Anika Henanger

A 10-year-old coronavirus patient in Southwest Florida is home now. And his mom says he’s ready for some rest But his family pup probably made sure he had enough energy to play before he took his victory nap. Mother Christina Prachniak says her son, Ben, is home now with her and his faithful dog, Doodles, […]

The mother of a 10-year-old boy in Southwest Florida says her son is fighting the coronavirus at Golisano Children’s Hospital Wednesday. He’s been there since last Saturday, and she’s been through days of worry and wondering what’s next. “There was no hope four days ago,” mother Christina Prachniak said. “I was crying and crying because […]

A moment captured on video shows a customer screaming at the Costco at Gulf Coast Town Center recently after a woman and a man asked him to wear a mask. It hit social media and has since gone viral Tuesday. On top of that, the man recorded screaming at the Costco in Lee County has […]

The debate over whether or not masks should be mandated, and if they even can, is harkening back to debates over regulation of smoking and requiring seat belts. The difference between those and this new debate: they were changed through state and federal legislation. The mask debate is often being had in cities, towns and […]

Restaurants are facing a difficult choice ahead of this Fourth of July weekend amid a spike in coronavirus cases in the region and state. Two Naples restaurants are closing for the weekend because they are worried about the crowds over the holiday. And a Cape Coral bar changed its business model to stay open by […]

Hundreds of Lee County seniors part of the high school Class of 2020 must face the fact they won’t walk across the stage with their friends this summer. The School District of Lee County confirms it has canceled all in-person graduations Wednesday due to the continued rise in coronavirus cases in the region and state. […]

Businesses on Fort Myers Beach are waiting to see if the town decides to shut down beaches or leave them open for Independence Day weekend. We didn’t have much time to chat with businesses as they got ready to shut down, but some said shutting down beaches is like cutting off a lifeline to them. […]

A local performer wants his message to reach as many people as possible after he recovered from the coronavirus. Charles Peterson, a performer in Southwest Florida, says he underestimated the coronavirus. So much so, even when he could hardly get out of bed and his temperature hit 104, he was certain it was the flu. […]

Health experts around the country want younger age groups among adults to know that what you do can impact everyone, especially older generations. A 17-year-old who tested positive for the coronvirus has the same message. With more young adults testing positive, the White House Coronavirus Task Force said Friday people can be at risk for […]

We spoke to a Southwest Florida comedian Thursday who has the coronavirus. From the stage to a hospital bed, he wants community members to take precautions for COVID-19. “When the bars and restaurants opened up, I was going out every night,” John Loeber told WINK News. “I wasn’t wearing a mask. I just didn’t take […]