2021 Olympic

ESTERO

Estero Olympian Brooke Sweat and Kerri Walsh Jennings have eyes set on 2021 after Olympics postponed

Estero olympian Brooke Sweat will have to wait longer to represent the United States for beach volleyball in Tokyo— now that the Olympics are postponed. Sweat says she has spent countless hours in the gym, in the sand, and away from home all to prepare for the 2020 Olympics. “I was set on moving back […]

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CAPE CORAL

FGCU expert says smelly algae in Cape Coral canal is normal

Thick algae are blanketing a Cape Coral canal on Skyline Boulevard and Gleason Parkway. Neighbors worry the algae might be toxic.

FORT MYERS

Florida Disaster Fund brings in more than $60M since Ian

The state-administered Florida Disaster Fund has brought in more than $60 million since Hurricane Ian, and $22 million has been distributed.

COLLIER COUNTY

Collier County EMS starts therapy dog program for first responders

Collier County EMS is partnering with Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs, Inc. to provide the county’s first responders with therapy dogs.

LEHIGH ACRES

Harns Marsh Elementary ESE teacher accused of hitting students

An ESE teacher at Harns Marsh Elementary School was arrested Wednesday after deputies say she hit students with a ruler and slapped them across the face.

FORT MYERS

Red tide research not slowing down despite shrinking bloom

People living in Southwest Florida can breathe easier now that red tide has lessened along our coast. Scientists studying the harmful algal bloom explained to WINK News why sampling and studying now is just as important as when we see a severe bloom.

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