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  • 2 weeks ago | winknews.com | Amanda Hall

    When Mason Hoyt was injured by bullies at school, his parents thought a visit to the ER would be a quick check-up. Instead, it led to a life-changing discovery. Nine-year-old Mason, who loves visits from a golden retriever named Lemon at Golisano Children's Hospital, recalled the moment when doctors found something unexpected. Mason's parents, both registered nurses, took him to the ER after he was roughed up at school.

  • 1 month 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.

  • 1 month 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.

  • 2 months 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.

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8 May 25

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Amanda Hall
Amanda Hall @AmandaHallWINK
8 May 25

BREAKING: Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States is elected as the new pope. He is the first American pope.

Amanda Hall
Amanda Hall @AmandaHallWINK
8 May 25

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