Taylor Petras

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—Six years after the pandemic began, millions of people are still dealing with lasting symptoms known as long COVID. The World Health Organization estimates about 6% of people who had COVID continue to experience complications. Thos... See more

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (WINK)—A runway with a purpose will take center stage this weekend as models strut their stuff to raise money for charity. The Bonita Springs-Estero Elks Lodge is hosting its annual Lady's Fashion Show on Saturday, March 21. The lodge... See more

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—Nearly 87,000 people in Florida have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began six years ago. Behind every one of those numbers is a family, a friendship and a life that left a gaping hole behind. Willie Miller, a local musician,... See more

Long before Interstate 75, snowbirds flocked to Florida by train to escape the winter chill. However, since 1971, the once-bustling tracks have remained silent. "We have the seeds of a solution lying dormant right now, and that's that rail line, the dorma... See more

The women's singles luge competition kicked off in Italy, and a young athlete from Southwest Florida will be watching the event closely. Isabela Aponte discovered her passion for luge at a training camp in Latvia when she was 15 years old. It was her firs... See more