Jack Lowenstein

Alzheimer’s disease is hard to detect early. Changes in the brain may start long before symptoms become apparent. Results of a new study show that a memory test may tell doctors who is at risk of developing Alzheimer’s years in advance. A recent study at the University of Arizona finds an autobiographical memory test may […]

It’s your money. And, if Amendment 2 passes, you wouldn’t see property taxes go up more than 10 percent a year on additional properties.   But, this doesn’t include your permanent residence. WINK is dedicated to making sure you know more about the issues before heading to the polls in three weeks.   Southwest Florida is home to some of the most unique and […]

Deputies in Bay County, Florida, who are working in Hurricane Michael’s shattering aftermath, have arrested about 10 suspected looters each night since the storm made landfall a week ago, according to authorities. Bay County Sheriff’s Office Maj. Jimmy Stanford told the News Herald in an article published Tuesday that the looters have targeted businesses and […]

This coming election could determine how safe your kids are at schools in Lee County. School District of Lee County Spokesperson Rob Spicker said it is their top priority. “We want them to have the latest … security technology entry systems [and] communication systems,” Spicker said. “All of those things, the more we can provide […]

Some would call it the holy grail of immunology. Researchers in labs across the country are working to develop a one-time flu vaccination that would give people long-term protection from all strains of the flu. Now, researchers at the University of Central Florida are trying to take the guesswork out of that vaccine development. Scientist […]

Sanibel Island has released staggering new numbers of the ongoing water quality crisis affecting Southwest Florida.   Reportedly, 16,791 people cancelled their reservation or left them early this summer, and more numbers show it’s impacted everything from restaurants to real estate.  Josh Burdine with the Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association says over a dozen buyers backed out of purchasing homes, and dozens more listed their properties […]

A Lehigh Acres man was sentenced Tuesday for two cases involving the charge of scheme to defraud.  Robert John Anderson, 52, was sentenced this morning for both cases handled by Assistant State Attorney James Miller of the Economic Crimes Unit.  Anderson’s trial was scheduled to begin when he accepted a plea agreement, as prospective jurors made their way […]

Collier County commissioners approved a $250,000 plan to create advertisements on social media outlets like Facebook and Facebook Live to help bring more tourists back to the area.  Angie Pine, owner of Lovejoy Antiques Jewelry & Watches, said she doesn’t mind that her county commissioners are giving her and other store owners a helping hand when it comes to the free advertisements.   “All publicity is […]

The concern for clean water in Southwest Florida continues to become more prevalent in the lives of its residents.  Cape Coral resident Trisha Botty never expected the clean water crisis in Southwest Florida to become her fight. “We want to get people to come out and enjoy spending time with us in Southwest Florida, and I worry about that,” Botty said.   Botty supports mayors in Lee […]

Lee County is looking to build another artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico, which is exciting news for fishermen such as Joe Angius.  “It’s huge,” Angius said. “It plays a big impact not only in our pockets but just our way of life living.”  Lee County is expected to accept a $120,000 grant from the Florida Fish […]