NORTH NAPLES Holocaust survivor’s story: How a hero saved his life, lives of 40,000 Jews A Holocaust survivor shared his story about how he was able to survive, how a piece of paper and the bravery of a leader on a different landmass saved his life and gave him back his freedom. Holocaust survivor Robert Nossen, an educator, was born to German Jewish parents. “I was born in Holland, or […]
WINK NEWS Potential vaccine availability to nursing home residents a sign of hope There is a sign of hope for people living in nursing homes. Their lives were turned upside down because of the pandemic. Now, a vaccine will be available to them. We learned more Friday about why it’s important to get this vaccine to the most vulnerable, as vaccines for the coronavirus could be good to […]
FORT MYERS Hanson Street Ext. from Shoemaker Blvd. to Ortiz Ave. set to open The Hanson Street Extension will soon open, extending the road east to connect with Ortiz Avenue at a new roundabout. The road cuts through the middle of Fort Myers city-owned Eastwood Golf Course. Andy Gundell was born and raised in Fort Myers and knows the roads well. He’s an assistant golf pro at the golf […]
Veterans honored with parade and flyover at Charlotte Sports Park The Vietnam veterans fought for us and fought for us hard, but when they came home, they didn’t get the recognition they deserved. Veterans remember getting off the plane and being yelled at and spit a, and even trying to change out of their uniform before people saw them. Phil Jelen of Englewood recalled, “When […]
The busy Thanksgiving travel period will look different this year More than two-and-a-half million people in Florida are expected to travel next Wednesday through Sunday over the Thanksgiving holiday. While most travelers in Southwest Florida will drive, others will fly out of Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). With COVID-19 cases on the rise across the country, many are still concerned and don’t want to fly. […]
FORT MYERS Families with loved ones in long-term care facilities debate Thanksgiving togetherness Families in Florida with loved ones in long-term care facilities have a big decision to make: Do they take them out of the facility for Thanksgiving? On one hand, there are concerns about the spread of COVID-19. On the other, many people have been cooped up in their facilities for months. It’s making the tradition […]
WINK NEWS Some SWFL stores seeing spotty shelves for paper goods again Pandemic panic buying is happening again. After stopping at several stores in the region, we noticed paper products are the popular item. Major stores such as Walmart are warning shoppers it’s hard for them to keep toilet paper in stock. We spoke to shoppers about the bare shelves Wednesday. “I am one of those people […]
CAPE CORAL Police respond to shots fired in north Cape Coral, no injuries Cape Coral Police Department is responding to a scene near homes in north Cape Coral where there were reports of shots fired Wednesday night. According to CCPD, police are in the 2300 block of NE 1st Terrace, which is near Hancock Ballpark off Hancock Bridge Parkway. Neighbors we spoke to told us they heard several […]
Having access to your family in nursing homes for the holidays could be good or bad During the holidays so many people look forward to spending time with their family. Now, Governor DeSantis’ latest executive order means you can actually see your family in nursing homes. Will the benefits of being with family this holiday season outweigh the risks of leaving a facility? While things are looking better, AARP is still […]
Naples Naples Salvation Army shifts online to spread cheer during pandemic This holiday season is going to be trying for many reasons, and charities are going to need help to make sure families in our area can put food on the table and gifts under the tree. The Salvation Army is teaming up with Walmart to come to the rescue. You can still find some bell […]