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Lee Health pushing to get more vaccines for frontline workers

Is there a COVID-19 vaccine shortage or is something more to blame? Lee Health is pleading with the state for more doses of the vaccine, and the governor’s office told WINK News on Wednesday that they sent enough vaccine to the health system to cover every worker, plus extra doses after asking them how much […]

Starbucks offering free coffee to frontline workers this month

First responders and health care workers can pick up a free cup of Starbucks coffee for the entire month of December, the coffee chain announced on Tuesday. The company said the perk was “in response to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases and to recognize the significant efforts of the front-line responder and health care […]

SWFL paramedic gets chance to speak at the DNC

A Southwest Florida man explained his journey as an immigrant to the United States when he was a child, and his continued fight to remain a contributing member of American society. His efforts have been noticed and he is now expected to have a chance to speak in front of the Democratic Party. Aldo Martinez […]

Lake Park Diner in Naples donates food to front-line workers

NCH health care workers have been working hard, especially with the recent spike in coronavirus cases. On Sunday, Florida saw a record of 15,000 cases. To help them out, one restaurant in Naples wanted to do their part by providing meals to front-line workers. “They’ve got to deal with so much stress and pain from […]