Dannielle Garcia

The year 2020 was tough for everyone, but the new year was already starting off better than the last for some Southwest Florida families Friday. We spoke to parents among the of the first to have their babies born at two hospital systems in Southwest Florida in 2021, and learned how it’s bringing light to […]

Residents have been upset with the vaccine rollout in Lee County this week. The vaccine distribution process for those 65 and older has been largely first-come, first-serve across the county. In some cases, social distancing has gone ignored, possibly contributing to the community spread of COVID-19. “You’re out here with other people,” said Paige Grant, […]

Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County says it’s already booked through the start of January, as it plans to start vaccinating for the coronavirus Wednesday. A woman we spoke to said she spent three hours trying to book a spot with no luck. “What about all these really elderly people in their seventies, eighties […]

Investigators say a man’ body was left inside a storage unit for days, but the sheriff’s office has not confirmed key details yet. The daughter of 66-year-old Vincent Smith says her father is dead, but Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of the State Attorney’s have not confirmed this with her or the public […]

Some apartments at Sunrise Towers in Fort Myers did not pass inspection Wednesday. We’ve reported on problems inside at the complex for years. The inspection acts as a sign of hope for some living there. After dealing with problems for a long time, the City of Fort Myers ordered the owners of Sunrise Towers to […]

Dozens of renters could be forced out because of unlivable conditions. An apartment complex must prove conditions for families have improved, or families will have to find new places to live right before the holidays. Sunrise Towers in Fort Myers is being held responsible to show its homes are up to par for living standards, […]

A child with leukemia is spreading holiday cheer to other children who are in similar situations. Adyn Pickett and his sister, Abby, are donating 1,800 toys to children in hospitals. A white box truck acts as Adyn’s sleigh. “It feels really good,” he said. Adyn has his chariot filled with thousands of toys for children […]

A mobile home in East Naples was engulfed in flames Wednesday afternoon, leaving a man homeless. Firefighters were training just a quarter-mile away when the call came in from Palm Lake Mobile Home Park off US-41. From where they were, they could see the flames shooting out of the home. The assistant fire chief said […]

Some people are still deciding to travel home for the holidays. But will that trip be okay with your boss? WINK News looks into the possibility of your boss restricting your trip. If your boss thinks your holiday plans can put your co-workers at risk they can advise you not to go. If you do […]

Investigators say a father did not attempt to save his two sons after he crashed into a canal while driving drunk. Cape Coral Police Department arrested Kenneth Lawson, 29, for DUI manslaughter recently for the crash that killed his two sons, 10-year-old John Wayne and 7-year-old Titus. He also faces two counts for driving with […]