WINK NEWS COVID-19 downward trend makes community members hope the worst is behind us Lee Health reports fewer new coronavirus patients by the day. It says there is plenty of personal protective equipment, ICU beds and ventilators. Community members we spoke to Monday believe we’ve learned the tough lesson: Wearing masks and social distancing are a must to keep the virus down. They all hope the downward trend in […]
NORTH FORT MYERS 2 people shot during home invasion in North Fort Myers, neighbors on edge Lee County deputies said two people were shot during a home invasion Wednesday morning in North Fort Myers. Deputies were called just after 11 a.m. to a home in the 500 block of Stockton Street, which is in the Palmona Park neighborhood off Pine Island Road. LCSO said the two people who were shot have […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral senior living community brings families closer together safely A senior living facility in Southwest Florida is looking for ways to allow community members to see their loved ones, and the state’s task force continues to discuss the big picture for families across the state. The Hampton Manor senior living community in Cape Coral is using separated rooms with plexiglass to allow families to […]
SANIBEL SWFL foundation launches Shark Conservation Campaign during ‘Shark Week’ Researchers want to teach people in Southwest Florida just how important large sharks are to the ecosystem here. Cast About Charters Capt. Ben Biery isn’t afraid to reel in one of those large sharks. “I always think it’s really exciting to catch big hammerhead.” Biery makes sure to practice what he preaches when it comes […]
LEHIGH ACRES Group works to clean up bus stop benches in Lee County Bus stop benches that the community worked so hard to get for your children in Lee County are being ignored. Grass is growing over them and no maintenance is being done, but one group is working to fix it. “Damaged tables, the paint’s peeling. We’ve been collecting the tables and trying to get them back […]
LEE COUNTY Lee Health doctors working to learn more about how to treat COVID-19 patients Lee Health is learning more about how to treat COVID-19 patients and minimize the symptoms. They say until there’s a vaccine, we must continue wearing masks and social distancing. Doctors believe if the current trend holds, kids should be able to go back to school safely at the end of this month. July was a […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County Commissioners approve another round of LeeCARES assistance funds Many people in Lee County are thankful that County Commissioners approved another round of assistance funds to help families impacted by the coronavirus. Kathy Fellows says she doesn’t usually like asking for help. “I don’t want to have to not to be able to provide for my kids, but sometimes you just have to do […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers nonprofit founder, Israel Suarez, says he is positive for COVID-19 A Southwest Florida man who has dedicated his life to helping others is in the hospital being treated for the coronavirus. Reverend Israel Suarez, the founder of the Nations Association Charites in Fort Myers, says he has tested positive for COVID-19 Monday. Suarez in isolation at Cape Coral Hospital. He says he’s had three heart […]
WINK NEWS State evictions moratorium changes troublesome for landlords, property managers The state’s ban on evictions and foreclosures is extended for another month. There’s a new line in the governor’s executive order this time, but property managers worry it won’t help much. We spoke to a landlord Monday who hopes it’s at least a step in the right direction, and we also spoke to a landlord […]
WINK NEWS Crews reinforce some areas in SWFL counties to prevent flooding Preparing for the wet weather a tropical system could bring our way, county crews spent the day cleaning up and clearing out debris to prevent flooding. We checked out some trouble spots in Southwest Florida Wednesday and went along as crews worked. Crews dug a swale on Richmond Avenue in Lehigh Acres during the afternoon. […]