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SANIBEL Sanibel prices out some visitors by hiking parking fees Sanibel is raising parking prices by the hundreds. And, this could be pricing out visitors. Leaders on Sanibel tell WINK News what is behind the increase. The quiet beaches and the seashell selection are what keeps Tracy Fox and her husband coming back to Sanibel. “We love getting out on the beach and walking and […]
WINK NEWS Former Island Coast teacher accused of relationship with student loses teaching license A former Lee County teacher had her state teaching license pulled after allegations she had an inappropriate relationship with a student. Denise Ayers is accused of touching the student and sending him inappropriate messages on social media. Ayers didn’t contest any of the allegations outlined in the administrative complaint filed with the Education Practices Commission. […]
FORT MYERS Hospitals no longer able to give first dose of COVID-19 vaccine Hospitals are no longer able to give the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine – at least for now. It has to do with how the state is changing its vaccine plans, and the decision is worrying for some who are awaiting their second shot. DeSoto Memorial Hospital posted on its Facebook page that “the […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council approves removal of Robert E. Lee pedestal downtown Fort Myer City Council during their Tuesday night meeting approved the removal of a pedestal where a Robert E. Lee bust used to sit. The Lee bust, which has been controversial for years, was removed last May by the Sons of Confederate Veterans following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers […]
WASHINGTON (AP) Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status, a massive reversal from the Trump administration’s harsh immigration policies. The legislation puts Biden on track to deliver […]
WINK NEWS Family members feel helpless trying to get vaccine appointments for loved ones It’s become a family effort to help those 65 and older secure a vaccine appointment. Children and grandchildren call and click from afar in hopes of getting answers. People continue to experience long-distance frustrations during the pandemic. Amy Royce has not seen her parents since before the pandemic began. “The last time I saw them […]
LEE COUNTY Frustration, more disappointment for process to get a vaccine in Lee County Many people planned their day around the COVID-19 vaccine registration process in Lee County Wednesday. We talked to several people who say reservations are taking over their lives, and they must plan out time to call in. Those not vaccinated are frustrated they still haven’t had any luck. Beverly Morford and her husband woke up […]
LEE COUNTY SWFL couples fed up with vaccine system travel to East Coast to get first dose A woman was fed up with the vaccine reservation system in Southwest Florida, so she traveled hundreds of miles to get the shot. Betty Rahm, Cherie McArthur and their husbands took a road trip across the state Tuesday to get their first COVID-19 doses. “I just want things to be back to normal,” Rahm said. […]
WINK NEWS Collier, Lee counties seek help from retired nurses to give COVID-19 vaccine If you’re a retired nurse, you could potentially help give out the COVID-19 vaccine in Southwest Florida. Florida Department of Health in Collier County says it’s making a volunteer list. DOH-Collier wants retired nurses to send them an email at info.dohcollier@flhealth.gov. Florida Department of Health in Lee County is asking people to register with the […]
WINK NEWS SWFL hospitals say they will use all of the vaccine allocated to them Hospitals are now being asked to submit their plans to vaccinate the public. Gov. Ron DeSantis warned hospitals that if they didn’t use their vaccine supply they would not be getting more. That won’t be an issue in Southwest Florida, as hospitals in the region say they are using all of the vaccine shots they […]