Lee Commissioners award over $41.6M for rehabilitation of affordable housing unitsDefense rests without Trump testifying in hush money case
WINK NEWS Lee Commissioners award over $41.6M for rehabilitation of affordable housing units The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to award more than $41.6 million in Community Development Block Grants-Disaster Recovery funds.
New York (AP) Defense rests without Trump testifying in hush money case The defense rests its case without ex-President Donald Trump taking the witness stand in his New York hush money case. Closing arguments are expected next Tuesday.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee girls robotics team competes at VEX Worlds The Immokalee High School girls robotics team got to compete and learn at the VEX Robotics World Championships in Dallas.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Police Department launches drone program The Cape Coral Police Department has officially launched its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program.
BUCKINGHAM Airplane crashes after veering off runway at Buckingham Airport An airplane veered off the Buckingham Airport runway during takeoff, according to the FAA incident report, leaving it damaged.
FORT MYERS Premier Mobile Health Services adds 6th Lee County location in Fort Myers The Premier Mobile Health Services has added its sixth Lee County mobile clinic location in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS FDOT discusses plan to close Caloosahatchee Bridge for construction The Florida Department of Transportation held a news conference regarding the closure of the Caloosahatchee Bridge to speed up a construction project on the bridge.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Auburn running back Brian Battie on ventilator after weekend shooting in Florida, coach says Auburn running back Brian Battie has been hospitalized following a weekend shooting in Sarasota, Florida, where his brother was killed and three others injured.
nokomis Port Charlotte man killed in park shooting in Sarasota The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that involved a man from Port Charlotte on Sunday.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cooler and less humid morning ahead of a hot afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking dry conditions with high Tuesday afternoon temperatures and isolated showers developing inland.
WINK NEWS Miracle Monday: A home away from home An expecting couple received an unexpected surprise as a family welcomed twins into the world—two months early.
FORT MYERS The future of the Fort Myers yacht basin The Fort Myers yacht basin is lacking in the “yacht” part right now or any boat for that matter. It’s been that way since Hurricane Ian hit 19 months ago.
VENICE BEACH Diving duo makes prehistoric discovery Half a mile off Venice Beach, deep below the surface of the water, two divers, Blair Morrow and Alex Lundberg, found a sign of prehistoric times buried in the sand.
Commissioner reacts to state attorney ruling in death of Christopher Jordan On Monday, the detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan in his Fort Myers home went back to work.
PORT CHARLOTTE Is Sunseeker Resort losing money? It’s a place designed to bring in people and a lot of money to Charlotte County. The Sunseeker Resort opened on December 15 and features 785 rooms, 20 different food and beverage places, and 60,000 square feet of convention space.
WINK NEWS Lee Commissioners award over $41.6M for rehabilitation of affordable housing units The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to award more than $41.6 million in Community Development Block Grants-Disaster Recovery funds.
New York (AP) Defense rests without Trump testifying in hush money case The defense rests its case without ex-President Donald Trump taking the witness stand in his New York hush money case. Closing arguments are expected next Tuesday.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee girls robotics team competes at VEX Worlds The Immokalee High School girls robotics team got to compete and learn at the VEX Robotics World Championships in Dallas.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Police Department launches drone program The Cape Coral Police Department has officially launched its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program.
BUCKINGHAM Airplane crashes after veering off runway at Buckingham Airport An airplane veered off the Buckingham Airport runway during takeoff, according to the FAA incident report, leaving it damaged.
FORT MYERS Premier Mobile Health Services adds 6th Lee County location in Fort Myers The Premier Mobile Health Services has added its sixth Lee County mobile clinic location in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS FDOT discusses plan to close Caloosahatchee Bridge for construction The Florida Department of Transportation held a news conference regarding the closure of the Caloosahatchee Bridge to speed up a construction project on the bridge.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Auburn running back Brian Battie on ventilator after weekend shooting in Florida, coach says Auburn running back Brian Battie has been hospitalized following a weekend shooting in Sarasota, Florida, where his brother was killed and three others injured.
nokomis Port Charlotte man killed in park shooting in Sarasota The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that involved a man from Port Charlotte on Sunday.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cooler and less humid morning ahead of a hot afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking dry conditions with high Tuesday afternoon temperatures and isolated showers developing inland.
