FORT MYERS BEACH Seniors still trying to schedule vaccinations as eligible age lowers More of you can start booking a COVID-19 vaccination appointment starting Monday, with the eligible age group expanding to 50 and up. This means another 2.8 million Floridians can get vaccinated after just one week of 60 and older being the eligible range. This also means even more people are vying for the slots, even […]
FORT MYERS Florida PTA pushes for Gov. DeSantis to waive standardized testing It’s been a difficult year for our children, and now teachers and parents are worried standardized testing will hurt them more. That’s why the Florida Parent Teacher Association is pushing Governor Ron DeSantis to waive the testing. The big concern is that, if these tests are enforced and the grades are not waived, it can […]
FORT MYERS Collier County Emergency Medical Services reveals new, upgraded helicopter Collier County Emergency Medical Services will unveil a brand-new medevac helicopter with much-needed upgrades Thursday morning. One big reason for the new vehicle is the lack of trauma centers within Collier County. “When patients are severely injured, it is very important that we get them to the appropriate level of care,” said Tabatha Butcher, Collier […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police welcome new K-9s The Cape Coral Police Department is welcoming a trio of new members to its ranks, all of them with four legs. The CCPD has been short three K-9s for a few months, and it says these new additions are much-needed to keep Cape Coral and its officers safe. Each of the dogs — named Draco, […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police investigate death after traffic stop A death investigation is underway after a woman was found dead inside a car Thursday morning in Cape Coral. The Cape Coral Police Department says an officer was on a traffic stop at about 4 a.m. at Del Prado Boulevard and Savona Parkway when a vehicle pulled up behind his patrol car. The driver approached […]
FORT MYERS How Lee County teachers feel about getting COVID-19 vaccine priority Teachers in Florida are moving to the front of the line for COVID-19 vaccinations, so if you are 65 or over, you may be waiting longer than normal to book your appointment. The prioritization extends to any school staff and any licensed child-care providers. Lee County teachers told WINK News this is a moment they […]
FORT MYERS Lee County Schools launching new after-school programs to help students’ grades The Lee County School District is launching two new programs to help our children struggling with their grades. One program is called Connect with Lee. It’s for any student K-12, and they don’t necessarily have to be struggling to take part in it. The program will be after school, for any student who has questions […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County inmates receiving job training through new program A new program at the Charlotte County Jail will allow inmates to receive workplace training twice a week for six weeks. During that time, they will focus on basic job skills for management, retail and internships. Inmates with an education are 40% less likely to end up back in jail, and 20% of that accounts […]
FORT MYERS Church coalition vaccinating underserved communities Black and Hispanic people are less likely to visit centrally located sites to get a COVID-19 vaccine, due to factors ranging from a lack of transportation to a lack of trust in the government. So now churches in our community have created a partnership to help ease anxieties. They are targeting certain zip codes, specifically […]
LEHIGH ACRES Arson confirmed in fire at Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres A fire that tore through the Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres early Friday morning has been labeled as arson. The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a fire at the Family Dollar on 3519 Lee Blvd. around 1 a.m. The fire districts for South Trail, Fort Myers and Tice also responded, as […]