Amanda Hall
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Fort Myers, FL, United States
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Former patients join in celebrating fifth birthday celebration for Golisano Children's Hospital
Jocelyn Anderson doesn’t remember her time in the NICU at Golisano Children’s Hospital but her dad remembers it like it was yesterday. Jocelyn, 4, who was born via emergency c-section at 23 weeks, was the first newborn to be admitted into the NICU wing. It was a rough start, to say the least. “She was […] → Read More
SWFL teen earns 138 merit badges as an Eagle Scout
A Southwest Florida teenager achieved a major milestone when he received his last merit badge as an Eagle Scout. Jared Marques doesn’t like the spotlight, but he loves the Boy Scouts, and he’s been living and breathing it since he was 10 years old. The 17-year-old is now among 474 scouts in the history of … → Read More
SWFL doctor says he saw undocumented families arriving in region
A local man says he witnessed undocumented families boarding a flight to Southwest Florida last month. He sent us the pictures, and we sent them to the governor for comment. Dr. Chris Robben had a layover in Houston while he was heading to Southwest Florida International Airport Aug. 7. That’s when he told us he … → Read More
Survivor story: Retired broker remembers escaping World Trade Center on 9/11
People who escaped the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001 all seem to have something in common besides Wall Street. They wonder, “Why me? Why am I still here when thousands of others died?” One of those lucky ones lives in Naples now, and he sat down with us to reflect on that day … → Read More
Riverdale High School supports 11-year-old boy battling cancer
Local high school athletes found a way to cheer on a boy battling cancer. Dominick Nino is 11 years old, and he’s been living at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida since January. Cheerleaders and football players from Riverdale High School had a big surprise in store for Dominick when they brought a little of … → Read More
Son of Collier County Sheriff's Office employee fights rare cancer
11-year-old Dominick Nino is fighting a rare form of Leukemia at Golisano Children’s Hospital. But, luckily, he’s not fighting alone. Lights from the cruisers of Collier County Sheriff’s deputies and trucks of firefighters showed up at the hospital. This is something Dominick and his family will never forget. The bond between deputies is like the bond … → Read More
Killer grandma hunted look-alikes amid murder spree
If you’ve ever chatted with a stranger in a restaurant or bar, you might rethink doing that, especially if that stranger looks like you. We looked back into a well-known killer to many of us here in Southwest Florida, and the women who could have been her next victims. There’s something about beach towns that … → Read More
4-year-old, family face leukemia with help from Golisano Children's Hospital
4-year-old Gabriel Hooks always wears his fuzzy T-rex slippers on treatment day. He was diagnosed with leukemia in 2019, so the trips to Golisano Children’s Hospital have become routine. He gets a wheelchair, too, because the chemotherapy wipes him out. “At the beginning, I spent many nights crying just because he’s my child, and I … → Read More
Cancer takes 4-year-old girl's hair, but not her spirit
The pandemic has been hard on all of us in different ways, but imagine hearing the words “your child has cancer” in the midst of it. A Southwest Florida family is living that reality, and their little girl’s strength is something we should all want to live up to. You’d never know 4-year-old Ever Young … → Read More
SWFL restaurant owners, firefighters work to raise money for cancer, honor those lost
Getting a haircut was hard there for a while during the pandemic, but not today! Some young cancer patients had fun shaving heads Friday. These folks have all raised money to help kids fighting the disease. WINK News Anchor Amanda Hall caught up with them before the special haircuts and found out the special meaning … → Read More
Sibling lets younger brother with childhood leukemia shave his head
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. According to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, childhood cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease for children under 14 years old. In Southwest Florida, we have our own young community members who are experiencing childhood cancer. WINK News got to capture a special moment between two brothers, … → Read More
District 19: Democrat Banyai wins nomination; Republican Donalds declares victory
Both Republicans and Democrats ran for respective nominations during the Florida primary Tuesday to vie for U.S. House Florida District 19 in the Nov. 3 general election. Democrat Cindy Banyai won the nomination for District 19, and Republican Byron Donalds declared victory for the GOP nomination with 1% point ahead of State Rep. Dane Eagle … → Read More
Five test positive for COVID-19 after attending sheriffs meeting in Lee County
Five people who attended a Florida Sheriffs Association meeting last week have tested positive for COVID-19, and top state elected officials who appeared at the meeting have received a warning about their potential exposure to the virus. The July 27 meeting at a Bonita Springs hotel brought together 60 people from across the state, including … → Read More
Fact-check: Is it safe to fly? Southwest CEO say yes, medical experts not so keen
We’re all going a little stir crazy these days and with things opening back up, you might be thinking about booking a summer trip. Some airlines are making big statements about safety, so before you pack your bags, make sure you check the facts. Your next flight, whenever that may be, won’t be what you’re … → Read More
Candidates vying for Gov. to square off at Sunshine Summit
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis will participate in a debate Thursday as they campaign are vie for the position of Governor of Florida. First elected to the Florida House at 22 years old, Adam Putnam came from a family of citrus and cattle farmers, which later served him well in … → Read More
Candidates vying for Gov. to square off at Sunshine Summit
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis will participate in a debate Thursday as they campaign are vie for the position of Governor of Florida. First elected to the Florida House at 22 years old, Adam Putnam came from a family of citrus and cattle farmers, which later served him well in … → Read More
SWFL shops can offer myriad of tropical-themed holiday gifts
Living near the beach can be beneficial for Southwest Florida residents looking for the perfect holiday gift. Shops along the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel offer a myriad of tropical-themed items. Some are created by local artists and others are simply one of a kind. Writer and artist Angelika Gerrlof sells postcards she made … → Read More