Council members stay or go? Stipends, Jaycee Park and new developments have been topics of concern in the City of Cape Coral for months now.
MATLACHA Lee County residents still dealing with damage from hurricanes Hurricane recovery has been an ongoing project here in Southwest Florida since Hurricane Ian.
FGCU Former FGCU golfer Frankie Capan III makes PGA Tour After playing two seasons on the Korn Ferry Tour, former FGCU golfer Frankie Capan III is moving up to the PGA Tour.
Parents cast their votes for Lee County school superintendent With just hours now until the election, WINK News wants to highlight a few local races that haven’t gotten as much attention. One of them is the election of Lee County’s next superintendent of schools.
NORTH FORT MYERS Former Dollar General employee accused of stealing $7,000 in returns A woman has been arrested after defrauding a Dollar General in North Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Tropics and Red Tide; what happens if or when they interact? The Tropics are active despite the fact that there’s less than a month left in hurricane season. But how will a system interact with red tide?
CAPE CORAL Police investigate gunfire at Cape Coral rental home The bullet holes left behind by shots heard in a normally quiet Cape Coral neighborhood scared one woman into buying security cameras for her home.
CAPE CORAL Bimini Basin residents face housing challenges Time is running out for the families who live in one Cape Coral community to find places to call home.
Harris and Trump make a furious final push before Election Day A presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being pushed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts comes down to a final sprint across a handful of states on Election Day eve.
Using AI to detect pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. That’s due in part to the limited testing available for early detection.
the weather authority Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean The Weather Authority meteorologists are monitoring the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael has formed.
CAPE CORAL JROTC cadets prepare for Cape Coral Veterans Day Parade Cape Coral High School JROTC students will march to honor our veterans.
WINK NEWS Mental health struggles on the rise in kids; resources available in SWFL The number of pediatric mental health visits is rising as more kids experience struggles during this time of social distancing and isolation. Southwest Florida is providing resources for those who need them most. Behavioral and health challenges forced Gabby Beaulieu to spend time away from school and friends in middle school. The isolation came with […]
WINK NEWS Some COVID-19 survivors experiencing unpleasant smells Some COVID-19 survivors can’t seem to get rid of lingering, awful smells that aren’t even there. “Long-haulers” are smelling smoke, rotten vegetables, even feces, and it may be a while before it stops – if it does. Even though everyone in Mary Heid’s family came down with COVID-19, she’s the only one to go through […]
WINK NEWS Researchers say narrowing social-distancing gap in schools is possible A change in pandemic rules is getting our teachers and students one step closer to normal. Researchers say a safe “social distance” in schools is now just 3-feet apart, a smooth sign on the road to reopening. A spokesperson with the School District of Lee County said Monday the district needs guidance from the Centers […]
FORT MYERS COVID-19 variants taking over in Florida Florida has the most COVID-19 variant cases in the nation, according to the CDC. These cases are emerging as some use our state as their getaway from the cold and tight pandemic restictions. One expert says we can expect some protection from the variants thanks to the multiple COVID-19 vaccines that are available. But, that […]
WINK NEWS Women reporting worse side effects from COVID-19 vaccines One group of people is experiencing worse side effects from the COVID-19 vaccines. Men and women react differently to a variety of drugs, but as more vaccine doses get into arms, women have reported more severe reactions to the shots. Migena Gace had hesitations about the coronavirus vaccine back in September. “I’m not going to […]
WINK NEWS Survivor urges people not to postpone cancer screenings during pandemic Nationally, cancer screenings dropped anywhere from 86% to 94% during the pandemic. A woman in Fort Myers we spoke to says catching cancer early could save your life because it saved hers. Sharon Pollock is a survivor of colon cancer, and her husband’s actions might have saved her life. “My husband kind of got on […]
FORT MYERS A new way to clean your greens before making a salad When you dig into a leafy green salad, you obviously expect it to be clean, but bacteria are known to stick around even after washing the veggies. Luckily, there is a new way to clean your greens. The sounds the bubbles make are at such a high frequency that people or bats can’t hear them; […]
WINK NEWS Pill that treats COVID-19 shows promise in early testing A new COVID-19 breakthrough is showing promise – and would be an easy pill to swallow. More than a year into the pandemic, doctors and patients still have few treatment options. It’s like looking for a needle in a haystack. “You have cells in a dish that are infected with a virus. And then you […]
FORT MYERS The pandemic: One year later One year later and we’re still in a pandemic. More than one million people have tested positive in Florida since the pandemic began. Now, the focus has shifted to herd immunity and vaccinations. Hospitals have made changes to help beat this virus. Capie Pankow is a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit at HealthPark […]
CBS Pittsburgh/WINK News Some US bishops discourage Catholics from getting J&J vaccine The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is raising moral concerns over the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine because it’s produced using a cell line derived from an aborted fetus. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is labeling the newest vaccine “morally compromised,” and recommends Catholics not choose the Johnson and Johnson vaccine if they […]