Investigation: Bulletproof backpacks, inserts put to the test
When students go to school for the day, they and their loved ones know: violence can happen at any moment. With two mass school...
Is YouTube collecting data on your children without your consent?
Kids love watching videos on YouTube. But what parents may not realize is that data on their viewing habits could be gathered, analyzed, and...
Is buying a refurbished smartphone really a good deal?
Need a new smartphone but don’t want to spend a lot? Have you ever considered a used phone? Also known as “refurbished” phones, they...
More arrests expected in Okeechobee dairy farm abuse cases
Two additional arrests in relation to undercover video of alleged animal abuse are expected by the end of the week, WINK News has learned.
So...
Using the internet to detect possible fraud cases
Experts suggest consulting the internet to detect a possible scam.
Carrie Kerskie, director of identity theft institute at Hodges University, using specific key words, as...
Natural cleaners: Essential oils put to the test against bleach, vinegar
Some tout that essential oils can soothe aches, calm your mind and clean your home. With the help of the educational lab at Florida...
Negotiating medical costs ahead of time could save you thousands
Medical debt is the number one reason for personal bankruptcy according to multiple sources. Whether you’re overwhelmed with medical debt, or have an upcoming...
Few mass shooters in Florida have history of mental illness
In the days after the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, classmates recounted memories of Nikolas Cruz.
One told a reporter he sensed Cruz...
Credit lock or credit freeze; what’s the difference?
If you're a victim of identity theft or think your information has been compromised, you'll want to put your credit on hold. But do...
Drainage system failures may have intensified record 2017 flooding
When Island Park Road in south Fort Myers was impassable for days on end during late August torrential rains and then again after Hurricane...
