Sydney Persing

As we search for signs of hope during the coronavirus pandemic, we heard from those who endured and survived during a horrific time in human history. We spoke with two Holocaust survivors in Southwest Florida Monday who shared their thoughts with all of us. “You never knew what was going to happen to you,” holocaust […]

Masks are pinned to what looks like a clothes-line, but instead, this line if more of a lifeline for masks used on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle. Supplies are a hot commodity right now and workers at Lee Health have had to get creative. Dr. Stephanie Stovall with Lee Health infectious diseases says, […]

So many people want to know what’s next—for the economy, how long we’ll be “safer at home,” when can we go to work and send kids back to class? We learned today through countless Facebook posts that you have strong opinions on the matter, in particular about our schools. Gates are closed, sidewalks are empty—your […]

As millions across the country lose their jobs, the need for food is off the charts. And the increase in food insecurity is in our region. Southwest Florida neighbors form huge lines outside local food banks in hopes of receiving enough meal items to feed their families. We visited St. Matthew’s House in East Naples […]

With the coronavirus pandemic, thousands in our area are struggling to put food on the table. Saturday morning, one local group is doing its part to make sure people in need have enough to eat. Volunteers will gather in North Fort Myers to help out people in need who have been lining up since 4:30 […]

These dance moves are more than just exercise, they’re also a life-saving lesson for all of us. Some SWFL dance students are doing a hand washing dance. Their teacher, Maria Iannone, was inspired by these difficult days. “I just thought that having them dance while they’re washing their hands would be a way to pass […]

Right now, some of us might struggle to find somewhere to turn for help. One Southwest Florida business knows places like shelters need a boost when supplies are low. Audrey’s of Naples is colorful and high-end, but it wasn’t always. “We lost a shop to Hurricane Ivan in 2004 which is why we ended up […]

Wednesday marks the first day of Passover, but this time, it’s during the COVID-19 pandemic. Celebrations have certainly never been this bare. After 38 years as a rabbi, Marc Slack knows how to host a Passover Seder, but tonight’s is different. He says he’s both excited and nervous. “I have never done a ‘Zoom Seder’ […]

A small business owner is already facing a tough time, as he is dealt with another blow amid the coronavirus pandemic. One bank says it no longer has the cash to hand out for small business loans. We looked at what the local business owner is doing as he tries to make a living. Tony […]

Nurses on the frontlines in Southwest Florida are urging you to stay home. These men and women are putting their own health at risk to save lives, and WINK News reporter Sydney Persing talked to them about the impacts of COVID-19. WATCH their stories above.