New initiative educating Floridians on early detection of Alzheimer’s

An early diagnosis is critical when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, and the high rate of both in Florida has led the Alzheimer’s Association to launch a new Florida-focused initiative. If you are diagnosed early enough, you can be a part of the decision-making going forward, including figuring out the cost for future […]

Family of woman killed at Brown Sugar Festival file wrongful death lawsuit

The family of a young woman gunned down at a festival has Filed a wrongful death lawsuit. 20-year-old nursing school student Evereonna Sankey was shot and killed at the Clewiston Brown Sugar Festival last year. The Sankey family claims negligent security led to Evereonna’s death and that Brown Sugar Festival organizers should have known criminal […]

Affordable housing hard to come by in Southwest Florida

Your dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to here in Southwest Florida especially when it comes to renting your home. People all over Southwest Florida are feeling the crunch of having to afford rent in the area. Rental website Zumper tracks prices and shows an average 2-bedroom apartment for rent in Fort Myers […]

Funeral held for Maleena Valdez, girl killed in day care crash

On Thursday, Maleena Valdez’s family and friends said goodbye to the 4-year-old killed in a crash as she played in her day care’s playground. Those who spoke with WINK News estimated there were well over 100 people who came to pay their respects and show their support to the family and as we heard from […]

LIFT-AD trial for moderate Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, and the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. More than five million people are living with it. By 2050, experts predict that number will rise to 14 million. Treatments have been historically difficult to come by, with just one new drug approved in […]

Floridians with pools cashing in on state’s Airbnb popularity

The summer travel season is expected to be huge in 2022 and that could mean lots of money for Floridians; as it turns out, we are one of the more popular states for Airbnb travelers, especially those looking for a place with a pool. With Florida’s sunshine and great weather, searches for Airbnbs with pools […]

Carole Baskin on tiger attack at Wooten’s Airboat rides

The tiger attack at Wooten’s in Ochopee on Tuesday marked the second time in four months that someone was injured because of a big cat. In December, River Rosenquist, part of the custodial staff at the Naples Zoo, was hurt when Eko the Malayan tiger tried to pull him through the fence of his enclosure. […]