Nicole Lauren

7% of young adults have been vaccinated in Charlotte County, and county leaders are hoping to see that number continue to go up. The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County says it is noticing a large portion of the younger population getting vaccinated—seemingly in contrast to a survey showing many young people are not […]

Our dry season has begun, and the lack of rain combined with above-average temperatures means our wildfire risk is high. Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue says anything that creates a spark is dangerous right now; property has already ignited within just the last few days. A big concern in Lehigh Acres is the number of dense areas […]

A new mutation of COVID-19 originating in India, more infectious than previous strains, is now making its way across the country. But what makes this viral mutation so concerning, and why are so many reaching Florida? Despite the high number of people getting vaccinated, thousands are still flocking to Florida, and some doctors say that’s […]

Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that took place in Fort Myers early Thursday morning. The shooting happened near the corner of Pauldo Street and Market Street around 2:39 a.m., where someone fired multiple shots at a house from their car. No one was injured, but the Fort Myers Police Department hasn’t been able to […]

Due to the the pandemic, the Collier County School District is placing a bigger emphasis on your child’s social and emotional needs, with a focus on making sure kids feel comfortable and connected with other students and staff. “If a student experiences a crisis when they come back onto campus, we have Handle with Care, […]

To better protect all of us, homeless people will start receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. But vaccinating those of us who live on the streets comes with challenges. The Florida Department of Health has already been administering some shots to homeless people. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine been a game-changer in this effort, because it’s a […]

Speeding drivers, crashes, waiting in traffic: If you drive along Burnt Store Road in Cape Coral, you probably have a lot to say about the roadway. But relief is underway, as the Burnt Store Road widening project is entering a new phase. Drivers say the widening is much needed, despite the construction headache. This project […]

As the age requirements begin to drop for the COVID-19 vaccine, demand is going up. Starting Monday, anyone 40 and older can get vaccinated; the week after that, anyone 18 and older can get a shot. That second age group is the one that will pose some unique challenges. Charlotte County reached a major milestone […]

A staple of family fun and beachside relaxation is close to closure and a major change: On Thursday, we’ll learn more about the new vision for the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club. Everyone WINK News spoke to about the resort spoke of years of great memories, of seeing it as a community landmark and […]

New “breakthrough” cases of COVID-19—cases in which someone who has been fully vaccinated catches the disease—are jeopardizing our journey to herd immunity. WINK News asked you on Facebook if these cases made you hesitant to get a shot, and readers seemed split down the middle. But for anyone second-guessing the vaccine over this, doctors say: […]