Fighting for access: SWFL woman wants FDA to approve drug

FORT MYERS, Fla. A Lee County woman diagnosed with porphyria is fighting for her quality of life and access to better medicine in this modern day case of David versus Goliath.

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Catching up with Fort Myers Beach rebuilding efforts and FEMA’s code restrictions

While waiting to see how much the fight to preserve most of Lee County’s 25% flood insurance discount will turn out, WINK News found that nowhere is the proximity of moving forward and moving out so intertwined as Fort Myers Beach.

LCSO announces dozens of drug-related arrests following months-long investigation

Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno has announced many drug-related arrests after an undercover operation that lasted months.

18-year-old charged with vehicular homicide for deadly Naples crash

Police have arrested a young man involved in a crash where a 66-year-old woman died of her injuries in the hospital a week later.

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Deputies: Glades County man caught disguised as woman accused of trying to steal boat

A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a boat and trying to elude deputies by disguising himself in women’s clothing and a wig in Glades County.

Cape Coral softball coach arrested for alleged inappropriate behavior with student

A volunteer softball coach at Oasis High School has been arrested on multiple charges due to inappropriate behavior with a student.

Port Charlotte man accused of shooting and killing barber pleads not guilty

A Port Charlotte man who allegedly shot and killed a barber has been arrested on second-degree murder charges and pleaded not guilty for the incident.

Centennial Park Recreation Center and pool closures

The Centennial Park Recreation Center gymnasium will close for the Florida Friendly Garden Fest this weekend.

3 new restaurants coming this fall to Coconut Point

Cape Coral City Council salary, stipend won’t appear on November ballot