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WINK NEWS The toll the pandemic has taken on children’s mental health September is designated as National Suicide Prevention Month and 18 months into the pandemic, it is extremely important to acknowledge. Not only do kids already have to battle classic problems such as the nerves and hormones their bodies are experiencing and where and how they fit in, but now there’s a global pandemic. It has […]
WINK NEWS Cases of foodborne illness rise across the country Several states, including Florida, are experiencing a spike in Cyclospora, which is a foodborne illness. Cases of Cyclospora nearly doubled in a 14-day period. Amy Cornell lives in the Gainsville area but spends a fair amount in south Fort Myers. But, lately, she’s been spending a lot of time in the bathroom. “So in mid-June, […]
WINK NEWS Program works to expand math learning for young kids Studies suggest early math skills are a better predictor of academic success than early reading skills. But in a typical five-hour pre-school day, less than a minute is spent on math learning, so some programs are working to fix that for kids. School psychologist Ben Clarke says the key to math success is learning basic […]
WINK NEWS Hospitals see increase in respiratory virus that targets children and older people While much of Florida has been unmasked for some time, there’s one side effect that’s hitting older people and children. Hospitals have seen an increase in cases of RSV or respiratory syncytial virus. The pandemic hasn’t ended but people have certainly lowered their guard. “It’s a very tricky virus,” said Dr. Salomon Abitbol with Golisano […]
FORT MYERS Florida House passes bill aimed at helping human trafficking survivors The Florida House of Representatives passed a bill to empower and better protect victims of human trafficking. The trauma and scars for survivors of human trafficking are unimaginable. But now help is on the way for survivors like Savannah Parvu who WINK News first introduced you to in December. “I started being sexually abused by […]
WINK NEWS Harry Chapin Food Bank: Thank you for your donations While you think about what’s on the menu for dinner, many families wonder where their next meal will come from. Food insecurity is a challenge that exists in in Southwest Florida, and with your help, we’re responding to it. Community members have helped WINK Feeds Families March to a Million Meals reach its $400,000 goal, […]
FORT MYERS March to a Million Meals: 150 agencies partner with Harry Chapin Food Bank to fight food insecurity in SWFL The Harry Chapin Food Bank does its part to feed 250,000 people every month. But, they don’t do it alone. In fact, Harry Chapin partners with more than 150 agencies including churches and non-profits to get food to people in our community who so desperately need it. Part of the pandemic protocol at Community Cooperative […]
WINK NEWS WINK Feeds Families: Team up with us in our March to a Million Meals Southwest Florida is marching to feed a growing need in our community. WINK News is teaming up with the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida for our march to a million meals. We are one-quarter of the way there with more than $100,000 raised for our $400,000 goal. The ultimate goal is to feed […]
WINK NEWS State works to fight human traffickers drawn to Super Bowl, rescue victims The big game in Tampa Bay is just three days away. The stadium’s decked out and the community’s ready to play ball. But there’s a darker side to the game, operating in the shadows. “This is a challenging time for law enforcement, especially in the fight against human trafficking,” said Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody. […]
WINK NEWS Food costs soar by $963K during pandemic for Harry Chapin to feed SWFL’s hungry The pandemic has had a dramatic effect on how the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida operates. Because of the pandemic, more people are in need of food, and that’s why WINK is teaming up with Harry Chapin this month for the “March to a Million Meals“. Before the pandemic, most of its food […]