Bianca Smith

Gainesville

News Reporter at WINK-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

Articles

Social media diet trends: Fort Myers dietitian warns of misinformation risks

2 weeks ago | winknews.com | Bianca Smith

Social media is abuzz with life hacks for everything from cleaning to cooking, and especially nutrition and weight loss. But with so many diet trends and hacks, how can people discern what’s truly beneficial? WINK News Reporter Bianca Smith delved into this question by speaking with a dietitian to explore how to navigate these trends. Life hacks are supposed to simplify life, and one of the most pursued hacks is maintaining health. Social media has made this a trend.
Redlining, gentrification, and Black American mental health: a scoping review

2 weeks ago | tandfonline.com | Bianca Smith |Kechna Cadet |Tamar Mendelson

ABSTRACTRacialized housing discrimination has important implications for the mental health of Black American populations. This scoping review, conducted from May to December 2022, summarized key definitions and measurement approaches relevant to redlining and gentrification and their impact on the mental health of Black adults in the United States.
NCAA Bans Transgender Athletes From Participating In College Athletics

2 months ago | mondaq.com | Marisa T. Darden |Matthew David Ridings |Robert Kolansky |Bianca Smith

On February 6, 2025 in an updated participation policy,the NCAA barred transgender athletes from competing in women'scollege sports. In a statement, the NCAA said that "effectiveimmediately, only athletes assigned female at birth will be allowedto compete in women's sports.
Why New Year's resolutions fail-and how to make them stick

Jan 1, 2025 | wuft.org | Bianca Smith

At the beginning of the new year many people make new year resolutions but struggle to keep them. New Year's goals are a way to hold yourself accountable, but can be frustrating when you don't reach them.
Cold temperatures have returned, and with them comes Gainesville's Cold Night Shelter Program

Nov 22, 2024 | wuft.org | Bianca Smith

Due to cold overnight temperatures, Gainesville has started its Cold Night Shelter Program. Grace Marketplace and St. Francis House are opening their doors at night to anyone in need from Thursday through Monday. The program provides temporary shelter for individuals or families during cold nights. Upon arrival, guests can expect a bed and a warm meal. St. Francis House has 60 beds and, according to data from the city of Gainesville, helps about 130 people per year.
How are first-time voters feeling ahead of elections?

Nov 4, 2024 | wuft.org | Sara-James Ranta |Krista Jensen |Andrew Sheridan |Bianca Smith |Isabella Heupel

Ahead of Tuesday's election, WUFT wanted to know how college students might be voting the University of Florida. Five WUFT reporters went out to discover how and why these undergraduate students might vote. It's part of WUFT's "First Time Voter" series.
Relief efforts get underway in Horseshoe Beach

Sep 28, 2024 | wuft.org | Bianca Smith
GPD releases bodycam footage of K9 attack on homeless woman

Mar 31, 2024 | wuft.org | Bianca Smith

Editor's note: The footage released by GPD may be disturbing to some viewers. On Thursday, the Gainesville Police Department released the bodycam footage of a K9 attack on a homeless woman, following an internal investigation. The K9 unit was recently put back on duty after being suspended for mauling Terrell Bradley in an incident where he lost his eye.
Eastside High School adds a barber shop class for students

Feb 23, 2024 | wuft.org | Bianca Smith

Eastside High School recently introduced a class that is the first of its kind: a barber shop class. “There were a couple kids who didn’t like to go to class and always got in trouble for skipping,” said class instructor Johnny Mallary. “One of the kids said, ‘Hey Mal, if they gave you a class to teach us how to cut hair, I’d never skip.’”Mallary is a basketball coach and cuts the hair of a lot of Eastside High School students, which creates a special connection with them, he said.
Are You Keeping Score? An Update on Recent Sports Law Developments

Feb 20, 2024 | beneschlaw.com | Bianca Smith

We may be embarking on the end of the infamous transfer portal hold that restricts college-athletes from immediate competition after switching schools. In an age of increasing athlete autonomy, this ruling could impose a ripple effect on the hotly debated issue of college-athlete compensation. The rule in question requires college-athletes who have transferred two or more times between NCAA Division 1 schools to sit out at least a year upon arrival before competing with their new team.