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COLLIER COUNTY

What to know: 4 West Nile Virus cases confirmed in Collier County

Florida Department of Health in Collier County said Thursday there is heightened concern more people in the area will test positive for West Nile Virus after four people contracted it recently. We looked at symptoms for West Nile Virus and how similar they are to the flu or even the coronavirus. “It seemed like over […]

COLLIER COUNTY

Human cases of West Nile virus reported in Collier County

The Florida Department of Health in Collier County on Friday issued a mosquito-borne illness alert for Collier County, saying that human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed. Health officials are advising the public to take precautions as there is a concern more cases could appear. ‘DRAIN and COVER’ DRAIN standing water to stop […]

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COLLIER COUNTY

New CEO of Florida Partnership to End Domestic Violence on building trust

Amanda Price, the new CEO of the Florida Partnership to End Domestic Violence, spoke with WINK News about her new role, helping Florida shelters and rebuilding trust between domestic violence survivors and the state.

East Naples man accused of impersonating retired deputy

An East Naples man was arrested on Thursday after deputies say he used a fake ID and phony car equipment to impersonate a retired Mississippi deputy while intimidating other drivers.

CAPE CORAL

Cape Coral police investigating deaths on Southwest 12th Street

The Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a scene at a Southwest 12th Street address.

FORT MYERS

Florida bill would lower minimum age for buying long guns, rifles

A bill headed to the floor of the Florida House would lower the minimum age required for long gun and rifle purchases from 21 to 18.

FORT MYERS

Lee County recruiting bilingual teachers from Puerto Rico

For the first time in three years, Lee County is looking for teachers in Puerto Rico to bring more bilingual educators to a heavily Hispanic student body.