WINK NEWS Miracle Monday: A home away from home An expecting couple received an unexpected surprise as a family welcomed twins into the world—two months early.
FORT MYERS The future of the Fort Myers yacht basin The Fort Myers yacht basin is lacking in the “yacht” part right now or any boat for that matter. It’s been that way since Hurricane Ian hit 19 months ago.
VENICE BEACH Diving duo makes prehistoric discovery Half a mile off Venice Beach, deep below the surface of the water, two divers, Blair Morrow and Alex Lundberg, found a sign of prehistoric times buried in the sand.
Commissioner reacts to state attorney ruling in death of Christopher Jordan On Monday, the detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan in his Fort Myers home went back to work.
PORT CHARLOTTE Is Sunseeker Resort losing money? It’s a place designed to bring in people and a lot of money to Charlotte County. The Sunseeker Resort opened on December 15 and features 785 rooms, 20 different food and beverage places, and 60,000 square feet of convention space.
A variety of herbs and spices. (CBS News photo) Lower IQ, behavioral problems, even memory loss – these are some of the things that can happen if your child is exposed to lead. The heavy metal has been known to show up in spices, toys and other unsuspecting sources. “I would’ve never thought about this as a parent,” Nicklaus Good said. Good is a father. He lives in Cape Coral with his wife, Kaylee, his daughter and son. Damian Good throws a baseball with his dad. (WINK News photo) Damian, his son, was 3-years-old when his pediatrician said he had lead poisoning. “We freaked out and did everything we thought we could do,” Good said. CDC STUDY: Report on lead in spices, herbal remedies They discovered the lead was likely coming from the batteries in the flashlights Damian liked to play with. He would put the flashlight in his mouth, and the lead would get in his bloodstream, leading his parents to get rid of the toys. Now, his parents said they are glad Damian was tested for lead. But their pediatrician, Dr. Annette St. Pierre-Mackoul, said that is not the only way children are being exposed to lead. “Hidden sources of lead is a big concern for a lot of children,” Pierre-Mackoul said. One of those sources? Spices, herbal remedies and ceremonial powders. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tested samples from around the world and found these sources were making kids sick. Dr. Nora Demers, a professor at Florida Gulf Coast University, studies these kinds of problems. “For the herbs and spices, it may be that the ground where they grew had high concentrations of lead in it,” said Dr. Demers about where the lead comes from. RESOURCE: What to know about lead poisoning, for parents Those products get shipped to the United States from around the world. But these imports can be a problem. The spices in the CDC study were imports, such as turmeric, chili and paprika. The main country of origins were India Pakistan and the Republic of Georgia. “You don’t have the FDA oversight to monitor and detect those compounds,” said Dr. Demers. The FDA, or Food and Drug Administration, is a government agency that protects public health. Without the oversight, children can be at risk, such as developmental delays, abdominal pain and toxicity to the nervous system. But some things can be done to limit exposure, according to the FGCU professor. “You should look at the label and see where it was produced, where it was manufactured, where it was processed,” Dr. Demers said. Since the CDC found in their study that spices made overseas had higher lead levels compared to those made in America, paying a premium on products may prevent exposure. Even if you avoid the spices, doctors automatically test for lead early in life. “We do it at 9 months, 18 months,” Pierre-Mackoul said. “In my office, I do it at 2-and-3-years-old as well.” The age increments are chosen because lead can affect the development stages of a child’s life. Treatment for mild exposure involved removing the source. There is medication available for more extreme cases. Dr. Demers also says a whole-foods diet which includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, protein and dairy can make it more difficult for lead to be absorbed. She also says to make sure you get enough calcium, iron and vitamin C. As for Damian, his parents said his tests are looking better. Eliminating the batteries seems to have minimized his exposure. But, it is an issue they will keep an eye on as they watch their family grow. “You want the best for your kids,” Kaylee Good said. “You don’t want your kids sick.” “If you don’t get ahead of it, then you’re behind it,” Nicklaus Good said.