Fired deputy charged with crimes had troubled past in law enforcementNew resolution could help fend off FEMA’s threat to pull flood insurance discount
NAPLES Naples 9-year-old to speak to Congress about Type 1 diabetes 9-year-old Leah Shwedel is using her voice to make lawmakers in Washington, D.C., pay attention to Type 1 diabetes.
FORT DENAUD Inside Tyrrell House, one of the most unique homes in Southwest Florida Take a look inside one of the most incredible homes in Southwest Florida, which has roots to Thomas Edison, Hollywood movies, and is even the home to 60+ ranging peacocks.
FORT MYERS Mental Health Monday: Supporting children with disabilities Children with disabilities tend to have higher levels of emotional concerns, like depression or low self-esteem. But overcoming them can help build resilience in your child.
FORT MYERS Mental Health Monday: Getting kids outside for summer break Summer vacation is a good opportunity to let our kids reset emotionally, physically and mentally, but be careful of how much time they spend indoors.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs middle schooler represents Florida in history contest An eighth grader from Bonita Springs is headed to Washington, D.C., to represent the entire state of Florida in the National History Day Contest.
FORT MYERS Mental Health Monday: Kids’ hurricane season anxiety As we prepare for hurricane season, make sure to mentally prepare Southwest Florida children who went through Ian last year.
NEAR BONITA SPRINGS New software GunAlert tested to improve safety WINK News found a tool that improves safety without the controversy surrounding guns. The creators of Gun Alert explain their new product.
FORT MYERS Mental Health Monday: Pediatric mental health care shortage Children who need to see a mental health professional in Southwest Florida can face a weeks- to monthlong wait for help. But the group Kids Minds Matter is working to lower that wait and is calling on you to help.
FORT MYERS Mental Health Monday: Summer slide during kids’ vacation time There are only three weeks until school’s out, and now is the time for parents to make summer plans: We often think about avoiding an academic summer slide, but there can also be a slide in your child’s mental health if you’re not careful.
FORT MYERS SWFL mothers react to changing workplace perception of moms Studies show women are penalized in the workplace just for being mothers. But, according to a new study by a Florida Gulf Coast University professor, that changes if the job is remote.