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  • 2 weeks ago | winknews.com | Amanda Hall

    The Fite family faced a storm of a different kind when their son, Charlie, experienced a severe medical emergency. After their home flooded during Hurricane Ian, Ilianet Fite took their children, Julianna and Charlie, to the East Coast. At the same time, her husband, Anthony, a firefighter, stayed behind to respond to emergencies. However, Anthony received a distressing call from his wife at bedtime.

  • 3 weeks ago | winknews.com | Amanda Hall

    Several local children recently celebrated a significant milestone: their victory over cancer. Elena Lopez, with her sisters by her side, rang the bell to celebrate being cancer-free, just in time to enjoy the rest of her senior year of high school. She designed shirts with the phrase “Positivity is the Cure” and is set to graduate in May. Alexis Leon-Gomez is finishing his freshman year after beating leukemia.

  • 1 month ago | winknews.com | Amanda Hall

    Big Brothers Big Sisters, the longest-running youth mentorship organization in the United States, is actively recruiting mentors to help children in the community. This call to action is crucial, as the organization currently has 351 children waiting to be matched with a mentor in the Suncoast region. Alicia and Daniel Lott are one couple making a significant impact through their involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

  • 1 month ago | winknews.com | Tim Belizaire |Amanda Hall

    Taylor Fakler, a cancer survivor, is once again riding with confidence in North Fort Myers. After battling cancer over the past year, Taylor is back in the saddle with Special Equestrians. Last September, WINK News introduced Taylor when she reunited with her horse, Wishy, after months away undergoing chemotherapy. RELATED: Miracle Moment: Horsepower drives healingHer mother, Amanda Waletko, reflected on how therapeutic riding gave Taylor freedom.

  • 1 month ago | winknews.com | Amanda Hall

    Shannon Berg is making a big impact with small gestures at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Berg customizes hats for children in the hospital, bringing smiles and joy to young patients like toddler Jonathan and Edwin, who is battling leukemia for the third time. “Ever and I met when [she was] three,” said Shannon Berg, owner of The Haute Hatter. “She came to Gymnastic World, where I work as well, and I coached her, and that’s when she got diagnosed. And we did the whole experience together.

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Amanda Hall
Amanda Hall @AmandaHallWINK
16 Jan 25

JUST IN: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces Attorney General Ashley Moody will replace Marco Rubio in the US Senate when he joins Trump's cabinet. https://t.co/u5RfTed54i

Amanda Hall
Amanda Hall @AmandaHallWINK
22 May 24

BREAKING: A woman is stuck in a storm drain at Fort Myers Country Club. Crews are working to rescue her. 📷:Fort Myers Police Department https://t.co/wxkLDuNE5c

Amanda Hall
Amanda Hall @AmandaHallWINK
16 May 24

BREAKING: Fort Myers Police 'justified' in shooting and killing Christopher Jordan, despite not finding a gun on him. https://t.co/K0ZPfauiQh via @winknews