Experts still focus on COVID-19 testing as preventative measure for spread

There is a new push for widespread testing as Americans who are eligible wait on vaccinations. One health care provider in Southwest Florida says it’s now offering free testing, and medical experts say this is key to keeping people out of the hospital. It goes back to pre-symptomatic or asymptomatic spread. If you don’t know […]

Governor says Florida approaching 1M seniors vaccinated

Florida has nearly vaccinated 1 million seniors for the coronavirus in Florida to date, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the State. The governor said Friday COVID-19 vaccine doses are going out as fast as they are coming in, and distribution is outpacing the supply. But the state’s count tells a different story. “It’s just […]

Students at The Village School of Naples aim to boost humane society adoptions

Since the pandemic, humane societies have struggled to get families in the doors and adopt pets, so a group of students is getting creative to boost dog adoptions. Meet Giuseppe. He moved to Southwest Florida from Puerto Rico. He likes short walks, water, and he loves his treats. He’s has a lot of friends at the […]

Naples Winter Wine Festival goes virtual to meet great need of child organizations

Community members have a chance to give back to their communities through a yearly staple of Southwest Florida. Naples Winter Wine Festival raises millions of dollars to fund nonprofits each year, and the annual auction begins Friday. Things will look a bit different at the event during the pandemic, but it will continue to be […]

Naples Senior Center helps 100 Collier County seniors get first vaccine dose

More than 100 Collier County seniors received a renewed dose of hope and help. The over-80 crowd doesn’t have access to technology or the ability to book their own appointments, but they were able to get their shot in the arm with some help. Cars were full of some of the most vulnerable in the […]

Mother says she needs vaccine to be by daughter’s side during cancer treatment

The pandemic is not only taking lives but taking comfort out of people’s lives. A mother feels helpless after not being able to get the vaccine, which means not being able to be with her daughter who is battling cancer. Marjorie Gregory is the primary caregiver for her daughter, Debbie, who is set to have […]

North Collier Fire buys technology that shares patient info in real time to ER doctors

State of the art technology that can help save lives when seconds count is now in Southwest Florida. A patient’s information can be sent directly to a doctor in real time. We learned how this will help evaluate medical emergencies before arriving at the ER. North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District recently bought new […]

Naples Boat Show 2021 gets underway with pandemic guidelines in place

As temperatures return to near 80 degrees for the upcoming weekend, many people will be hitting the water. What better way to do that than in a new boat? Naples Boat Show is underway Thursday through the weekend. Watch the video above for the full story by WINK News Reporter Gina Tomlinson, who explains changes […]

Collier County deputies actively search for suspect after crash in Naples Park

Collier County Sheriff’s Office searched for a suspect involved in a crash who ran away on foot Wednesday night in the Naples Park community of North Naples. According to CCSO, deputies responded to the crash at US-41 and 98th Avenue, where they attempted to perform a traffic stop around 8:45 p.m. However, the suspect in […]

Vaccine appointment systems taking toll on Floridians

Governor Ron DeSantis and other state leaders continue telling people not to fear and that there are plenty of vaccines to go around. However, many of you are frustrated with the appointment systems and their nuances from county to county. You’re tired of calling and clicking only to not get a spot to get the […]