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The first case of the omicron variant is here in the U.S. Experts say it’s only a matter of time before it spreads. The person who tested positive for the omicron variant is from California and is fully vaccinated. Now, the country is scrambling to come up with plans to stop the spread ahead of […]

A new, tiny piece of technology could be tracking you. Victims are sounding the alarm over an apple product AirTag. It is a tracking device meant to help you find where you put a personal item, but now, criminals are using them to take advantage of victims. Apple released the small AirTags so you can […]

Florida is known for its key lime pie. So, some are against a new bill being filed. Now, there is a push to make strawberry shortcake the state’s official dessert. Key lime pie versus strawberry shortcake has some wondering if we really do have to choose. A state lawmaker says we don’t. Key lime pie […]

Before you donate this giving Tuesday, and really anytime you’re asked to give to charity, grab the iPad, log into your computer and do your homework. The first step you should always take is research. Search the name of the charity you would like to donate to and add the word “scam,” or “complaint” to […]

There was a huge sense of relief in Southwest Florida hospitals that the delta variant seemed to have slowed, but local health officials are becoming accustomed to the quick changes that come with COVID-19 and this new variant has their attention. It is not the news any of us wanted to hear. The omicron variant […]

Cause of death statistics have real impacts. They can determine state and federal funding and drive healthcare decisions. Pensions and life insurance premiums are based partially on mortality data. WINK News viewer Rhonda Brewer took an interest in the leading causes of death in the state of Florida in 2020 in the historic pandemic year […]

The legal fight over sports betting in Florida is intensifying. The Seminole Tribe of Florida is asking a federal judge to put a hold on the ruling that throws out the gambling compact that allows sports betting apps. While no move has been made, the gambling app is still operating despite the judge’s hold on […]

With Thanksgiving just hours away at this point, Southwest Florida nonprofits are gearing up to help those in need in our community. With more families expected to need food this holiday season, the Midwest Food Bank constantly takes donations. And despite supply shortages this holiday season, the food bank is doing everything it can to […]

Many parents are struggling to afford much of anything this holiday season, but the United States Postal Service’s Operation Santa is there for families in need. The program helps get presents under the tree for kids who might not get much else and it’s really easy. It all starts with a letter your child writes […]

A warning from the FAA ahead of the holiday travel season. They said if you are unruly on a plane get ready to pay up. One passenger from Fort Myers must hand over $24,000 for causing a scene on a plane, forcing it to divert to another city. That passenger took off his face mask […]